NASDAQ:GOOGL 7 February 2026 - 15 April 2026

HSBC trades near record high after Google Cloud AI tie-up
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HSBC trades near record high after Google Cloud AI tie-up

HSBC shares rose 0.13% to 1,411.40p in London at 09:15 BST, near their 52-week high. The bank announced a multi-year AI partnership with Google Cloud, aiming for over 200 new use cases in two years. UK inflation held at 2.8% in May ahead of the Bank of England’s rate decision. The FTSE 100 slipped 0.18% to 10,475.54.
June 17, 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
Google AI Overviews Accuracy Questioned Again as Study Points to Millions of Wrong Answers an Hour
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Google AI Overviews Accuracy Questioned Again as Study Points to Millions of Wrong Answers an Hour

A New York Times analysis found Google’s AI Overviews answered factual questions correctly 91% of the time after switching to Gemini 3, but still produced millions of errors at scale. Google disputed the study’s methods and warned users to verify information. Some errors included basic facts, such as museum dates and hall of fame listings. The feature remains widely used, with over 2 billion monthly users.
April 14, 2026
Google Messages Could Get Samsung-Style Chat Themes as Samsung Messages Shutdown Nears
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Google Messages Could Get Samsung-Style Chat Themes as Samsung Messages Shutdown Nears

Samsung will discontinue Samsung Messages in the U.S. in July 2026 and is directing users to Google Messages. Beta code in Google Messages suggests upcoming support for photo chat backgrounds and separate bubble-color controls, features long available in Samsung’s app. Galaxy S26 and newer phones already cannot download Samsung Messages. Google’s current theming options remain limited to preset themes.
April 14, 2026
Google Targets 500 Million Stranded Windows 10 PCs With ChromeOS Flex
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Google Targets 500 Million Stranded Windows 10 PCs With ChromeOS Flex

Google is promoting ChromeOS Flex with a $3 USB installer kit via Back Market as an option for aging Windows PCs and Macs after Windows 10 lost free security updates on Oct. 14, 2025. Microsoft offers Extended Security Updates for Windows 10 through October 2026, while Google’s system is free but only supports certified devices and wipes existing data. Dell estimates 1 billion PCs are affected by the Windows 10 cutoff.
April 9, 2026
YouTube Shorts Rolls Out AI Avatars, Letting Creators Clone Themselves Without Filming
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YouTube Shorts Rolls Out AI Avatars, Letting Creators Clone Themselves Without Filming

YouTube has launched AI avatars for Shorts, letting creators generate digital versions of themselves using the YouTube app or YouTube Create. Avatar videos will be labeled as AI-generated with visible watermarks and digital tags like SynthID and C2PA. Creators must be at least 18 and can delete avatars at any time, but published Shorts remain online. The feature follows similar moves by TikTok and Meta.
April 9, 2026
AI Data Center Power Crisis Deepens After Google Warns U.S. Grid Can’t Keep Up
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AI Data Center Power Crisis Deepens After Google Warns U.S. Grid Can’t Keep Up

Google warned Monday that U.S. electricity supply is not keeping pace with new AI data centers, citing energy as a key industry constraint. The Department of Energy announced a 10-gigawatt data-center and power project in Ohio, set to begin this year. Shares of Alphabet, Nvidia, Constellation, and Vistra all rose by late morning in New York.
March 23, 2026
AI Boom Forces Urgent Energy Expansion as Google Warns of U.S. Power Crunch, Power Stocks Gain
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AI Boom Forces Urgent Energy Expansion as Google Warns of U.S. Power Crunch, Power Stocks Gain

Google warned Monday that U.S. electricity supply is lagging behind AI-driven demand, forcing tech firms to adjust data center plans. The U.S. Energy Information Administration projects national electricity load to rise 1.9% in 2026 and 2.5% in 2027, after a record in 2025. Google expanded demand response contracts to secure up to 1 gigawatt of flexible load. SoftBank and AEP plan a 10-gigawatt AI campus and 9.2-gigawatt gas plant in Ohio.
March 23, 2026
Technology News 19.03.2026
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Technology News 19.03.2026

ENDEDLive coverage has endedEnded: March 20, 2026, 12:00 AM EDT Figma stock slides as Google unveils Stitch AI design tool March 19, 2026, 11:52 PM EDT. Google rolled out Stitch, a beta AI-powered design product described as a 'design agent' that can critique work and respond to voice prompts. It sent ripples through the software market, with Figma shares dropping early this week and down about 35% this year. Figma went public last July and had agreed to use more of Google Cloud's AI services following a 2023 deal. The stock decline followed a broader pullback in cloud software names
March 19, 2026
Nvidia stock price slips as AMD-Meta chip deal sharpens focus on Wednesday earnings
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Nvidia stock price slips as AMD-Meta chip deal sharpens focus on Wednesday earnings

Nvidia shares fell 0.6% to $190.31 in early Tuesday trading as investors awaited its quarterly earnings due Wednesday afternoon. AMD surged over 10% after announcing a $60 billion AI chip supply deal with Meta, which also gained an option to buy up to 10% of AMD. Traders are watching Nvidia’s guidance and supply signals amid rising competition and concerns about AI chip demand.
February 24, 2026
Nasdaq week ahead: Trump’s new 15% tariff meets Nvidia earnings as tech stocks reset
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Nasdaq week ahead: Trump’s new 15% tariff meets Nvidia earnings as tech stocks reset

President Donald Trump said he will impose a temporary 15% worldwide tariff after the Supreme Court blocked his earlier plan. The Nasdaq Composite closed Friday up 0.90% at 22,886.07, gaining 1.51% for the week. Nvidia reports fiscal Q4 results Feb. 25. U.S. core PCE inflation rose 0.4% in December, up 3.0% year-on-year.
February 22, 2026
Technology News 19.02.2026
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Technology News 19.02.2026

Intel shares fell after Nvidia invested $5 billion to support an AI-focused foundry overhaul. The partnership targets improved manufacturing and third-party foundry business, but Intel’s near-term outlook remains weak with ongoing losses and data-center competition.
February 19, 2026
Spotify stock jumps, then wobbles as SeatGeek ticket tie-up meets Google’s new music AI
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Spotify stock jumps, then wobbles as SeatGeek ticket tie-up meets Google’s new music AI

Spotify shares climbed as much as 5.2% Wednesday after SeatGeek announced it will sell primary tickets through Spotify’s concert discovery. The stock pared gains and turned volatile after Google unveiled a music-generation tool in its Gemini app, raising fresh concerns about AI’s impact on music platforms. Spotify traded up 3.3% at $477.88 by early afternoon. Traders await Fed minutes and signs the SeatGeek deal will boost revenue.
February 18, 2026
Technology News 18.02.2026
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Technology News 18.02.2026

ENDEDLive coverage has endedEnded: February 19, 2026, 12:00 AM EST Pixel 9a adds Auto Frame AI cropping to Google Photos for better photo composition February 18, 2026, 11:58 PM EST. Google's Auto Frame uses AI to crop and resize photos for better composition on Pixel phones, including the Pixel 9a. The feature, first introduced with the Pixel 9 series, appears inside Google Photos' Crop tool rather than as a primary edit option. Auto Frame detects the subject and adjusts framing-centering the subject, shifting aspect ratios, or, in some cases, expanding the image with generative AI to create a wider look.
February 18, 2026
Technology News 11.02.2026
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Technology News 11.02.2026

ENDEDLive coverage has endedEnded: February 12, 2026, 12:00 AM EST Huawei tests diabetes risk detection on smartwatch using PPG data February 11, 2026, 11:58 PM EST. Huawei is beta-testing a diabetes risk feature on its smartwatch, using photoplethysmography (PPG) data collected as users wear the device. The system analyzes signals already tracked by watches such as heart rate and blood oxygen to flag potential Diabetes Risk. Users wear the watch for three to 14 days as cardiovascular data is gathered, and the Diabetes Risk app places results into low, medium or high risk. Medium or high results trigger advice to
February 11, 2026
Technology News 08.02.2026
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Technology News 08.02.2026

ENDEDLive coverage has endedEnded: February 9, 2026, 12:02 AM EST Four reasons to buy foldable smartphones in 2026 February 8, 2026, 11:46 PM EST. The piece argues that foldable smartphones offer a bridge between phones and tablets in 2026. It notes most vertical-fold models carry about a 7.6-inch display, boosting reading, document work and eye comfort. It says a larger screen enhances viewing, productivity and mobile gaming with high-resolution, smooth panels. It also highlights that multitasking and productivity improve as devices gain real estate and new chipsets enable split-screen use. It cautions that price remains a hurdle for many buyers.
February 8, 2026
Google Pixel owners complain of loud speaker “pops” — and the fix is still unclear
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Google Pixel owners complain of loud speaker “pops” — and the fix is still unclear

Google Pixel users from models 7 to 10 report loud “popping” noises from speakers when opening or switching apps, even with the phone muted. The issue appears across multiple generations and persists after hardware replacements, suggesting a software cause. Google has not commented or provided a fix. Tech sites and users continue to document the problem.
February 7, 2026
Google data show 40% of Android phones may be exposed — check your security update now
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Google data show 40% of Android phones may be exposed — check your security update now

Over 40% of Android devices still run version 12 or earlier, which no longer receive security patches, according to Google's latest report. Android 15 leads with 19.3% adoption, while Android 16 is on just 7.5%. Security experts warn of rising fake app and NFC payment scams targeting unpatched phones. Google ended official support for Android 12 in March 2025.
February 7, 2026
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