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Warren Buffett’s successor reshapes empire with $10 billion AI gamble

Berkshire Hathaway’s new CEO Greg Abel started the week by inking a deal to acquire homebuilder Taylor Morrison for $6.8 billion, and he's followed that up on with a $10 billion investment in Google's parent company

The Independent UK · Jun 2

Mirror, mirror who’s the most visible of them all?

AI search is reshaping online discovery. Brands are shifting their content strategies to ensure visibility within AI answers and recommendations. This new focus, known as Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO), is becoming a significant budget item for marketers. Experts predict intensified monetisation efforts by AI search companies, with ad bids potentially…

The Economic Times · Jun 2

Google's new $99 smart home speaker leaks — here's how it compares to the Apple HomePod Mini and Amazon Echo Dot Max

A surprise leak on Best Buy appears to reveal the next Google Home speaker launching in late June.

Tom’s Guide · Jun 2

The $965 billion AI company behind ChatGPT's biggest rival is finally going public, and it could be the biggest Wall Street debut ever

Valued at nearly $965 billion following recent funding activity, Anthropic has emerged as one of the world's most valuable private technology companies. The company’s confidential filing suggests that executives believe public markets are finally ready to place a price on the future of advanced AI systems. For many investors, the…

The Economic Times · Jun 1

If You Want to Invest in AI Without Losing Sleep, Buy Google Stock Now

Alphabet is the most resilient AI play on the market. Fueled by real cash flow from its classic advertising business and protected from cloud computing deflation, Google is built to survive any macroeconomic "crash test."

Barchart · Jun 1

The launch date for Google's 'Home Speaker' might've broken cover

A retailer's online listing for the Google Home Speaker seemingly revealed its mid-June launch date.

Android Central · Jun 1

Google Gemini Omni will generate videos with recognizable superheroes if you know how to craft the right prompts, but this is bad news for DC, Marvel, Disney, and probably you

It's easier than you think to create AI Omni videos featuring your favorite characters, but be warned that Google probably won't protect you

TechRadar · Jun 1

Double, Trouble, Toil and the AI Bubble: Why the boom may not be what it seems

As India navigates its AI and innovation trajectory, skepticism looms large. While AI technologies have fueled market growth worldwide, the leadership landscape is evolving. At present, the semiconductor and hardware arenas are thriving, eagerly responding to the financial backing from AI mega-corporations.

The Economic Times · Jun 1

The Google Pixel Watch 5 has reportedly leaked in a bizarre scuba diving discovery, but the incident is more than a bit fishy

A Google Pixel Watch 5 has been found at the bottom of the sea, and it's the most unhinged tech leak since the iPhone 4 in 2010.

TechRadar · Jun 1

Apple won't be taking on Meta and Ray-Ban smart glasses anytime soon – Samsung Galaxy Glasses remain the biggest challenge

Apple has reportedly delayed its smart glasses until late 2027

T3 · Jun 1