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Mark Bergen

Mark Bergen

Senior Editor, Search & Online Advertising

    Latest articles by Mark Bergen

    Technology
    The Prodigal Son of Google: Omid Kordestani’s Full Code Conference Interview (Video)The Prodigal Son of Google: Omid Kordestani’s Full Code Conference Interview (Video)
    Technology

    The full Code Conference interview with Google’s business boss Omid Kordestani.

    By Mark Bergen
    Technology
    Google Bends on Right to Be Forgotten for ‘Revenge Porn’ Search ResultsGoogle Bends on Right to Be Forgotten for ‘Revenge Porn’ Search Results
    Technology

    Victims of the incendiary practice can now appeal to expunge sexually explicit images from search.

    By Mark Bergen
    Technology
    Caught on Nest Cam: Promotional Deal With Google Fiber, YouTubeCaught on Nest Cam: Promotional Deal With Google Fiber, YouTube
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    Nest is starting to get more Google-y.

    By Mark Bergen
    Technology
    Nest Has Released a Better Dropcam Called Nest CamNest Has Released a Better Dropcam Called Nest Cam
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    Nest introduces a $199 wireless camera and $10-a-month home security service.

    By Mark Bergen and Lauren Goode
    Technology
    Uber Hires Google’s Former Head of Maps to Oversee Location Technology, Pittsburgh CenterUber Hires Google’s Former Head of Maps to Oversee Location Technology, Pittsburgh Center
    Technology

    He joins two other top Google staffers who departed for Uber.

    By Carmel DeAmicis and Mark Bergen
    Technology
    Google VP Neal Mohan Is Staying at Current Job, Not Departing for DropboxGoogle VP Neal Mohan Is Staying at Current Job, Not Departing for Dropbox
    Technology
    Thumbtack, a Startup Backed by Google, Returns to Google’s Graces After SEO HiccupThumbtack, a Startup Backed by Google, Returns to Google’s Graces After SEO Hiccup
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    A murky SEO tale reveals Google’s continued Web dominance.

    By Mark Bergen
    Technology
    Beset With Failures, Google Tries to Breathe New Life Into Android OneBeset With Failures, Google Tries to Breathe New Life Into Android One
    Technology

    Google’s smartphone line for emerging markets is on life support.

    By Mark Bergen
    Technology
    GM CEO Mary Barra on Safety, Robot Cars and the Tesla Challenge at Code Conference 2015 (Video)GM CEO Mary Barra on Safety, Robot Cars and the Tesla Challenge at Code Conference 2015 (Video)
    Technology

    Walt quizzes the auto executive on how GM plans to adapt to the rapid tech coming for the car.

    By Mark Bergen
    Technology
    iPad Gaming Company Osmo Nabs Google Artificial Intelligence Manager as COOiPad Gaming Company Osmo Nabs Google Artificial Intelligence Manager as COO
    Technology

    Srikanth Rajagopalan, the product manager for machine intelligence at Google, is joining the educational gaming startup.

    By Eric Johnson and Mark Bergen