Google said Thursday that in coming weeks it will release its answer to ChatGPT, an AI chatbot that’s challenging the company’s core search business. The announcement came as parent company Alphabet reported gloomy fourth-quarter financial results. Alphabet’s profit fell by more
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Ahead of Super Bowl 2023, Vrbo Fights Back Against Party House Bookings – CNET
With Super Bowl LVII set to take place on Feb. 12, vacation rental company Vrbo is implementing new technology that prevents renters from turning homes into party houses, the company said on Monday. Vrbo said it’s been pilot testing technology in
DOJ Sues Google Again, Attacking Its Online Ad Dominance – CNET
The US Department of Justice and eight states on Tuesday sued Google over its online advertising business, alleging it abused its monopoly power to the harm of both advertisers and publishers. The DOJ’s complaint — which you can read below in full
Google Sued By the Department of Justice for Antitrust Issues… Again – CNET
The US Department of Justice and eight states on Tuesday sued Google over its advertising business, alleging it engages in monopolistic behavior. The complaint, filed in federal court in Virginia, alleges that Google has “corrupted legitimate competition in the ad tech
Google Contractors Gain Pay Bump Thanks to Union, Still Not $15 Per Hour – CNET
Contractors at a company that employs raters who oversee training, testing and evaluation of Google’s search algorithm will soon get a pay raise, according to the union representing the employees. Workers at Appen will see their pay increase from $10
Gmail Client-Side Encryption Arrives in Beta Form for Businesses – CNET
Google has rolled out a beta of client-side encryption in Gmail for businesses and organizations, the company said in a recent blog post. CSE lets organizations use their own encryption key and encrypt data before it’s sent to Google’s servers.
The Fight Against Biodiversity Loss Gets a Win at UN Conference – CNET
This year’s UN Biodiversity Conference in Montreal, known as COP15, produced a deal that represents a significant effort by countries to protect critical lands and waters aiming to halt and reverse biodiversity loss. “We have in our hands a package
Fortnite Maker Says Google Paid Activision Millions Not to Launch Rival App Store – CNET
Fortnite developer Epic Games said Google paid the equivalent of $360 million to Call of Duty developer Activision Blizzard as part of a broad agreement that included a promise the gaming giant would not create a rival app store. The
Microsoft Will Provide Surface Pro 9 Parts for Repairs in 2023 – CNET
Microsoft will begin providing Surface Pro 9 parts for repairs in 2023, the company told DIY site iFixit on Thursday. Microsoft confirmed the statement in an email to CNET. The Surface maker said it recognizes the importance of device repairability and
Microsoft Will Provide Surface Pro 9 Parts for Repairs in 2023, Report Says – CNET
Microsoft will begin providing Surface Pro 9 parts for repairs in 2023, the company told DIY site iFixit on Thursday. The Surface maker said it recognizes the importance of device repairability and decided to integrate that philosophy into the design of