In the bustling world of tech, where every company wants to be king, Google is in the hot seat. Picture this: you buy a shiny new phone or laptop, open the internet, and bam! Google is right there, waiting for your questions. Ever wondered why Google is always the first one to greet you?
Well, Sundar Pichai, the big boss at Google, recently spilled the beans. He said Google pays big bucks to companies like Apple so that Google is the first face you see when you hop online. It's like paying a premium to get the best seat at a concert, so you're always in the front row.
But the U.S. Department of Justice is raising an eyebrow. They think Google isn't just trying to get the best seat. They believe Google is buying all the tickets so no other band (or in this case, search engine) gets a chance to play. And here's a jaw-dropper: Google's "ticket" price? Over $26 billion in 2021! Ahem!
Google, though, is waving off the fuss. They say they're the top choice because, well, they're the best. Imagine choosing between a gourmet burger and a plain old sandwich. Google thinks they're the gourmet burger everyone naturally wants.
Pichai, trying to cool things down, mentioned another reason for their payments. He hinted it's not just about being everyone's first choice. It's also about making sure the tech in your hand is top-notch, safe, and always getting better.
Oh, and by the way, every time we search and click on an ad, Google makes some moolah. A piece of that pie also goes to companies that keep Google as the main act on their devices.
This whole drama feels like déjà vu. Remember when Microsoft was in a similar pickle about 25 years ago? Now it's Google's turn to dance.
So, what's next? Judge Amit Mehta will soon decide if Google played fair or foul. If he thinks Google crossed the line, things might shake up big time. Until then, grab some popcorn, because this tech drama is just getting started!
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Well, Sundar Pichai, the big boss at Google, recently spilled the beans. He said Google pays big bucks to companies like Apple so that Google is the first face you see when you hop online. It's like paying a premium to get the best seat at a concert, so you're always in the front row.
But the U.S. Department of Justice is raising an eyebrow. They think Google isn't just trying to get the best seat. They believe Google is buying all the tickets so no other band (or in this case, search engine) gets a chance to play. And here's a jaw-dropper: Google's "ticket" price? Over $26 billion in 2021! Ahem!
Google, though, is waving off the fuss. They say they're the top choice because, well, they're the best. Imagine choosing between a gourmet burger and a plain old sandwich. Google thinks they're the gourmet burger everyone naturally wants.
Pichai, trying to cool things down, mentioned another reason for their payments. He hinted it's not just about being everyone's first choice. It's also about making sure the tech in your hand is top-notch, safe, and always getting better.
Oh, and by the way, every time we search and click on an ad, Google makes some moolah. A piece of that pie also goes to companies that keep Google as the main act on their devices.
This whole drama feels like déjà vu. Remember when Microsoft was in a similar pickle about 25 years ago? Now it's Google's turn to dance.
So, what's next? Judge Amit Mehta will soon decide if Google played fair or foul. If he thinks Google crossed the line, things might shake up big time. Until then, grab some popcorn, because this tech drama is just getting started!
Read next: Apple's Privacy Superpower: How iMessage CKV Keeps the Spies at Bay
