Alphabet’s shares closed over 9% higher on Wednesday, adding about $210 billion to the company’s market value, after a U.S. judge ruled against breaking up the Google parent company. The decision by Judge Amit Mehta allows Google to maintain control of its Chrome browser and Android mobile operating system, while also continuing to make significant…
Image: Reuters Alphabet shares closed more than 9% higher on Wednesday after a US judge ruled against breaking up the Google parent, clearing a major regulatory overhang and adding about US$210- billion to the company’s market value. The ruling on Tuesday by Amit Mehta allows Google to retain control of its Chrome browser and Android mobile…
Alphabet shares rose 9.14% on Wednesday as investors viewed the result of Google’s antitrust case as broadly favorable to the tech giant. Wednesday’s gain added $234 billion to the company’s market cap. Apple closed 3.81% higher, adding $130 billion to its cap. The U.S. Department of Justice had proposed a sort of breakup of Google,…
Google is introducing a new safety feature that will require developers to verify their identity before their apps can be sideloaded onto Android devices. The company said this change is a direct response to a recent analysis that found 50 times more malware from sideloaded apps than from those on the Google Play Store. The…
Apple is reportedly in early talks with Google to use its Gemini model for a revamped version of Siri, according to Bloomberg. The potential partnership is a sign of the challenges Apple has faced in developing its own AI, particularly after the significant delay of its new Siri features. Read: Bandwidth Blog & Smile 90.4FM…
At its recent Made by Google event, Google officially unveiled Pixelsnap, a new magnetic attachment system designed for its latest line of Pixel 10 phones. This technology is the company’s answer to Apple’s MagSafe, allowing for seamless integration with Qi2 wireless chargers and a wide range of accessories. Read: Bandwidth Blog & Smile 90.4FM Tech…
Google has officially unveiled its new flagship smartphones, the Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL, at the Made by Google event. These devices bring a number of significant upgrades, including a new magnetic charging system and enhanced AI features. Read: Bandwidth Blog & Smile 90.4FM Tech Tuesday: Gene-editing stops malaria Perhaps the most…
Google has officially announced the Pixel 10 Pro Fold at its recent Made by Google event. The new foldable smartphone introduces several notable features, positioning it as a strong contender in the market, particularly against rivals like the Galaxy Z Fold 7. Read: Bandwidth Blog & Smile 90.4FM Tech Tuesday: Gene-editing stops malaria One of…
Carlos Jasso/Reuters Google has struck a six-year cloud computing deal with Meta Platforms worth more than US$10-billion, a source familiar with the matter said on Thursday. It would be the search giant’s second big agreement recently after one with OpenAI. Under the agreement, Meta will use Google Cloud’s servers, storage, networking and other services, the…
Brendan McDermid/Reuters Google has unveiled a new line-up of Pixel smartphones and gadgets, intensifying its efforts to embed artificial intelligence across a wide ecosystem of products. The products were launched at the annual “Made by Google” event held in New York that diverged from its typical format to emphasise mainstream consumer appeal over technical details….
