Google to buy cybersecurity firm Wiz for $32 billion in the biggest deal in company’s history
Google has struck a deal to buy cybersecurity firm Wiz for $32 billion in what would be the tech giant’s biggest-ever acquisition at the same time it’s facing a potential breakup of its internet empire. The proposed takeover announced Tuesday is part of Google’s aggressive expansion into cloud computing during an artificial intelligence boom. The frenzy is driving […]
Google reports strong growth driven by AI, Cloud
Google’s parent company Alphabet reported robust third-quarter results on Tuesday, with revenue climbing 15 percent year-over-year to $88.3 billion, powered by strong performance from its crucial advertising business and growth in cloud services. The technology giant’s net income surged 34 percent to $26.3 billion, while earnings per share increased 37 percent to $2.12. Operating margins […]
US weighs Google breakup in landmark trial
The US Department of Justice said on Tuesday it would demand that Google make profound changes to how it does business and even consider the possibility of a breakup, after the tech juggernaut was found to be running an illegal monopoly. Determining how to address Google’s wrongs is the next stage of a landmark antitrust […]
Google will stop linking to New Zealand news if law forces it to pay for content
Google said Friday it will stop linking to New Zealand news content and will reverse its support of local media outlets if the government passes a law forcing tech companies to pay for articles displayed on their platforms. The vow to sever Google traffic to New Zealand news sites — made in a blog post […]
Google Pixel Fold announced with eye-watering price tag – as new budget phone and tablet also unveiled
Google has announced its first folding smartphone, with a market-leading starting price of $2210. That puts the Pixel Fold well ahead of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4, the world’s most expensive foldable handset, which comes in at $2082. Like its competitor, Google’s effort has a familiar smartphone form factor when closed but opens up into […]
