Google acquires a 14% share in Bitcoin miner TeraWulf, becoming its largest shareholder.
Google Becomes Major Stakeholder in Terawulf Google has stepped up as the largest shareholder of Terawulf, holding a 14% share after trading for additional shares in return for enhancing lease agreements with Bitcoin miner and AI infrastructure provider FluidStack. On Thursday, Terawulf announced a decade-long colocation lease with FluidStack, which includes Google backing the lease […]
Google fined $36M for unfair agreements with Australia’s top telecom companies
Google Fined $35.8 Million in Australia On Monday, Google was hit with a $35.8 million fine in Australia. The country’s consumer watchdog found that the tech giant stifled competition by paying the two largest telecom providers to preinstall its search app on Android devices, effectively sidelining competing search engines. This fine adds to a challenging […]
ShinyHunters hack Google through voice phishing scheme
Accounting for the safety of hospitals and nonprofits during cyber attacks can be tricky. These institutions often lack the resources for robust cybersecurity measures, unlike larger corporations. When a major player like Google faces a data breach, questions arise. Has data security taken a backseat in company priorities? Or are today’s cybercriminals so advanced that […]
Mozilla researchers compromised Google Gemini to conceal phishing alerts
Artificial Intelligence and Phishing Threats These days, artificial intelligence (AI) seems to be everywhere—it’s in our phones, cars, and even in things like washing machines. I saw one recently that had built-in AI, and it felt a bit futuristic, honestly. Still, there’s no denying how much AI has simplified our lives. It helps boost productivity […]
Google Identifies GOP Fundraising Emails as ‘Dangerous’ Spam
Google Flags Republican Fundraising Emails as Spam A consulting firm has claimed that Google’s Gmail service is labeling Republican fundraising emails as spam. This issue, highlighted in documents acquired recently, appears to have persisted during June and July. Among the clients affected are the likes of Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) and Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN). […]
Google Confirms That Non-Custodial Wallets Are Not Subject to New Crypto App Regulations on Play Store
Simply put Google Play mandates that software wallets obtain a specific license for distribution in regulated regions. This announcement sparked concern that the new rules might extend to non-commercial wallets on Android devices. Google clarified that wallets not deemed inappropriate are not subject to this new policy and will update its Help Center with the […]
Google identified GOP fundraiser emails as ‘suspicious’ and sent them straight to spam, according to a memo.
Google Scrutinized Over Political Email Filtering Google is facing renewed criticism, particularly concerning its handling of campaign emails, and the implications could be significant for GOP fundraising efforts. This summer, the tech giant flagged Republican fundraising emails as “dangerous” spam, while allowing similar emails from Democrats to pass through unimpeded. This has raised red flags […]
IBM and Google report advances in the development of quantum computers
Momentum in Quantum Computing Development The quest for practical quantum computers seems to be gaining speed as major tech companies report they’re moving closer to transitioning from small experimental models to fully operational systems in just a few years. IBM has laid out ambitious plans for a large-scale quantum machine, asserting that they aim to […]
Perplexity AI proposes a $34.5 billion cash deal for the Google Chrome browser
Perplexity AI recently made an unsolicited cash offer of $34.5 billion for Alphabet’s Chrome browser. Led by Aravind Srinivas, this isn’t Perplexity’s first high-profile move; back in January, they proposed a merger with TikTok US to address concerns surrounding the app’s Chinese ownership. Acquiring Chrome could provide access to over 3 billion users, which would […]
Tech company employees lead contributions to Mamdani campaign, posing a challenge for Google and Meta.
Tech Workers Rally Behind Zohran Mamdani’s Mayoral Campaign Significant support for Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral bid has come from large tech companies, notably Google and Meta. This situation is raising concerns for major corporations, as they may face the consequences of policies advocated by this self-identified democratic socialist. The 33-year-old has surprised many in New York’s […]