Google's Growing Influence Over Reddit: A Complex Digital Relationship
Recent data reveals Reddit's increasing dependence on Google for traffic growth, with logged-out visitors surging 70% compared to just 27% for logged-in users. This dynamic raises questions about Reddit's autonomy as Google experiments with integrating the platform's content into AI-powered search results.
Google Makes JavaScript Mandatory for All Search Users, Citing Security and User Experience
Google now requires JavaScript to be enabled to use its search engine, impacting millions of users who previously disabled it. The tech giant cites enhanced security and user protection as key reasons, though the move raises concerns about accessibility and potential vulnerabilities.
European Search Engines Unite to Challenge Big Tech Dominance
Ecosia and Qwant partner to create their own search engine infrastructure, aiming to reduce reliance on U.S. tech giants. The European Search Perspective project seeks to offer improved results for French and German users while fostering technological independence.