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Full transcript: Google VP Clay Bavor answers VR and AR and MR questions on Too Embarrassed to AskFull transcript: Google VP Clay Bavor answers VR and AR and MR questions on Too Embarrassed to Ask
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“We’re at the very beginning of the journey to a fully realized version of VR.”

By Recode Staff
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Former longtime Apple engineering leader Chris Lattner is heading to Google to work on AIFormer longtime Apple engineering leader Chris Lattner is heading to Google to work on AI
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Lattner made a brief stop at Tesla, which he left in June.

By Dan Frommer
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Fired Google employee James Damore sidestepped questions on his ties to the alt-rightFired Google employee James Damore sidestepped questions on his ties to the alt-right
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Asked by CNBC, he stressed he doesn’t want to hurt Google.

By Tony Romm
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Google canceled the domain registration for a neo-Nazi website that GoDaddy already bannedGoogle canceled the domain registration for a neo-Nazi website that GoDaddy already banned
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Google claims the site was “violating our terms of service.”

By Kurt Wagner
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Google CEO Sundar Pichai canceled an all-hands meeting about gender controversy due to employee worries of online harassmentGoogle CEO Sundar Pichai canceled an all-hands meeting about gender controversy due to employee worries of online harassment
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Doxxing of search company staffers had already started.

By Kara Swisher
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U.S. lawmakers are pressing Google to improve hiring and management in response to a fired employee’s anti-diversity memoU.S. lawmakers are pressing Google to improve hiring and management in response to a fired employee’s anti-diversity memo
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Rep. Ro Khanna and other lawmakers see the incident as another sign Silicon Valley has a diversity problem.

By Tony Romm
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How CEO Sundar Pichai made the decision to fire James Damore was just as hard as Google’s all-hands meeting today will beHow CEO Sundar Pichai made the decision to fire James Damore was just as hard as Google’s all-hands meeting today will be
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Pichai’s management team did not at first agree on what to do.

By Kara Swisher
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Women’s issues are moving to the courts for Google, as James Damore has filed a labor complaint and a class-action suit on pay gap is preppedWomen’s issues are moving to the courts for Google, as James Damore has filed a labor complaint and a class-action suit on pay gap is prepped
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The software engineer was fired for penning a controversial memo claiming that biological reasons account for women not being as good at tech as men.

By Kara Swisher
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Google has fired the employee who penned a controversial memo on women and techGoogle has fired the employee who penned a controversial memo on women and tech
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The author wrote, among other things, that females suffered from more “neuroticism.”

By Kara Swisher
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It’s not just Google — many major tech companies are struggling with diversityIt’s not just Google — many major tech companies are struggling with diversity
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Here’s a look at their comparative diversity.

By Rani Molla
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Google has hired a diversity VP — just as it struggles with a sexist memo from an employeeGoogle has hired a diversity VP — just as it struggles with a sexist memo from an employee
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Apparently, dudes can code — the ladies not so much.

By Kara Swisher
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Facebook made $188,000 per employee last quarter, four times as much as GoogleFacebook made $188,000 per employee last quarter, four times as much as Google
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Both make way more than companies outside Silicon Valley.

By Rani Molla
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Navigation app Waze is integrating with Android AutoNavigation app Waze is integrating with Android Auto
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Cars are ripe for operating systems, and adding the app could give Google’s solution a boost.

By Tess Townsend
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Nearly 40 million Americans use Roku, beating out Google’s ChromecastNearly 40 million Americans use Roku, beating out Google’s Chromecast
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But smart TVs are the most popular way to watch internet video on TV.

By Rani Molla
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Google.org is launching a $50 million effort to prepare job seekers for the ‘future of work’Google.org is launching a $50 million effort to prepare job seekers for the ‘future of work’
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The company’s philanthropic arm will study changes in the economy wrought by companies like, well, Google.

By Tony Romm
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Google says it has tripled its big cloud deals over the last yearGoogle says it has tripled its big cloud deals over the last year
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The number shows Google’s cloud business is growing, but doesn’t give us a good sense of how well it’s competing.

By Tess Townsend
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Alphabet has nearly doubled its headcount since 2013 to more than 75,000Alphabet has nearly doubled its headcount since 2013 to more than 75,000
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Alphabet grew by a 2013-sized Alphabet since 2013.

By Rani Molla
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Google is still growing 21 percent — and its cloud segment is growing even fasterGoogle is still growing 21 percent — and its cloud segment is growing even faster
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Despite a $2.7 billion fine, Google’s parent company beat expectations for revenue and profits.

By Rani Molla and Tess Townsend
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Google leads the world in digital and mobile ad revenueGoogle leads the world in digital and mobile ad revenue
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Facebook is a distant No. 2.

By Rani Molla
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Google CEO Sundar Pichai is joining Alphabet’s boardGoogle CEO Sundar Pichai is joining Alphabet’s board
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Another vote for Google!

By Tess Townsend
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The government should fight ‘corporate villainy’ in tech, Senator Cory Booker saysThe government should fight ‘corporate villainy’ in tech, Senator Cory Booker says
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On the latest Recode Decode, Booker said Silicon Valley is inflaming inequality and Google is ripe for an antitrust investigation.

By Eric Johnson
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Google is having trouble pushing its Facebook-like news feed to Android devicesGoogle is having trouble pushing its Facebook-like news feed to Android devices
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The best way to experience Google’s news feed appears to be with an iPhone.

By Tess Townsend
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Alphabet’s EU fine will overshadow its second quarter earningsAlphabet’s EU fine will overshadow its second quarter earnings
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In other news, Google is rebounding from the YouTube ads boycott.

By Tess Townsend
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Is the future VR ... or AR?Is the future VR ... or AR?
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Google VR boss Clay Bavor explains why the two technologies aren’t so different on the latest Too Embarrassed to Ask.

By Eric Johnson
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Marshall McLuhan envisioned the internet before anybodyMarshall McLuhan envisioned the internet before anybody
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Today’s Google Doodle celebrates McLuhan, who would have turned 106.

By Edmund Lee
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Closing the books on Microsoft’s Windows PhoneClosing the books on Microsoft’s Windows Phone
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Android and iOS are the last major smartphone platforms standing.

By Rani Molla
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Google, which says it doesn’t underpay women, may not have to reveal as much as the U.S. government seeksGoogle, which says it doesn’t underpay women, may not have to reveal as much as the U.S. government seeks
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A federal judge has limited the information the Labor Department can request as part of its investigation.

By Tony Romm
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Why Google’s newest AI team is setting up in CanadaWhy Google’s newest AI team is setting up in Canada
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Things are friendlier in the north.

By Tess Townsend
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Facebook’s and Twitter’s executive leadership are still the most white among big Silicon Valley companiesFacebook’s and Twitter’s executive leadership are still the most white among big Silicon Valley companies
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Google is still mostly white and maleGoogle is still mostly white and male
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That’s according to the latest diversity report.

By Tess Townsend
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How the $2.7 billion EU antitrust fine could change Google searchHow the $2.7 billion EU antitrust fine could change Google search
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Google Shopping will most likely revert to an earlier version in Europe.

By Tess Townsend
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Europe has fined Google $2.7 billion for manipulating search resultsEurope has fined Google $2.7 billion for manipulating search results
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Google has 90 days to change its practices or face further penalties.

By Tony Romm
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Yelp, Oracle and News Corp have signed a letter supporting EU action against GoogleYelp, Oracle and News Corp have signed a letter supporting EU action against Google
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Google is expected to be fined more than $1 billion for anticompetitive practices in Europe.

By Tess Townsend
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At Cannes, advertisers are still hunting for an alternative to Google and FacebookAt Cannes, advertisers are still hunting for an alternative to Google and Facebook
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Plus new attendees, two ways to look at live video and a Snapchat-branded Ferris wheel.

By Kurt Wagner
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YouTube is launching a new format that will let you shoot VR footage in 2-DYouTube is launching a new format that will let you shoot VR footage in 2-D
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You can view it on an ordinary screen or in a VR headset.

By Tess Townsend
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Google has proposed changes in laws for requesting dataGoogle has proposed changes in laws for requesting data
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General counsel Kent Walker is advocating a new approach.

By Tess Townsend
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Google needs Slack more than Amazon doesGoogle needs Slack more than Amazon does
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This is about attracting developers.

By Tess Townsend
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Google will have to change how it operates in EuropeGoogle will have to change how it operates in Europe
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The EU will stick Google with a billion euro fine over how it prioritizes Google Shopping.

By Tess Townsend
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Box is releasing a tool to make it easier for large companies to shift workloads to the cloudBox is releasing a tool to make it easier for large companies to shift workloads to the cloud
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Box would still make a nice acquisition for Google, btw.

By Tess Townsend
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Alphabet shareholders want more voting rights but Larry and Sergey don’t want it that wayAlphabet shareholders want more voting rights but Larry and Sergey don’t want it that way
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It’s a founders’ company.

By Tess Townsend