Tag: Google
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Google Says Connected TVs Make Up YouTube’s Fastest Growing Audience
Expect YouTube to give users who watch its user-generated videos on a smart TV a lot more love. The connected TV audience represents YouTube’s fastest growing viewership, according to Philipp Schindler, chief business officer of YouTube parent Alphabet, who spoke on the company’s fourth-quarter earnings call. YouTube is by far the most popular streaming service…
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YouTube Ad Revenue Rose 16% to $9.2 Billion
YouTube advertising continues to pay off for Google. Google’s parent, Alphabet, on Tuesday reported fourth-quarter results, which saw YouTube ad revenue rising of $9.2 billion. That figure is up 15.9% from its year-earlier tally of $7.96 billion. The revenue comes amid a crackdown on ad-blocking software and a concerted effort to lure users onto its…
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Google TV Will Now Reportedly Let You Send Phone Calls to Your TV
A new “call notifications” feature is rolling out to users in Google TV’s latest update. Google confirmed to Cord Cutters News that call notifications for Google Meet on Google TV and Android TV OS began rolling out at the end of 2023. This comes after Google announced in November that it would be redesigning Google…
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Google Wants to Take On SpaceX and Starlink in Space
Google is joining the space race. The tech giant has thrown its financial support behind Starlink competitor, AST SpaceMobile, to help the company with product development, testing, and implementation. Google is the latest Big Tech player drawn into the area of delivering space-based internet and phone service. SpaceX’s Starlink is working with T-Mobile on tests…
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Samsung and Google Are Pushing the Galaxy S24 as an AI-First Smartphone. But Will Customers Care?
Artificial intelligence was THE buzzword at CES 2024, so it’s no surprises that the AI momentum continues with Samsung’s unveiling of the Galaxy S24 family of smartphones. Front and center in the latest edition of the flagship phone is a partnership between Samsung and Google focused on generative AI. As with previous years, Samsung unveiled…
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Google WiFi and Nest WiFi Gone From Google Store — is a Router Refresh Coming?
Google’s two older Wi-Fi routers, the Google WiFi and Nest WiFi, have vanished from the tech giant’s online store, according to 9to5Google. Clicking on the smart home section of the Google Store only brings up the Nest WiFi Pro, a model that first debuted in 2022 alongside the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro. The…
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Google Announces Chromecast Fast Pair & Chromecast For TikTok
Today at CES, Google announced that Fast Pair for Chromecast will soon be available on Chromecast with Google TV. Also, TikTok will soon add support for Chromecast in its app, letting you watch TikTok videos on your TV with Chromecast. With Fast Pair support, you will be able to connect compatible headphones or speakers directly…
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CES 2024’s TV: Bigger and Smarter Displays Dominate the Show
CES has always been the showcase for the latest and greatest in televisions, and the 2024 show did not disappoint. The show, led by well-known players such as Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics, and TCL, saw an array of televisions that were both larger and thinner, and packed sharper displays. Even as CES has expanded its…
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New LG TVs Will Now Come With Chromecast Built In
LG and Google are cozying up even more. Starting this year, all LG televisions will come with Chromecast built in, Erik Kay, vice president of multi-device experiences at CES, announced on stage at LG’s CES 2024 press conference on Monday. With Chromecast built in, you can start a video on your phone and automatically cast…
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Google’s Pixel 7a Phone is On Sale For Just $399
Are you looking for a great price on Google’s Pixel 7a phone? This budget-friendly phone comes with a 24-hour battery and 128 GB of storage. The best part is this Pixel 7a phone from Google is on sale right now for just $399, down from the list price of $499. You can find this phone…