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Google affiliate abandons futuristic neighborhood project
Sidewalk Labs, a subsidiary of Google's parent Alphabet, abandons plans to build a futuristic neighborhood in Toronto, citing economic uncertainty
Google parent Alphabet sees growth despite pandemic; shares jump
Alphabet reports a profit of $6.8 billion in the first 3 months of the year, up nearly 3% from last year
Loon internet balloons take flight in Kenya
Alphabet subsidiary Loon marks its first commercial service, about 7 years since it became an official project at the company
Google building self-check website for coronavirus
Verily Life Sciences is testing a 'tool to help triage individuals for COVID-19 testing,' Google confirms on Twitter
Big Tech acquisitions over past decade to face fresh U.S. scrutiny
The bombshell announcement by the US Federal Trade Commission opens the door to fresh scrutiny of deals made by Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Microsoft and Google parent Alphabet since 2010
Disappointing growth hits Google parent Alphabet shares
Alphabet highlights growth in YouTube and cloud services as it works to reduce its dependence on the digital advertising which delivers most of its cash.
U.S. tech giants sued over cobalt mine child labor deaths
The case is lodged on December 15 in the name of 14 unidentified victims, who are members of the families of children killed in tunnel collapses, as well as children maimed as they worked
Google's Sundar Pichai named CEO at parent firm Alphabet
Pichai takes over from Larry Page, a co-founder of the internet giant, at Google's parent company
Alphabet scrutinizing handling of misconduct claims
Google would provide 'more granularity' regarding sexual harassment investigations and their outcomes, according to CEO Sundar Pichai.
Google parent Alphabet quarterly profit misses mark
Digital advertising on Google continues to be the primary money-maker for Alphabet – accounting for some $34 billion in revenue
Google/Alphabet sees fresh growth amid antitrust woes
Profits triples in the 2nd quarter from a year earlier to $9.9 billion while revenues increase 19% to $38.9 billion.
Explainer: what is surveillance capitalism and how does it shape the economy
Surveillance capitalism describes a market driven process where the commodity for sale is your personal data, and the capture and production of this data relies on mass surveillance of the internet
EU fine on Google weighs on parent Alphabet profits
Alphabet says profit in the first-quarter fell 29% to $6.7 billion on revenue that climbed 17% to $36.3 billion.
Google parent Alphabet hit by rising costs
Alphabet reports a profit of $8.9 billion in the fourth quarter on revenue that was up 22% to $39.3 billion from the same period a year earlier
IN NUMBERS: The fake YouTube views market
For about $14, a client can buy 1,000 'views' for a YouTube video
These tech giants are the world's top 5 in stock value
Apple leads in the profits column by a mile with $48.4 billion in 2017. Microsoft comes in at a far second with $16.6 billion in its 2018 fiscal year, and Facebook at third with $15.9 billion
U.S. tech stocks continue to slide on weak day for global equities
Shares of Facebook, Netflix, Amazon and Google-parent Alphabet all continue to decline since Facebook signaled slower growth last week
Google parent Alphabet sees record highs despite EU fine
Revenues jump 26% from a year ago to $32.7 billion, surpassing analyst expectations
Google parent 'graduates' moonshot projects Loon, Wing
Loon is Alphabet's radical project for global internet connectivity with balloons while Wing focuses on auto drone delivery technology to reduce fossil fuel use and urban congestion
Google parent 'graduates' moonshot projects Loon, Wing
'Now that the foundational technology for these projects is built, Loon and Wing are ready to take their products into the world,' Astro Teller says in a blog post
Google parent Alphabet profit leaps on ad growth
Profit in the first 3 months of 2018 soar more than 70% from a year to $9.4 billion, Alphabet says in an earnings report that is well above forecasts
Google parent hit by higher costs, names new chairman
Alphabet reports a loss of $3 billion for the fourth quarter as it set aside $11 billion for taxes
Latest Alphabet 'moonshot' aims to thwart cyber attacks
Google parent company Alphabet unveils Chronicle, a new unit dedicated to 'helping companies find and stop cyber attacks before they cause harm'
Chairman of Google parent company Alphabet stepping down
Eric Schmidt, Alphabet's soon-to-be former executive chairman, is set to remain in the company as technical advisor
Alphabet quarterly profit climbs on ads and other bets
Alphabet profit is up 32.4% to $6.7 billion on in the quarter on revenue that increased 24% to $27.8 billion, up 24% from the same period a year earlier
Filipina scientist wins prestigious 'Women in Science' fellowship in Australia
Dr Jacquiline Romero, a researcher at the University of Queensland in Australia, is recognized as an Australian Fellow of the prestigious L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Fellowship for her work on quantum alphabets
Google finds Russian-financed content – Washington Post
The search giant says Russian agents spent 'tens of thousands of dollars' on ads meant to spread disinformation during the 2016 U.S. presidential elections
Project Loon gets license to help bring back Puerto Rico cell signal
The US Federal Communications Commission allows Project Loon to fly 30 helium balloons in Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands for 6 months to deliver emergency LTE cellular reception in the areas
Google fires defender of tech gender gap – U.S. media
UPDATED Google chief executive Sundar Pichai while supporting the right of employees to express themselves says To suggest a group of our colleagues have traits that make them less biologically suited to that work is offensive and not OK
Alphabet profit hit by EU fine on Google
Alphabet reports a quarterly profit of 3 5 billion in a sharp decline from a year ago with a 2 74 billion antitrust fine in Europe biting into earnings
Alphabet accuses Uber of stealing self-driving car technology
Waymo s lawsuit contends Anthony Levandowski in December 2015 downloaded more than 14 000 proprietary files from a highly confidential design server to a laptop
Health-focused Alphabet subsidiary receives $800 mn investment
The cash injection fast tracks the company s plans to bring health information devices to the market
Alphabet profit up as 'big bets' show promise
Mobile search and YouTube drive fourth quarter earnings for Google s parent company
Alphabet drops dream of drones providing internet
Google s parent company says high altitude balloons may be the more feasible solution
Cuba signs deal with Google for faster access
Eric Schmidt executive chairman of Google parent company Alphabet signs the deal in Havana alongside the head of Cuban state telecommunications company Etecsa Mayra Arevich
Mobile, video pump up profit at Google parent Alphabet
Net profit climbs 27 to 5 1 billion Revenue rises to 22 5 billion from 18 7 billion in the same period a year earlier Shares rise nearly 1 in after market trades that followed the release of the stronger than expected earnings figures
Google puts expansion of fiber optic network on hold
In cities where service started or is being developed work will press ahead says Craig Barratt head of the Access division that covers the Google Fiber project Other possible expansion will be on hold he adds
Google brings Earth into better focus
Google Earth creates unobstructed views of the surface of the planet by analyzing millions of images and stitching together the clearest bits
Google ads take aim at people on the move
Changes set to take place later this year include expanding space for text ads and making headlines more prominent
Apple, Google locked in battle for supremacy
Analysts say Google has been evolving from a pure search engine to a leader in mobile while Apple must find ways to keep its position as innovation leader
Google empire built on search looks to other bets
Alphabet says net income hit 4 2 billion in the first 3 months of this year but shares sink more than 5 to 714 in after market trades that followed the release of the report
Alphabet/Google overtakes Apple as biggest company
UPDATED Alphabet s quarterly profit rose 5 to 4 92 billion on the back of strong online advertising revenue
Google parent Alphabet may open units to China – report
Each Alphabet business can make its own decisions on which countries to operate in Sergey Brin is quoted as saying
Google shares leap as quarterly profit beats street
Newly formed parent company Alphabet reports Google profit in the recently ended quarter jumped 45 to 3 98 billion on revenue that was up 13 to 18 67 billion
Google parent Alphabet codifies doing the right thing
From the Alphabet code of conduct: Employees of Alphabet and its subsidiaries and controlled affiliates should do the right thing – follow the law act honorably and treat each other with respect
Google morphs into Alphabet as new plan takes shape
Alphabet will be the corporate parent overseeing the Google unit for search and a handful of other operating firms created for projects in health Internet delivery investment and research
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Google meluncurkan logo baru dengan bentuk huruf yang mereka kembangkan sendiri dan bisa berubah bentuk
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