Abhishek writes about digital marketing, advertising and growth — from paid media to content strategy for online businesses.
Google has announced the launch of its August 2024 core update, marking a significant step in its ongoing efforts to enhance the quality of search results. This update, which will roll out over the next month, is designed to refine the search experience by prioritizing genuinely useful content and r
The U.S. Justice Department is contemplating a historic move to break up Alphabet Inc.’s Google following a recent court ruling that found the tech giant guilty of monopolizing the online search market. This potential action represents the first major federal push to dismantle a company for antitrus
The US Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, accusing them of unlawful practices related to children’s privacy. The lawsuit, filed Friday in a California district court, alleges that TikTok has violated the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (
Tally, a fintech company renowned for helping consumers manage and pay off credit card debt, has announced its closure, marking a significant downturn for the nine-year-old startup. The company’s founder and CEO, Jason Brown, shared the news in a LinkedIn post earlier Monday, revealing that despite
Oyo, the Indian hospitality startup once valued at $10 billion, has seen its valuation drop significantly to $2.4 billion, according to sources cited by TechCrunch. This valuation decrease comes as the company closes a Series G funding round, raising $173.5 million. Key investors in this round inclu
Susan Wojcicki, a pivotal figure in the growth of Google and YouTube, has died at the age of 56, according to tributes from her husband, Dennis Troper, and Google CEO Sundar Pichai. Wojcicki’s death follows a battle with non-small cell lung cancer and the recent loss of her son, Marco Troper. Wojcic
The upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 is generating considerable buzz, with leaks and expert opinions suggesting it may deliver performance comparable to the Steam Deck. However, Matthew Cassells from Alderon Games, speaking on the Moore’s Law is Dead Broken Silicon podcast, has highlighted potential chall
Maya Watson and Lexi Nisita, former colleagues at Netflix and Clubhouse, have ventured into the social app arena with their new creation, why?! The duo, who initially bonded over their shared Minnesota roots and complementary skills while working at Netflix, are now channeling their expertise into a
Google has introduced the Google TV Streamer, marking the end of the iconic Chromecast era. This new device, which will be showcased at Google’s Made by Google 2024 event next week, represents a major shift in the company’s approach to streaming and smart home integration. After more than 100 millio
In a landmark ruling on Monday, a federal judge determined that Google has violated US antitrust laws through its search business, marking a significant legal setback for the tech giant. US District Judge Amit Mehta of the District Court for the District of Columbia concluded that Google’s practices
YouTube has taken a decisive stance against users attempting to circumvent regional pricing by using Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) to access cheaper subscription rates for YouTube Premium. This week, reports surfaced on Reddit indicating that several users had their Premium plans canceled after be
Apple is gearing up to introduce its advanced AI capabilities, branded as “Apple Intelligence,” exclusively on the upcoming iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max models. This move has sparked discussions regarding the accessibility and rationale behind restricting such features to only the latest devi
A recent report by top venture capital firm Accel, in collaboration with analysts from Dealroom, has shed light on the burgeoning landscape of generative AI startups in Europe and Israel. Despite the dominance of major players like OpenAI in the global AI arena, the report indicates a notable surge
Snap Inc., the parent company of Snapchat, made significant strides in augmented reality (AR) technology at the Augmented World Expo, showcasing new tools and capabilities aimed at enhancing AR experiences for both users and creators. One of the key highlights of the event was Snap’s demonstration o
Google has expanded its Gemini AI mobile app into the Indian market, catering to the diverse linguistic landscape of the country by supporting nine Indian languages alongside English. Initially introduced in the United States earlier this year, Gemini aims to provide advanced AI assistance through n
Microsoft has unveiled plans to enhance the integration between Windows 11 PCs and Android smartphones, introducing a feature that allows users to seamlessly share files and links from their computers to their mobile devices. Currently rolling out to Windows 11 Insiders, this update brings an Androi
Researchers at the University of Texas at Dallas are pioneering the development of smartphone chips that could soon allow users to see through walls and solid objects. This advancement, detailed in a report published by IEEE Xplore and highlighted by CBS News, marks the culmination of a 15-year proj
In a recent all-hands meeting at Google, Liz Reid, the newly appointed head of search, addressed the company’s approach to integrating artificial intelligence into internet search amid growing challenges and criticism. Acknowledging the inevitability of mistakes as AI becomes more central to their o
Privacy has long been a cornerstone of popular communication apps like WhatsApp, which prides itself on maintaining end-to-end encryption for all conversations. The company has reaffirmed its commitment to data confidentiality, even revamping its linked devices architecture a few years ago to uphold
Slack, the popular workplace chat platform owned by Salesforce, is facing significant backlash from its users over the use of their data to train AI services. The controversy erupted after a post on Hacker News highlighted Slack’s practice of using user data for AI training by default, requiring use
In its Q4 2024 earnings report, Take-Two Interactive provided a more specific release window for the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA VI). Previously slated for a calendar year 2025 release, the company has now narrowed this down to fall 2025, offering gamers a slightly clearer timeline f
After a year-long incubation period in “Labs,” Google has officially unveiled its highly-anticipated AI-powered but widely criticized “Overviews” feature in Search for all users, also known as SGE to many in the blogging community. Last year, Google’s announcement of the Search Generative Experience
OpenAI, the renowned AI research organization, is reportedly working on a groundbreaking feature for ChatGPT that could revolutionize the way users interact with the chatbot. According to sources familiar with the matter, the feature aims to incorporate web search capabilities into ChatGPT’s respons
Apple, from the outside seems to be lagging behind in the AI race, but it is set to make a significant leap forward with its upcoming AI features, fueled by partnerships with OpenAI and Google, as well as its in-house model named Ajax. Recent reports indicate that Apple has been strategically laying
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