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Google is reportedly testing an alternate home page with ChatGPT-style Q&A prompts

Google is reportedly testing an alternate home page with ChatGPT-style Q&A prompts

In one example circulated internally, a tester asked Apprentice Bard if there will be another round of layoffs at Google. The company laid off 12,000 employees, 6% of its workforce, earlier this month. “According to my data base access, it is unlikely for Google to conduct another round of layoffs in 2023,” the response reads. “Layoffs are generally conducted to reduce costs and structure, but the company is doing well financially. In fact, Google’s revenue increased by 34% in 2021,… Source link

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Browns social media takes shot at Bears for alternate orange helmet

Browns social media takes shot at Bears for alternate orange helmet

The Chicago Bears unveiled their new alternate orange helmet on Sunday, which will debut during the 2022 season. Chicago will wear their orange helmet and orange jersey against the Washington Commanders in Week 6 and Dallas Cowboys in Week 8 (perfectly-timed for Halloween). But there was one NFL team’s social media account that wasn’t a fan of the Bears’ new alternate helmet. The Browns’ Twitter account trolled the Bears for their new orange helmet, quote tweeting with the following… Source link

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Google will let European Play Store users pay with alternate billing systems

Google will let European Play Store users pay with alternate billing systems

Google will start allowing the developers of non-gaming apps to offer European users alternate payment systems. In a blog post, Google outlines its plans to comply with the Digital Markets Act (or DMA), a piece of legislation aimed at regulating big tech. The DMA passed through the European Parliament earlier this month, but it isn’t expected to go into force until spring 2023. But Google is rolling out the changes ahead of time to make sure that its plans “serve the needs” of… Source link

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Google will temporarily let Match use alternate payment systems ahead of 2023 trial

Google will temporarily let Match use alternate payment systems ahead of 2023 trial

Google has reached an interim agreement with Match Group, the dating app provider behind Tinder, Hinge, and OkCupid, that will allow its apps to remain on the Google Play Store while offering alternate payment systems, as first reported by The Wall Street Journal. Earlier this month, Match Group filed a complaint against Google, alleging the company “illegally monopolized the market for distributing apps” by requiring app developers to use Google’s billing system and then taking up… Source link

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Tinder-owner Match says Google to allow alternate payment systems for now

Tinder-owner Match says Google to allow alternate payment systems for now

May 20 (Reuters) – Match Group Inc (MTCH.O) said on Friday that Alphabet Inc’s (GOOGL.O) Google will temporarily allow the dating apps maker to offer users a choice in payment systems. Match sued Google earlier in May, calling the action a “last resort” to prevent Tinder and its other apps from being booted off the Google Play store for refusing to share up to 30% of sales. read more The date for the trial is currently set for April 2023. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com

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Google Will Allow Some Apps, Starting With Spotify, to Offer Alternate Billing Methods

Google said on Wednesday that it would allow some apps, such as Spotify, to offer their own billing system within the Google Play store as part of a pilot program. The move would allow those apps to bypass Google’s own payment system and the main commissions that it charges. The change comes as Google and Apple, the two biggest app store operators, face complaints from regulators and developers that they are abusing their dominance in mobile software to force companies to use their… Source link

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Yahoo Sports Is Joining the NBA’s Alternate Sports-Betting Broadcasts

Yahoo Sports is joining with the NBA in its production of betting-centric broadcasts. Starting with Friday’s showdown between the Los Angeles Clippers and Memphis Grizzlies, Yahoo talent will be featured on the NBABet Stream, a weekly alternate broadcast on NBA League Pass. The Verizon unit will also start distributing the feed as part of its own League Pass platforms. The NBA has been doing these alternate feeds since last August, coinciding with the restart of its pandemic-disrupted… Source link

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