The company collapsed - then sold its employees' messages to Google for $10 Million
Bankrupt Spirit Airlines sold millions of employee messages and internal files to Google for $10M, providing real-world data for AI training.
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One in three startups at Google’s cybersecurity forum are Israeli, organizers announce
Of the 33 startups selected for Google’s top cybersecurity program, 11 are either founded in Israel or led by Israeli entrepreneurs.
Thousands of Google employees demand fair layoffs
Over 4,500 Google employees signed a petition against the wave of cuts, demanding a more predictable and fair termination process.
Meta, Google lose US case over social media addiction harming kids, court orders to pay over $5M
The jury found Meta liable for $4.2 million in damages and Google for $1.8 million, small amounts for two of the world's most valuable companies.
Google to complete $32b Wiz acquisition this week
The four founders: Assaf Rappaport, Yinon Costica, Ami Luttwak and Roy Reznik will each receive $2.2 billion after taxes. Hundreds other employees will become millionaires
Raftt sues Wiz for NIS 200m., alleges ‘phantom’ acquisition, misuse of tech as Google deal nears
The lawsuit comes as Wiz is in the process of being acquired by Google in a $32 billion deal announced in March 2025.
Google launches Gemini 3, embeds AI model into search immediately
Gemini 3, arriving 11 months after the second generation of the model, appears on paper to keep Google at the forefront of the AI race.
Greg Abel era begins? Berkshire’s $4.3B Google buy hints at post-Buffett strategy
The move makes alphabet the conglomerate’s tenth biggest position and signals an unusual tech pivot by Buffett ahead of his planned retirement.
Amazon, Google agreed to inform Israel on data handed to foreign governments - Guardian
Amazon and Google set up a secret "winking mechanism" to report data transfers to foreign governments as part of Israel’s Nimbus deal, leaked documents reveal.
Google must pay $425 million in class action over privacy, jury rules
The jury found Google liable on two of the three claims of privacy violations, but found that Google had not acted with malice, meaning it was not entitled to punitive damages.
This is the architecture firm chosen to design Google’s new headquarters in Tel Aviv
Google selected the architectural firm "Urbach Halevy" to design one of its largest and most significant global projects - new offices in the ToHa2 Tower, located in the heart of Tel Aviv.
From Waze to Wiz, Google bets big on Israeli tech
The deal is a defining moment for the global cybersecurity industry, a testament to Israel’s enduring tech prowess, and a defiant vote of confidence in a country in crisis.
Why is Google paying so much for Wiz?
Google’s $32B Wiz acquisition raises questions on strategy, AI competition, and cloud dominance as investors react skeptically to the record deal.
Head-to-head with ChatGPT: Google unveils Gemini Live
Google’s AI engine introduces a new feature that can "see" the screen and provide relevant information. Initially, this update will be available exclusively for Android users.
Google returns with improved Imagen 3, allowing creation of human figures with AI
Google revives AI-generated human figures with enhanced safeguards after controversy over false and racist images, integrating the feature into its Gemini AI chatbot.
Google employees quit, are fired amid opposition to deal with Israel
Video that circulated on social media last month showed two young Google employees disrupting a New York City conference on the Israeli tech industry, shouting “No tech for apartheid!”
Google pledges $4 million for Israeli AI start-ups as war in Gaza rages
The grant is part of an $8 million Google fund designated for initiatives in Israel and Palestine.
Goodbye cookies: Google to eliminate annoying Internet tracking feature
Tired of feeling hounded by shopping sites? Google may just have the solution: Getting rid of irritating "cookies" that track your every move online.
Google deleting inactive Gmail accounts: Take action or lose your files
As of Friday, Google started deleting any accounts that have been inactive for two years or more.
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