Bill Gates heir’s shopping app claimed sales it didn’t drivePhia, co-founded by Phoebe Gates, faces accusations of violating affiliate marketing policies. The browser extension allegedly claimed sale...
11 Jul, 2026, 09.53 AM IST
How Brands Can Adapt When AI Agents Do the ShoppingInstead of scrolling on websites or strolling through stores, people are beginning to prompt AI agents to find, compare, and even purchase ...
03 Jul, 2026, 03.39 PM IST
Epstein accusers face relentless harassment; threats and intimidation escalate after identities exposed in Justice Department filesVictims of Jeffrey Epstein face severe threats and harassment. Their identities were exposed in government files, leading to online abuse a...
08 Jun, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
HC ruling on Google keyword ads likely to reshape e-advertisingA Delhi High Court ruling has stopped Google from auctioning trademarked names as ad keywords. This decision impacts how companies advertis...
30 May, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
Google, Meta, TikTok hit by EU consumer complaints about handling of financial scamsThe move highlights growing pressure worldwide on Big Tech to do more to address the negative impacts of social media, particularly for chi...
22 May, 2026, 12.37 AM IST
Google, Meta, TikTok hit by EU consumer complaints about handling of financial scamsBig Tech firms Google, Meta, and TikTok face complaints in Europe. Consumer groups allege these platforms fail to stop financial scams. Use...
21 May, 2026, 08.21 PM IST
Google blocks over 483 million bad ads, suspends 1.7 million accounts in India in 2025Google took strong action against bad ads in India during 2025. The company blocked over 483 million ads and suspended 1.7 million advertis...
16 Apr, 2026, 08.50 PM IST
Google prevented 2.28 million apps from being published due to policy violationsGoogle took significant measures in 2023 to prevent policy-violating apps on Google Play. Various security features, partnerships, and enha...
30 Apr, 2024, 03.44 PM IST
Google removed 5.2 billion ads in 2022 for policy violationsThe numbers were revealed as part of its Ad Safety Report for 2022 where the tech giant said it blocked or restricted ads from serving over...
29 Mar, 2023, 09.36 PM IST
Google removes some IAC browser extensions for 'policy violations', is reviewing 'enforcement options'The IAC spokeswoman said Google had approved its extensions in the Chrome Store for years.
07 Dec, 2020, 03.13 PM IST
Google has different rules for itself: PaytmPaytm said Google Pay is running a similar cricket-themed cashback campaign called Tez Shots which offers rewards up to Rs 1 lakh based on ...
21 Sep, 2020, 09.04 AM IST
Google reiterates over Paytm row: Its policies don’t allow online casinos or daily fantasy sports in IndiaPaytm has been alleging that its app was removed for launching a UPI cashback campaign on its app called ‘Paytm Cricket League’ and that Go...
20 Sep, 2020, 09.30 PM IST
Paytm app back on Google Play store after being pulled down briefly for policy violationOn Friday, Paytm app -- which facilitates use of wallet and payments bank services -- was removed from the Google Play store.
19 Sep, 2020, 06.51 AM IST
Google takes down Paytm from Play StoreGoogle said it has these policies to protect users from potential harm, and when an app violates these policies, they notify the developer ...
18 Sep, 2020, 04.46 PM IST
Google says will remove apps that facilitate sports betting from Play Store"We don't allow online casinos or support any unregulated gambling apps that facilitate sports betting. This includes if an app leads consu...
18 Sep, 2020, 04.43 PM IST
Google blocked and removed over 5,000 'bad ads' a minute in 2019Google suspended nearly one million advertiser accounts for policy violations to protect users from misleading ads. The tech giant also not...
04 May, 2020, 04.21 PM IST
- Google sacks engineer for violating privacy policies
Google has sacked one of its engineers, David Barksdale, for breaching privacy policies.
15 Sep, 2010, 08.05 PM IST