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Mark Bergen

Mark Bergen

Senior Editor, Search & Online Advertising

    Latest articles by Mark Bergen

    Technology
    Here’s How Much Google Has Spent on Robot Cars, Internet Balloons, Its Anti-Aging Lab and So OnHere’s How Much Google Has Spent on Robot Cars, Internet Balloons, Its Anti-Aging Lab and So On
    Technology

    Google lost $3.6 billion on moonshots in 2015.

    By Mark Bergen and Noah Kulwin
    Technology
    Google Beats Wall Street Expectations on Earnings, Unloads Alphabet DetailsGoogle Beats Wall Street Expectations on Earnings, Unloads Alphabet Details
    Technology

    The Alphabet numbers are finally here.

    By Mark Bergen
    Technology
    What to Look For When Google Unmasks Its Alphabet Moonshot Numbers TodayWhat to Look For When Google Unmasks Its Alphabet Moonshot Numbers Today
    Technology

    It’s Alphabet debut day!

    By Mark Bergen
    Technology
    Google Adds Design Oomph to Virtual Reality Unit, as Apple Enters the FrayGoogle Adds Design Oomph to Virtual Reality Unit, as Apple Enters the Fray
    Technology

    As Apple wades in, Google needs to ensure its VR design is up to par.

    By Mark Bergen
    Technology
    Amid Alphabet Hubbub, Google May Be Making Headway on Its Mobile Money ProblemAmid Alphabet Hubbub, Google May Be Making Headway on Its Mobile Money Problem
    Technology

    New data shows Google gaining ground on its existential mobile dilemma.

    By Mark Bergen
    Technology
    Here’s How Google Is Prepping Wall Street for Its First Alphabet EarningsHere’s How Google Is Prepping Wall Street for Its First Alphabet Earnings
    Technology

    A look at what is coming for the Alphabet debut.

    By Mark Bergen
    Technology
    Google Beats Facebook in Race to Beat Unbeatable GameGoogle Beats Facebook in Race to Beat Unbeatable Game
    Technology

    Ready? Set? Race to the Singularity!

    By Mark Bergen
    Technology
    Apple’s Tim Cook: Virtual Reality Is ‘Really Cool’ and Isn’t a NicheApple’s Tim Cook: Virtual Reality Is ‘Really Cool’ and Isn’t a Niche
    Technology

    Ready the tea leaves!

    By Mark Bergen
    Technology
    YouTube Now Has a ‘Global Virtual Reality Evangelist’YouTube Now Has a ‘Global Virtual Reality Evangelist’
    Technology

    A virtual reality dealmaker for startup Jaunt jumps to Google.

    By Mark Bergen
    Technology
    Microsoft Quietly Retreats From FairSearch, Watchdog Behind Google Antitrust CasesMicrosoft Quietly Retreats From FairSearch, Watchdog Behind Google Antitrust Cases
    Technology

    Is Microsoft having an Ebenezer Scrooge conversion?

    By Mark Bergen