The Latest Breaking News from Google

Google just made its biggest-ever acquisition. And you might never have heard of it

Israeli startup Wiz cost more than double the amount Google spent on Motorola, its previous record acquisition

The Independent UK · Mar 12

Lawyers in landmark social media addiction trial make final appeals to the jury

After about a month of hearing from addiction experts, therapists, platform engineers and executives, including Mark Zuckerberg, a jury will listen to closing arguments before heading to the deliberation room to decide whether social media companies should be liable for harms caused to children using their platforms

The Independent UK · Mar 12

Google just made Android gaming much more immersive – free update is a literal game-changer

There's a great companion coming to gaming from Google

T3 · Mar 12

‘Our biggest navigation upgrade in over a decade’: Google Maps gets two massive Gemini-powered features that you’re going to use all the time

Google Maps is getting two major Gemini-powered upgrades, including a conversational travel assistant and a major upgrade to its driving navigation — here's what's new.

TechRadar · Mar 12

Michael Burry Blames Nvidia 'Mafia-Like' Behaviour For OpenAI Oracle Deal Collapse

Michael Burry accuses Nvidia of anti-competitive tactics in a major AI infrastructure deal with OpenAI and Oracle, raising antitrust concerns in the semiconductor market.

International Business Times UK · Mar 12

Gadgets, gizmos and humanoids: on the ground at tech’s big annual jamboree

The tech industry descended on Barcelona for Mobile World Congress. Chris Stokel-Walker was among them

Evening Standard · Mar 12

AI is capable of remarkable feats. And has the power to kill. Meet one woman warning about the dangers ahead

AI is advancing faster than ever – reshaping power, warfare, and privacy. Kate Crawford warns the biggest decisions about its future are being made right now.

Fortune · Mar 12

Starbucks Billionaire Howard Schultz Leaves Seattle for Florida the Same Day Democrats Pass Income Tax Bill

Starbucks founder Howard Schultz decided to move to Miami from Seattle after Democrats passed an income tax bill for Washington to levy a 9.9% tax on households earnings $1 million annually.

International Business Times UK · Mar 12

Google to start long-awaited move into Platform 37 London HQ this summer

The tech giant was originally due to move into the site in 2024, having first started construction in 2018.

Evening Standard · Mar 12

Google's huge office building next to Kings Cross will be called Platform 37

Around 4000 people will eventually work at the building, the first that Google has built for itself outside the US

Evening Standard · Mar 12