Broadcom is making significant strides in the AI market, securing major AI ASIC programs with OpenAI, Google, and Meta. Their advanced chip technology, including 3D SOIC, is driving their success. Broadcom is poised for substantial growth as the AI market expands rapidly.
Google has unveiled a new organizational structure following the merger of its Pixel, Android, and Chrome teams. This restructuring, led by Senior Vice President Rick Osterloh, places a focus on AI integration and competition with Apple’s iPhone. Key figures like Sameer Samat, Parisa Tabriz, and Shakil Barkat now lead critical teams within this newly formed superunit.
Energix Renewables, a leading U.S. renewable energy developer, has signed a long-term strategic agreement with Google to supply electricity and renewable energy credits (RECs) from solar projects. This partnership, which initially covers 1.5GWp of solar development until 2030, positions Energix as a key player in the U.S. renewable energy market and supports Google’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions.
Google has achieved its goal of making all its hardware packaging plastic-free by 2025, a year ahead of schedule. The Pixel 9 smartphone series, set to release this week, will feature 100% plastic-free packaging, using fiber-based alternatives for components like shrink wrap and plastic labels. Google has also redesigned its packaging to be lighter and more easily recyclable, showcasing its commitment to environmental sustainability.
Google has expanded its Circle to Search feature, allowing users to identify songs playing in their environment. Simply long-press the navigation or home button, tap the music icon, and the feature will attempt to recognize the song, even if it’s just a hum. This new functionality adds to Circle to Search’s already impressive capabilities, including translation.
Choosing between the Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen) and the Nest Thermostat can be tricky. Both offer smart home control, but the newer 4th Gen model boasts advanced features and a sleek design at a higher price. This comparison helps you decide which thermostat suits your needs and budget.
Google’s new Pixel 9 lineup, featuring the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold, lacks the headphone jack, mirroring a trend across flagship phones. This article explores the various audio connection methods available for Pixel 9 users, including Bluetooth, USB-C to 3.5mm adapters, and wireless charging solutions.
Needham analyst Laura Martin reiterates her ‘Buy’ rating on Alphabet Inc (GOOGL), highlighting the company’s strong position in the evolving AI landscape and its robust growth prospects driven by advertising, cloud infrastructure, and YouTube. She expects Google to be a major beneficiary of the burgeoning Generative AI market and projects significant revenue growth in 2024.
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney reveals the staggering cost of their legal battles against Google and Apple, revealing that the lawsuits could have cost the company nearly $1 billion in legal fees and lost revenue from Fortnite. Sweeney, however, views this as a small price to pay for the future freedom of Epic and other developers in the marketplace.
This week in tech news, TikTok’s algorithm is under scrutiny, AI continues to make headlines, gaming companies are making big moves, and Apple is rumored to be working on a thinner iPhone. Read on for the latest developments.
