Congress should rein in top US tech companies, lawmakers’ inquiry finds

A report after a 16-month inquiry into Amazon, Google, Facebook and Apple was critical of CEOs’ testimony during the hearings

Jill Lepore: ‘When did we hand Google, Twitter and Facebook the reins?’

The historian talks big data, social media and the US election

News Corp backs push for ABC and SBS to receive payments from Google and Facebook

Greens and Labor have said they will not support proposed mandatory news code legislation unless public broadcasters are included

Google launches AI secretary that waits on hold for phone users

Hold for Me notifies users when call is picked up, leaving them free to put phone down

Google unveils Pixel 5, Chromecast and Nest Audio smart speaker

New Chromecast with Google TV alongside Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G smartphones

Big tech firms may be handing Hong Kong user data to China

Allegation follows new law that lets Hong Kong ask for sensitive data if deemed to threaten national security

Google to lease extra 70,000 sq ft in UK offices despite remote working

New offices will reportedly be near to the under-construction ‘landscraper’ HQ in London’s King’s Cross

Monopoly power is running wild. We need tough competition laws to rein it in

As a lawyer in the City, I saw how the rules can be twisted to shore up the big and suppress the small, says author Michelle Meagher

20 best apps to get you organised

From improving work productivity to managing shopping lists and family commitments, these apps will help you stay in control

Ring the changes: the best mid-price smartphones

Lower cost doesn’t have to mean lower quality: these mobiles can give high-end models a run for their money

Many Google staff may never return to office full-time post-Covid

Chief executive seeks ‘hybrid’ ways of operating after poll shows support for homeworking

Users report issues as Covid-19 app launches in England and Wales

Problems on Android and iPhone leave some unable to use the software at all

Take-up of NHS contact-tracing app could be only 10%

Pilot studies show low download rate as app launches in England and Wales

UK charity launched to support public interest journalism

The Public Interest News Foundation seeks donations from philanthropists and tech companies

ABC and SBS may be included in ACCC code requiring Google and Facebook to pay for news

Communications minister does not rule out shift on the public broadcasters, saying government will consider its position after regulator’s consultation process