GMB listings phishing is on the increase. Google says it’s aware of the problem but business owners must be vigilant. The problem of hijacked Google My Business listings (GMB) – where someone other than the business gains control of the Read More
Dish Network Utilizing Qualcomm For Its 5G Rollout
Dish Network has announced it is using Qualcomm to help roll out its 5G network. Dish is moving ahead at warp speed to roll out a 5G network to compete with the three big carriers. The company received a big Read More
Brave Web Browser Passes 20 Million Monthly Users, 7 Million Daily
Brave web browser is making inroads in the market, announcing it now has 20 million monthly active users and 7 million daily active users. Brave is distinguishing itself as a browser that focuses on privacy and security. By default, the Read More
Google Controls 65 Percent Of Search, Bing 33 Percent [comScore]
In the simplest terms, the world of organic search is roughly two-thirds Google, one-third Bing. Those are the July 2015 “powered by” numbers provided by comScore for the US search market. In terms of non-network share, Bing saw a tiny Read More
AI May Improve Smart Speakers by Detecting Voice Direction
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have created a machine learning model to detect the direction of an incoming voice. Current smart speakers and voice-activated devices rely on activation keywords to listen and then respond to commands. While largely effective, it Read More
Uber CEO Says ‘Eats’ Growing At Unprecedented Rate
“The Uber Eats business continues to grow at unprecedented rates,” says Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi. “Revenue has almost tripled year on year. That business continues to accelerate. It looks like the Eats business is sticky. I wouldn’t count on the Read More
California Voters Pass Version 2.0 of the CCPA Privacy Legislation
California voters passed Proposition 24, widely considered to be version 2.0 of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). The CCPA was a ground-breaking piece of legislation for the US, the first of its kind to so vigorously protect the privacy Read More
Raspberry Pi 400 Is a $70 Desktop PC In a Keyboard
The Raspberry Pi Foundation has just released the Raspberry Pi 400, a desktop PC in a keyboard. Raspberry Pi computers were initially developed to aid in teaching, especially in communities and countries where cost was the prime factor. Over time, Read More
T-Mobile Doubles Mid-Band 5G Coverage, Will Cover 100 Million By Year’s End
T-Mobile has doubled the extent of its mid-band 5G coverage in just a month, with plans to provide coverage to 100 million by year’s end. Mid-band 5G is considered the sweet spot by many experts, providing the range and coverage Read More
How to get the most out of Google’s product Knowledge Panels
What manufacturers and retailers need to know to take advantage of product Knowledge Panels in search. Product Knowledge Panels may be the first place shoppers encounter information about a product they’re interested in — and, they may never need to Read More