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If you’ve ever been tempted to change your Google account password, but weren’t sure how, don’t let that confusion stop you. Jack Wallen walks you through the process. Image: iStock/ValeryBrozhinsky The other day I received the usual popup on my phone, asking if I’d requested… Source link

A collection of some of Google’s greatest critics—and rivals—have called on European antitrust regulators to take immediate and tough action against the technology giant’s search-engine practices, which they allege constitutes “abuse” of the company’s market dominance. The letter was sent to the European Union commissioner overseeing competition and digital policy, Margrethe Vestager, from 135 companies and 30 industry associations spanning travel, accommodation, and job… Source link

A coalition of 135 startups and tech companies with services in verticals including travel, accommodation and jobs have written to the European Commission to urge antitrust action against Google — warning that swift enforcement is needed or some of their businesses may not survive. They also argue the Commission needs to act now or it risks undermining its in-train reform of digital regulations — which is due to be lay out in draft form early next month. The letter has been inked… Source link

It’s tough to talk about chips without venturing deep into spec-infested geeky waters. Unless, that is, we’re talking about the Cool Ranch variety of chip — in which case, I’ll take two bags, please. Salty snacks aside, though, chips are a sometimes-important, if highly technical, part of the smartphone picture. They’re the hearts of our coddled and beloved mobile devices and the pieces of technology that let these modern wonders do all the incredible things… Source link

Want to stay ahead of the curve? That’s where Google Ads Keyword Forecast tool comes in. Here’s a rundown of this tool and how to use it to your advantage. Plus, I’ll cover how to integrate the Keyword Forecast tool into a holistic paid media and SEO mix. What Is the Google Ads Keyword Forecast Tool? It’s one thing to know what’s trending now. That’s a valuable asset for any digital marketer. But what about what’s going to be trending tomorrow, or farther into the future? How do you… Source link

A banner for the online image board Pinterest Inc. hangs from the New York Stock Exchange on the morning that Pinterest makes its initial public offering on April 18, 2019. Spencer Platt | Getty Images Morgan Stanley analysts outlined Thursday why they believe online advertising can grow 20% in 2021, with Facebook, Google and Pinterest leading the pack. Third-quarter earnings by tech giants like Facebook, Google, Snap, Twitter, Pinterest and Amazon showed that digital ad revenue came roaring… Source link

The new Nest Audio gives you an excuse to expand your Google Home collection so you can Broadcast to every corner in your house. Juan Garzon/CNET … Source link

Welcome to First Things First, Adweek’s daily resource for marketers. We’ll be publishing the content to First Things First on Adweek.com each morning (like this post), but if you prefer that it come straight to your inbox, you can sign up for the email here. A changing of the presidential guard isn’t likely to take the federal heat off of Big Tech, especially with regard to the Justice Department’s antitrust suit against Google, which focuses on the company’s search dominance (and… Source link

After five years of enticing consumers with offers of free photo and video storage, albeit it with a hitch (lower resolution), Google turned its back on consumers Wednesday and says we’ll all have to start paying as of June 1st.  So what other options are out there for us? Sadly, there are few that are free. In an era when we are taking more high-resolution photos and videos than ever before, we either have to invest in multiple hard drives – which sadly, do not last – or spend monthly… Source link

South Texas College recently started offering a new program that combines a bachelor’s degree in information technology with a Google IT certificate. “Not only are they working on their bachelor’s degree and their courses, but they’re also getting a professional certificate as well,” said Nicholas Hinojosa, a computer science instructor at STC. The 16-week Google certificate program will help new graduates find jobs and start applying their skills. Watch the video for the full… Source link