Engadget Podcast: The Google search monopoly + 'Industry' creator interview
Google's dominance isn't ending anytime soon, but there may be more room for competition.
Google is officially a monopoly, according to a US court. But what does that really mean? This week, Devindra and Senior Editor Karissa Bell dive into the landmark Google antitrust case to explore how it could affect the future of search. Google claims it's simply delivering the best product, but clearly the court thinks otherwise. Also, we chat about X/Twitter's desperate lawsuit against advertisers who boycotted the social network.
Stay tuned to the end of this episode for an interview with the creators of HBO Max's Industry, Mickey Down and Konrad Kay. We discuss season three of the series, which recently premiered, and how they plan to deconstruct the excesses of overhyped tech startups.
Listen below or subscribe on your podcast app of choice. If you've got suggestions or topics you'd like covered on the show, be sure to email us or drop a note in the comments! And be sure to check out our other podcast, Engadget News!
Topics
A U.S. court declared Google a monopoly, now what? – 1:22
X (formerly Twitter) sues advertisers for “illegal boycott” of their platform – 19:15
Meet Chromecast’s successor, the Google TV Streamer – 33:49
Less than a year after SAG strike, Meta is offering actors millions to use their voice in AI – 41:01
Where does all the Facebook AI slop come from? 404Media found out – 44:30
People are returning Humane’s AI Pin faster than they can sell them – 50:23
Working on – 53:43
Pop culture picks – 53:58
Industry interview with Mickey Down and Konrad Kay - 1:02:00
Subscribe!
Livestream
Credits
Hosts: Devindra Hardawar and Ben Ellman
Guest: Karissa Bell
Producer: Ben Ellman
Music: Dale North and Terrence O'Brien
