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Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL) is the parent company of Google LLC, with operations spanning internet services, online advertising, cloud computing, and technology investments. This news page focuses on developments that affect Alphabet and Google, including product announcements, regulatory decisions, strategic partnerships, and legal matters, as reflected in recent press releases and SEC filings.
Recent news highlights include Google LLC’s agreement to acquire Wiz, Inc., a cloud security platform headquartered in New York, with plans for Wiz to join Google Cloud once the transaction closes. This reflects Google Cloud’s focus on cloud security and multicloud capabilities in the AI era. Other releases describe how retailers, employee experience platforms, and public sector agencies use Google Cloud technologies such as Vertex AI, Vertex AI Vision, Discovery AI, Recommendations AI, Earth Engine, BigQuery, and Google Public Sector offerings to build AI-powered solutions.
News items also cover Google’s role in privacy and browser technologies, such as its collaboration with Fastly to use an Oblivious HTTP Relay as part of FLEDGE in the Privacy Sandbox initiative for Chrome, and an integration with BlackBerry UEM that enables enterprises to manage Chrome OS devices and the Chrome browser. Legal and regulatory news includes coverage of a negligence lawsuit naming Google over alleged outdated Google Maps directions, and official SEC Form 8-K filings reporting competition and antitrust decisions in Europe and the United States.
Investors and followers of GOOGL stock can use this page to track Alphabet’s ongoing announcements, from cloud and AI innovations to regulatory and legal updates. Bookmark this feed to review company-specific news that may influence Alphabet’s operations, risk profile, and strategic direction over time.
The Editorial Advisory and Securities Review Committee of BetterInvesting Magazine recently recognized Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) as its "Stock to Study" and H&R Block Inc. (HRB) as its "Undervalued Stock" for May 2022. The announcement emphasizes the importance of regular investing regardless of market conditions, as highlighted by NAIC's CEO Ken Zendel. BetterInvesting aims to empower investors through education and tools. The selections are intended for informational use only and do not constitute investment recommendations.
Opera (NASDAQ:OPRA) has renewed its commercial agreement with Google (NASDAQ:GOOGL) for the distribution of Google Search in Opera browsers, maintaining a partnership that dates back to 2001. The new agreement is set on substantially similar terms to previous contracts and underscores Opera's strategy to enhance user experience through collaboration with a major search engine. This continuation reflects Opera's commitment to leveraging its extensive user base of hundreds of millions and its diversified product offerings, including browsers, news, and gaming apps.
The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) has signed a groundbreaking 10-year agreement to provide 24/7 carbon-free energy to Google's data centers in Virginia. This partnership is a significant step towards Google's goal of achieving 100% carbon-free energy by 2030, ensuring that 90% of the energy supplied is carbon-free on an hourly basis. AES will source energy from renewable resources including wind, solar, and hydro, requiring an investment of approximately $600 million and generating 1,200 jobs in the local community.
Alphabet’s Loon has partnered with Vodacom to enhance mobile coverage in Mozambique using balloon-powered internet. This initiative targets unserved areas, specifically Cabo Delgado and Niassa provinces, improving connectivity with 4G service for voice, data, SMS, and financial services. The project benefits from collaborations with local regulators and aims to bridge the digital divide, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. The companies plan to install infrastructure and begin service in the coming months, signaling potential market expansion across Africa.