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Google confirms it’s the business behind ‘Project Zodiac’ data center in Fort Wayne

Google confirms it’s the business behind ‘Project Zodiac’ data center in Fort Wayne

FILE – A cursor moves over Google’s search engine page, in Portland, Ore., on Aug. 28, 2018. Your Google search history for 2023 has arrived. Well, actually, the world’s. On Monday, Dec. 11, 2023, the California-based tech giant released its “Year in Search,” a roundup of 2023’s top global queries, ranging from unforgettable pop culture moments (hello, Barbenheimer), to the loss of beloved figures and tragic news carrying worldwide repercussions. (AP Photo/Don Ryan,… Source link

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Google Suddenly Issues Surprise New Warning For 2 Billion Chrome Users

Google Suddenly Issues Surprise New Warning For 2 Billion Chrome Users

Google has confirmed a new warning for its two-billion-plus Chrome users that will come as a surprise to many, albeit it shouldn’t. But because this concerns a critical feature not widely understood, it may very well change how the browser is used. billion Chrome users Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto One of the criticisms that has been levied at Google Chrome concerns how incognito its private “Incognito” mode really is. It’s this issue that was behind the lawsuit and recent settlement… Source link

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Google search reels from AI spam, algorithm update for ‘worst results’ in at least 14 years: SEO executive

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 era.  “It’s the worst quality results on Google I’ve seen in my 14-year career,” says Lily Ray, senior director of search engine… Source link

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Google unveils a new way to search

Google unveils a new way to search

From Google Instead of typing things in, Google will allow people to circle items that appear on their smartphone screens, and Google will search the image or text for you. It will start on certain high-end Android phones, such as the Galaxy S24 and Pixel 8, before coming to other phones. … Source link

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Urgent steps for advertisers running campaigns in the EU

Urgent steps for advertisers running campaigns in the EU

Advertisers who want to show personalized ads to consumers in the European Economic Area (EEA) must take immediate action to prevent campaign performance issues. Marketers need to send verifiable consent signal(s) to Google as the search engine prepares to step up the enforcement of its EU User Consent Policy (EU UCP). Why we care. Google cautioned that neglecting these steps promptly could adversely affect campaign performance, impacting both reach and return on investment. Next… Source link

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Google says Russian espionage crew behind new malware campaign

Google says Russian espionage crew behind new malware campaign

Image Credits: Vertigo3d / Getty Images Google researchers say they have evidence that a notorious Russian-linked hacking group — tracked as “Cold River” — is evolving its tactics beyond phishing to target victims with data-stealing malware. Cold River, also known as “Callisto Group” and “Star Blizzard,” is known for conducting long-running espionage campaigns against NATO countries, particularly the United States and the United Kingdom. Researchers believe… Source link

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Google SGE impact by industry and emerging features

Google SGE impact by industry and emerging features

Google’s Search Generative Experience (SGE) is having an “extreme” impact on healthcare queries and a high impact on ecommerce, B2B tech, insurance and education. That’s according to new data released by enterprise SEO platform BrightEdge and the company’s new-ish technology, BrightEdge Generative Parser. It’s surprising to see healthcare at the top of the list here, where many queries would fall under what Google would consider Your Money or Your Life (YMYL) type… Source link

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Google CEO tells employees to expect more job cuts in 2024

Google CEO tells employees to expect more job cuts in 2024

Google has laid off over a thousand employees across various departments since January 10th. CEO Sundar Pichai’s message is to brace for more cuts. “We have ambitious goals and will be investing in our big priorities this year,” Pichai told all Google employees on Wednesday in an internal memo that was shared with me. “The reality is that to create the capacity for this investment, we have to make tough choices.” So far, those “tough choices” have included layoffs and… Source link

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