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Battle of Gen AI: Google's Gemini gains ground on its ChatGPT competitor

New data shows a significant shift in traffic share between two major AI players: ChatGPT and Gemini.

Android Central · Jan 9

Silicon Valley billionaire flies coach out of solidarity: 'If I'm going to ask my employees to do it, I need to do it, too'

"Even like, yes, I have a lot of money but ... it feels like I'm out of touch," said Palmer Luckey, who set a $100k limit on his startup's salaries.

Fortune · Jan 9

Is Google Stock a Buy at New All-Time Highs in January 2026?

Alphabet’s AI-driven rally looks justified by earnings strength, though the stock now prices in much of Wall Street’s optimism.

Barchart · Jan 9

Why the Next Billion-Dollar Businesses Will Be Built as Apps, Not Websites

Ten years ago, if you wanted to start a tech company, the first thing you did was register a domain name and spin up a website. That was the playbook. Your online presence lived in a browser, and success meant climbing Google search rankings and getting people to bookmark your…

inkl · Jan 9

Should you upgrade to Gemini for Home? Tread carefully – some users are still reporting major bugs and problems

Users who've made the jump to Gemini on their smart home are reporting several issues with functionality.

TechRadar · Jan 9

Keep your phone looking its best with these 4 tips to make your case last

Maybe you're more focused on phone maintenance than taking care of your case, too. But keeping your case in good shape can save you money in the long run.

Tom’s Guide · Jan 9

Google Surges to Nearly $4 Trillion, Overtakes Apple for First Time as AI Threatens OpenAI and NVIDIA

Google surges close to $4 trillion in value, overtaking Apple for the first time in six years as AI ambitions put pressure on OpenAI and NVIDIA. What it means for the iPhone maker.

International Business Times UK · Jan 9

Google's Gemini AI Enters Gmail — Are Your Private Emails Now Being Read?

Google announced integrating Gemini AI to Gmail for more productivity; sparking concerns about privacy and data used to train AI models.

International Business Times UK · Jan 9

I tested Gemini's vs ChatGPT's fastest models on 5 difficult prompts — here's the winner

ChatGPT and Gemini are two of the biggest chatbots in the world. But which is better at speed and detail?

Tom’s Guide · Jan 9

Google billionaire Larry Page copies the Jeff Bezos playbook, buying a $173 million Miami compound that will save him millions in taxes

Critics warned a wealth tax in California would lead to a billionaire exodus. Florida says come on in, the water's warm.

Fortune · Jan 8