New Competitor to Google | What Is You.com? | Sync Up
November 17, 2021
New Competitor to Google | What Is You.com? | Sync Up
Since 1998, Google has branched out from its search engine roots, dipping its hands into online advertising, cloud computing, gaming, and more. And with each new venture, Google actively seeks to track those that use its services. But as of last Tuesday, another contender, known as You.com, has entered the search engine market and promises a system that balances privacy alongside customization. We’ll take a look to see if these promises hold true as we sit down and sync up with Rocket IT’s weekly technology update.
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In this episode, you’ll hear about:
- The $20 million in funding You.com receiving from Salesforce
- How You.com privacy setting differentiate it from Google
- Why You.com uses a grid system for search engine results
- Why many people are questioning the business model of You.com
- The importance of a VPN