Google Stadia’s Head of Product leaves the company

A report from The Information confirmed that John Justice, Google Stadia’s Vice President and Head of Product, has left Google. 9to5Google received confirmation of Justice’s departure through a statement from Google. We can confirm John is no longer with Google and we wish him well on his next step. John Justice oversaw the consumer experience for Stadia and has previously talked about the future of Google Stadia. Following intense competition from Microsoft and Sony with the… Source link

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Has Google or YouTube asked you recently for your birth date? You’re probably not the only one

Has Google or YouTube asked you recently for your birth date? You’re probably not the only one. Google is not necessarily trying to invade your privacy, but more so trying to protect certain age groups. In 2019, Google broke COPPA, the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act, and had to pay a record $170 million in fines. Part of the agreement required Google to verify the age of the users on their site. “If you were to go in and for example lie about your birth… Source link

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Embedded Links in Featured Snippets is a Bug

A search marketer in India noticed what looked like a test in Featured Snippet. One search marketer called it “shady as hell.”  But according to a statement from a Google spokesperson, that is a bug and not a feature. The alleged test involved embedding links to more Google searches from within a website publishers content that is in the featured snippet. These kinds of links are called Search Refinements. Embedding a search refinement within a featured snippet was not well received from… Source link

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Google is now rolling out the May update to supported Pixels

It’s the first Monday of the month, and you know what that means? A Google update. Of Android. For its Pixel line. Well, those that are still supported anyway. We’re talking Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL, Pixel 3a, Pixel 3a XL, Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL, Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a 5G, and Pixel 5. That’s the entire list. All of these devices aside from the Pixel 4a 5G and the Pixel 5 have build RQ2A.210505.002 headed towards them, while the Pixel 4a 5G and the Pixel 5 get build RQ2A.210505.003. As usual with… Source link

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SF’s Off the Grid forced to cut 256 employees when Google ends catering contract

San Francisco’s Off the Grid was forced to cut 256 employees after tech giant Google ended a catering contract, the food company confirmed Monday.   Off the Grid provided food truck catering and logistics services for Google’s Bay Area campuses, according to the San Francisco Business Times that first reported the story.  “Unfortunately, Google ended our contract in mid-February, which was certainly disappointing as we’ve been incredibly proud of the work we’ve done… Source link

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Google Signs Deal With WNBA to Help Champion Women’s Sports – NBC Connecticut

The WNBA signed a multi-year deal with Google on Monday to be the presenting partner for the league’s playoffs, part of the technology giant’s efforts to help champion women’s sports. Twenty-five WNBA games will be televised on ABC and ESPN in celebration of the league’s 25th season, with Google as the presenting sponsor. The league will also have 40 games on CBS and CBS Sports Network. The WNBA will also have 12 games streamed on Twitter and 20 on Facebook. Google is the… Source link

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Stock market news live updates: Stock futures open flat

Bloomberg NYSE Eases Curbs; Australia’s Ban Backlash Grows: Virus Update (Bloomberg) — The New York Stock Exchange will allow more traders on the floor if they’re fully vaccinated. The confirmed number of cases in the U.S. rose at the slowest pace in the week ended Sunday since the pandemic began, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University and Bloomberg.In Asia, India’s data is awaited as Prime Minister Narendra Modi resists pressure to lock down. Vietnam’s capital Hanoi… Source link

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Apollo’s $5 Billion Bet on Yahoo Aims to Go Beyond Advertising

Bloomberg U.K. On Course to Ease Lockdown; Denmark Drops J&J: Virus Update (Bloomberg) — U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the country is on course to scrap lockdown rules over the next seven weeks. Denmark will ease curbs this week and dropped Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 shot. Bavaria’s Oktoberfest festival was canceled, but free beer is available to New Jersey residents who get a vaccine.India was criticized for a “lack of leadership” by a former central bank chief, as Prime… Source link

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Bill, Melinda Gates announce split after nearly 30 years together

Microsoft (MSFT) co-founder Bill Gates and his wife, Melinda, will separate after 27 years together, the billionaire announced on Monday, ending a marriage that launched an influential globe-spanning philanthropic and humanitarian empire.  Via Twitter, Gates — one of the world’s wealthiest men — said that he and his wife remain committed to their “mission” as philanthropists, but “we no longer believe we can grow together as a couple in this next phase of our lives.” The philanthropic… Source link

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