NASDAQ:GOOGL 15 April 2026 - 8 June 2026

Nvidia Stock Rebounds Today as AI Chip Buyers Face a Fresh Test
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Nvidia Stock Rebounds Today as AI Chip Buyers Face a Fresh Test

Nvidia shares rose 1.9% to $209.07 Monday, regaining ground after Friday’s drop and pushing its market value near $5.1 trillion. The company announced new supply deals in Seoul, including a major agreement with SK Hynix for advanced memory chips. Peer chipmakers AMD, Broadcom, and Intel also climbed, with Intel jumping 13% after Google ordered over three million AI chips.
June 8, 2026
Google Falls in New York; AI Chip Warning Looms Larger Than Regulatory Hurdle
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Google Falls in New York; AI Chip Warning Looms Larger Than Regulatory Hurdle

Alphabet Class A shares fell 1.2% and Intel surged nearly 13% Monday after a report said Google ordered over 3 million AI chips from Intel for 2028 delivery. The move signals Google’s effort to diversify away from Nvidia and TSMC. Nasdaq rose 1.3% and the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index gained 6.2% as investors returned to chip stocks. Apple unveiled a new “Siri AI” using Google’s Gemini models.
June 8, 2026
Google looks to Wall Street as it spends $85 billion on AI
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Google looks to Wall Street as it spends $85 billion on AI

Alphabet set terms for an $84.75 billion equity offering, including a $10 billion private deal with Berkshire Hathaway, to fund AI infrastructure. The company plans $180–190 billion in capital spending for 2026. Class A and C shares fell 0.9% after the announcement. Larry Page’s unrelated legal fight over two U.S. Virgin Islands properties is returning to court after failed mediation.
June 7, 2026
Berkshire Hathaway successor update: Delta in, Amazon out
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Berkshire Hathaway successor update: Delta in, Amazon out

Berkshire Hathaway revealed a $2.65 billion stake in Delta Air Lines and sharply increased its Alphabet holdings in the first quarter, while exiting Amazon, Visa, Mastercard, and UnitedHealth. The Form 13F filing showed Berkshire held 39.8 million Delta shares and about $16.6 billion in Alphabet stock as of March 31. Greg Abel oversaw the changes after taking over as CEO. U.S. markets will react when trading resumes Monday.
May 17, 2026
Alphabet’s AI Boom Puts Nvidia’s $5 Trillion Market-Cap Crown In Play
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Alphabet’s AI Boom Puts Nvidia’s $5 Trillion Market-Cap Crown In Play

Nvidia shares rose 2.3% to $216.45 midday Friday, valuing the company at $5.30 trillion and keeping it ahead of Alphabet, which gained 0.2% to $398.85 for a $4.83 trillion valuation. Alphabet’s Google Cloud revenue jumped 63% to $20 billion in the first quarter, with CEO Sundar Pichai citing enterprise AI as its main growth driver. Alphabet began selling its own AI chips but continues to use Nvidia GPUs.
May 8, 2026
Google’s $99 Fitbit Air Takes Aim At Whoop As Fitbit App Gets Replaced
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Google’s $99 Fitbit Air Takes Aim At Whoop As Fitbit App Gets Replaced

Google began U.S. pre-orders Thursday for the $99.99 Fitbit Air, a screenless fitness tracker arriving in stores May 26. The Fitbit app will rebrand as Google Health starting May 19, with expanded device support and medical record syncing. Google Health Coach, powered by Gemini AI, launches May 19 at $9.99 per month. A Stephen Curry edition Fitbit Air is also available for $129.99.
May 7, 2026
Google Pixel 11 Leak Reveals Tensor G6 Power — and a RAM Cut Buyers May Notice
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Google Pixel 11 Leak Reveals Tensor G6 Power — and a RAM Cut Buyers May Notice

Google’s upcoming Pixel 11 phones may launch with lower base RAM than the Pixel 10 series, offering 8GB on the standard model and 12GB on some Pro variants, according to leaks. The new lineup is expected to feature a Tensor G6 chip, updated camera hardware, and brighter screens. An under-display face-unlock system is reportedly delayed. A small RGB LED array may appear in the camera bar, while the infrared thermometer could be dropped.
May 5, 2026
New Pixel Weather Rival Gradient Weather Draws Android Buzz — But There’s a Catch
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New Pixel Weather Rival Gradient Weather Draws Android Buzz — But There’s a Catch

Gradient Weather, a new Android app from London-based Subtle Signals, is gaining traction as an alternative to Google’s Pixel Weather after Google limited its weather features for non-Pixel users. The app offers customizable alerts, animated effects, and dashboard cards, but some features require a Premium upgrade. Its Play Store listing shows over 1,000 downloads. Pixel Weather remains exclusive to Pixel 6 and newer devices.
April 28, 2026
Ripple Sets 2028 Quantum-Ready Plan for XRP Ledger After Google’s Crypto Warning
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Ripple Sets 2028 Quantum-Ready Plan for XRP Ledger After Google’s Crypto Warning

Ripple plans to transition the XRP Ledger to post-quantum cryptography by 2028, starting with testing in 2026. The move follows Google’s revised 2029 migration timeline and warnings that quantum computers may soon break current cryptography. Ripple’s plan involves phased testing, validator coordination, and a final network amendment. The company cites XRPL’s key rotation as an advantage for migration.
April 23, 2026
Google Pixel 10 Amazon Deal Hits $549 As Pro XL Falls As Low As $899
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Google Pixel 10 Amazon Deal Hits $549 As Pro XL Falls As Low As $899

Amazon on Monday listed the unlocked Google Pixel 10 128GB at $549, down from $799, and the Pixel 10 Pro XL 256GB as low as $899 in some color options. The discounts keep Pixel 10 prices below current iPhone and Galaxy flagship models. Amazon’s listings showed the Obsidian 128GB Pixel 10 in stock at $549. Price cuts varied by color and seller, with some Pro XL models listed at $949.
April 20, 2026
AI News Today: Anthropic Faces Bank Scrutiny As Google Targets Nvidia’s Chip Turf
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AI News Today: Anthropic Faces Bank Scrutiny As Google Targets Nvidia’s Chip Turf

Australian and South Korean regulators increased scrutiny of Anthropic’s Mythos AI model on Monday, citing potential risks for banks and critical software. Anthropic said it is partnering with major tech firms to find vulnerabilities and has pledged $100 million in credits and $4 million in donations. Google is reportedly in talks with Marvell to develop new AI chips. Australia’s NEXTDC plans to raise A$1.5 billion for data center expansion.
April 20, 2026
Pixelbook Return? Android 17 Code Hints at Google Pixel Laptop With “Pixel Glow”
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Pixelbook Return? Android 17 Code Hints at Google Pixel Laptop With “Pixel Glow”

Android 17 Beta 4 code includes references to a “Pixel Glow” lighting system and assets labeled “ic_laptop_light,” suggesting Google is testing visual feedback features on both phones and a possible Pixel-branded laptop. The code appeared just ahead of Google I/O 2026. Google has not released a laptop since the Pixelbook Go in 2019. All findings are based on decompiled beta software.
April 19, 2026
New Chrome Privacy Reports Raise Fingerprinting Fears as Edge, Firefox and Brave Offer Built-In Defenses
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New Chrome Privacy Reports Raise Fingerprinting Fears as Edge, Firefox and Brave Offer Built-In Defenses

Google Chrome faced renewed privacy criticism Friday after reports highlighted its lack of built-in defenses against browser fingerprinting, a technique that can track users through device details. Chrome holds 66.7% of the global browser market, according to Statcounter. Rivals like Firefox and Brave offer default fingerprinting protections. Google maintains Chrome is “secure by default” but does not block fingerprinting by default.
April 17, 2026
iPhone Loyalty Hits Record High as 2026 Survey Shows Android Users Nearly 4x More Likely to Switch
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iPhone Loyalty Hits Record High as 2026 Survey Shows Android Users Nearly 4x More Likely to Switch

A SellCell survey found 96.4% of U.S. iPhone owners plan to stick with Apple for their next phone, up from 91.9% in 2021. Only 3.6% said they would switch, compared to 13.6% of Android users. The survey, conducted among over 5,000 adults, comes as global smartphone shipments fell 6% in Q1, with Apple leading the market at 21% share. Apple reports fiscal Q2 results April 30.
April 17, 2026
Oppo Find N6 launches in Japan at ¥318,000, taking on Apple before any foldable iPhone
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Oppo Find N6 launches in Japan at ¥318,000, taking on Apple before any foldable iPhone

Oppo launched its first foldable phone, the Find N6, in Japan on Wednesday, priced at 318,000 yen for the 16GB/512GB model. The release comes as Apple holds over 60% of Japan’s mobile market and has yet to launch a foldable iPhone. Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold7 is listed at a lower price, and reviews highlight Oppo’s improved hinge design. Foldables remain a niche, with IDC projecting under 3% market share by 2029.
April 15, 2026
Google Chrome Rolls Out AI Skills to Save Gemini Prompts Across Web Pages
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Google Chrome Rolls Out AI Skills to Save Gemini Prompts Across Web Pages

Google began rolling out a Chrome feature called Skills on Tuesday, letting users save and reuse AI prompts across webpages. The feature is available first on Mac, Windows, and ChromeOS for users with Chrome set to English-US. Skills can be launched from Gemini chat history and sync across devices. Google did not specify when Skills will expand beyond English-US.
April 15, 2026
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