NASDAQ:GOOGL 30 January 2026 - 6 February 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 says Android’s Quick Share will soon work with Apple AirDrop on more phones
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Google says Android’s Quick Share will soon work with Apple AirDrop on more phones

Google will expand its AirDrop-compatible Quick Share feature beyond the Pixel 10 series in 2026, Android engineering chief Erik Kay said Friday in Taipei. Details on which Android devices will get the update remain unclear. The feature, launched for Pixel 10 in late 2025, allows file transfers between Android and Apple devices. Google emphasized security and said industry partners are involved in the rollout.
February 6, 2026
Microsoft Copilot hits roadblocks as users drift to ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini
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Microsoft Copilot hits roadblocks as users drift to ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini

Microsoft’s Copilot saw its share among U.S. paid AI subscribers fall to 11.5% in January 2026, down from 18.8% in July, while ChatGPT held 55.2%, according to Recon Analytics. The Wall Street Journal reports Copilot faces branding and integration issues. Microsoft says daily active users of Copilot have risen tenfold year-over-year, with 15 million paid seats. Alphabet plans a sharp increase in AI capital spending in 2026.
February 5, 2026
Waymo and Tesla tell Congress: Act now on self-driving cars — or China sets the rules
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Waymo and Tesla tell Congress: Act now on self-driving cars — or China sets the rules

Waymo and Tesla executives, joined by U.S. senators, are pressing Congress to pass stalled self-driving car legislation, warning that delays could let China set global standards. The Senate Commerce Committee will hold a hearing Wednesday as federal safety investigations and recent incidents raise concerns. Waymo reports 200 million autonomous miles and lower crash rates; Tesla cites improved safety data from its Full Self-Driving system.
February 4, 2026
Google’s February 2026 Pixel update is rolling out — and it fixes just one security flaw
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Google’s February 2026 Pixel update is rolling out — and it fixes just one security flaw

Google released the February 2026 Android 16 update for Pixel 7a and newer devices, addressing only a high-severity VPU driver vulnerability, CVE-2026-0106. The patch, under 25 MB, brings no new features or bug fixes. Pixel 6 and 7 models are not included in this rollout. Build numbers and release timing vary by carrier and region.
February 4, 2026
Technology News 04.02.2026
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Technology News 04.02.2026

Russian-state hackers exploited Microsoft Office flaw CVE-2026-21509 to breach diplomatic and transport networks in at least nine countries, using fileless attacks and compromised government accounts, Trellix says. The campaign, linked to APT28 and Fancy Bear, delivered 29 phishing lures over 72 hours. Alphabet plans $175–$185 billion in AI infrastructure spending for 2026, more than double 2025, as Google Cloud backlog hits $240 billion.
February 4, 2026
Waymo’s $16 Billion Cash Haul Pushes Valuation to $126 Billion — Here’s What Changes Now
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Waymo’s $16 Billion Cash Haul Pushes Valuation to $126 Billion — Here’s What Changes Now

Waymo raised $16 billion in new funding, lifting its valuation to $126 billion. Dragoneer, DST Global, and Sequoia led the round, with Alphabet staying as majority owner. Waymo says it logged 15 million trips in 2025 and now operates over 400,000 weekly rides across six U.S. metro areas. The company plans to expand its robotaxi fleet into at least 20 more cities in 2026.
February 3, 2026
Google Cloud lands Liberty Global in five-year Gemini AI deal across Europe
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Google Cloud lands Liberty Global in five-year Gemini AI deal across Europe

Google Cloud and Liberty Global signed a five-year agreement to deploy Gemini AI and cloud technologies across Liberty’s European operations, the companies said Tuesday. The deal includes AI-powered TV search, automated customer service, and autonomous network management. Liberty will also expand sales of Google devices and run some Google Cloud services in its own data centres.
February 3, 2026
Turning off Google’s AICore on Samsung phones sounds easy — here’s what changes
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Turning off Google’s AICore on Samsung phones sounds easy — here’s what changes

Tests on Samsung’s Galaxy S24 FE showed some Galaxy AI features stopped working locally when Google’s AICore was disabled, shifting tasks to the cloud. Samsung says users can enable on-device processing, but many AI tools still rely on cloud services. Google’s AICore supplies up-to-date AI models like Gemini Nano for Android apps. Some users report better battery life after disabling AICore.
February 3, 2026
Viral Moltbook Leak: Wiz Finds Exposed Messages and Credentials
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Viral Moltbook Leak: Wiz Finds Exposed Messages and Credentials

Cybersecurity firm Wiz disclosed a major Moltbook vulnerability that exposed private bot messages, 1.5 million API keys, and 35,000 email addresses. The flaw, blamed on rapid “vibe coding” practices, allowed outsiders to hijack agents and post as them. Moltbook patched the issue after notification. The platform, launched last week, had attracted over 1.5 million AI agents by Monday.
February 2, 2026
Apple’s foldable iPhone buzz: “iPhone Flip” talk and 5,500 mAh battery leak collide
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Apple’s foldable iPhone buzz: “iPhone Flip” talk and 5,500 mAh battery leak collide

Apple is reportedly testing a foldable iPhone with a square, clamshell design and a battery over 5,500 mAh, the largest yet in an iPhone. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says the clamshell concept is not guaranteed to launch. Competing foldables from Samsung and Google face battery life challenges. Details remain unconfirmed as Apple explores both “book” and “flip” styles.
February 2, 2026
Technology News 02.02.2026
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Technology News 02.02.2026

Crunchyroll raised monthly prices for all paid tiers, with new rates effective immediately for new customers and March 4 for existing ones, after dropping its free tier in December. Google shifted Pixel updates to a flexible schedule, with recent patches landing on varying weekdays and some models moving to quarterly updates. UNT Health Texas TCOM will add AI to its four-year curriculum to enhance clinical training. D-Wave announced a dual-track quantum computing strategy for 2026.
February 2, 2026
SpaceX asks FCC to approve 1 million solar-powered AI data-center satellites
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SpaceX asks FCC to approve 1 million solar-powered AI data-center satellites

SpaceX has asked the FCC for approval to launch up to 1 million solar-powered satellites as orbital data centers for AI processing. The company says the satellites would use laser links for data transfer, with Ka-band radio as backup. The filing also seeks waivers to speed up regulatory review. The request follows reports of possible merger talks between SpaceX and xAI.
February 1, 2026
Waymo’s $16B raise plan: Alphabet backs $110B valuation as safety scrutiny returns
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Waymo’s $16B raise plan: Alphabet backs $110B valuation as safety scrutiny returns

Waymo is seeking about $16 billion in new funding, which could lift its valuation to nearly $110 billion, with Alphabet expected to provide $13 billion. The fundraising comes as U.S. regulators investigate a Waymo vehicle’s collision with a child in California. Waymo recently expanded airport service in San Francisco and launched fully autonomous rides in Miami.
February 1, 2026
Android users are replacing Google apps with Fossify — here’s what they gain (and lose)
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Android users are replacing Google apps with Fossify — here’s what they gain (and lose)

An Android Police writer reported fully replacing Google’s clock, calculator, keyboard, calendar, and contacts apps with Fossify alternatives. Fossify’s repositories showed updates to several core apps on Feb. 1. The writer cited Google’s increased integration of its Gemini AI as a reason for switching. Fossify apps have surpassed 100,000 downloads on Google Play.
February 1, 2026
Google’s NotebookLM adds Video Overviews on Android and iOS — turning your sources into AI videos
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Google’s NotebookLM adds Video Overviews on Android and iOS — turning your sources into AI videos

Google has begun rolling out Video Overviews to NotebookLM’s Android and iOS apps, allowing users to generate AI-narrated slide videos from their own documents, according to multiple tech sites. Some users report the feature is not yet available on all devices. The update also adds new controls for infographics and slides, and introduces an “Ultra” plan with higher content limits. Google warns the videos may contain errors or glitches.
February 1, 2026
Google dodges $2.36 billion disgorgement bid in privacy class action, but $425 million verdict stands
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Google dodges $2.36 billion disgorgement bid in privacy class action, but $425 million verdict stands

A U.S. judge in San Francisco denied a request to force Google to surrender $2.36 billion in alleged profits and rejected a broad injunction in a privacy class action. The court also refused Google’s bid to decertify the class, leaving a $425 million jury award intact. Google said it will appeal. The case centers on Google’s data collection after users disabled a privacy setting.
January 31, 2026
Bondu AI toy leak: 50,000 kids’ chat logs were visible to anyone with a Gmail login
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Bondu AI toy leak: 50,000 kids’ chat logs were visible to anyone with a Gmail login

Researchers found a flaw in Bondu’s web console that let any Google account access over 50,000 children’s chat transcripts and profiles. Bondu, which makes AI-powered stuffed toys, said it fixed the issue within hours and saw no evidence of unauthorized access beyond the research team. The exposed data included names, birth dates, and conversation logs.
January 30, 2026
Technology News 30.01.2026
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Technology News 30.01.2026

West Virginia lawmakers advanced a bill to test tablet-based CPS investigations in two counties, aiming to reduce paperwork and improve fieldwork. The pilot follows criticism of the $272 million PATH system. Meanwhile, open-source firms like Hugging Face and Flower AI are building shared AI infrastructure as critics warn of industry concentration. Darren Aronofsky’s AI-driven series On This Day… 1776 drew criticism for lifeless visuals and generic storytelling.
January 30, 2026
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