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It's like to counter that Google's business customers and investors see these shut down stories likely in a different light: they stopped doing something that w
by linza 4y ago
It's like to counter that Google's business customers and investors see these shut down stories likely in a different light: they stopped doing something that was a distraction from core business or irrelevant. Stadia was a powerful demonstration what Google is capable of, technology-wise.
- forgetfulness 4y agoSo investors can count on Google to ax a product that's underperforming, but can't count on them to make competitive products, lasting brands or keeping loyal customers.
- djbusby 4y agoCorrect. The companies exist for the shareholders not the customers.
- runevault 4y agoBut in the long run they need those customers to generate shareholder value. If someone manages to end around them on online advertising Google could be in trouble. Big caveat being so long as they are part of the smartphone duopoly it gives them a pretty healthy moat.
- nikanj 4y agoBut at the same time, Stadia was a powerful demonstration that if you start playing Zombie Adventureland 7 on a Google product, one day your savefile will be gone.