An advert- and tracker-free search engine launches in the UK, France and Germany on Thursday.

Neeva has 600,000 users in the US, where it launched last year.

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The TikTok threat to Google’s business isn’t just limited to YouTube, as it turns out. Core Google services, including Search and Maps, are also being impacted by a growing preference for social media and videos as the first stop on younger users’ path to discovery, a Google exec acknowledged today, speaking at an industry event.

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In the aftermath of the Supreme Court’s decision to strip federal abortion rights in the U.S., many people are questioning how the apps they use every day might suddenly be turned against them.

As concerns mount over the endless well of data that tech companies built an entire industry around, Google is taking at least one step to mitigate some potential harm related to location tracking.

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In a year that continued to test many, the world searched “how to heal” more than ever. Whether they’re taking care of mental health, honoring a loved one, or reuniting with family, people are finding ways to come back stronger than before.

Google and Parent Zone's national assemblies are designed to bring school communities together across the UK – and remind children of the tips and tricks they need to be safer and more confident online.

Each assembly is a live virtual learning experience designed to consolidate messages from the Be Internet Legends programme. Not only will your pupils enjoy this engaging event – you can invite parents to watch from home too.

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A clear explanation of how and why we are tracked online.

Hint: It’s why every site asks you to accept cookies.