I was rejected, and later hired, by Google and Meta. Here are 3 things I learned.

Brenna Lasky was rejected by Google and Meta initially. Here's how she leveraged her experiences and ended up securing offers at both companies.
PCMag

Don't Let Google Track You. Change These 3 Settings ASAP

Google's services are powered by data collection. It can be helpful in some cases and too invasive in others. Here's how to check what you're sharing and adjust the privacy settings on your account.

‘Stacey & Joe’ Star Joe Swash Signs For Off Limits Group From YMU

EXCLUSIVE: Joe Swash, star of hit BBC reality series Stacey & Joe, has left YMU to sign for Off Limits Group. The actor and presenter rose to fame playing Mickey Miller in BBC soap EastEnders before ...

Data brokers accused of hiding opt-out pages from Google

A Senate investigation revealed major data brokers allegedly hid opt-out pages from search engines, making it harder for consumers to stop data sales.
The Verge

Seven tech giants signed Trump’s pledge to keep electricity costs from spiking around data centers

The pledge is supposed to commit companies to paying for grid upgrades needed to meet soaring electricity demand from data centers. The pledge is supposed to commit companies to paying for grid ...
CNBC

Big Tech companies to meet Trump at White House to sign pledge on data center power costs

President Donald Trump will meet with executives from Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft, xAI, Oracle and OpenAI at the White House next week. They will sign a pledge to supply their own power for their ...
9to5google

Google Maps ‘limited view’ was hiding reviews, images for signed-out users [U: Fixed]

Google Maps is more than just a navigation app, as it contains a treasure trove of data about locations across the globe. But, suddenly, Google Maps appears to be changing how it functions for users ...
Reuters

India, Brazil sign mining pact as Modi targets $20 billion trade in five years

NEW DELHI, Feb 21 (Reuters) - India moved to deepen trade ties with Brazil on Saturday, signing a pact to expand cooperation in mining and minerals as it seeks to meet rising domestic steel demand and ...
TechSpot

Google Maps is hiding reviews, photos, and more unless you sign in

Winners & losers: Google appears to have joined the list of companies that gatekeep their products' more popular features behind a sign-in wall. Its Google Maps navigation tool is now showing a ...
Android

Google Maps Update Requires Users to Sign in to View Photos and Read Reviews

Google Maps may now require users to sign in to view multiple photos and access reviews. Signed-out users reportedly see only one image per location. The change ...
Entrepreneur

Google Is Handing Out Buyouts — Here’s Who Got the Offer and How Much They Can Expect

Google is offering buyouts to some staff in its global business organization, per a leaked email. The exit program is voluntary and structured as an option for people who feel misaligned with Google’s ...