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Alphabet set to surge past $2tn valuation as search giant announces first dividend
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Apple has reportedly resumed talks with OpenAI to build a chatbot for the iPhone: Apple has resumed talks with OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, to build an ...
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TikTok responds to EU ultimatum over new rewards-for-views scheme: A European Commission spokesman confirmed on Tuesday that it had received a reply from TikTok ...
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Quick Glance: San Francisco's Real Estate Market in Turmoil
- The city of San Francisco, once seen as the shining star of the West Coast, is now on the verge of collapse, with seemingly no one raising the alarm.
- In particular, the city's housing market has been severely impacted over the past year, with prices plummeting and homeowners fleeing en masse.
- Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, did not hold back in his comparison of San Francisco's issues to those of New York City, stating that the Bay Area is 'in far worse shape.'
- San Francisco is failing in all aspects, leading to a quiet collapse of its housing market, where once luxurious properties are now being offered at significant discounts.
Meet Thermonator, a Flame-Throwing Robodog That Can Light Fires, Melt Snow: You, or the US military, can now buy a 'wolfpack' of Thermonators that blast 30-foot ...
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Quick Glance: Thermonator: Robodog with Flamethrower
- Throwflame is selling the Thermonator, a robodog with a flamethrower for $9,420.
- The Thermonator can be remote-controlled, weighs about 37 pounds, and features environment sensing technology.
- The product can be used for controlled burns in agriculture, snow melting, or entertainment purposes.
- The robodog's flamethrower has a range of 30 feet but can be limited to 10 feet in certain states.
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 ...
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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
European Parliament votes to screw repair rights in consumer toolkits: Directive places requirements on gizmo vendors, but still needs formal approval
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Microsoft and Alphabet enjoy AI-powered gains from cloud divisions: Combined market value of the two tech giants rose by more than $250bn after revenue growth ...
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Apple Drops to Fourth Place Smartphone Seller in China: International Data Corp. said Lunar New Year stimulated shopping sentiment, and in high-end devices ...
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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 ...
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EU law on the “right to repair”: The end of a screwless world: For decades, Apple and other tech companies produced sleek, sealed devices with no screws in sight ...
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🔴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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Apple will reportedly unveil a genre-defining calculator app at WWDC 2024: The new Mac calculator will reportedly have round buttons and Notes integration.
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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 ...
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Apple announces event on May 7 amid reports of new iPad model launches: Apple will hold an event on May 7, the company said on Tuesday, amid reports that it ...
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Quick Glance: Apple announces event on May 7
- Apple will host an event on May 7, where the long-awaited revamped versions of the iPad Pro and iPad Air are expected to be revealed.
- These new models would signify Apple's first major overhaul of this product line since 2018, as iPad sales have decreased, prompting the company to introduce new products to stimulate demand.
- In the first quarter, iPad sales dropped by 25% to $7.02 billion, alongside a slowdown in iPhone sales.
- The event is scheduled to commence at 7 a.m. PT, corresponding to 2 p.m. GMT, and Apple is also preparing for its Worldwide Developers Conference from June 10 to June 14.
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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UBS Slashes View on ‘Big 6’ Tech Stocks (AAPL, META, NVDA) as Earnings Slows: Big tech companies are running out of steam as the earnings momentum once enjoyed ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-22/ubs-slashes-view-on-big-6-tech-stocks-aapl-meta-nvda-as-earnings-slows
Apple's (AAPL) IPhone Sales in China Falls to Worst Level Since 2020: Apple Inc.’s iPhone sales in China fell 19% during the March quarter ...
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Apple is launching new iPads May 7: Here's what to expect from the 'Let Loose' event
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Greece and Spain under pressure to provide Ukraine with air defence systems: Kyiv renews plea for Patriot and S-300 systems at meeting of foreign and defence ...
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After espionage scandals: expert warns against AfD: It is the second scandal involving the AfD, in which authoritarian regimes are said to be involved ...
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Apple Named a Top Pick for 2024 at BofA Ahead of Key Earnings: Apple Inc. was named a top pick for 2024 at Bank of America on optimism over the iPhone maker’s ...
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Apple loses top spot in China market with shipments down 6.6% in Q1, data shows: Apple lost its crown as China's biggest smartphone seller in the first quarter ...
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Macron pitches 'made in Europe' to guarantee prosperity in 'Sorbonne II' speech: "Europe could die," French President Emmanuel Macron warned in a much-awaited ...
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Quick Glance: Macron Calls for Stronger European Defense
- Macron urged Europe to adopt a credible defense strategy less dependent on the US.
- He warned that Europe was not adequately prepared to face global threats like Russia's war in Ukraine.
- Emphasizing European sovereignty, Macron called for autonomy in defense and the economy.
- He advocated for a revision of EU trade policy, prioritizing European suppliers for military equipment.
New law: Will our kebab soon become even more expensive?: The prices for kebabs have already risen in the past year. A new initiative aims to achieve more ...
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Quick Glance: New Law: Will Our Döner Get More Expensive?
- Döner prices may increase after previous rise due to higher costs.
- Application to register Döner as Traditional Specialty Guaranteed (TSG).
- Requirements for authentic Döner: meat types, ingredients, preparation.
- Producer group proposes strict rules - longer preparation times expected.
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 ...
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DR Congo presses Apple over minerals supply chain, lawyers say: Democratic Republic of Congo is pushing Apple Inc for more information about its supply chain ...
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Apple's Q1 phone sales in China fall 19.1%, Huawei's up 70%: Apple's smartphone shipments in China tumbled 19% in the first quarter of the year ...
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EU revises Schengen border code: disappointment in the border region: In the future, when introducing controls at internal borders, proportionality will be ...
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Alphabet, Microsoft, grow revenue without much help from AI: Machine learning could be an expensive habit
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Apple: Production of fine mesh accessories probably stopped: With the launch of the iPhone 15, Apple has removed all leather cases, wristbands and the like from ...
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Xi warns Blinken: Stop being two-faced: America is “saying one thing and doing another,” Chinese leader cautions top US diplomat.
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EU antitrust regulators warn IAG, Air Europa deal may reduce competition: EU antitrust regulators on Friday warned that British Airways owner IAG's bid to secure ...
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Safari Technology Preview: Apple releases version 193: For a few years now, macOS users willing to test it have had the opportunity to use a .. ...
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Apple will host a pre-WWDC virtual event on May 7: Apple isn't waiting until WWDC to make some announcements. The company will hold a virtual event on May 7 and ...
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High-Quality Dividend Growth Near 52-Week Lows: Apple Is Attractive: The current risks facing Apple appear to be well managed, and the fundamental business is ...
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Possible danger to the psyche: EU Commission initiates proceedings against TikTok
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iPhone Activation Percentage Drops To Lowest In Years, New Report Suggests That Buyers Are Waiting Longe…
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Qualcomm says lower-end Snapdragon X Plus chips can still outrun Apple’s M3: Same NPU, same architecture as X Elite, but fewer cores and lower clock speeds.
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UK rejects youth mobility deal with EU: 'We are not introducing an EU-wide youth mobility scheme − free movement within the EU was ended and there are no plans ...
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Quick Glance: UK rejects mobility agreement with Europe for young people
- The government has ruled out any post-Brexit deal that would make it easier for young Britons to live, study, and work in the EU.
- Labour also rejected the possibility of an EU-wide scheme and prefers to improve the UK's working relationship with the EU within their red lines.
- A campaign group urged MPs to listen to British young people who deserve the opportunities presented by the plan.
- The EU suggested that Britain had expressed interest in youth mobility deals with individual member states but favored an EU-wide approach to ensure equal treatment for all members.
Google parent reports another quarter of robust growth, rolls out first-ever quarterly dividend
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Stock Market's ‘Humbling’ Cycle Forces Morgan Stanley's Wilson to Stay Nimble
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Risk of addiction: TikTok suspends reward function after EU threat: TikTok reacts to the threat from Brussels to block the controversial points system this week ...
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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.
Spotify tests Apple's resolve with new pricing update in the EU: Spotify submitted a new update for Apple's approval that would display pricing right in the app.
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US Chamber of Commerce to sue FTC for banning noncompetes in most jobs: Senior execs making $150K+ will still have to abide by them, but they fall away for ...
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Von der Leyen finally stands up for nature law — just as it may fall: After months of silence, the Commission chief made a plea for her embattled bill in a ...
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MEPs call to seize Russia’s hundreds of billions in frozen assets: Lawmakers want to see more support for Ukraine as US and UK counterparts advance.
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/23/meps-call-to-seize-russias-hundreds-of-billions-in-frozen-assets
Mineral resources from war zone: Democratic Republic of Congo accuses Apple of using "blood raw materials"
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Apple (AAPL) iPhone Shipments Fall 10% as Android Smartphones Rise: Apple Inc.’s iPhone shipments were down nearly 10% in the first quarter of the year ...
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Apple releases eight open source LLMs: Apple has released eight models in its OpenELM (Open-source Efficient Language Models) family ...
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EU launches investigation into Chinese medical device market: The European Commission launched a probe into China's public procurement of medical devices on ...
reuters.com/world/europe/eu-opens-investigation-into-chinese-medical-device-market-2024-04-24/
Google fired 20 more workers after protests against its contract with Israel: No Tech for Apartheid, which represents the workers who protested ...
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Google Earnings Handily Beat Wall Street Targets. Google Stock Dividend Approved.
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Iran's foreign minister calls EU sanctions 'regrettable': European Union sanctions announced following Iran's attack against Israel are "regrettable" because the ...
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Japan Watchdog Says Google Hurt Local Rival’s Ability to Compete: Japanese antitrust regulator said Alphabet Inc.’s Google used tactics that limited Yahoo ...
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UniFi Dream Machine Pro Max introduced for larger and higher-performance setups: It almost sounds like Apple's product names, because after the Dream Machine Pro ...
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$433 Billion Gone! One Stock Loses More Value Than Tesla: Tesla's loss of $328.3 billion this year in stock value certainly hurts. But it's only the ...
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Apple cuts Vision Pro shipments as demand slows: Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says Apple is cutting back shipments as Vision Pro demand drops among consumers by hundreds ...
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Official: EU users can swerve App Store and download iOS apps from the web: Anticompetitive remedies? We've heard of them
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Quick Glance: Apple removes WhatsApp and Threads in China
- Apple removes Meta-owned apps under Chinese government pressure.
- Apps delisted due to 'national security concerns'.
- Chinese users now unable to download Western social media apps.
- Apple faces declining iPhone sales in China despite branding efforts.
Google Maps: These are the new map and search updates: Google has introduced two new functions for its Maps application. As always, I would like to point out ...
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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.
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
Apple loses smartphone crown to Samsung as Chinese rivals gain ground: iPhone sales fall 10 per cent in first quarter of 2024 while groups including Xiaomi and ...
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Quick Glance: Samsung Takes Smartphone Crown from Apple
- Apple loses top position in the global smartphone market to Samsung as Chinese competitors gain traction.
- Samsung regains its status as the world's largest smartphone manufacturer in the first quarter of 2024, just three months after Apple claimed the top spot.
- The market's strongest growth comes from two Chinese manufacturers, while Apple continues to face challenges in the world's largest smartphone market.
- Despite an overall increase in global smartphone shipments, Apple experiences a decline in iPhone sales in China and misses out on much of the broader industry recovery.
Huawei Unveils New Phone Lineup to Ramp Up the Pressure on Apple: Huawei Technologies Co. released its latest series of smartphones on Thursday ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/huawei-unveils-new-phone-lineup-to-ramp-up-the-pressure-on-apple
Stability Pact: The EU introduces new debt rules: The EU has strict budget requirements that member states must adhere to. However, many of them are ignoring the ...
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Huawei retakes crown in China handset market as Apple sinks to fifth: TAIPEI/TOKYO -- Huawei has returned to the top of China's smartphone market after ...
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Quick Glance: Huawei regains dominance in China's smartphone market as Apple drops to fifth position
- Following an ambitious comeback, Huawei has regained the top spot in China's smartphone market, while Apple has dropped to fifth in shipments in Asia's largest economy.
- The latest figures for the first quarter of 2024, released by analytics company Canalys, reveal that Huawei shipped 11.7 million smartphones in China, marking a 70% increase from the previous year when the company was working to revitalize its handset business amidst U.S. sanctions.
Von der Leyen forced to abandon controversial appointment: The European Commission president was accused of favoritism for her choice of business envoy.
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/04/16/von-der-leyen-forced-to-abandon-controversial-appointment_6668565_4.html
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 ...
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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.
Increased gas prices: EU Commission threatens to take legal action against Germany
berliner-zeitung.de/wirtschaft-verantwortung/hoehere-gaspreise-durch-gebuehr-verklagt-die-eu-jetzt-deutschland-li.2207617
A brand-new Apple product is facing a grim future amid low sales
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Apple close to finalizing deal with FIFA over TV rights for new tournament, NYT reports
reuters.com/business/media-telecom/apple-close-finalizing-deal-with-fifa-over-tv-rights-new-tournament-nyt-reports-2024-04-22/
Apple’s Cook Weighs Indonesia Production as Region Gains Clout: Apple Inc. is weighing the possibility of making some of its gadgets in Indonesia ...
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Chinese security equipment company raided in EU over foreign subsidies concerns: A Chinese security equipment company was raided by the European Commission at ...
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Nasdaq and the S&P had their best weeks since November as Google joins the $2 trillion club
qz.com/dow-jones-nasdaq-alphabet-google-stock-market-cap-ai-1851439404
TSMC Showcases Advanced 1.6nm Process for 2026 Chips, With up to 10 Percent Gain in Performance and 20 P…
wccftech.com/tsmc-a16-or-1-6nm-chips-detailed/
Exclusive: Google rival Tuta complains to EU tech regulators about de-ranking: German email service Tuta Mail has complained to European Union tech regulators ...
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Skyworks: Acquisitions Could Be Key To Long-Term Growth: Skyworks Solutions' revenue growth in 2023 was impacted by underperformance in the Mobile segment ...
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Don’t relax, Europe — the US hard right isn’t finished yet: Ultra-conservative Americans have views about the old continent that would dismay most Europeans
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