Tag Archives: Popular

How old is Google? History of the most popular search engine

According to tech company EarthWeb, Google processes about 8.5 billion searches per day. With Statista’s estimate of 1.88 billion total websites on the internet as of August 2021, the scope of Google is still far from reaching the massive number after which it was named — but it grows larger by the day. Originally conceptualized as a search engine, the company has grown immensely since its founding. Google also owns YouTube, and its purchase of Android allowed the company to establish… Source link

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The 10 most popular Amazon buys of February, according to Yahoo Canada readers

Top 10 Amazon products for the month of February. Yahoo Lifestyle Canada is committed to finding you the best products at the best prices. We may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. Yahoo Canada readers are big fans of Amazon Canada — and head there to shop for pretty much anything, from buzz-worthy products to the everyday essentials. In Feburary, there were certain items that stood out as our readers’ top picks —… Source link

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Google is dethroned as world’s most popular website

Google was dethroned as the world’s most popular website in 2021. The tech giant was pushed into second place as TikTok took the No. 1 spot as the most popular website in 2021, according to cybersecurity company Cloudflare. America is changing faster than ever! Add Changing America to your Facebook or Twitter feed to stay on top of the news. In 2020, Google took the No. 1 spot while TikTok came in at No. 7, making the feat of reaching No. 1 by jumping six spots all the more noteworthy. In… Source link

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What was most popular cryptocurrency in Germany in 2021?

The use of cryptocurrency in Germany is increasing rapidly with Bitcoin and Ethereum being widely used in e-commerce to purchase goods. Cryptocurrencies in Germany are regularly transferred and traded and companies have invested their capital in the new digital currency. It is estimated that more than 2.1 million people – 2.62% of Germany’s total population – currently own cryptocurrency with Bitcoin as the leader. The majority of German cryptocurrency owners are in the 18-34 age group… Source link

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TikTok Just Ended Google’s 15 Year Reign as the World’s Most Popular Web Domain

For most of the last decade and a half, Google has been the most visited web domain in the world, and it’s not even close. The last time another site posed a real challenge for the top spot was Yahoo, and that was a decade ago. When you consider the number of people who use Google’s services every day for everything from school assignments, collaborating on documents, finding directions, sharing photos, and well, searching for just about everything, it’s not all that surprising. Google is… Source link

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TikTok surpassed Google as most popular site in 2021

TikTok beat out Google for the most popular domain in 2o21, according to data from web security and performance company Cloudflare’s 2021 Year in Review of internet traffic. Why it matters: Video-sharing platform TikTok rose to massive popularity in 2021. Surpassing mammoths like Google, Facebook, YouTube and Netflix in web traffic shows the speed and power of the ascent. Google and Meta-owned Facebook are well aware of TikTok nipping at their heels, unveiling video-based features like… Source link

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Google shares popular holiday searches by state

Time to break out the candy canes – Christmas season is officially here.   Families across the U.S. will bake their favorite Christmas cookies and holiday treats in the coming weeks, turning to traditional recipes and trying new ones. And if you’re wondering if your favorite Christmas cookie is the same as your nearby friends, family and neighbors, Google shared with USA TODAY a list of uniquely searched Christmas cookies by state.    “It was interesting to see how different regions… Source link

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Electric car makers dominate Yahoo Finance Canada’s most popular stocks in November

An electric car is charged at a roadside EV charge point, London, October 19, 2021. REUTERS/Toby Melville Just when it looked like it was smooth sailing for stocks, fears of inflation and the new Omicron variant took hold. A handful of stocks continued to drive the major North American stock benchmarks; banks and energy in Canada and big tech in the United States. But Yahoo Finance Canada readers were less interested in the stalwarts and more interested in emerging technology. Here are the top… Source link

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Google searches show popular Thanksgiving dishes in every state

What’s your favorite Thanksgiving dish? Are you a pecan pie fan? What about mashed potatoes or stuffing?  Depending on your pick, you might not be alone in your state or across the country. Google shared a list of uniquely searched Thanksgiving 2021 casseroles by state with USA TODAY.   The map shows dishes that were over-represented in a state compared to the country as a whole. It includes searches from Nov. 11 to Nov. 16, as Americans from coast to coast prepped for their… Source link

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