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Google parent Alphabet highlights AI-related concerns amid $20 billion bond sale — Here's all we know

Google parent Alphabet reported the potential impact of AI on its advertising business and concerns about excess capacity in its recent earnings report, amid a $20 billion bond sale. Here's what we know.

2 min read10 Feb 2026
Companies

Alphabet plans appeal after US court rules Google illegally monopolised search—Here's all we know

Alphabet has said it will file an appeal against a federal court ruling that found Google illegally monopolised online search and advertising. This would likely delay changes to the business while the case is reviewed.

2 min read17 Jan 2026
Markets

Warren Buffett's final investments rocket Alphabet stock over 5% in rare tech bet by Berkshire Hathaway amid AI age

Alphabet's shares rose 5.2% after Berkshire Hathaway revealed a $4.93 billion stake in the company. The rare tech bet by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire also comes amid concerns over AI spending.

2 min read17 Nov 2025
Companies

Google layoffs: 200 sales, partnerships jobs cut as money flows to AI and data centres, says report

Google has cut around 200 jobs in its global business unit focused on sales and partnerships, the Information reported, noting that the tech giant is prioritising data centers and AI development over other investments.

1 min read8 May 2025
Videos

US Stock Markets Lose $1 Trillion on Monday, Here Are The Biggest Losers | Global Market Crash

The seven most-valuable US Tech companies lost a combined $1 trillion in market value on Monday. Meta, Microsoft, Alphabet and Tesla, and the seven most-valuable tech companies lost $995 billion during monday trade. Nvidia shed more than $300 billion in market cap at the opening bell, later recovering to close with a loss of $168 billion. Watch the video to know more!

6 Aug 2024
News

Layoff drive: Alphabet's Waymo fires 137 employees

The job cuts at Waymo are part of wider layoffs across the auto and tech industry, including at Rivian Automotive Inc, General Motors Co, and Meta Platforms Inc.

1 min read3 Mar 2023
News

Fired employee of tech giant has advice for others: 'Live life, not work'

Google's parent Alphabet Inc has cut about 12,000 jobs as it faces 'a different economic reality'. The job cuts affect 6% of its workforce, and follows thousands of layoffs at tech giants including Amazon.com Inc , Microsoft Corp and Meta Platforms Inc

1 min read22 Jan 2023
Companies

Russian court fines Alphabet's Google 7.2 billion roubles

Moscow has increased pressure on big tech this year in a campaign that critics characterise as an attempt by the Russian authorities to exert tighter control over the internet

1 min read24 Dec 2021
Technology

Google readies cheaper Nest Thermostat with hand gesture control

Google preparing to launch a $129 Nest Thermostat in coming weeks with hand gesture controls

1 min read9 Oct 2020
Industry

Google to pay publishers $1 bn

The search giant will pay publishers to provide blurbs for its news app and to give readers free access to certain paywalled articles, Google said

1 min read2 Oct 2020