#google

#google

Google is expected to have three separate business lines - Search, YouTube, and Cloud - each generating around $100 billion annually. [ more ]

Alphabet announced its first quarterly dividend and share buyback program, leading to investor excitement despite the low yield compared to other tech firms.

Microsoft won in the cloud and artificial intelligence battle against Google, showing more specific disclosure and strong revenue growth. [ more ]

Shares in Alphabet surged after first dividend and profit surge, embrace AI for growth. [ more ]

Alphabet announced first-ever dividend and stock buyback, driving stock up 16%, focusing on AI investment and beating expectations in sales and profit. [ more ]

Google is expanding streaming provider relationships, offering non-guaranteed deals for flexible budgets. AI-driven audience definition tools aim to improve campaign outcomes. [ more ]

Cyberattack targets Facebook users with phishing ads disguised as 'sponsored' Google links. [ more ]

Google provides a dashboard to manage and delete your collected data, including options to stop future data collection or set automatic deletion after a period. [ more ]

Google focused on expanding beyond YouTube with updates to Display and Video 360 (DV360) for managing ad campaigns across various connected TV publishers. [ more ]

Google experimenting with pause ads on YouTube's TV app may lead to their inclusion on mobile/desktop, causing conflicting incentives for users and creators. [ more ]

Google's delay of third-party cookie changes allows more time for marketers to prepare and minimize impact on advertisers. [ more ]

Google is delaying the end of third-party cookies in Chrome amid regulatory concerns and a need to secure profits. [ more ]

Google delays third-party cookie removal from Chrome without setting a new deadline. [ more ]

Google has delayed the third-party cookie deprecation to early 2025 due to Privacy Sandbox concerns. [ more ]

CMA expressed increased concerns over Google's Privacy Sandbox, citing 79 issues and collaboration with ICO to address privacy and competition challenges. [ more ]

Google extended its Privacy Sandbox third-party cookie deprecation timeline, facing industry criticism for proposed solutions. [ more ]

Google delays the plan to eliminate third-party cookies in Chrome until at least 2025, causing uncertainty and challenges for advertisers. [ more ]

Google has delayed third-party cookie deprecation on Chrome repeatedly due to industry and regulatory pressures. [ more ]

Google and Microsoft are focusing on selling access to generative AI tools to make money. [ more ]

Google (GOOGL) reported strong first-quarter earnings and revenue results, implemented its first dividend, and saw significant stock price increase with positive future prospects. [ more ]

The next Samsung Android skin update, One UI 6.1.1, may include a new AI feature called 'video AI', although details are scarce. [ more ]

Google may release a version of the Pixel Tablet without the Charging Speaker Dock at a lower price than the current bundle. [ more ]

Fossil's exit from the Android smartwatch space created a significant gap in the Wear OS ecosystem. [ more ]

Reddit's communities heavily focus on purchase decisions and discussions about products, leading to a partnership with Google to utilize Dynamic Product Ads. [ more ]

Google has delayed the death of cookies in Chrome, impacting the advertising industry's strategies. [ more ]

Google is rumored to launch a second-gen foldable phone, possibly named Pixel Fold 2, with significant design changes that may not appeal to everyone. [ more ]

Google releases Android 15 Beta with new features and enhancements for Pixel devices. [ more ]

Cookie deprecation plans by Google in 2024 postponed due to regulator review; Revolut plans revenue from sharing customer data with advertising partners; Amazon launches new grocery delivery subscription. [ more ]

Gemini AI app update enables real-time responses for quicker user interactions. [ more ]

Google is identified as a universal search engine due to its widespread use and accessibility. [ more ]

Google is facing a significant challenge with the proliferation of AI spam content, impacting search results and risking user migration. [ more ]

Google has temporarily blocked local news links in California due to the CJPA advancement, urging lawmakers to reconsider to prevent a negative impact on the news industry. [ more ]

Google is removing California news websites from search results as a test to push back against a potential law requiring payment for linking to content. [ more ]

Google's shift away from its 'Don't be evil' motto is exemplified by its actions to potentially crush news outlets by removing links from search results in response to lobbying for revenue sharing. [ more ]

The News/Media Alliance urges the federal government to investigate Google limiting links to California news outlets in search results. [ more ]

Artificial intelligence may pose a threat to local journalism if regulations aren't enforced. [ more ]

Google is merging its Android and Chrome software division with the hardware division for better integration of artificial intelligence. [ more ]

Google terminated 28 employees for disrupting work during protests against the company's cloud contract with the Israeli government. [ more ]

Google is cracking down on ad-blocking apps on YouTube to ensure creators are rewarded for viewership. [ more ]

Investment in AI technology is rapidly increasing, with companies like Google surpassing Microsoft and OpenAI in funding for supercomputers. [ more ]

Google employees protest $1.2 billion cloud computing contract with Israeli government. [ more ]

Google blocked news links in protest of proposed California law requiring payment for journalism usage fees. [ more ]