Google+ To Shut Down Amid Security Bug
Google said Monday that it is shutting down the long ailing social network Google+ for consumer use after reportedly failing to publicly disclose a security bug.
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Google said Monday that it is shutting down the long ailing social network Google+ for consumer use after reportedly failing to publicly disclose a security bug.
If you visit Google today, you'll see a friendly neighborhood face. Google Doodles is celebrating Pittsburgh's very own Mister Rogers.
Jon says another pathetic showing by social-media bigwigs shows just how badly adult supervision of them is needed.
President Donald Trump is promising to address what he says is the "very serious situation" of social media companies "suppressing" conservative voices.
The internet and smartphones have profoundly changed the way we interact with each other but there is growing outrage over the downside of these products.
Unilever has made an offer Facebook and Google can't refuse: clean up your platforms or kiss our ad dollars goodbye.
Jon says the backlash against predatory technology that wants to get you and your kids addicted to their products is gathering steam.
The devices do everything you can do with a smart speaker, like play music and operate your connected lights, but they also let you make video calls, watch YouTube videos and look at photos, all using voice controls.
A review of the best gifts to get for the techie in your life this holiday season.
A Facebook executive tells Congress Russian exploitation of their service was "contrary to our values." But Jon asks - aren't their values a big part of the problem?
Target Corp. joins Walmart and Home Depot among others in partnering with Google on voice shopping.
The internet is a funny place.
WBZ's Yadires Nova-Salcedo talks via satellite with Google Technologist LaToya Drake on the English version of Centro and with Google Spokesperson Jesus Garcia on the Spanish version.
Google warned about a phishing email going around Wednesday that involves Google Docs.
Jon says now it's Google's turn to be exposed as irresponsible exploiters of technology they can't really control.
Twitter, Facebook, Google and YouTube are being investigated and sued over their failure to keep their sites clear of terrorist activity and hate speech.
When is Santa Claus coming down your chimney? Google may have the answer.
The partnership would be the first to match an automaker with Google's 7-year-old autonomous car project, which is now part of the so-called X lab at Alphabet Inc., Google's parent company.
Google is one of several companies that has teamed up with Boston-based non-profit group Citizen Schools to teach youngsters math, science and computer programming.
An accident report filed with California's Department of Motor Vehicles says a self-driving car being tested by Google collided with a public bus on Valentine's Day.
Google says it will begin testing its self-driving cars in Kirkland, Washington.
Sanmay Ved was able to buy the domain for just $12 last fall.
As Google tests self-driving vehicles on Bay Area roadways, Ford announced they are testing autonomous cars in snowy environments.
The annual breakdown ranks the inquiries that triggered the biggest spikes in traffic on Google's dominant search engine.
The New England Patriots already knew they were headed to the playoffs. Now they know they are AFC East champions.
Patriots wide receiver had a productive day on the field, and as a result in his bank account.
The Patriots blew out the Jets, 42-10, on Sunday behind five touchdowns from quarterback Drake Maye.
Flames ripped through a barn in Winchendon as ducks and chickens escaped the fire.
The Patriots will be without Mack Hollins into the playoffs as the team placed him on injured reserve.
A storm could bring freezing rain to parts of Massachusetts overnight Sunday, causing icy conditions.
The New England Patriots already knew they were headed to the playoffs. Now they know they are AFC East champions.
The Patriots blew out the Jets, 42-10, on Sunday behind five touchdowns from quarterback Drake Maye.
Flames ripped through a barn in Winchendon as ducks and chickens escaped the fire.
A significant amount of plowable snow fell in Massachusetts on Saturday as temperatures plummeted into the 20s.
Flu is on the rise in Massachusetts, just as people are starting to gather for the holidays.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
Amy Cohen is running the New York City Marathon despite living with the painful effects of sickle cell disease.
Surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital have removed a pig kidney from a New Hampshire man 271 days after the innovative transplant.
With two-year waiting lists for a primary care physician, Mass General Brigham is using AI to bridge the gap.
Eight states have laws making police body cameras mandatory. Massachusetts isn't one of them.
A Massachusetts family got stuck with a bill for a damaged tire on their rental car, even though they bought the extra coverage.
I-Team sources say the allegations of misconduct involving Canton Police Sgt. Sean Goode stem from an investigation into former State Police Trooper Michael Proctor.
Customers have been telling the I-Team that the service has not been as advertised with delays and equipment problems.
Advocates for Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital in Canton say the state is failing to keep its promise to keep the facility open.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
Circle Furniture appears to have suddenly closed all of its stores right before Christmas.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.
Ice Castles in North Woodstock, New Hampshire is opening unusually early this year.
The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission unanimously approved regulations to allow for legal marijuana use in public settings.
The model airplane and balsa wood glider company Guillow's has been headquartered in Wakefield for nearly a century.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
The New England Patriots already knew they were headed to the playoffs. Now they know they are AFC East champions.
Patriots wide receiver had a productive day on the field, and as a result in his bank account.
The Patriots blew out the Jets, 42-10, on Sunday behind five touchdowns from quarterback Drake Maye.
The Patriots will be without Mack Hollins into the playoffs as the team placed him on injured reserve.
The Patriots and Jets play Sunday as New England eyes a potential AFC East title.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.
Alex Cornwell's display of nearly 300 Christmas inflatables is attracting visitors from around Massachusetts.
Police are looking for whoever opened fire on inflatable Christmas decorations in Bow, New Hampshire.
Birders are flocking to Scituate, Massachusetts to catch a glimpse of a tropical bird called a limpkin, which has never been spotted in New England before.
A rescue group is blaming a "dangerous" TikTok trend for a surge in skiers getting lost in the backcountry at Vermont's Stowe Mountain Resort.