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Google parent Alphabet hits $2tn valuation as it announces first dividend: Tech company’s shares rise as it plans to reward investors after strong quarterly ...
theguardian.com/technology/2024/apr/26/google-alphabet-2tn-valuation-dividend-shares-results
Sequoia commits to backing Elon Musk’s xAI start-up: Venture capital firm is among investors that entrepreneur is wooing as he seeks to gain ground on rivals
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Quick Glance: Sequoia backs Elon Musk’s xAI venture
- Sequoia Capital, a well-known venture capital firm in Silicon Valley, has committed to supporting Elon Musk's artificial intelligence start-up xAI to help him raise billions and compete with OpenAI, Meta, and Google.
- The exact amount of Sequoia's investment in xAI remains undisclosed.
- Sequoia, an early investor in Google, YouTube, and Apple, has backed several Musk projects in recent years, including The Boring Company and SpaceX.
Alphabet’s (GOOGL) Cash Pile Raises Dividend Hopes on Wall Street: Alphabet Inc. is bringing in so much cash that hopes are rising it will take a page out of the ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-22/alphabet-s-cash-boom-is-raising-dividend-hopes-on-wall-street
Alphabet revenue rises amid AI push and staff turmoil: Company beat Wall Street expectations and posted a revenue of $80.5bn, up 15% since last year ...
theguardian.com/technology/2024/apr/25/google-revenue-quarter-one
Meta, Microsoft, and Google used 2.2 billion cubic meters of water to cool and power their data centers last year. As artificial intelligence technologies grow ... Show more
Android 15 Beta 1.2 released: After the patch is before the patch: Google recently distributed patch 1.1 for Android 15 on Pixel devices, now follows...
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Google I/O 2024: Wear OS and Android TV are an issue: Google's developer conference Google I/O will take place in May. The company will again have numerous new ...
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This is what it looks like when Google dances: Alphabet just reported a blockbuster quarter, and the narrative around the company is starting to shift.
businessinsider.com/google-q1-2024-earnings-dances-2024-4
Google Thinks It Can Cash In on Generative AI. Microsoft Already Has: While both Alphabet and Microsoft boasted strong quarterly earnings, only one tech giant ...
wired.com/story/microsoft-google-earnings-generative-ai/
🔴WATCH LIVE: Google Q1 2024 Earnings Call | $GOOG $GOOGL: Benzinga Live on X (Twitter)
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Alphabet Beats Revenue Estimates as AI Fuels Cloud Growth: Alphabet Inc. reported first-quarter revenue that exceeded analysts’ expectations ...
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Alphabet Leaps Into $2 Trillion Club as Results Show AI Strength: Alphabet Inc. jumped decisively above a $2 trillion market capitalization on Friday ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-26/alphabet-leaps-into-2-trillion-club-as-results-show-ai-strength
Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P Live Updates for April 26: A rally in the world’s largest technology companies lifted stocks, with Wall Street also breathing a sigh ...
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Wall Street sees Google stock rallying to $200 because maybe Google can win AI after all
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Google parent Alphabet reclaims spot in $2 trillion valuation club: Alphabet breached the $2 trillion market value mark for the first time since November 2021 on ...
reuters.com/technology/google-parent-alphabet-reclaims-spot-2-trillion-valuation-club-2024-04-26/
Meet the AI Expert Advising the White House, JPMorgan, Google and the Rest of Corporate America
wsj.com/tech/ai/ai-expert-mollick-white-house-jpmorgan-google-d8fd440f
A group of Google employees staged sit-ins at the company’s offices to protest the tech giant’s work with Israel’s government ... Show more
Google workers stage sit-ins to protest company’s work with Israel - The Washington Post
Google workers stage sit-ins to protest company’s work with Israel - The Washington Post
Waymo: Robotaxi drove on wrong side of SF street to ensure safety: A driverless Waymo robotaxi drove on the wrong side of a San Francisco street ...
sfchronicle.com/sf/article/s-f-waymo-robotaxi-19416858.php
Quick Glance: Waymo Robotaxi Incident with Unicyclists in San Francisco
- A self-driving Waymo taxi in San Francisco was filmed passing unicyclists and scooters, driving down the wrong side of the street.
- The incident occurred at the intersection of Mission and First in the South of Market district around 9:30 PM PT on Friday, where a crowd of electric-powered unicyclists and other riders were flowing down the street.
- The footage shows the cycling crowd crossing an intersection, with the Waymo taxi following closely behind, initially staying in the right lane but then shifting into the left lane to pass the group.
- After a tense moment, a brave unicyclist forced the car to stop by pulling out in front of it, allowing the Waymo to return to the correct lane. The incident caused controversy and raised concerns about Waymo's safety protocols.
Kaiser Permanente notifies 13.4 million members of data breach: User information was inadvertently transmitted to Google, Microsoft Bing and the social media ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-26/kaiser-permanente-notifies-13-4-million-members-of-data-breach
Google postpones phasing out of ad cookies in Chrome browser: Google delayed its plan to phase out cookies, software that lets marketers track users ...
thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2024/04/24/google-postpones-phasing-out-of-ad-cookies-in-chrome-browser
Google fires more workers who protested its deal with Israel: An activist group says Google fired at least 20 more workers in the aftermath of protests over ...
apnews.com/article/google-israel-protest-workers-gaza-palestinians-96d2871f1340cb84c953118b7ef88b3f
Quick Glance: Google Fires More Employees Following Israel Deal Protests
- An activist group has reported that Google has terminated at least 20 more employees in response to protests over the technology supplied to the Israeli government amid the Gaza conflict, bringing the total number of dismissed employees to over 50.
- This serves as another indication of internal unrest at the tech giant, revolving around 'Project Nimbus,' a $1.2 billion contract signed in 2021 for Google and Amazon to provide cloud computing and AI services to the Israeli government.
- Last week, demonstrations were held by employees at Google offices in New York and Sunnyvale, California, resulting in the company contacting law enforcement, leading to subsequent arrests.
- According to Google, the additional terminations were carried out after an investigation gathered information from colleagues who were 'physically disrupted,' and employees were identified who wore masks and did not carry their ID badges to conceal their identities. The company refuted the group's allegations, asserting that it meticulously verified that 'each individual whose employment was terminated was personally and conclusively involved in disruptive activities within our premises.'
Bitcoin falls below $64,000 as Meta, Microsoft and Google continue to drop: Slow economic growth and weak earnings reports in the tech sector have led to a ...
qz.com/bitcoin-ether-meta-ibm-microsoft-google-alphabet-1851435315
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Google Fired Employees Who Protested Israel Cloud Deal. What Should You Do If Your Employees Protest?
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Google is laying off more employees: Google is cutting more staff, this time teams working in finance and real estate.
businessinsider.com/google-layoffs-more-employees-2024-4
Lawyers in Google browsing data case ask for $218 million fee award: Three U.S. law firms that spearheaded a browser data privacy class action against Alphabet's ...
reuters.com/legal/transactional/lawyers-google-browsing-data-case-ask-218-million-fee-award-2024-04-24/
Microsoft, Alphabet (MSFT, GOOG) Gain After AI Fuels Cloud Computing Demand: Microsoft Corp. and Google owner Alphabet Inc. sent a clear message to investors on ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-26/microsoft-google-gain-after-ai-fuels-cloud-computing-demand
Google accused of making it harder to search for rival: In a complaint to the EU, email firm Tuta says it suddenly became much less visible in Google search.
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Alphabet, Microsoft, grow revenue without much help from AI: Machine learning could be an expensive habit
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Meta’s Open Source Llama 3 Is Already Nipping at OpenAI’s Heels: Meta’s decision to give away powerful AI software for free could threaten the business models of ...
wired.com/story/metas-open-source-llama-3-nipping-at-openais-heels/
Google invests $640 mln in new data centre in Netherlands: Alphabet-owned Google is investing 600 million euros ($640.62 million) in a new data centre in the ...
reuters.com/technology/google-invests-640-mln-new-data-centre-netherlands-2024-04-23/
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Thai Bourse Chair Quitting Seen as Prelude to Finance Chief Post: The Stock Exchange of Thailand Chairman Pichai Chunhavajira has resigned in a move seen ...
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Paid articlePaid Google parent reports another quarter of robust growth, rolls out first-ever quarterly dividend
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Google files motion for summary judgment in U.S. ad tech case: Alphabet Inc's Google on Friday asked a federal court in Virginia to reject a U.S ...
reuters.com/legal/google-files-motion-summary-judgment-us-ad-tech-case-2024-04-26/
Exclusive: Google rival Tuta complains to EU tech regulators about de-ranking: German email service Tuta Mail has complained to European Union tech regulators ...
reuters.com/technology/google-rival-tuta-complains-eu-tech-regulators-about-de-ranking-2024-04-24/
12 Top Picks to Ace Your Spring Cleaning: The weather is getting warmer and that means it's time to get things in order. No matter what type of cleaning or ...
pcmag.com/picks/12-top-picks-to-ace-your-spring-cleaning
Apple’s (AAPL) OpenAI Talks Intensify as It Seeks to Add AI Features: Apple Inc. has renewed discussions with OpenAI about using the startup’s technology to ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-26/apple-intensifies-talks-with-openai-for-iphone-generative-ai-features
Google has fired 50 employees after protests over Israel cloud deal, organizers say
cnn.com/2024/04/23/tech/google-fires-employees-protest-israel/
Quick Glance: Google dismisses workers following protests on technology deal with Israeli government
- Following protests regarding the technology supplied to the Israeli government, Google has terminated employees, heightening tensions around a sensitive contract.
- The confirmed dismissals by Google on Wednesday occurred after nine individuals were detained during sit-in demonstrations in New York and Sunnyvale, California, a day subsequent to police intervention.
- Demonstrations are predominantly coordinated by a faction known as No Tech For Apartheid. Google states that Nimbus is not utilized for weaponry or intelligence purposes.
- Stated in a blog post, Google's CEO Sundar Pichai implied a close supervision of employees as the company enhances efforts in advancing its AI technology, marking a crucial phase in the industry and potentially humanity.
Tesla layoffs, Cybertruck recalls and Serve Robotics goes public: Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of ...
techcrunch.com/2024/04/21/tesla-layoffs-cybertruck-recalls-and-serves-ipo/
Quick Glance: Tesla Cybertrucks Recall Issued
- Tesla responds to defective accelerator pedals in nearly 3,900 Cybertruck pickups causing unintended acceleration.
- The recall involves Cybertruck vehicles manufactured between November 2023 and April 2024.
- An unauthorized use of soap during the accelerator pedal assembly likely led to the defect.
- Tesla voluntarily recalled the vehicles on April 12 due to two customer complaints.
Google fired 20 more workers after protests against its contract with Israel: No Tech for Apartheid, which represents the workers who protested ...
qz.com/google-fires-workers-protests-israel-project-nimbus-1851428444
Google Earnings Handily Beat Wall Street Targets. Google Stock Dividend Approved.
investors.com/news/technology/google-earnings-google-stock-news-q12024/
Google’s Sundar Pichai Has No Time for an Employee Rebellion: The tech giant’s business challenges have deservedly curbed its acceptance of political activism on ...
bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-04-24/google-s-sundar-pichai-has-no-time-for-an-employee-rebellion
Google fires 28 employees after protest against cloud contract with Israel : Google has fired 28 employees who were involved in protests over the tech company’s ...
apnews.com/article/google-israel-protest-8c0ff2d46e19b90bdc49ffe6ec4ae274
The extraordinary accomplishment and treasure of the web is coming to an end, Judith Donath and Bruce Schneier argue, as “the advent of AI threatens to destroy ... Show more
It’s the End of the Web as We Know It - The Atlantic
It’s the End of the Web as We Know It - The Atlantic
It’s the End of the Web as We Know It - The Atlantic
It’s the End of the Web as We Know It - The Atlantic
Japan Watchdog Says Google Hurt Local Rival’s Ability to Compete: Japanese antitrust regulator said Alphabet Inc.’s Google used tactics that limited Yahoo ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-22/japan-watchdog-says-google-hurt-local-rival-s-ability-to-compete
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Rabbit's AI Assistant Is Here. And Soon a Camera Wearable Will Be Too: WIRED went along to the company's launch event where customers picked up the very first ...
wired.com/story/rabbit-r1-launch-event-nyc/
Quick Glance: Rabbit R1: More Fun and Accessible than Humane AI Pin
- The Rabbit R1 is a compact AI companion with a screen and camera.
- Compared to the Humane AI Pin, the R1 is more affordable and user-friendly.
- R1 offers a range of features like image recognition and a personal touch.
- Rabbit promises continuous improvements and new features for the R1.
Google Nest: New speakers are said to be planned: Google will not only be launching new Pixel smartphones on the market, the Nest series could also be served ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/google-nest-neue-lautsprecher-sollen-geplant-sein/
YouTube Cracks Down on Ad-Blocking Apps: Avoiding ads with YouTube Premium costs $14 per month.
cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/youtube-cracks-down-on-ad-blocking-apps/
Microsoft (MSFT), Alphabet (GOOGL) Face a ‘Show Me’ Moment After Meta Misfire: The stakes are high as two of the biggest artificial intelligence players prepare ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-25/microsoft-alphabet-face-a-show-me-moment-after-meta-misfire
Alphabet stock surges 11% on blowout earnings, first dividend: The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 are set to open higher after both Alphabet and Microsoft posted strong ...
markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/stock-market-today-google-alphabet-microsoft-earnings-ai-chatgpt-futures-2024-4
Google sacked staff protesting about contract with Israel : Google sacked 28 staff members for taking part in protests against a contract with the Israeli ...
bbc.com/news/articles/c3gqw1d37l4o
Sundar Pichai shows doubters he's right general for Google's AI battle: Alphabet's blockbuster first-quarter earnings and first dividend sent its stock soaring ...
businessinsider.com/sundar-pichai-google-wartime-general-alphabet-ai-battle-earnings-2024-4
Google's cookie delay underscores its ad industry dominance: That even a short delay has such a profound effect on an entire industry underscores how powerful ...
businessinsider.com/googles-cookie-delay-underscores-its-ad-industry-dominance-2024-4
Google is combining its Android software and Pixel hardware divisions to more broadly integrate AI
apnews.com/article/google-combines-android-pixel-ai-d404cf4669ee10deeb4eaba3e5cab1ad
Quick Glance: Google restructuring operations and relocating roles to 'hubs' to fund AI investments
- Google is implementing staff layoffs and transferring certain roles to 'hubs' to secure funds for artificial intelligence investments.
- The finance and real estate teams are being affected by the downsizing, with some roles being moved overseas.
- Through the consolidation of finance teams in Bangalore, Mexico City, Dublin, Chicago, and Atlanta, Google aims to enhance efficiency and operate around the clock.
- The restructuring is driven by the substantial shift towards artificial intelligence in the tech industry, prompting Google to allocate more resources to this domain.
Google scraps minimum wage, benefits rules for suppliers and staffing firms: Alphabet Inc's Google on Friday said it will roll back requirements that U.S ...
reuters.com/technology/google-scraps-minimum-wage-benefits-rules-suppliers-staffing-firms-2024-04-19/
Quick Glance: Google to Remove Minimum Wage and Benefits Rules for Suppliers and Staffing Firms
- Alphabet Inc's Google will roll back requirements for U.S. suppliers and staffing firms to pay their employees at least $15 an hour and provide health insurance and other benefits.
- These updates are designed to comply with shifting U.S. and global labor regulations related to contingent workers.
- The company is committed to ensuring vendors and staffing firms prioritize safe working conditions and compliance with legal standards.
- This decision follows the U.S. National Labor Relations Board's ruling that Google is considered a 'joint employer' of workers from staffing firm Cognizant Technology Solutions.
Amazon to blow $11B on cluster of Indiana bit barns: Talk about going round the (South) Bend
theregister.com/2024/04/25/aws_indiana_ai/
New York Migrants Invited by Kansas City Mayor to Fill Jobs Demand: Mayor Quinton Lucas seeks to attract those who have newly arrived in the US to fill jobs in ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-16/new-york-migrants-invited-by-kansas-city-mayor-to-fill-jobs-demand
$TSLA $MSFT $META $GOOGL | Wall Street Set To Open Higher As Tesla To Kick Off 'Magnificent 7' Earnings: Why This Analyst Thinks Market Weakness Is A 'Healthy ... Show more
YouTube Expands Ad-Blocker Crackdown, But Chrome Store Still Promotes Them: YouTube puts more measures in place to stop users from skipping ads ...
uk.pcmag.com/video-streaming-services/151877/youtube-expands-ad-blocker-crackdown-but-chrome-store-still-promotes-them
Google's Undervalued Upside: Google's dominant position in search and advertising contributes to its impressive revenue growth. Click here to read why GOOG stock ...
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Google's Gaza conflict: Why more bosses are cracking down on Israel-Hamas war protesters
usatoday.com/story/money/2024/04/26/google-protesters-fired-gaza-activism-crackdown/73458282007/
Japan's anti-monopoly body orders Google to fix ad search limits affecting Yahoo: Japan’s antitrust watchdog says U.S. search giant Google must fix its ...
apnews.com/article/google-monopoly-japan-competition-yahoo-41894f0e9825d65df057fee546753da6
Exclusive | AI Developers Agree to New Safety Measures to Fight Child Exploitation
wsj.com/tech/ai/ai-developers-agree-to-new-safety-measures-to-fight-child-exploitation-2a58129c
Google Workers Detained by Police for Protesting Cloud Contract With Israel: Videos show nine Google workers being removed by police from offices in New York and ...
wired.com/story/nine-google-workers-detained-by-police-protest-israel-cloud-contract/
Congress’ first tech crackdown in years is a gift to Big Tech: Meta and Google stand ready to reap a TikTok ban’s rewards.
washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/04/24/tiktok-ban-benefits-meta-google/
Quick Glance: ByteDance Would Consider Closing TikTok in US Over Sale, Sources Claim
- ByteDance would prefer to cease TikTok operations rather than engage in a sale if all legal avenues are exhausted to combat potential legislation banning the platform in US app stores, as per four sources.
- Despite TikTok's massive popularity with over a billion users, it remains unprofitable, contributing a small fraction to ByteDance's overall revenues and daily active user base.
- ByteDance stated on Thursday in a release on Toutiao, a media platform it possesses, that there are no intentions to sell TikTok, in response to claims from The Information about ByteDance exploring sale scenarios for TikTok's US operations excluding the recommending algorithm for user videos.
- As of December, ByteDance's valuation stood at $268 billion when it proposed a buyback of approximately $5 billion in shares from investors.
Meta's median pay for employees is $379,000 a year: Meta's median salary is significantly higher than many tech jobs, though on par with rivals like Google and ...
businessinsider.com/meta-median-yearly-pay-employee-2024-4
Google's firings show bringing your whole self to work isn't great: Google's recent ouster of employees who took part in sit-ins is a reminder that there are ...
businessinsider.com/bringing-whole-self-to-work-limits-jobs-politics-google-firings-2024-4
Russia May Be Behind Hack of Texas Water Facility: Google's cybersecurity firm Mandiant uncovers evidence linking the water facility incident to an infamous ...
uk.pcmag.com/security/151899/russia-may-be-behind-hack-of-texas-water-facility
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