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technology4 days ago•5 min saved

Google Insider Allegedly Converts Confidential Data into $1.2M Polymarket Win

A Google software engineer, Michele Spagnuolo, allegedly used confidential internal Year-in-Search data and a tool available to all employees to place about $2.75 million in bets on Polymarket about Google’s 2025 Year in Search outcomes, earning roughly $1.2 million in profit before authorities intervened. He faces criminal charges for commodities fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering, plus a separate CFTC civil complaint; investigations describe attempts to conceal proceeds and link the trades to his Google access, with potential penalties including prison time if convicted.

via Ars Technica|

#alpharaccoon #google #insider-trading

business5 days ago•2 min saved

Google Engineer Charged Over Insider Trading Linked to Polymarket Bets

Federal prosecutors charged Google staff information security engineer Michele Spagnuolo with money laundering, commodities fraud and wire fraud for allegedly using confidential internal data to place about $1.2 million in Polymarket bets tied to Google's Year in Search 2025; he was arrested in New York, released on a $2.25 million bond, and placed on leave as Google, Polymarket, and regulators investigate.

via CNBC|

#business #federal-charges #google

technology2 years ago•6 min saved

Google's Top Trends of 2023: From Barbie to Kidnapping Hoaxes

Google celebrates its 25th anniversary by reflecting on the most searched topics globally, showcasing the power of human curiosity and the universal nature of certain interests. The film "25 Years in Search: The Most Searched" captures significant cultural and historical moments over the past quarter-century, while the Google Trends Time Capsule highlights the significant searches from each year. Google also shares its Year in Search 2023, showcasing top searches around the world. Google CEO Sundar Pichai emphasizes the company's commitment to search technology and innovation, envisioning AI as the most significant technological shift in the future.

via Search Engine Journal|

#25th-anniversary #google #milestones

entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

Google's Top Searches of 2023: Taylor Swift, Barbie, Israel-Hamas War, and More

Taylor Swift is noticeably absent from Google's 2023 Year In Trending Searches list, despite being named Person of the Year by Time Magazine. While Google's promotional video acknowledges her as "the most searched songwriter," she is not included in the top trending musicians category. Google claims that Swift's consistent high search interest does not qualify as a big spike in 2023 compared to 2022, which is the criteria for their Year In Search list. However, her ex-lovers and current boyfriend make appearances on the lists, making her absence even more peculiar.

via Gizmodo|

#entertainment #google #music

technology-and-entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

"Google's Year in Search 2023: 'Barbie,' 'Oppenheimer,' and 'Last of Us' Dominate Top Searches"

Google's Year in Search 2023 reveals the top-trending searches in the U.S., with "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" leading the movie category, and HBO's "The Last of Us" taking the top spot for TV shows. Netflix had a strong showing in TV with seven of the top 10 trending searches. Jeremy Renner was the most searched actor, and the top-trending searches in other categories included "Hogwarts Legacy" in games and "War in Israel and Gaza" in news.

via Variety|

#google #jeremy-renner #movies

technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Google's Top Searches of 2023: From Wars to Barbie, Here's What Caught the World's Attention"

Google has released its "Year in Search" roundup for 2023, revealing the top global queries of the year. The ongoing Israel-Hamas war, the Titanic-bound submersible implosion, and devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria were among the top news trends. Damar Hamlin, a safety with the NFL's Buffalo Bills, was the top trending person, followed by actor Jeremy Renner. "Barbie" dominated movie searches, while "The Last of Us" and "Wednesday" were the top trending TV shows. Yoasobi's "アイドル (Idol)" was the top trending song. Bibimbap was the top trending recipe, and Inter Miami CF led sports team trends. Google also released top search data "of all time" to mark its 25th birthday.

via KUTV 2News|

#global-queries #google #pop-culture

technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Israel-Hamas war, Barbie, and the Roman Empire: Top Google searches of 2023"

Google has released its "Year in Search" roundup for 2023, revealing the top global queries and search trends of the year. The ongoing Israel-Hamas war, the Titanic-bound submersible implosion, and devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria were among the top news trends. Damar Hamlin, a safety with the NFL's Buffalo Bills, was the top trending person, followed by actor Jeremy Renner. "Barbie" dominated movie searches, while "The Last of Us" was the top trending TV show. Yoasobi's "アイドル (Idol)" was the top trending song. Bibimbap was the top trending recipe, and Inter Miami CF led sports team trends. Google also released top search data "of all time" to mark its 25th birthday.

via The Associated Press|

#2023 #google #search-trends