Google to cut 240 jobs from Irish workforce Google is to cut 240 jobs from its Irish-based workforce as part of global layoffs announced last month. Business • 22 Feb
Alphabet shares dive as Google AI chatbot gets it wrong Alphabet lost $100 billion in market value yesterday after its new chatbot shared inaccurate information in a promotional video and a company event failed to … Business • 09 Feb
Alphabet disappoints on sales as ad business slips Alphabet last night posted fourth-quarter profit and sales short of Wall Street expectations as Google's advertising clients pulled back spending from a period of pandemic-led … Business • 03 Feb
Google says US complaint 'without merit' Alphabet's Google said today it believes the complaint from the US Department of Justice accusing the company of abusing its dominance in digital advertising is … Business • 25 Jan
Google cuts will have some impact in Ireland - Coveney Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Simon Coveney has said that Google's recent announcement of 12,000 job cuts globally will have some impact in Ireland, … Business • 24 Jan
Google parent to lay off 12,000 workers globally Google's parent Alphabet is cutting about 12,000 jobs, or 6% of its workforce, it said in a staff memo today, as the technology sector reels … Business • 20 Jan
Google, Porsche in talks over Google Apps access Porsche is considering fully integrating Google software into its car cockpit, a source close to the company said, marking a shift in strategy for the … Business • 12 Jan
Google must remove data if user proves it wrong - ECJ Google must remove data from online search results if users can prove that such information is manifestly inaccurate, Europe's top court has said. World • 08 Dec 22
Pentagon splits $9 billion cloud contract among 4 firms The US Pentagon has awarded $9 billion worth of cloud computing contracts to Alphabet's Google, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft and Oracle. Business • 08 Dec 22
Google to pay about $400m to settle tracking lawsuit Alphabet's Google will pay about $400 million to settle a complaint brought by a group of states over allegations the search and advertising giant illegally … Business • 14 Nov 22
Alphabet's miss fans inflation digital ads fears Google parent Alphabet's disappointing ad sales has sparked worries across the digital media sector as advertisers cut back on their spending in the face of … Business • 26 Oct 22
Review: Google Pixel Watch Google's first attempt at a smartwatch does a lot right but trips up on the small details, writes Adam Maguire. Business • 22 Oct 22
Wing to conduct drone delivery trials in Lusk,Co Dublin Wing, the drone delivery company operated by Google's parent Alphabet, is to conduct trials in Lusk in Co Dublin in the coming weeks. Business • 20 Oct 22
Review: Google Pixel 7 Pro Google's latest flagship phone represents a relatively modest upgrade to last year's offering, but price and 'smart' features make it a compelling device, writes Adam … Business • 16 Oct 22
Wing to conduct drone delivery trials near Dublin Wing, the autonomous drone delivery company operated by Google's parent Alphabet, is to conduct limited demonstrations of its technology near Dublin. Business • 12 Oct 22
Google to wind down Stadia streaming service Alphabet's Google said today it would wind down its consumer gaming service, Stadia, as it failed to attract enough interest from gamers after nearly three … Business • 30 Sep 22
EU court upholds multi-billion euro fine against Google The ECJ has upheld a multi-billion euro fine against Google for imposing unlawful restrictions on manufacturers of Android mobile devices and mobile network operators in … Business • 14 Sep 22
Google in €25billion damages claims in UK, Dutch courts Alphabet unit Google faces damages claims for up to €25 billion over its digital advertising practices in two suits filed in British and Dutch courts … Business • 13 Sep 22
EU regulators quiz developers on Google app payments EU competition regulators have asked app developers whether Alphabet unit Google's threat to remove apps from its Play Store if they use other payment options … Business • 05 Aug 22
Google search ads beat targets, sending shares up Google search ads have lifted parent Alphabet close to Wall Street sales expectations, sending shares up on relief that the world's biggest seller of online … Business • 27 Jul 22
Alphabet to slow hiring in second half of 2022 Alphabet said today it would slow the pace of hiring for the rest of the year, the latest company to make such a move as … Business • 13 Jul 22
Google targeted in EU consumer groups' privacy claims Alphabet unit Google has been targeted by a French consumer group and its peers in complaints to privacy watchdogs over its vast trove of users' … Business • 30 Jun 22
Google hit with complaint by Danish job search rival Google was hit with a competition complaint today after a Danish online job-search rival took its grievance to EU regulators, alleging the Alphabet unit had … Business • 27 Jun 22
Google's Russian subsidiary submits bankruptcy claim The Russian subsidiary of Alphabet's Google has submitted a declaration of bankruptcy, Interfax reported today, citing court filings online. Business • 17 Jun 22
Google's Russian subsidiary to file for bankruptcy Google's Russian subsidiary plans to file for bankruptcy after the authorities seized its bank account, making it impossible to carry on operations, a Google spokesperson … Business • 18 May 22
