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Google executive Donald Harrison resigns from SpaceX board
Donald Harrison has resigned from SpaceX's board after more than ten years of service. He notified the company of his decision, which took effect immediately on November 4. Elon Musk commented that the resignation was due to conflicts of interest related to Alphabet, Google's parent company. Google remains a major institutional holder of SpaceX shares after slightly increasing its position this week.
Google in talks to join Trump’s Golden Dome defense program
Google is in early talks with the Pentagon regarding involvement in the Golden Dome missile defense program. The initiative aims to secure critical data for military software and infrastructure. Multiple companies, including Aalyria Technologies, are likely to collaborate in this effort. Command-and-control software will connect various weapon systems and defense technologies across the military. Google’s previous hesitations with defense work seem to be changing as it pursues new agreements.
D-St set for a negative opening as GIFT Nifty signals weak start
Benchmark Nifty experienced a marginal decline after recovering from a significant low during the trading session. Analysts believe Indian equities may remain range-bound. The rupee weakened against the US dollar due to rising crude oil prices and a strengthening dollar. Foreign portfolio investors were net buyers on Wednesday, with significant purchases noted.
Google misses Wall Street expectations, Alphabet stock sinks in early after-hours trading
The Mountain View, California-based company said its net income was $26.17 billion in the July-September period. That's down from $34.98 billion in the same period a year earlier.
Google launches Gemini 4 Carbon AI model with cybersecurity focus
The launch comes two weeks after Google introduced Gemini 4 Argon, as the company expands its Gemini family of AI models for developers and enterprise customers.
Anthropic takes AI test with filing for Wall Street debut
Anthropic PBC has filed for an IPO, becoming a potential leader in AI technology. The company anticipates trading under the symbol ANT on the Nasdaq Global Select Market. Despite significant revenue growth, Anthropic warns future growth may slow due to market maturity and competition. The filing emphasizes the existential risks associated with advanced AI technologies, raising public safety concerns.
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Global Market Today: Wall Street gains lift Asian stocks as Fed decision looms
Gauges in Japan and South Korea advanced, helping the broader MSCI Inc.’s Asia Pacific equities gauge rise 0.6%. Equity-index futures for US stocks also climbed in early trading.
India’s clean power firms prepare for an AI-fuelled data center demand surge
India is preparing to accommodate increased demand for renewable energy from data centers driven by artificial intelligence. The country's appeal is strengthened by challenges faced by data center operations in other regions. Investments in solar and wind capacity are crucial for supporting this burgeoning sector's needs. Major companies such as Meta, Google, and Apple are entering into supply contracts for renewable energy.
Apple Homeview, Apple TV 4K, Apple HomePod mini 2 unveiled: Price, features, preorder and launch dates, all about Apple Welcome Home event
Apple HomeView launch was accompanied by updates to its HomePod smart speaker and Apple TV devices. It also introduced a range of accessories, including doorbells, cameras and thermostats, made by LG and Schneider Electric and designed with help from Apple.
Can’t replace US workers with foreign ‘indentured servants’: US after suspending PERM green card program
US Vice President JD Vance defended the suspension of eight technology firms, including Microsoft, TCS, Infosys and Wipro, from the PERM green card programme, accusing companies of replacing American workers with cheaper foreign labour.
Apple to launch doorbell, lock, thermostat developed with LG
The products will be part of an ecosystem of devices that work with Apple’s new smart home hub, as well as an upgraded HomePod mini and fresh TV set-top box, according to people with knowledge of the matter. The new Apple devices are set to be introduced on Oct. 13.
Polish regulator suspects Google abused dominant position in publisher payment talks
The Office of Competition and Consumer Protection, known by its Polish abbreviation UOKiK, said the charges relate to how Google negotiates remuneration for displaying articles and snippets in its search results, Google News and Discover services.
Google wins dismissal of Chegg, Penske Media lawsuits over AI overviews
In his ruling on Wednesday, US District Judge Amit Mehta in Washington said Chegg and Penske's claims that Google's business practices violate antitrust law "fail to get out of the starting gate."
D-St set for a negative opening as GIFT Nifty signals weak start
Benchmark indices faced a decline as global uncertainty impacted the market and investor sentiment remained cautious. The Nifty index is under pressure, with 22,600 acting as a significant support level. Foreign portfolio investors recorded a net sale of shares worth Rs 10,148 crore while domestic institutions were net buyers. The rupee settled flat against the US dollar amidst heavy FII outflows.
Global Market Today: Asian shares mixed as bond yields, oil keep investors on edge
Contracts for the S&P 500 Index rose 0.5% after the underlying gauge erased its gains to close 0.2% lower in the final hours of Wednesday trading. Asian shares edged lower after Micron Technology Inc. gave an upbeat forecast, but warned that rising compensation costs would weigh on profit margins. Alphabet Inc.’s shares rose after Google began rolling out the Gemini 4 Argon, its long-awaited flagship artificial intelligence model.
Microsoft abandons personal AI chatbot race with Copilot reboot
The result of a six-month engineering effort, the latest iteration of the assistant has absorbed the separate version for home use, adopting some of its slick design features, and casting aside the marketing that sought to position the company as a builder of personal AI.
First US trial against TikTok to test claims platform fueled teen mental health crisis
An Alabama jury will hear the state's claims that TikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance made the platform addictive to young users and misled consumers about its safety, in the first case against the company to reach trial in the sweeping litigation
Larry Page's Powerful Tuesday Motivation Quote: 'If you're not doing some things that are crazy, then you're doing the...' - Google co-founder's timeless lesson on why bold ideas matter
Larry Page advocates for the embrace of non-traditional ideas as a path to extraordinary success. Co-founding Google, he turned a simple research project into a transformative information powerhouse. By studying computer engineering and meeting Sergey Brin at Stanford University, Page laid the groundwork for Google's evolution from a basic search engine to an extensive suite of digital services, showcasing how ambitious endeavors can influence a global audience.
Google to report child abuse content directly to Indian authorities
Google said on Monday it has agreed to report content flagged as child sexual abuse material to Indian authorities, breaking from a global practice under which such reports are first routed through a U.S. non-profit.
Google faces police questioning over 500,000 fake Gmail accounts used for bomb threats
Indian police will question Google regarding safeguards after dismantling a fake Gmail account network. This network sent over 500,000 hoax bomb threats to government offices across India. Authorities arrested two individuals involved in operating this extensive criminal operation since 2022. The investigation began after a bomb threat email targeted the Gujarat government before a summit. Police are examining how the criminals bypassed security measures, including two-factor authentication.
Apple’s $2,000-plus foldable iPhone was a decade in the making
Apple is on the brink of unveiling its foldable iPhone, a remarkable leap in mobile design that has been in the works for years. Spearheaded by Tim Cook, this innovation draws inspiration from the foldable craze in Asia. Boasting a striking dual-screen layout and positioned at a high price tier, this product release is poised to redefine Apple's technology landscape.
Paytm bets on workplace AI agents in pivot beyond payments
In an exciting new venture, Paytm is venturing beyond its established digital payments realm to launch Pi, an innovative service offering artificial intelligence agents specifically tailored for enterprise clients. This strategic move will focus on financial institutions in India and the UAE. After dedicating two years to perfecting a financial services AI model, Paytm hopes this expansion will significantly elevate revenue and profitability.
Sundar Pichai recalls his love story with wife, Anjali, says getting a job at Google was easier than proposing to her. Who is Anjali Haryani? A look at her education and career
Decades before Sundar Pichai became the CEO of Google, he was a student at IIT Kharagpur. That’s where he met his now-wife, Anjali Haryani. On his alma mater’s 75th anniversary, Pichai sent a message to his old campus and reminisced about his days as a student and his love story with Anjali.
Fervo signs 396-MW geothermal power supply deal with Google; shares jump
The agreement gives Google an option to increase its power purchases by about 600 MW, bringing total potential capacity under the arrangement to nearly 1 gigawatt by June 2030, Fervo said. The companies began working together through Fervo's Project Red geothermal pilot project in Nevada, which came online in 2023.
Google ends most jobs at Incubator as part of cuts
The managing partner of Area 120 remains with the company, the spokesperson said. Virtually all other workers who weren't involved in the three projects have lost their jobs, according to two people with knowledge of the matter.
Alphabet inches closer to $2 trillion market value after blowout results
The gains, if they hold, could be the biggest single-day surge for the stock in nearly two years, easing some of the concerns around Big Tech valuation that triggered a sector-wide selloff in the past few weeks.
Google propels record Alphabet revenue, driving shares up 8%
Alphabet's sales jumped 32% to $75.3 billion in the fourth quarter, for a third straight quarterly sales record and topping the average estimate of $72 billion among financial analysts tracked by Refinitiv.
Google translation AI botches legal terms 'enjoin,' 'garnish': Study
The study's findings add to scrutiny of automated translations generated by artificial intelligence software.
Google adds 'finance' tab to search filters, revamps Google Finance
Alphabet also said it will retire a few features from Google Finance, including the portfolio feature that allowed users to track their investments.
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