Tech Brew Ride Home Wed. 05/15 - Is Google Effectively Deprecating Search?
May 15, 2019
A critical chip flaw called ZombieLoad threatens Intel chips, affecting sensitive data. San Francisco takes a stand by banning facial recognition technology. Interesting questions arise about whether Google is deprecating its search function by consolidating travel tools under a new platform. The podcast also touches on Beyoncé's potential $300 million earnings from Uber's public offering. Plus, discover how Google is evolving with new advertising strategies that could impact organic search.
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Mitigating Zombieload
- Immediately install all available updates on your machines to mitigate the Zombieload vulnerability.
- Patches have been released by Intel, Apple, Microsoft, and Google for processors, computers, and browsers.
Google's Homepage Ads
- Google's new Discover Ads, appearing on mobile homepages and feeds, mark a shift.
- This monetization of the homepage is a departure from Google's earlier ad aversion.
Beyonce's Uber Investment
- Beyonce reportedly earned $300 million from Uber's IPO after accepting stock instead of cash for a 2015 performance.
- Other celebrities, including Ashton Kutcher and Lance Armstrong, also invested early in Uber.