Google puts search functions directly into mobile keyboard
Google has launched a new keyboard for iOS devices that directly integrates search functions, such as maps, GIFs or shopping results, into user’s messages.
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Getty Images Vs. Google: Legal battle over ‘image scraping’
Getty Images has formally complained to the European Commision’s antitrust officials about the multinational’s alleged anti-competitive behaviour.
Can Alibaba AI predict reality TV show winner?
Alibaba has built an artificial intelligence platform that it hopes can correctly predict the outcome of reality TV talent show I’m a Singer.
Google revamps AdWords ‘for marketing in mobile-first world’
Google’s 15 year old AdWords platform is set for a major update to better help marketers reach consumers in a multi-screen world.
Streetmap loses Google High Court challenge
UK-based mapping pioneer Streetmap has lost a long-running legal battle with Google.
The £100 click: What are the highest CPCs on Google?
The vast majority of Google’s profits come from AdWords advertising, as brands compete to appear top of popular keyword search results. Shawna Beaudet, PPC Account Director at Harvest Digital, looks at the highest cost per click ads within Google.
Google paid $1bn to be default Apple search engine
Google knows that iPhone users mean big business- so much so that it paid Apple $1bn to be the default iOS search engine in 2014.
Baidu driverless car completes test on Beijing roads
Chinese tech giant Baidu has successfully tested its driverless car on roads near the company’s headquarters in Beijing.
Google Maps gets offline mode for Android users
Google is letting Android users search nearby businesses and get driving directions, including turn-by-turn voice prompts, even if they have no web connection.
Target runs spooky virtual reality ads for Halloween
Target is marking Halloween with a YouTube virtual reality series and a mobile site that helps trick-or-treaters’ parents find the best houses.