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Google acquires Wyoming data center site from AI infrastructure firm Crusoe
Google has acquired Crusoe's data center site in southeast Wyoming, the AI infrastructure developer said on Friday, a day after the Alphabet unit announced a $17-billion investment in the project.
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.
Alphabet discloses $548 million worth of Qualcomm stake
Qualcomm earlier this week irked investors when it missed Wall Street expectations for quarterly smartphone chip sales due to weak demand, even though it forecast better-than-expected revenue for its nascent data-center segment.
Google sued over suicide-related AI chats on school computer
The parents of a 13-year-old girl have sued Google claiming she planned a potential suicide and funeral using its AI technology on a school-issued computer. Developers of fast-evolving AI technology are facing a litany of similar lawsuits in the US. OpenAI faces several wrongful death suits, including from the parents of 16-year-old Adam Raine, a teenager who committed suicide allegedly using methods advised by ChatGPT. Google and the startup Character.
Google Pixel 11 Pro XL review: Google's most complete Pixel yet, but can it win over iPhone users?
Google Pixel 11 Pro XL is Google's most complete flagship yet, with a premium design, excellent display, reliable battery life and improved cameras. While its Tensor G6 processor trails Apple's latest iPhone in raw performance, its smooth software, seven years of updates and better video recording make it a compelling Android alternative. Priced at ₹1,34,999, it is particularly appealing to iPhone users considering a switch.
After taking voluntary buyout offer in Google and returning laptop, she ran 7 miles home. Her 2027 prediction and unusual career journey is intriguing
Former Google employee Kristin Furdak Smart, after a fulfilling decade with the company, opted for a voluntary exit program. Joining in 2007 and returning in 2017, she played a key role in numerous employee training initiatives. Celebrating her departure with an energetic seven-mile run home, she whimsically hinted at a potential comeback in 2027, showcasing her playful spirit and dedication to an active lifestyle.
Google unveils $15 billion data centre investment in Malaysia
Google announced plans on Wednesday to invest $15 billion in Malaysia over the next two years to build data centres and other infrastructure as demand booms for artificial intelligence services. It said the $15 billion investment will be made "over the next two years (2027 to 2028)", expanding on a $2 billion investment announced in 2024.
Google turns off AI for schoolchildren by default
Google has said it will switch off its AI tools for schoolchildren by default, after drawing criticism for pushing artificial intelligence features to students while schools are still debating how the technology should be used in classrooms. The feature was switched on by default for students at schools that had already enabled Gemini.
Google voluntary buyouts: What's the exit package, which teams qualify and how many employees are eligible after Microsoft's similar offer?
Google Voluntary Exit Programme Details: Google has expanded its voluntary buyout programme to selected employees in five countries. The offer comes as Microsoft rolls out a similar voluntary exit scheme covering around 60,000 employees. Here's a look at Google's severance package, eligible teams and the number of employees who could opt for the offer.
Google loses nearly half a trillion in market value: What went wrong with Alphabet?
Alphabet lost $482 billion in market value after its shares plunged nearly 13% following disappointing third-quarter results. Despite 103% growth in Google Cloud and more than 1 billion Gemini users, weaker search revenue and negative free cash flow raised fresh concerns about AI spending and Google’s advertising business.
Dreambeans now in India: What to know about Google’s personalised AI visual stories app
Google has launched its innovative Dreambeans app in India, aimed at transforming personal moments into captivating visual stories. By utilizing data from services like Gmail and Photos, the app crafts unique narratives that resonate with users' experiences. Privacy is prioritized, allowing users to curate what they share and disconnect services anytime.
Apple beats sales and profit expectations but AI costs weigh on holiday sales
Apple exceeded analysts' expectations for its latest results on Monday when the iPhone-maker said it notched a "revenue record" for the July-September quarter, driven by iPhone sales and services revenue, but increased costs related to AI will drag down margins. This includes primarily the impact of higher memory costs, as well as some costs related to the ramp of Siri AI," Parekh said.
Vivo Y32 5G features: Tired of charging your phone every day? This smartphone packs 8,000mAh battery & military-grade protection; check detailed specifications
Vivo Y32 5G features: Vivo Y32 5G has been listed with an 8,000mAh battery, Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 processor and IP68 and IP69 ratings. The smartphone also features a 120Hz display, 50MP rear camera and 44W fast charging. Here's a look at its specifications, battery, camera features, colours and expected availability.
Google's 'Project Suncatcher' achieves first successful AI response from space
In a groundbreaking achievement, Google has successfully implemented an artificial intelligence model aboard a prototype satellite, marking a significant milestone for Project Suncatcher. Once launched, the satellite underwent initial tests where it powered its TPU and creatively generated a haiku about the cosmos. Future objectives involve challenging the satellite's resilience through various thermal and radiation tests, pushing the boundaries of AI in space exploration.
Google’s Space AI just wrote a Haiku from orbit; here’s how it did it
Google launched its Project Suncatcher prototype satellite on October 1, 2026, aboard SpaceX's Transporter-18 mission. Following initial checks, the satellite completed early machine learning tests with its onboard Gemma AI model. During a ground-station pass, the satellite generated a haiku about life in space, showcasing its capabilities. Google plans to explore the reliability of this technology under space conditions in future tests.
Google Calendar crushed their first startup, so they sold it on eBay. Then they built Twitch
Justin Kan and Emmett Shear’s first startup, Kiko, struggled after Google launched its own calendar service. The founders sold Kiko on eBay for $258,100 in 2006 before moving into live streaming. Their next venture, Justin.tv, eventually gave rise to Twitch, which Amazon agreed to acquire for about $970 million in 2014.
Google shares crash 13% after $9 billion cash burn sparks AI spending fears
Alphabet shares crashed 13% as third-quarter earnings missed expectations due to heavy AI spending and slowing search ad growth. Net profit fell 25% to $26.17 billion despite a 25% revenue jump to $127.58 billion. Negative free cash flow of $9.1 billion and surging capital expenditure raised market concerns.
Why did Alphabet stock crash 10% as Microsoft shares rose nearly 4%? Google parent may face its worst post-earnings drop ever as search ads slow and cash flow turns negative
Alphabet (GOOGL) stock falls 10% after Q3 earnings: Alphabet, Google’s parent, saw its shares drop over 10% in US premarket trade on Thursday after weak September quarter results. Search ad revenue grew 12%, slower than 17% last quarter, and free cash flow turned negative at $9.07 billion. Microsoft shares rose nearly 4%. Morningstar raised its fair value estimate for Alphabet to $450 and calls the stock attractively priced.
Big Tech earnings: Microsoft, Google see cloud revenues surge
Microsoft's total revenues hit $92.3 billion against expectations of $90.6 billion, with profits of more than $36.6 billion versus the $35.1 billion analysts had forecast, according to FactSet.
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