Google Fined All The Money In The World!
A Russian court has fined Google over two undecillion rubles (a 36-digit figure, i.e. a sum that’s greater than the world’s total GDP) for removing Russia’s state media channels from YouTube. Two Undecillion Rubles… And Growing! As if being initially fined more money than there is in the world isn’t enough, Russian state-owned news agency…
Read MoreChatGPT Search Launched, Challenging Google
In this insight, we look at how OpenAI’s new ChatGPT Search aims to redefine online search by challenging Google’s dominance, with both tech giants racing to enhance user experiences through innovative AI features. ChatGPT Search Launched The search landscape has long been dominated by Google. However, with the October 2024 launch of ChatGPT Search, OpenAI…
Read MoreGoogle Breakup Proposed
Following a recent US ruling that Google acted illegally to maintain a monopoly on its online search and the associated advertising, the US government has now proposed forcing Google to sell off parts of its business, potentially leading to the breakup of one of the world’s leading tech companies. Antitrust Remedies – Structural Relief Suggested …
Read MoreNew Ways To Search
Search technology has transformed significantly from text-based queries back in the nineties to now, where there’s a wide range of interactive methods like voice, visual, and AI-driven tools. Here, we look at how these advancements are reshaping the way we search, with a focus on the latest innovations and trends in the search landscape. The…
Read MoreDublin Says No To New Google Data Centre
South Dublin County Council has refused Google Ireland planning permission for a new data-centre at Grange Castle Business Park in South Dublin. Why? The reason given for the refusal was “the existing insufficient capacity in the electricity network (grid) and the lack of significant on-site renewable energy to power the data centre”. What Data Centre? Google…
Read MoreGoogle In Monumental Monopoly Ruling
Four years on from Google being sued by the US Department of Justice over its control of about 90 per cent of the online search market, a US judge has ruled that Google acted illegally to maintain a monopoly on its online search and the associated advertising. Building and Defending a Search Monopoly Following a ten-week…
Read MoreThird-Party Cookie U-Turn By Google
Following a previous announcement four years ago that it would be blocking third-party cookies from its Chrome browser, Google appears to have ‘updated’ that firm commitment in favour of a new approach. What Has Google Said? An “Updated Approach” … Google’s most recent comment is that it now favours an “updated approach that elevates user choice.…
Read MoreWill SearchGPT Overtake Google?
The new ‘SearchGPT’ (prototype) AI search feature which OpenAI plans to eventually integrate directly into ChatGPT is being seen by some as the future of search and a potential challenger to Google Search. What Is SearchGPT? At present, OpenAI (the makers of ChatGPT) describes the prototype version of SearchGPT, which is currently being tested in…
Read MoreGoogle Maps Alternatives
In this insight, we look at what’s good about Google Maps, what may be less ideal about it, plus we provide 10 examples of alternative mapping and navigation apps. What’s Good About Google Maps? Before we look at potential reasons for trying alternatives, it’s worth acknowledging why Google Maps (with 1.8 billion monthly active users…
Read MoreGoogle Acquisition Means Windows App Support For ChromeOS
Following the success of their partnership last year, Google has announced that it has acquired Cameyo, thereby enabling virtualised Windows apps to be integrated into ChromeOS. Why? Google says that its research (such as a new Forrester study) has highlighted a “fundamental shift in how businesses operate”. Google says that businesses are now turning to “web-based applications” to unlock…
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