Google Trends has recorded a notable increase in the search term “digital nomad” over the past few years.

IntroductionLarge-scale diagnostic testing has been proven insufficient to promptly monitor the spread of the Coronavirus disease 2019. Electronic resources may provide better insight into the early detection of epidemics. We aimed to retrospectively explore whether the Google search volume has been useful in detecting Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus outbreaks early compared to the swab-based surveillance system.MethodsThe Google Trends website was used by applying the research to three Italian regions (Lombardy, Marche, and Sicily), covering 16 million Italian citizens. An autoregressive-moving-average model was fitted, and residual charts were plotted to detect outliers in weekly searches of five keywords. Signals that occurred during periods labelled as free from epidemics were used to measure Positive Predictive Values and False Negative Rates in anticipating the epidemic wave occurrence.ResultsSignals from “fever,” “cough,” and “sore throat” showed better performance than those from “loss of smell” and “loss of taste.” More than 80% of true epidemic waves were detected early by the occurrence of at least an outlier signal in Lombardy, although this implies a 20% false alarm signals. Performance was poorer for Sicily and Marche.ConclusionMonitoring the volume of Google searches can be a valuable tool for early detection of respiratory infectious disease outbreaks, particularly in areas with high access to home internet. The inclusion of web-based syndromic keywords is promising as it could facilitate the containment of COVID-19 and perhaps other unknown infectious diseases in the future.

The semantic knowledge graph market is experiencing robust growth, driven by the increasing need for organizations to derive actionable insights from complex, unstructured data. The market, estimated at $5 billion in 2025, is projected to exhibit a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 25% from 2025 to 2033, reaching approximately $25 billion by 2033. This expansion is fueled by several key factors. Firstly, the proliferation of big data necessitates efficient data management and knowledge extraction tools; semantic knowledge graphs excel in this arena by organizing information into easily understandable and interlinked structures. Secondly, advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are enhancing the capabilities of semantic knowledge graphs, improving their ability to process and analyze ever-increasing volumes of data. Thirdly, the growing adoption of cloud-based solutions is simplifying deployment and accessibility, further driving market growth. Key players like Microsoft, Google, and Yandex are heavily investing in this technology, creating a competitive yet innovative landscape. However, challenges remain, including the complexity of implementing these systems, high initial investment costs, and the need for skilled professionals to manage and interpret the resulting knowledge graphs. Despite these restraints, the long-term prospects for the semantic knowledge graph market are incredibly positive. The increasing demand for improved data governance, enhanced business intelligence, and personalized customer experiences will continue to fuel adoption across various sectors, including finance, healthcare, and manufacturing. The market segmentation is expected to evolve, with increasing specialization in specific industry verticals and the development of more sophisticated analytics tools built on top of semantic knowledge graph technologies. The focus will likely shift towards the integration of semantic knowledge graphs with other emerging technologies such as blockchain and the Internet of Things (IoT) to unlock even greater value from data. This convergence will lead to the emergence of smarter and more autonomous systems capable of decision-making based on comprehensive, contextualized knowledge. Regions like North America and Europe are anticipated to maintain significant market shares, though Asia-Pacific is projected to witness substantial growth driven by increasing digitalization and technological advancements.

The main stock market index of United States, the US500, rose to 6391 points on July 31, 2025, gaining 0.45% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 3.12% and is up 17.34% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from United States. United States Stock Market Index - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on July of 2025.

As of March 2025, Google represented 79.1 percent of the global online search engine market on desktop devices. Despite being much ahead of its competitors, this represents the lowest share ever recorded by the search engine in these devices for over two decades. Meanwhile, its long-time competitor Bing accounted for 12.21 percent, as tools like Yahoo and Yandex held shares of over 2.9 percent each. Google and the global search market Ever since the introduction of Google Search in 1997, the company has dominated the search engine market, while the shares of all other tools has been rather lopsided. The majority of Google revenues are generated through advertising. Its parent corporation, Alphabet, was one of the biggest internet companies worldwide as of 2024, with a market capitalization of 2.02 trillion U.S. dollars. The company has also expanded its services to mail, productivity tools, enterprise products, mobile devices, and other ventures. As a result, Google earned one of the highest tech company revenues in 2024 with roughly 348.16 billion U.S. dollars. Search engine usage in different countries Google is the most frequently used search engine worldwide. But in some countries, its alternatives are leading or competing with it to some extent. As of the last quarter of 2023, more than 63 percent of internet users in Russia used Yandex, whereas Google users represented little over 33 percent. Meanwhile, Baidu was the most used search engine in China, despite a strong decrease in the percentage of internet users in the country accessing it. In other countries, like Japan and Mexico, people tend to use Yahoo along with Google. By the end of 2024, nearly half of the respondents in Japan said that they had used Yahoo in the past four weeks. In the same year, over 21 percent of users in Mexico said they used Yahoo.

The Data Visualization Libraries Software market is experiencing robust growth, driven by the increasing need for businesses to effectively analyze and present complex data. The market, estimated at $2 billion in 2025, is projected to exhibit a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 15% from 2025 to 2033, reaching approximately $6 billion by 2033. This expansion is fueled by several key factors. The rise of big data and the subsequent demand for intuitive data interpretation are primary drivers. Businesses across all sectors—from large enterprises leveraging sophisticated analytics to SMEs seeking efficient reporting tools—are increasingly reliant on data visualization libraries to gain actionable insights. Furthermore, the shift towards cloud-based solutions offers scalability, accessibility, and cost-effectiveness, accelerating market adoption. Technological advancements, including the development of interactive dashboards and advanced visualization techniques such as augmented reality and virtual reality integration, are also contributing to market growth. While the on-premises segment continues to hold a significant share, the cloud-based segment is experiencing faster growth due to its flexibility and ease of deployment. Competition within the market is intense, with established players like Syncfusion, Google, and Highsoft AS alongside emerging players like Chart.js and ApexCharts vying for market share through innovation and strategic partnerships. Geographical distribution reveals strong growth in North America and Europe, driven by early adoption and robust digital infrastructure, while Asia-Pacific is emerging as a significant market with high growth potential due to rapid technological advancements and increasing digitization across various sectors. Despite the positive outlook, certain restraints exist. The complexity of some libraries may pose a challenge for users with limited technical expertise. Security concerns related to data handling and integration with existing systems also pose a hurdle for some businesses. Furthermore, the market is subject to fluctuations in technology trends and the emergence of alternative data analysis methods. However, continuous innovation, improved user interfaces, and the increasing availability of training and support resources are expected to mitigate these challenges and further propel market growth in the forecast period. The segmentation of the market by application (large enterprises, SMEs) and type (cloud-based, on-premises) provides a nuanced understanding of market dynamics and allows for targeted strategies by vendors. Future growth is anticipated to be driven by the continued integration of data visualization libraries within business intelligence (BI) tools and the increasing adoption of these libraries in diverse applications such as healthcare, finance, and manufacturing.

Gold rose to 3,325.31 USD/t.oz on July 29, 2025, up 0.32% from the previous day. Over the past month, Gold's price has risen 0.67%, and is up 37.99% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Gold - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on July of 2025.

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In the most recently reported fiscal year, Google's revenue amounted to 348.16 billion U.S. dollars. Google's revenue is largely made up by advertising revenue, which amounted to 264.59 billion U.S. dollars in 2024. As of October 2024, parent company Alphabet ranked first among worldwide internet companies, with a market capitalization of 2,02 billion U.S. dollars. Google’s revenue Founded in 1998, Google is a multinational internet service corporation headquartered in California, United States. Initially conceptualized as a web search engine based on a PageRank algorithm, Google now offers a multitude of desktop, mobile and online products. Google Search remains the company’s core web-based product along with advertising services, communication and publishing tools, development and statistical tools as well as map-related products. Google is also the producer of the mobile operating system Android, Chrome OS, Google TV as well as desktop and mobile applications such as the internet browser Google Chrome or mobile web applications based on pre-existing Google products. Recently, Google has also been developing selected pieces of hardware which ranges from the Nexus series of mobile devices to smart home devices and driverless cars. Due to its immense scale, Google also offers a crisis response service covering disasters, turmoil and emergencies, as well as an open source missing person finder in times of disaster. Despite the vast scope of Google products, the company still collects the majority of its revenue through online advertising on Google Site and Google network websites. Other revenues are generated via product licensing and most recently, digital content and mobile apps via the Google Play Store, a distribution platform for digital content. As of September 2020, some of the highest-grossing Android apps worldwide included mobile games such as Candy Crush Saga, Pokemon Go, and Coin Master.

In 2023, Google's ad revenue amounted to 264.59 billion U.S. dollars. The company generates advertising revenue through its Google Ads platform, which enables advertisers to display ads, product listings and service offerings across Google’s extensive ad network (properties, partner sites, and apps) to web users. Google advertising Advertising accounts for the majority of Google’s revenue, which amounted to a total of 305.63 billion U.S. dollars in 2023. The majority of Google's advertising revenue comes from search advertising. Google market share These revenue figures come as no surprise, as Google accounts for the majority of the online and mobile search market worldwide. As of September 2023, Google was responsible for more than 84 percent of global desktop search traffic. The company holds a market share of more than 80 percent in a wide range of digital markets, having little to no domestic competition in many of them. China, Russia, and to a certain extent, Japan, are some of the few notable exceptions, where local products are more preferred.

In the first quarter of 2025, Google's revenue amounted to over 89.52 billion U.S. dollars, up from the 79.97 billion U.S. dollars registered in the same quarter a year prior. The company amounted to an annual revenue of 348.16 billion U.S. dollars throughout 2024, its highest value to date, with most of its earnings being powered by advertising through Google sites and its network. Google advertising The foundations of Google's earnings are its advertising revenues, generated through its Google Ads platform, which enables advertisers to display ads, product listings, and service offerings across its extensive network (properties, partner sites, and apps) to web users via programs like AdSense or AdSearch. In 2024, Google accounted for most of its parent company Alphabet's annual revenues with 234.2 billion U.S. dollars in Google website ad revenues alone. Other sources of revenue Google's multitude of income sources also includes digital content products and apps sold through the digital content distribution platform Google Play, as well as hardware including Chromecast devices and smartphones. Geographically, the biggest single country share of Alphabet’s revenue comes from the United States, and close to 30 percent of revenues originate from the EMEA region.