For decades, the Google search experience has been a familiar dance: type a query, wade through a sea of blue links, and embark on your own research odyssey. But a quiet revolution is brewing in the search bar. Google’s foray into AI-powered summaries offers a glimpse into a future where curated snippets replace the open …
Updated at 11:45 a.m. ET on October 7, 2023 Living online means never quite understanding what’s happening to you at a given moment. Why these search results? Why this product recommendation? There is a feeling—often warranted, sometimes conspiracy-minded—that we are constantly manipulated by platforms and websites. So-called dark patterns, deceptive bits of web design that …
Billionaire Bill Ackman runs Pershing Square Capital Management, a hedge fund that returned 234% over the last five years, crushing the 95% total return in the S&P 500. Pershing Square also beat the benchmark index over the last year and the last decade. That outperformance makes Ackman and his fund a worthwhile case study for …
Circle to Search might not be coming to other Android devices anytime soon Samsung suggested in its news release that Circle to Search might not be coming to other Android devices anytime soon. Samsung Netherlands said this in a recent news release: Circle to Search may become available on Android devices from other brands from …
There’s a decent chance that if you want to find information on something, you’re likely going to Google it. The Alphabet-owned search engine is by far the most-used of its kind; one report suggests it had over a 90% market share in 2023. And for anybody who wants to publish content on the internet, writing …
Google search increasingly looks like it just isn’t working the way it used to. The search engine that has become a 21st century staple in virtually everyone’s lives, used billions of times a day, is struggling with the unintended consequences of a recent update. Basically, it’s all spammed up. Welcome to web search’s junk mail …
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is betting on Perplexity, an AI search startup challenging Google. MARK RALSTON/AFP via Getty Images A resurfaced video making the rounds on X shows a pre-famous Jeff Bezos explaining in 1997 why he founded Amazon—namely, a “startling statistic” he came across that web usage was growing at 2,300% a year. Riding …
Hundred dollar bill with chart arrow moving up. Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL)(NASDAQ: GOOG) stock posted another day of significant gains in Monday’s trading. The tech giant’s share price closed out the daily session up 2.4%, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. Alphabet’s stock gained ground today, trading amid a spurt of broader momentum for …
As the holiday season approaches, technology continues to revolutionise our shopping experiences, making it easier than ever to find the ideal gifts for our loved ones. In particular, generative AI is playing a significant role in enhancing our ability to discover, explore, and choose the perfect presents. Let’s delve into the latest advancements in shopping …
It is a well-known fact that Google earns billions through advertising on Search. In Q3, Google earned $44 billion, which is an 11% jump year-over-year, from the Search business. But little do people know how this works. During the US government vs Google antitrust case, it was revealed what type searches help the company rake …