Cybersecurity firm Wiz calls off $23 billion deal with Google, memo says
By Shivani Tanna in Bengaluru, Steven Scheer and Deborah Sophia (Reuters) – Cybersecurity startup Wiz has walked away from a reported $23 billion deal to be acquired by Google-parent Alphabet…
Google brings AI to US broadcast of Paris Olympics
By Sheila Dang (Reuters) – Alphabet’s Google will infuse artificial intelligence into the U.S. broadcast of the Paris Olympics, allowing sports commentators to use AI to explain competitions, the tech…
EU antitrust regulators want to know if Google and Samsung’s chatbot deal hinders rivals
By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS (Reuters) – EU antitrust regulators are asking industry participants if Google‘s multi-year generative artificial intelligence (AI) deal with Samsung hinders rival chatbots on Samsung smartphones,…
Google acquisition target Wiz another fruit of Israel’s military intelligence
By Steven Scheer JERUSALEM (Reuters) – An elite Israeli military intelligence unit may once again be about to prove its value to the nation’s tech economy as Google’s parent eyes…
Gemini for students: here’s how Google’s AI will help teaching
At the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) 2024, the conference focused on the use of technology in education. Google announced several new features for using Gemini in schools…
Google parent in talks to buy cybersecurity startup Wiz for $23 billion
By Milana Vinn and Steven Scheer NEW YORK (Reuters) – Google parent Alphabet is in advanced talks to acquire cybersecurity startup Wiz for roughly $23 billion, a person familiar with…
Google exploring options against Microsoft’s licensing practices, Google cloud head says
By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Alphabet unit Google’s cloud subsidiary will look into other options in its fight against Microsoft’s licensing practices, the head of Google Cloud head…
Motorola Razr 50 and 50 Ultra, the foldables with Google AI
Motorola Razr 50: Motorola stands out for its steady growth in several markets in a market struggling to find innovation to stave off a sales slump. It has done so…
Google loses bid to end US antitrust case over digital advertising
By Jody Godoy (Reuters) – Alphabet‘s Google must face trial on U.S. antitrust enforcers’ claim that the internet search juggernaut illegally dominates the online advertising technology market, a federal judge…
Google partners with Nevada utility for geothermal to power data centers
By Laila Kearney NEW YORK (Reuters) – Google has entered into an agreement with Berkshire Hathaway electric utility NV Energy to power its Nevada data centers with advanced geothermal electricity,…