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Google joins privacy backlash and warns Canada Bill C-22 could 'break end-to-end encryption' and create a 'surveillance infrastructure'
By Rene Millman published
After the privacy tech industry, Google and Apple are warning that Canada's proposed Bill C-22 could force developers to build backdoors into their devices, and push for strict judicial oversight.

Researchers say Google AI Mode changes recommendations based on your emails
By Graham Barlow published
Researchers claim Google AI Mode may prioritize brands found in your Gmail inbox, raising fears that AI-powered search could a confirmation-bias machine.

Fitbit users are furious about being forced to switch to Google Health
By David Nield published
The new Google Health app has a lot of work to do to win over Fitbit fans, but Google says updates are coming.

The Pope just warned AI could create ‘new forms of dehumanization’
By Graham Barlow published
The Pontiff is setting his sights on Silicon Valley

Android phones come with two built-in tools for freeing up storage space – here's how to use them
By David Nield published
Seeing 'memory full' errors? You can do something about them without the need for any third-party apps.

Google fixes 1st-gen Chromecasts and adds Gemini for the 4K Chromecast
By David Nield published
There's news for both the very first Chromecast and the last model Google launched before ending the series.

Searching for words like 'disregard' or 'ignore' breaks Google AI Overviews
By David Nield published
It seems there's a bug inside AI Overviews, which is treating some search terms as commands for the AI.

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech news stories from Google's Search overhaul to Sony's priciest wireless headphones ever
By Hamish Hector published
The week's top stories from Apple, Sony, Ubisoft, Nvidia and more for May 23, 2026.

Experts find Google API keys are still usable, even after you delete them
By Sead Fadilpašić published
For more than 20 minutes after deletion, some Google API keys can still be used, apparently creating a major security gap.
"Google Search is now AI Search" equals the worst thing to happen to the internet since social media, except this time we can all see it coming
By Josephine Watson published
At this year's Google I/O, one of the biggest changes presented by the Silicon Valley giant was to Search. Here's why you should care about what comes next.
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