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Keep prying eyes off your Google search history with this new account tweak
By Harry Domanski published
Google now lets you password-protect your My Activity page, helping secure your web, app, location and YouTube history.
Google’s collection of consumer location data was misleading, Australian court rules
By Jasmine Gearie last updated
Australia's Federal Court has found that the tech giant's account settings were likely to mislead or deceive its users.
Google News Showcase is launching in the UK and Australia
By Axel Metz published
The service aims to bring more news to more people.
Microsoft sides with Australian gov in digital news fight, suggests Bing to replace Google
By Jasmine Gearie last updated
Following Google's threat to exit the Australian market, Microsoft has volunteered its own service as a replacement.
Google threatens to block search in Australia if 'pay for news' law is passed
By Jasmine Gearie published
Google says it will have no real choice but to leave the Australian market if the proposed media code goes ahead.
Google might soon let you search in dark mode on the desktop
By Cat Ellis published
Google is reportedly testing a new dark mode for desktop browsers, for more comfortable browsing at night.
Covid, the US election and crumpets: Google reveals Australia’s top searches for 2020
By Jasmine Gearie last updated
Australians also wanted to know how to make hand sanitiser, where to buy toilet paper, and the definition of a 'Karen'.
Google makes it easier to share links to text on a web page
By Sofia Wyciślik-Wilson last updated
Canary builds of the browser gain handy new linking feature
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