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Google: Innovating in AI but can they catch up with cloud leaders?

CTOvision

From an enterprise IT standpoint, their championing of the Android operating system has earned them a place in the mobility domain, and their Google Apps offering helped show many businesses that the cloud can work for office automation. But the majority of their business is still today selling advertisements.

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Microsoft says Windows 11’s File Explorer ads were ‘not intended to be published externally’

The Verge

While the ads can be easily dismissed, they’re still a frustrating experience in an operating system that’s traditionally been ad-free. Sadly, Microsoft isn’t alone in advertising its own services in its operating system or apps. Microsoft has been experimenting with ads inside Windows for a decade now.

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MicroSoft: Still dominating in enterprise office automation

CTOvision

The Company also designs and sells hardware, and delivers online advertising to the customers. The Company operates in five segments: Devices and Consumer (D&C) Licensing, D&C Hardware, D&C Other, Commercial Licensing, and Commercial Other.

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Tech Moves: Convoy vet joins Xembly; Seattle climate firm hires Goldman Sachs exec; and more

GeekWire

-based hardware company MTI promoted Allen Auchenpaugh to CEO , from VP of global services. — Rob Wilk , previously global head of advertising at Microsoft, joined Snapchat parent company Snap. Breaux was previously CEO of AirNow media and co-founded Airpush, a mobile advertising technology company acquired by Appscatter in 2020.

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Why Facebook and Apple are fighting over your privacy

Vox

Angry CEOs, operating system updates, and maybe even a lawsuit — the feud continues. Apple’s tracking-optional mobile operating system update is coming to iPhones this spring, and the new privacy-preserving features will give users the ability to opt out of being followed around the internet via trackers in their apps.

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Microsoft reports weaker Surface and Windows revenue amid global chip shortage

The Verge

Windows 11 is a visual overhaul to the operating system, with a new Start menu, updated design, and an overall simplification of Windows. Microsoft’s Xbox Series X and Series S consoles are now on their third quarter of sales, after helping grow hardware revenue in recent months. Search advertising revenue is also up 53 percent.

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Wall of Flippers is the way to put a stop to Flipper Zero

Dataconomy

It’s packed with tools for exploring hardware, software, and wireless protocols. Soon, custom firmware emerged, expanding the attack canvas to Android and Windows, spamming users with unwanted advertisements, and potentially compromising device security. Well, Wall of Flippers is here to become a remedy for that!

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