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What Google's $32 billion Wiz acquisition means for startups — and Trump
- Google is acquiring cybersecurity firm Wiz for $32 billion, its largest acquisition ever.
- The deal could potentially catalyze more startup M&A activity following a slower period.
- The acquisition also poses a test for the antitrust regime under the Trump administration.
- Google aims to improve its cloud security offerings through the acquisition of Wiz.
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Google Pays $32 Billion to Add Wiz’s Security to Cloud Platform
- Google announced its agreement to acquire cloud security platform Wiz for $32 billion.
- The acquisition aims to enhance cloud security and provide multi-cloud capabilities for Google Cloud.
- Wiz's security platform is designed to protect against cybersecurity incidents across major cloud and code environments.
- Wiz's products will continue to be available on all major clouds, including AWS, Azure, and Oracle Cloud.
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Google Pixel 9a Unboxed and Reviewed by YouTubers Ahead of Launch!
- The budget-friendly Google Pixel 9a has been fully revealed in detailed hands-on reviews by YouTubers.
- The redesigned Google Pixel 9a features a hidden camera arrangement, aluminum frame, and 6.3-inch 1080p display.
- The Pixel 9a is equipped with a dual rear camera setup, powerful Tensor G4 processor, and a 5,100mAh battery.
- Rumors suggest the Google Pixel 9a may be launched as early as March 19, 2025, with pricing yet to be confirmed.
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Anthropic Eyes Customers Who ‘Spend All Day in Meetings’
- Anthropic is developing new AI products targeted at business users for knowledge work in meetings and productivity tools like Excel and Google Docs.
- The company, backed by Google and Amazon, aims to build generalist foundation models for enterprise use cases and help people get work done in various industries.
- Anthropic recently closed a $3.5 billion funding round and tripled its valuation to over $60 billion.
- Competitors like Microsoft and OpenAI are also focusing on AI products for business users.
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Google’s parent to buy cybersecurity group Wiz in biggest ever deal
- Alphabet, the parent company of Google, will acquire cybersecurity group Wiz in a $32bn deal, the largest acquisition in Google's history.
- Wiz, an Israeli startup founded by alumni of the Israeli Intelligence Corps' Unit 8200, offers a cloud cybersecurity platform that scans data for security risks.
- Despite turning down Alphabet's $23bn bid last summer, Wiz decided to accept the current offer in order to focus on growth and expand its customer base.
- Analysts believe that Google's acquisition of Wiz will help the company in the competitive cloud services market and strengthen its presence in the cybersecurity space.
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Google launches new healthcare-related features for Search, Android
- Google has launched new healthcare-related features for Search and Android.
- In Google Search, AI and ranking systems are being used to expand knowledge panel answers on health-related topics.
- Google's new feature 'What People Suggest' compiles content from users with shared experiences regarding health conditions.
- Google has also introduced medical records APIs for its Health Connect platform on Android devices.
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Fitbit’s newest feature could help you sleep better and longer
- Fitbit has introduced Personalized Sleep Schedule, a feature that surveys energy levels throughout the day and provides a customized sleep schedule based on the data.
- Users need to complete morning, daytime, and evening surveys to maximize the effectiveness of the feature, which takes into account the previous night's sleep data.
- The Personalized Sleep Schedule is available only to Fitbit users in the United States and participants must be over 18 years old.
- Fitbit warns that the feature's generative AI might not always be accurate, but it is designed to improve over time by learning user habits and behaviors.
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Google acquires cybersecurity firm Wiz for $32 billion
- Alphabet, Google's parent company, has announced its largest-ever acquisition, acquiring cybersecurity firm Wiz for $32 billion.
- Wiz, a fast-growing Israeli-founded startup, provides cloud-based cybersecurity solutions and was previously valued at $12 billion.
- The deal is pending regulatory approval, and if successful, it will surpass Google's previous largest acquisition of Motorola Mobility for $12.5 billion.
- Google aims to strengthen its cloud security provisions by incorporating Wiz's expertise and plans to retain Wiz as a multicloud platform.
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Google + Wiz: Strengthening Multicloud Security
- Google Cloud announced the acquisition of Wiz to enhance multicloud security options for businesses and governments.
- The cybersecurity landscape is rapidly evolving with increasing breaches, making modern IT environments more vulnerable.
- Google Cloud seeks to address the complex security challenges introduced by multicloud and hybrid deployments.
- Wiz offers a comprehensive, seamless cloud security platform that scans environments and identifies critical risks.
- The acquisition aims to combine Google Cloud's expertise with Wiz's innovative security solutions.
- Together, they envision providing unified security platforms, threat intelligence, and AI-powered cybersecurity agents.
- The collaboration between Wiz and Google Cloud is set to enhance cloud security and spur multicloud cybersecurity adoption.
- Customers can expect better security for their systems and lower costs in maintaining strong security across different cloud environments.
- Wiz's solutions will be available across major cloud platforms and through partner security solutions.
- The acquisition closing is subject to regulatory approvals, with both parties looking forward to offering improved cybersecurity options globally.
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The Google Pixel 10 looks great, but one thing already has me worried
- Leaked renders of the Google Pixel 10 series show a design virtually identical to its predecessors.
- The base Pixel 10 features an additional third camera, while the rest of the design remains unchanged.
- The Pixel 9 series had excellent build quality and aesthetics, making the design continuity for Pixel 10 acceptable.
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TechCrunch
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Google is buying Wiz for up to $33B to beef up in cloud security
- Alphabet, Google's parent company, is acquiring cloud security startup Wiz for up to $33 billion.
- The deal is similar to LinkedIn's acquisition by Microsoft, with Wiz maintaining its autonomy.
- Google plans to expand Wiz's business and make more acquisitions in the cloud security space.
- Wiz is generating $700 million in annual recurring revenue and is expected to double it to $1 billion this year.
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Digitaltrends
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Android 16 will add handy productivity feature for desktop workers
- Android 16 Beta 3 introduces a new feature that allows users to screen record what they're doing on external monitors.
- This builds upon the existing Android 15 feature of screenshotting external monitors connected to Android devices.
- The screen recording feature is currently limited to Android's built-in screen recording abilities and exclusively works with external monitors.
- This feature may be related to Android 16's Desktop View, which aims to provide a complete PC experience when connected to an external display.
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Meet the next wave of entrepreneurs harnessing AI to drive impact across Europe through the Grow AI Accelerator (Sponsored)
- Social Tides has selected 15 organizations for its Grow AI Accelerator program, providing grants and training.
- The program focuses on impact-driven organizations leveraging AI and ML to address societal challenges.
- The selected cohort tackles a range of issues, such as education, climate action, social inclusion, and mental health.
- Participants will gain access to INCO's network and resources to advance their technology and social impact.
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Farewell Photoshop? Google’s new AI lets you edit images by asking
- Google has developed a new AI model, Gemini 2.0 Flash, that can generate or edit images through chatbot conversations.
- The model integrates native text and image processing capabilities and is now available to anyone using Google AI Studio.
- Gemini 2.0 Flash can remove watermarks from images, but with some artifacts and a reduction in image quality.
- While the results are not perfect yet, this development hints towards the future potential of image manipulation using AI.
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Google, Speedinvest back Kenya’s Leta, which uses AI to make logistics cheaper
- Kenyan logistics startup Leta, backed by Google and Speedinvest, aims to make logistics in Africa cheaper and faster by using AI-powered platform for delivery optimization, real-time tracking, payment streamlining, and insights.
- Leta's $5 million seed funding round, led by Speedinvest, will help scale its solutions across Africa after a successful $3 million pre-seed funding to deepen operations in core markets.
- The platform's load and route optimization technology helps reduce costs and improve delivery efficiency by integrating with businesses' ERP, POS, and OMS systems for live order data processing.
- Leta's system automates manifest creation, dispatch planning, and optimizes delivery routes in real-time using AI, improving logistics and reducing the number of vehicles needed for distribution.
- The platform's embedded financial services offerings include fuel cards, asset financing, and supply chain financing for stakeholders across the supply chain, expanding its value proposition.
- Leta's real-time mapping, powered by AI, enhances route planning and monitoring, with Google Maps showing interest in its constantly updated road and address data sourced from live deliveries.
- By focusing on software and partnerships with existing fleet owners, Leta stands out from asset-heavy logistics startups in Africa, aiming to double revenue, expand into more regions, and optimize operations for clients.
- Leta's growth has been significant, with over 500,000 deliveries to 4.5 million, managing 7,400 vehicles, and generating 5x revenue increase, showcasing its potential impact on the African logistics market.
- The company also aims to reduce carbon emissions through efficiency gains, benefitting both businesses and the environment, while enabling major brands like KFC and Diageo to optimize their logistics operations.
- Joshi views logistics startups in Africa as essential for driving innovation and meeting market demands, leveraging Leta's technology-driven approach to revolutionize the sector and provide sustainable logistics solutions.
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