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by rdlecler1 2617 days ago
Maybe they just need a new business model. Google gives away plenty for free and they’re doing fine.
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bhhaskin 2617 days ago
Google gives nothing away for free. If you're not paying for it, you're the product.
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Iolaum 2617 days ago
You can still be the product even if you are paying for it. Take smart TVs for example that monetize their customers post purchase.
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buzzerbetrayed 2617 days ago
It is surprising to me that someone on hacker news believes this.
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pound 2617 days ago
they're doing fine not because of giving away plenty for free.
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throwaway13000 2617 days ago
The will also run into same problem, but they will be last man standing
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