YouTube takes a podcast victory lap
Some of you still think of podcasts as something you listen to — not things you watch.Google would like to disabuse you of that notion: It wants you — and investors — to know that podcasts are increasingly popular on YouTube.That's why Google chose to highlight the rise of podcasts during its fourth-quarter earnings call.YouTube…
I’ve worked as an engineer at Google, Meta, and Amazon, and...
Lee McKeeman found out he was autistic in his late 30s while he was working at Meta.Being autistic has made it hard to navigate office politics and communication at work, he said.His neuro differences have also set him apart in positive ways, such as with hyperfocus, he added.This as-told-to essay is based on a transcribed…
Google offers voluntary exit for staff in Pixel and Android group
Google offers a voluntary exit package to US staff in the Platforms and Devices unit.The exit program follows last year's merger of Android and Chrome with device teams.Google aims to enhance focus and efficiency in building products post-restructuring.Google has offered a voluntary exit package to employees in the unit responsible for Android software and Pixel…
Google’s investment chief sees a ‘tremendous amount of opportunity’ to work...
Google's investment chief said there's a "tremendous" opportunity in working with Donald Trump.Ruth Porat, formerly Google's CFO, was speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.Her remarks come a day after Google CEO Sundar Pichai was seated onstage at Trump's inauguration.President Donald Trump is back, and Google's chief investment officer says the tech giant…
Big Tech’s TikTok choice: Trump? Or the law?
On Sunday, TikTok and some US tech companies ignored a TikTok ban law at the urging of Donald Trump.Trump wasn't president at the time. Once he became president, he signed an order that's supposed to put the law on hold.Does Trump have that power? It's unclear. That's a problem for tech companies.Here's a 2025 conundrum…
Reddit comments are ‘foundational’ to training AI models, COO says
Reddit COO Jen Wong said the company's content is "foundational" to training AI models.Google and OpenAI have deals with Reddit to use its content to train their large language models.Reddit has also leveraged AI for a translation tool that's helped it grow internationally.Last year was a big one for Reddit.The company went public in February.…
How Starbucks, Disney, and other companies are reacting to the LA...
Companies are offering support to their employees and others affected by the Los Angeles wildfires.The deadly flames have burned thousands of acres and sent hundreds of thousands fleeing.From planning a benefit concert to serving free Happy Meals, here's what companies are doing.The wildfires in Los Angeles have claimed 24 lives as of Thursday, burned thousands…
The Price of the Google Pixel 7 Pro Is Currently Slashed...
If you've been considering a phone upgrade and are after a solid Android phone then a Google Pixel smartphone is well worth the investment. While the Google Pixel 7 Pro isn't the newest model in the Google Pixel lineup, it's a still a fabulous phone and right now, it's having a massive price cut. It…
Best Google Pixel Deals: Ring In 2025 With a Brand-New Phone
There are plenty of different Google Pixel models to choose from, ranging from the higher-end Pixel 9 Pro Fold to the Pixel 8A. Google has long found its spot on our best phones list for its excellent specs and performance, but this often comes at a price. Thankfully, these post-holiday deals will make it much…
A top Google product leader thinks a new approach to AI...
Google's AI Studio leader thinks a "straight shot" to superintelligence is looking more probable.Logan Kilpatrick said on X that this was due to the success of scaling test-time compute.He said he believes AGI will still happen, but it will be more like a "product release."One of Google's top product leaders believes a new approach to…