Update, March 8, 2025: This story, originally published March 7, has been updated with details of more data that Google has confirmed it will be deleting unless account holders take swift action to ...

Ah, Google. We couldn't live without its search engine, Gmail, and especially YouTube. Its services are practically ubiquitous, and the world would reel from the loss if it were to vanish tomorrow.

The privacy boost is probably still worth it—and you can always switch the setting back on if you need to. Google has introduced a few new controls for Web & App activity. For example, you can tell ...

Google can log your searches, watch history, and activity across its various services. That might sound handy for a quick review of your browsing history or revisiting locations on Google Maps, but ...

In today’s digital-first world, your Google account often holds more than just emails — it can contain family photos, ...

Just like many other tech products, browsers too can be a gateway for companies to collect your data and monitor your online habits. Browser cookies are a common culprit, but those are far from being ...

Google Chrome logo on a smartphone display in person's hands. - Alex Photo Stock/Shutterstock Just like many other tech products, browsers too can be a gateway for companies to collect your data and ...