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Alphabet Shares Fall Despite Strong Q4 Earnings

Alphabet’s shares dropped 5% after reporting Q4 revenue of $113.8 billion, beating estimates, while projecting significant AI-related capital expenditure for 2026.

Alphabet’s Market Cap Tops $4 Trillion Thanks to AI Investments

AI & Machine Learning, Consumer Tech, Enterprise Tech, News

By Maria Konash Jan 12, 2026

Alphabet reached a $4 trillion market valuation after a 65% stock gain in 2025, fueled by AI investments including Gemini 3 and custom AI chips for enterprise and consumer products.

OpenAI and Google Shape New AI-Driven GTM Strategies

AI & Machine Learning, News, Startups & Investment

By Maria Konash Nov 28, 2025

AI from companies like OpenAI and Google is reshaping how startups design and execute go-to-market plans. Leaders say AI boosts speed and precision, but core marketing expertise remains vital.

AI & Machine Learning, Cloud & Infrastructure, Enterprise Tech, News, Startups & Investment

Google and Accel Launch Joint AI Investment Program for Indian Founders

By Maria Konash Nov 25, 2025

Google and Accel will co-invest up to $2M in early-stage Indian AI startups through Accel’s Atoms program, offering capital, compute credits, and deep technical mentorship.

AI & Machine Learning, Cloud & Infrastructure, Enterprise Tech, News

Meta and Google Discuss Multi-Billion Dollar Chip Deal

By Maria Konash Nov 25, 2025

Meta is in talks to spend billions on Google’s TPUs for its data centers, a shift that would position Alphabet as a stronger competitor to Nvidia. The discussions include Meta potentially renting Google Cloud chips as early as next year.

AI & Machine Learning, Consumer Tech, Enterprise Tech, News

Google Says It Must Double AI Compute Every 6 Months to Keep Up With Demand

By Maria Konash Nov 21, 2025

Google executives told employees the company must double its compute capacity every six months to keep pace with surging demand for AI services, underscoring the rising cost and competition in cloud infrastructure.

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Google to Invest $6.4 Billion in Germany to Expand Data Infrastructure

By Maria Konash Nov 11, 2025

Google will invest €5.5 billion ($6.41 billion) in Germany to expand its cloud and data center capacity, building new facilities in Hesse as part of its European infrastructure strategy.

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Google Wins U.S. Approval to Acquire Wiz for $32B

By Maria Konash Nov 5, 2025

Google’s $32B acquisition of cloud security startup Wiz has cleared U.S. antitrust review, bringing the tech giant one step closer to completing its largest-ever deal.

What Is a Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)? A Beginner’s Guide

By Samantha Reed Oct 13, 2025

A Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) lets businesses create a secure, isolated network within a public cloud – combining the control of on-premises infrastructure with the speed, scalability, and automation of cloud computing. This guide explains how VPCs work, their key components, benefits, and why they’ve become the foundation for modern applications and machine learning workloads.

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Google and Figma Team Up to Bring Generative AI Deeper into Creative Workflows

By Samantha Reed Oct 9, 2025

Google Cloud and Figma have launched an expanded partnership to embed Google’s generative AI models – including Gemini 2.5 Flash and Imagen 4 – directly into Figma’s design tools, reducing latency and accelerating creative workflows.