Google's 5 Major Misfires of 2023

Mass Layoffs Launch: Google's 2023 began with mass layoffs, cutting 6% of its workforce

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Legal Quagmire: Lawsuits piled up, including an antitrust battle and a Play Store dispute

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Google Bard's Bumpy Debut: Google Bard's AI launch faced criticism, including incorrect demonstrations and rushed events

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Pixel 8 Pro's Missing Features: The Pixel 8 Pro's launch disappointed with missing features and delayed functionalities

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Pixel Watch Parts Shortage: Google faced criticism for the lack of spare parts for its Pixel Watch

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Google's 5 Major Misfires of 2023

Mass Layoffs Launch: Google's 2023 began with mass layoffs, cutting 6% of its workforce

Legal Quagmire: Lawsuits piled up, including an antitrust battle and a Play Store dispute

Google Bard's Bumpy Debut: Google Bard's AI launch faced criticism, including incorrect demonstrations and rushed events

Pixel 8 Pro's Missing Features: The Pixel 8 Pro's launch disappointed with missing features and delayed functionalities

Pixel Watch Parts Shortage: Google faced criticism for the lack of spare parts for its Pixel Watch

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