A look back at 25 years of Google
Google was created by Larry Page and Sergey Brin at Stanford University, who moved the company to a garage in 1998.
Lawsuit filed over Google Maps after man drove off a collapsed bridge
The family of a man who died after driving his car off a collapsed bridge in North Carolina while allegedly following directions using Google Maps is suing the company.
Tax-prep firms shared consumer data with Meta and Google, lawmakers say
A report from Democratic lawmakers alleges that tax-prep companies shared people's income and other sensitive data with big tech firms.
Here's how Google users can claim money from a legal settlement
Anyone who clicked on a Google search link between 2006 and 2013 could qualify for a payment due to a class-action lawsuit.
Haven't checked your old Gmail account in a while? Google could delete it
Google plans to delete accounts that have been inactive for at least two years.
Supreme Court case could reshape "fundamental architecture" of the internet
The Supreme Court is for the first time considering the scope of Section 230, which provides legal immunity to online companies for content posted by third parties.
Google to slash 12,000 jobs as tech industry layoffs surge
Alphabet-owned search giant joins other major technology player in axing thousands of workers as the economy slows.
"Gas prices near me," and more of the top local Google searches in 2022
Google's annual "Year in Search" report ranked leading queries that included the term "near me" across the U.S. this year.
Michigan Matters: Talk of Ford, Motor City and the Future
Bill Ford, Executive Chairman of the company bearing his name, appears on "Michigan Matters" this Sunday (8 am on CBS 62) and talks about his company, Detroit, his family and more.
Pro-Trump Demonstration At Twitter Headquarters Appears To Be A Bust, Twitter Claims To Respect 'People's Right To Express Their Views':
A demonstration by supporters of President Donald Trump to protest his ban from the Twitter social media platform outside the company's San Francisco headquarters appeared to be a bust Monday morning.
'We Are Really At A Crisis Point For Our Democracy, Economy': Sally Hubbard On Big Tech Corporations & Book 'Monopolies Suck'
Big corporations like Facebook, Amazon and Apple dominate our lives, but do they have our best intentions in mind? Sally Hubbard explains why monopolies are ruining our democracy and economy.
Here's Michigan's Most Popular Halloween Costume
Halloween is almost here and Google has recently released a list of Halloween costumes people are searching for the most this year in the United States and Michigan.
Could It *Be* Any More Fun? Google Marks 25 Years Of 'Friends' With Easter Eggs
This weekend marks 25 years since "Friends" hit TV screens -- and Google is marking the occasion with a sparkling special feature.
GM Hires Google To Make Infotainment System More Like Phones
General Motors is hiring Google to run key parts of its dashboard infotainment system.
Google Finds Evidence Of Attempted Mass iPhone Hack
Google has uncovered evidence of a sustained effort to hack large numbers of iPhones over a period of at least two years, its researchers said.
Google's Self-Driving Unit Waymo Is Bringing Factory To Michigan
Google's autonomous vehicle unit Waymo says it plans to bring a factory to Michigan.
Google Employees Walk Out To Protest Treatment Of Women
Google employees around the world walked out of their offices on Thursday in a global protest over how the company deals with sexual harassment.
Google Fined $5B for Antitrust Breach in Europe
The company was ordered by the European Commission on Wednesday to pay €4.34 billion ($5 billion) for unfairly pushing its apps on smartphone users and thwarting competitors.
"Stephen King Library" Coming To A Smart Speaker Near You
Google Wants to Turn Your Lawn into Your Air Conditioner
Google spinoff Dandelion unveiled a cheaper way to cool your home. It involves your lawn.
Google Creates App That Teaches Adults How To Code
Google is now trying to help adults keep up with their tech-savvy kids by introducing an app designed to teach people how to code.
Google Employees Demand Company Stop Work On U.S. Military Project
Over 3,000 employees at Google have signed an open letter to the company's leadership urging them to drop out of the Pentagon's project to equip drones with artificial intelligence.
AAA Unveils New Skills for Alexa and Google
AAA has a new set of skills and is making them available on virtual personal assistants like Amazon Alexa and Google Home.
The Best Tech Gifts For 2017
A review of the best gifts to get for the techie in your life this holiday season.
Watch The Made By Google Event Live: New Phones, Speakers And More
The Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL smartphones are expected to make a splash with specs, pricing and availability dates.
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Science of Weather: Apple cider from Blake's Farm
Blake Farms Lyon Township has acres of apple trees ready to be picked and enjoyed.
Detroit police search for 67-year-old man last seen on Sept. 24
The Detroit Police Department is seeking assistance as they search for a missing 67-year-old man who left his residence on Sept. 24 and did not return home.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs bipartisan legislation to protect children from lead poisoning
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed bipartisan legislation to protect young children throughout the state by guaranteeing screening for lead poisoning.
Detroit police search for 24-year-old man missing for nearly one week
The Detroit Police Department is searching for a 24-year-old man who hasn't been seen since Thursday.
Trial date set for parents of Oxford High School shooter
According to Oakland County court records, the trial for Jennifer and James Crumbley will begin on Jan. 23, 2024.
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Science of Weather: Apple cider from Blake's Farm
Blake Farms Lyon Township has acres of apple trees ready to be picked and enjoyed.
Detroit police search for 67-year-old man last seen on Sept. 24
The Detroit Police Department is seeking assistance as they search for a missing 67-year-old man who left his residence on Sept. 24 and did not return home.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs bipartisan legislation to protect children from lead poisoning
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed bipartisan legislation to protect young children throughout the state by guaranteeing screening for lead poisoning.
Detroit police search for 24-year-old man missing for nearly one week
The Detroit Police Department is searching for a 24-year-old man who hasn't been seen since Thursday.
Trial date set for parents of Oxford High School shooter
According to Oakland County court records, the trial for Jennifer and James Crumbley will begin on Jan. 23, 2024.
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US automakers' sales rose sharply over the summer, despite high prices and interest rates
Automakers posted big increases in new vehicle sales during the summer, despite high prices, rising interest rates and even a limited strike against Detroit companies.
Ford makes seventh offer to UAW, calling it the "strongest" yet
Ford Motor Company said it made its seventh offer to the United Auto Workers, calling it their "strongest" offer made.
UAW strike day 19: Layoffs stacking up as U.S. Senator Gary Peters visits striking GM workers
Layoffs due to the United Auto Workers strike are stacking up. It comes as General Motors is now reviewing the latest counteroffer from the union.
GM, Ford lay off 500 more workers, blaming strike
The UAW pointed to its earlier statement criticizing the layoffs.
Stellantis recalls nearly 273,000 Ram trucks because rear view camera image may not show on screen
Stellantis is recalling nearly 273,000 trucks in the U.S. because the radio software can stop the rear view camera image from being displayed.
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Zoo Boo kicks off on Oct. 7 at Detroit zoo
More than 120 acres of the zoo will be open for guests to explore and participate in trick-or-treating, educational stations, face painting, habitat talks, a chance for photos, and entertainment from jugglers and magicians.
Mariah Carey bringing holiday concert tour to Detroit in December
The multi-time Grammy award winner will perform at Little Caesars Arena on Friday, December 1.
Late-night talk shows coming back following end of writers strike
They were the first shows to leave the air when the writers strike began May 2 and now will be among the first to return.
Man indicted for murder of Tupac Shakur in 1996 drive-by shooting
A Nevada grand jury indicted Duane "Keffe D" Davis in the long-unsolved killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, prosecutors announced in court Friday.
Ed Sheeran says new album breaks free from industry pressures
"Autumn Variations" features 14 heartfelt songs inspired by the people in Ed Sheeran's life.
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Biden admin is forgiving $9 billion in debt for 125,000 Americans
As student loan repayments restart in October, the Biden administration said 125,000 people with student loans will have their debt erased.
An emergency alert test sounded today on all U.S. cellphones
FEMA and the FCC launched a nationwide test of the emergency alert system on Wednesday.
Morgan State University mass shooting: 5 shot on campus, search for suspect ongoing
Police say four of the five victims are students and none of the victims appear to have life-threatening wounds.
McCarthy has been ousted as speaker of the House. Here's what happens next.
The House on Tuesday voted to remove California Republican Kevin McCarthy from his position as House speaker. Here's what comes next.
Student loan borrowers face "nightmare" service as repayments resume
Student loan borrowers facing problems with their servicer shouldn't have to repay their debt until the issues are resolved, 19 state attorneys general say.
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7.5 million chickens culled due to South Africa bird flu outbreaks
The slaughter of millions of chickens to curb 2 separate bird flu outbreaks in South Africa has led to egg and poultry "supply constraints."
New legislation aims to allow medical cannabis in Michigan schools
The bill's sponsors say they want all students to be allowed to take the medicine they need without interrupting academic time.
FDA authorizes Novavax's updated COVID vaccine
Many previously vaccinated Americans will be eligible to get Novavax for the first time.
More big strikes loom, with health care and casino workers set to walk
Americans are more receptive to workers pushing for better pay and working conditions than in decades past, polls show.
Paris is crawling with bedbugs. They're even riding the trains.
Bedbugs are popping up in Paris hotels, homes, and even public transport, and with the Olympics just 10 months away, that has city officials' skin crawling.
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Jameson Williams is ready to play for Lions after early end to gambling suspension
After serving a four-game suspension for gambling, Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams is fired up to get his season started when Detroit hosts the Carolina Panthers on Sunday.
With a carefree sense of ease, Miguel Cabrera made hitting excellence look like a breeze
Hitting a baseball is widely accepted as one of the hardest tasks in sports.
Dan Campbell promises the Lions will stay on the hunt after their fast start
Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell says his team "is going to stay on the hunt" even though it leads the NFC North and is playing as well as any team in the conference.
Miguel Cabrera and Terry Francona close careers as Tigers beat Guardians 5-2
Miguel Cabrera made a backhanded stop, stepped on first base and smiled in the eighth inning on the final play of his career after walking in his last at-bat and the Detroit Tigers beat the Cleveland Guardians 5-2 Sunday.
Tim Wakefield, Red Sox knuckleballer, dead at 57
Beloved former Red Sox pitcher Tim Wakefield died at the age of 57, the team announced on Sunday.
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Michigan Matters: Where are the Female CEOs in Michigan?
With over 50 percent of Michigan's population being female and most working outside the home, an all-star lineup of experts --- Carey Oven, Leslie Murphy, Carla Bailo, and Terry Barclay appear to provide an update of how women are faring in corporate America.
Michigan Matters - Region gears up for electric opportunities
Massive change is underway as the move to electric continues to unfold.
Michigan Matters - Focusing on diversity, equity and inclusion
Former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder appears to talk about SensCy – a cybersecurity company he launched in Ann Arbor to help companies and organizations across the state prevent problems.
Michigan Matters - Author! Author! Noted Writers Take Center Stage
Metro Detroit is blessed with many talented writers and this Sunday "Michigan Matters" features a special encore episode with four serial authors as they talk about their latest books, their inspiration and how they brought their books to life.
Michigan Matters - Detroit's future getting a reboot through startups
The Motor City's heritage was built on companies launched here that grew into huge corporations like Ford and General Motors.
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Science of Weather: Apple cider from Blake's Farm
The leaves on the trees are changing color, and temperatures are getting cooler, which means it's time for apple season in Michigan.
Humble Design impacting the lives of Detroiters emerging from homelessness and housing instability
Since 2009, Humble Design has furnished nearly 3,000 homes for Detroiters who have emerged from homelessness and housing instability.
Better Cities Film Festival returns to Detroit
The 2023 Better Cities Film Festival takes place Oct. 5-8 at Campus Martius in Detroit. The festival is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year.
University of Michigan giving away free books during Banned Books Week
A long line filled the University of Michigan's Diag on Tuesday afternoon on the first day of a three-day free book giveaway.
NEXT Weather Forecast October 4, 2023 (Today)
Last day in the 80s for a while. A significant temperature drop arrives late this week. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kylee Miller has the forecast. CBSDetroit.com/weather.