Tech Brew Ride Home Fri. 09/29 – Could Apple Have Bought Bing?
Sep 29, 2023
What if Apple had actually acquired Bing? That intriguing possibility sparks a discussion on the ongoing search engine rivalry. The podcast also covers a recent raid on Nvidia's offices in France over antitrust concerns. Meanwhile, Epic Games faces massive layoffs, reflecting tough times in the gaming industry. Plus, the changing landscape of phone etiquette emphasizes texting over calling. Finally, innovative updates from Nerf and the end of Netflix's DVD mailing service add a twist to the digital communication narrative.
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Apple and Bing
- Apple considered replacing Google with Bing on its devices around 2020.
- The deal didn't progress due to financial benefits from Google and concerns about Bing's quality.
Google Extended
- Google introduced a tool, Google Extended, for publishers to control their data usage.
- This lets them opt out of AI training while remaining in Google Search.
NVIDIA Raid
- France's competition authority raided NVIDIA's offices.
- The raid was part of a cloud computing inquiry into anti-competitive practices.