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Through the Dark

Through the Dark

A collaboration between Hilltop Hoods and Google Play Music [Music, Tech, Home Automation]

Entertainment·Launched Dec 2016·0 upvotes·thinkwithgoogle.com
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REDIRECTED → business.google.comsince Jun 16, 2026 · HTTP 200
CohortClass of 2016

What it is

A collaboration between Hilltop Hoods and Google Play Music [Music, Tech, Home Automation]

HTTP liveness

18 probes since Jun 16
Jun 16Aug 24
AliveHard-dead (404/5xx/parked)RedirectedUnverified (timeout/DNS/block)

Observed events

probes · press · GitHub
  1. Jun 16, 2026
    First probe — redirected
    Redirected offsite

Funding history

1 round
Total raised
$85.0B
Latest valuation
Stage
growth
Growth
Jun 2026
investors undisclosed
$85.0B
Data from SEC EDGAR Form D filings and press coverage. Round labels for SEC filings are inferred from filing sequence and amount.

Moat

None apparent

The page lacks explicit evidence of a durable competitive advantage for Google regarding its entertainment product 'Through the Dark'. It emphasizes the importance of customer acquisition and innovation over traditional moats.

  • webThe discussion emphasizes that traditional moats may not provide sufficient protection against competition in rapidly changing markets. source
  • webIt highlights the belief that without strong acquisition strategies, even well-funded companies may struggle. source
  • webThe focus is on the rapid pace of innovation rather than relying solely on moats for long-term success. source
  • webThe article suggests that many startups might fail because they rely too heavily on perceived moats without addressing innovation. source
weak · 0.60 confidence · grounded in 4 sources
Website-grounded · Jun 2026

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Pulse Indexobserved activity
18 probes0 pressGitHub –Tranco –

Not enough observed signals for a Pulse Index (needs 2+ signal families).

Cohort survival · Class of 2016weekly

13,657 products launched in 2016 · 100% still active

13,633 active24 sunset
Still active
100%
Median lifespan
4.9y