Google Cancels Chrome Cookie Removal Plan
Google announced on Monday that it will keep third-party cookies in Chrome after years of promising to remove them The significant reversal is…
Wiz Cancels $23B Google Deal
A Wiz document states that Israeli cybersecurity startup Wiz has stopped talks with Google-parent Alphabet on a $23 billion purchase that…
Google Adds AI to Paris Olympics Broadcast
Google, NBCUniversal, and the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee announced Thursday that they will utilize AI to explain competitions in…
EU Probes Google, Samsung Chatbot Deal for Antitrust Issues
EU regulators are investigating whether the deal between Google and Samsung for chatbots restricts competition Last month, the European…
Google’s New Target Wiz Stems from Israeli Military Intelligence
Google’s parent wants cyber tech company Wiz for $23 billion, which could put an elite Israeli military intelligence unit back in the…
Google-Backed GitLab, Explores Sale
After receiving purchase offers, GitLab, a U.S. cloud-based software development tool company backed by Alphabet, is considering a sale,…
Google Backs Indian Open-Source Rival to Uber
Google has invested in Moving Tech, the parent company of Namma Yatri, an Indian open-source ride-sharing app gaining market share from Uber…
Google in Talks to Buy Cyber Startup Wiz for $23B
Google is in advanced negotiations to purchase cybersecurity company Wiz for $23 billion, potentially marking its largest acquisition to date,…
Apple Rises After Morgan Stanley Names Stock ‘Top Pick’ for AI
Apple’s shares gained 2% on Monday after Morgan Stanley boosted its price target and named it a “top pick,” citing…
Alphabet in Talks to Buy Wiz for $23B
Alphabet is in early talks to acquire cybersecurity startup Wiz for $23 billion, a source claimed Sunday. It would be the tech giant’s…
Google to Mandate Disclosures for Altered Election Ads
Google announced Monday that it would require advertisers to disclose election advertising that employs digitally changed video to simulate…
Google Buys Stake in Taiwan Solar Firm Owned by BlackRock
Google said it had invested in Taiwan’s New Green Power and could acquire up to 300 megawatts of renewable energy from the BlackRock…
Google Launches AI Program for Public Infrastructure
The tech giant Google, recently released a new startup program with major focus on bringing AI to public infrastructure Google’s most…
Google Tests Facial Recognition for Campus Security Near Seattle
Google is testing facial-tracking technology for campus security at its Kirkland, Washington office According to a program description that…
Google Improves Chrome Mobile Search Experience
In response to rising competition from startups like Arc, Google revealed on Wednesday the addition of five new features to the Chrome mobile…
Meta AI Lifts Ban on India Election Queries; Google Keeps Limits
Meta’s AI chatbot now allows election-related queries after India’s election and the new government’s inauguration.…
European Group: EU Cybersecurity Label Shouldn’t Discriminate Against Big Tech
On Monday, 26 European business groups warned that a new cloud cybersecurity certification scheme (EUCS) should not discriminate against…
Google Faces Austrian Privacy Complaint Over Alleged Browser Tracking
On Thursday, Austrian advocacy group NOYB accused Google of tracking Chrome users, an issue already under EU antitrust investigators’…
Google, Nevada Utility Partner for Geothermal Power
Google said Wednesday it has partnered with Berkshire Hathaway electric utility NV Energy to power its Nevada data centers with sophisticated…
Android VP Dave Burke Steps Down to Explore AI/bio Roles
After 14 years, Android Engineering VP Dave Burke steps down to pursue AI/bio projects within Alphabet, marking a new chapter in his career…