Equations built giants like Google. Who’ll find the next billion-dollar bit of maths?
Obscure, generations-old theorems have been transformative in tech, and there are still plenty out there to be used, says maths professor David Sumpter
Google warns of ‘devastating’ impact if court ruling on defamatory hyperlinks not overturned
Tech company says it will be forced to ‘censor’ search results if $40,000 damages win for Melbourne solicitor is allowed to stand
Craig Kelly rebukes Google and Facebook for removal of his content at social media inquiry
MP says Facebook has ‘blood on its hands’ after he was banned for pushing unproven treatments for Covid-19
Google’s ‘dragonscale’ solar-powered roof signals growing demand for sustainable workspaces
Tightening regulations and a growing eco-conscious workforce are major factors in heralding green office campuses
Google in $1bn deal to buy Central Saint Giles offices in London
Site will have space for 10,000 UK employees who will work under hybrid workplace model
Capitol attack panel subpoenas Google, Facebook and Twitter for digital records
Select committee seeks records from social media giants related to insurrection that could potentially incriminate the Trump White House
Tech platforms urged to make it easier for small businesses to have ‘damaging’ online fake reviews removed
Small business ombudsman says harms experienced through fake reviews must be considered as part of government’s inquiry into social media
France fines Google and Facebook €210m over user tracking
Data privacy watchdog says websites make it difficult for users to refuse cookies
Italian mafia fugitive arrested in Spain after Google Street View sighting
Convicted murderer Gioacchino Gammino tracked down in Galapagar, where he had lived undetected for 20 years
Fossil fuel firms among biggest spenders on Google ads that look like search results
One in five ads served on search results for 78 climate-related terms placed by firms with interests in fossil fuels, research finds
As a new year dawns, expect a fresh assault on big tech
Democracies have finally begun to confront the internet giants and their unrivalled and untrammelled power
Guardian tech reviews: small sustainability steps but lots more to do
New devices contain recycled materials, have longer software support and better access to repairs
From Zoom to Disney+ watch parties: tech for family fun at Christmas
There are plenty of ways to make a remote Christmas more fun, from video calls to multiplayer games
Scared about the threat of AI? It’s the big tech giants that need reining in
The case for regulating social media companies is clear, says academics Devdatt Dubhashi and Shalom Lappin
Distraction disaster! Notifications are ruining our concentration – here’s how to escape them
Whether socialising with friends or completing a difficult task, a ping on your phone can destroy the moment. It is time to address the constant stream of interruptions