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Inside the Google executive moves that led to its big AI reshuffle

On August 5, the Mountain View, California, tech giant announced a sweeping leadership overhaul of its Google DeepMind AI division in which its chief, Demis Hassabis, stepped aside in favor of his deputy, Koray Kavukcuoglu. Hassabis became chair, with fewer management obligations. At the same time, the two original technical…

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The collectors keeping old-school tech alive as AI grips the world

Where others see trash, tech enthusiasts see historical artifacts worthy of respect

The Independent UK

Behind the exit of DeepMind’s CEO: low morale, a talent exodus, and model delays

Within DeepMind, current and former employees say tensions have been simmering for months.

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Inside the Bay Area apartment complex built just for teachers as district tries to reduce living costs

The $88 million development features a gym, pools and sauna, yet more than a quarter of the units sit empty as educators navigate the complex decision to relocate

The Independent UK

XbotGo Names Julián Alvarez Global Brand Ambassador Ahead of 2026 World Cup

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., June 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- XbotGo, the AI sports camera company transforming how athletes, families, and communities capture the game, today announced Argentine football star and 2022 FIFA World Cup champion Julián Alvarez as its Global Brand Ambassador.

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Google Announces Googlebook: AI-Native Laptop Built on Android Arrives This Fall

Google unveiled Googlebook, a new category of premium laptops running an Android-based operating system with Gemini AI embedded at the system level, on May 12, 2026, at its Android Show event in Mountain View

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Intuit Sticks To Bold 2026 Outlook With AI Driving Growth

Intuit Inc. (NASDAQ:INTU), the maker of TurboTax, Credit Karma, QuickBooks, and Mailchimp, on Thursday reaffirmed its outlook for the first quarter and full fiscal year 2026 at its Investor Day event in Mountain View, California.

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Neil Young's hospital dash

Neil Young has revealed he made a dash to hospital after his show in Mountain View, California on Saturday night (12.09.25) due to an "unexpected health emergency in the family".

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Microsoft engineer found dead at Silicon Valley campus — sparks renewed debate over tech burnout

Microsoft engineer Pratik Pandey, 35, was found dead at the company’s Silicon Valley campus. His family believes overwork played a role, sparking renewed concerns over burnout, layoffs, and the demanding work culture in tech.

Windows Central

Google I/O 2025 date is set — what’s happening and what to expect

Google I/O 2025 dates are now official, as the annual developers conference will be held in Mountain View from May 20-21.

Tom’s Guide

Teen shot in the face by Colorado councilman after seeking permission to take homecoming photos on property

Brent Metz, a 38-year-old member of Mountain View Town Council, allegedly shot through the windshield of the teens’ car

The Independent UK

Made by Google Pixel 9 event — all the biggest announcements in one place

The Made by Google event has concluded and we wrap up all the exciting device and features announcements from the show — including the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Pixel Watch 3, Gemini Live and more.

Tom’s Guide

15 Highest-Grossing Companies In Silicon Valley: Tech Titans That Dominate The Market

Discover the top 15 Silicon Valley companies driving innovation and growth. Fresh startups surface daily here, further enriching the area's renowned reputation as a hub of innovation and creativity.

International Business Times

Garry Tan says founders ‘have to be in San Francisco’ as Y Combinator ditches Mountain View headquarters for the big city

Y Combinator moved its headquarters out of Mountain View last year.

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Alleged ‘brazen’ theft of startup’s documents should be Silicon Valley wake-up call, fired worker says

A longtime Silicon Valley tech executive claims in a new lawsuit that a Mountain View, California, financial-technology firm stole intellectual property from its San Francisco rival so easily that every startup should fear the same thing happening to them.

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Intuit fires man after Instagram posts falsely linking drag shows to child sexual abuse: lawsuit

A former employee for Intuit, the Mountain View, California-based financial software giant and TurboTax owner, claims in a new lawsuit that the company illegally fired him for social media posts linking drag queens to sexual abuse of children.

AnandTech

Fujitsu Preps Monaka Datacenter CPU to Succeed A64FX: Greater Efficiency and More Features

Fujitsu has revealed that the company is prepping the successor for its A64FX processor for high-performance computing. The company's second-generation Arm-based server CPU is slated to offer considerably higher performance and energy efficiency than its predecessor, as well as will add features to address AI and data analytics applications. The…

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LinkedIn cuts scores of Bay Area jobs in new round of tech layoffs

MOUNTAIN VIEW, California — LinkedIn has revealed plans to eliminate scores of Bay Area jobs in a fresh round of layoffs that intensify the current tough times for Silicon Valley tech and biotech companies.

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Massage therapists at Google HQ are among those who have lost their jobs

Those left working at Google's headquarters in Mountain View may struggle to book in an in-house massage following cuts to the service.

Tribune News Service

Google plans to cut about 1,600 Bay Area jobs as tech layoffs worsen

MOUNTAIN VIEW, California — Google has sketched out plans to cut about 1,600 jobs in the Bay Area, staffing reductions that are a fresh reminder that the pain from local tech layoffs has yet to ease, new state government files show.

Los Angeles Times

Biden visits California to survey storm damage

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — During a tour of the storm-ravaged Central Coast, President Joe Biden vowed that federal assistance to rebuild California would not end until the job is complete.

Los Angeles Times

Biden arrives in California to survey storm damage

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — President Joe Biden arrived in California on Thursday and joined Gov. Gavin Newsom and U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla on a helicopter tour of areas along the Central Coast battered by winter storms that caused major flooding and landslides across the state.

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Google Looks to Raise its Smartphone Game with Latest Pixel 7

Google is looking to up its smartphone game with the Pixel 7, the latest entrant in a competitive corner of personal electronics where it has traditionally been a bit player. The device was unveiled this week in Brooklyn, where representatives from the Mountain View, California giant highlighted top-flight features that…

Tribune News Service

Meteor hunt: New research reveals the life and death of a space rock

Forged at the dawn of the solar system, a fist-sized meteorite has ended its millions-mile journey, safe and secure, in the hands of Mountain View scientists.

Tribune News Service

Digital mental health companies draw scrutiny and growing concerns

When Pat Paulson’s son told her he was feeling anxious and depressed at college, Paulson went through her Blue Cross Blue Shield provider directory and started calling mental health therapists. No providers in the Wisconsin city where her son’s university is located had openings. So she bought a monthly subscription…

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