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Google’s parent company, Alphabet, is being added to the Dow Jones stock index

Effective next week, Google’s parent company, Alphabet, is being added to the Dow Jones stock index. Read more...

Jun 24, 2026

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Alphabet reports Q1 2026 revenue of $109.9 billion

Alphabet today announced Q1 2026 earnings with $109.9 billion in revenue. These numbers range from January to...

Apr 30, 2026

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Alphabet no longer has a controlling stake in its life sciences business Verily

Alphabet's life sciences business Verily is restructuring and raising money as a new corporate entity. Verily announced...

Mar 20, 2026

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AI robotics company started by Alphabet is joining Google proper

Robotics company Intrinsic has announced it will be folding into Google as the company bets on the...

Feb 26, 2026

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Alphabet secures $4.75 billion Intersect deal to make sure its data centers have enough energy

Google will buy Intersect Power for $4.75 billion after investing $800 million in 2024Intersect will continue to...

Dec 23, 2025

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Waymo faces questions about its use of onboard cameras for AI training, ads targeting

An unreleased version of Waymo’s privacy policy suggests the California-based company is preparing to use data from its robotaxis, including interior cameras, to train generative AI models and to offer targeted ads.

Apr 9, 2025

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Waymo’s robotaxis are safer than human-driven vehicles, study says

New research says the Waymo Driver service demonstrates better safety performance metrics than human drivers.

Dec 23, 2024

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U.S. government to Google: sell Chrome

U.S. officials are recommending that Google sell Chrome following a historic ruling that the company has maintained an illegal monopoly.

Nov 21, 2024

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Google parent Alphabet tells workers to be wary of AI chatbots

Alphabet has told its employees not to enter confidential information into chatbots, including Bard, which was created by Alphabet-owned Google.

Jun 16, 2023

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Alphabet-owned Verily pilots a coronavirus screening website in California

It will be limited to two North California counties for now

Mar 16, 2020

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When it comes to delivery drones, Google’s Wing is miles above the competition

The world has been waiting on autonomous drone deliveries seemingly forever. Google sister company Wing promises to make them a reality. Here's what it's achieved so far on its journey.

Jan 27, 2020

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Google owner Alphabet has reportedly made a bid to buy Fitbit

Google may be looking to bolster its wearable tech, and has reportedly made a bid to buy fitness-tracking company Fitbit. The terms of the offer have yet to be revealed.

Oct 28, 2019

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Alphabet’s Wing drones now have FAA approval to deliver packages in the U.S.

Alphabet Wing has become the first company to receive Air Carrier Certification from the FAA. This means that it can begin commercial deliveries from local businesses to homes in the U.S.The post Alphabet’s Wing drones now have FAA approval to deliver packages in the U.S. appeared first on Digital Trends.

Apr 23, 2019

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Alphabet’s Verily is reportedly working on shoes that can track your weight

Fitness tracking is getting increasingly important, but while the likes of Apple are working on fitness-tracking watches, Alphabet's Verily is turning to shoes. According to a report, Verily is working on shoes that can track your weight.The post Alphabet’s Verily is reportedly working on shoes that can track your weight appeared first on Digital Trends.

Feb 2, 2019

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Alphabet’s ‘Wing’ delivery drones are on their way to Europe

Google-parent Alphabet is taking its "Wing" drone delivery project to Helsinki in Finland. The move follows 18 months of trials in Australia, and gives the team the chance to test its technology in a harsh winter climate.The post Alphabet’s ‘Wing’ delivery drones are on their way to Europe appeared first on Digital Trends.

Dec 5, 2018

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Where Toronto sees smart sidewalks, residents see ‘1984.’ So what now?

Google-parent Alphabet is partnering with Toronto to develop a new, smart neighborhood, but some are concerned about privacy and the company’s motives. Could residents derail the project?The post Where Toronto sees smart sidewalks, residents see ‘1984.’ So what now? appeared first on Digital Trends.

Dec 3, 2018

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Google Pay arrives on desktops — and it lets you choose your browser

Google Pay now works on both desktop browsers and iOS platforms. The quick-pay service supports Chrome, Firefox, and Safari, so new and existing users can enjoy its speedy checkout service on more hardware than ever.The post Google Pay arrives on desktops — and it lets you choose your browser appeared first on Digital Trends.

May 3, 2018

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Despite bigger ambitions, Google is still an ad business

As we already know, Google's parent company Alphabet makes the bulk of its money from ads. We also learned in

Apr 23, 2018

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Alphabet’s X lab explores using AI to improve food production

Add Alphabet to the growing number of companies hoping that AI will solve food production problems. The Google parent

Mar 28, 2018

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Google loses copyright appeal against Oracle, may owe billions

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled that Google has infringed on copyrighted APIs owned by Oracle. The case has been remanded to the lower court to determine damages owed by Google.The post Google loses copyright appeal against Oracle, may owe billions appeared first on Digital Trends.

Mar 27, 2018

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Google’s Sidewalk Labs made a map of every good parking spot in SF

Last month, Google's city-innovating department Sidewalk Labs released Coord, a cloud-based platform that provides data on all the curbs in

Mar 19, 2018

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Inside Google’s plan to build a smart neighborhood in Toronto

On the Sidewalk Labs website is a 200-page document explaining its vision for a smart neighborhood in Toronto. It's packed

Mar 16, 2018

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France issues legal challenge to ‘abusive commercial practices’ by Google, Apple

France's Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire has stated that France will be legally challenging Google's parent company and Apple over both tech giants' uneven relationships with app developers.The post France issues legal challenge to ‘abusive commercial practices’ by Google, Apple appeared first on Digital Trends.

Mar 15, 2018

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Waymo will begin self-driving semi truck pilot in Atlanta next week

Today, Waymo, which is Alphabet's self-driving company, announced a pilot program located in Atlanta to further test its autonomous technology.

Mar 9, 2018

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YouTube is being sued for ‘reverse discrimination’

YouTube is being sued by one of its former employees, who claims that the company stopped hiring white and Asian

Mar 2, 2018

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Waymo’s 360-degree demo ride shows what self-driving cars ‘see’

One of the big steps necessary to roll out self-driving cars is getting the public to trust them, and Waymo's

Feb 28, 2018

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Google AI can scan your eyes to predict heart disease

Alphabet's health science company Verily has announced a wide range of projects, from developing smartwatches made for medical studies to

Feb 19, 2018

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Alphabet picks former cable exec to run its Google Fiber division

The Alphabet division behind Google Fiber finally has a replacement leader 5 months after its former chief left. The

Feb 7, 2018

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After Math: The state of the ‘uniom’

It was a week of taking stock as the President meandered his way through the State of the Union address

Feb 4, 2018

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Waymo drove 2 million autonomous miles in 2017

Waymo's vehicles drove 2 million miles in self-driving mode across 25 cities in 2017, putting its total autonomous miles to

Feb 1, 2018

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Alphabet’s new cybersecurity company focuses on accelerating threat responses

Alphabet introduced a new cybersecurity company called Chronicle that focuses on simplicity, scalability, and fast responses for the enterprise. What does that mean for you? Cloud-based services that are possibly more secure.The post Alphabet’s new cybersecurity company focuses on accelerating threat responses appeared first on Digital Trends.

Jan 25, 2018

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Alphabet enters the cybersecurity business with Chronicle

Google parent company Alphabet has a new business and it's all about cybersecurity. Chronicle is an independent business under the

Jan 24, 2018

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