Google privately told a federal court that “the open web is already in rapid decline,” a sharp reversal from its public claims that search traffic is booming — and a stunning admission as the Justice ...

In a major change in tune, Google has admitted that the "open web is already in rapid decline" — despite being adamant for months that the "web is thriving." As first spotted by The Verge, the tech ...

Our 2026 predictions series rolls on apace, and today we’re looking at the future of the open web. What will our experts predict…? As the open web prepares to enter a critical new phase in 2026, one ...