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Samsung Electronics Chairman tells executives that its 'Do or Die' Time as they look to major acquisitions to drive growth
Taiwan's President Hails TSMC's Chip Projects in Arizona
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Google Reportedly Close To Acquiring Cloud Security Giant Wiz
the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported late yesterday that Google's parent Alphabet has rekindled its interest in acquiring the cybersecurity startup Wiz and has raised its asking price to US$30 billion. The WSJ first reported on this back in July 2024 when a offer of $23 Billion was rejected by Wiz.
Now, Alphabet is in advanced negotiations for the acquisition and a final agreement may be reached soon. If the deal goes through, it will be the largest acquisition in Alphabet's history .
Wiz claims it secures corporate cloud infrastructure “by creating a normalizing layer between cloud environments,” enabling businesses to “rapidly identify and remove critical risks”. Google acquiring such a specialist cloud cybersecurity business and integrating its tools and solutions across its portfolio could have a seismic impact on the industry
integrating Wiz’s advanced security technologies into Google’s cloud infrastructure would provide a momentous boost to Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This would bolster its appeal to businesses prioritizing robust cybersecurity, an area where Google has historically trailed behind Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS).
With its dominance in enterprise cloud products and services via Azure and thorough security offerings like Microsoft Defender, a more comprehensive Google and Wiz solution would see Microsoft face increased competition. Wiz’s capabilities could enable Google to offer more secure and comprehensive cloud solutions, potentially attracting customers from Microsoft’s base.
Amazon's Devices chief Panos Panay is set to add a Premium Tier to their AI gadgets with Alexa+ this fall that might include AI Glasses
Alphabet Spins-off Laser-Based Internet Project from their ‘Moonshot’ incubator to Turbocharge High-Bandwidth Services to hard-to-reach areas
While the FCC and Senator Cotton are hoping to convince European Telecoms to ditch Huawei, at present it's falling on deaf ears
Apple Competitor Huawei confirms a Tech Event on March 20 that is likely to introduce a new device form factor
Even under Trump, the FTC moves ahead with Broad Microsoft Antitrust Probe
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Google has reportedly started to Recall an Older Mid-Range Pixel 4a Model Smartphone due to a Battery issue that could be a Fire Hazzard
Google is nearing the completion of a deal to Acquire Canada's AdHawk Microsystems Specializing in Eye-Tracking technology
Samsung has purchased 18 U.S. Noise Cancellation Patents in an effort to play catch up with the quality of Apple's AirPods feature
Qualcomm's Next-Gen ARM-Based Snapdragon X2 is focused on challenging AMD & Intel x86 PCs with up to 18 CPU Cores & more
At MWC-25 Qualcomm's CEO stated that their newly released X85 modem will create a huge gap with Apple in performance
Samsung's XR Headset due later this year will use a OLEDOS display at 3800PPI vs Apple's Vision Pro at 3391PPI while Apple is planning …
At MWC-25, Samsung revealed a prototype Flexible Briefcase notebook, Lenovo presented a series of concept Notebooks & more
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Apple Competitor OPPO Taps Google for Privacy AI Push, taking a Page from Apple's Playbook
Major Apple Chip Supplier is set to announce a new $100 Billion investment in the U.S. later today
This afternoon we posted a follow-up 7 Minute Video with TSMC officially making the announcement of the investment
Apple Investor Warren Buffet call's Trump's Tariffs an Act of War
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At MWC25, Samsung Display revealed their next-gen OCF based displays that deliver 5,000 Nit Brightness & Design Innovations
Nvidia and Broadcom are reportedly testing Intel's 18A Process for making advanced AI processors and other complex chips
Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost Spacecraft has Landed on the Moon and will deliver 10 NASA science payloads to the lunar surface
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Amazon has just announced their revamped Digital Assistant with AI called 'Alexa+" for US$19.99/mo. or Free with a Prime Subscription
The Global Smart Glasses Market Soared 210% YoY in 2024 Driven by Ray-Ban Meta AI based Smart Glasses
The Trump Administration has put a Target on the EU's Digital Markets Act that heavily taxes U.S. Tech Giants
Google is reportedly planning to Open Retail Stores in India in an effort to challenge the iPhones Premium sector leadership
HP is Reportedly Acquiring the Intellectual Property and Humane's Technical Team but not the AI Pin Hardware
Reuters: Arm Recruits from customers as it plans to sell its own chips and compete with some of their current customers
OPPO's new foldable smartphone launching later this month will reveal an almost invisible crease, a goal that Apple is hoping to deliver
A Korean Rumor claims that Samsung's first Trifold Smartphone to compete with Huawei's Mate XT will be branded the 'Galaxy G Fold'
Ming-Chi Kuo Provides an Assessment of China's 'DeepSeek-R1'
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HTC has Announced an XR Agreement with Google to assist them in their upcoming battle with Apple Vision Pro
Samsung launched their new Galaxy S25 Smartphones today focused on advancing AI with a Specialized Button & a new Thermal Architecture
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With the iPhone Slim model coming to market in 2025, Samsung & other competitors are racing to get ahead of Apple
Apple & Google could be penalized for supporting TikTok after the January 19 deadline due to the U.S. Supreme Court Upholding the TikTok Ban
Powerbeats Pro 2 have been spotted on FCC, BIS ahead of its launch in 2025
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The Chinese Government is Considering a Plan that would have Elon Musk Acquire TikTok's U.S. Operations
In a surprise move, Samsung is aiming to deliver their first Trifold smartphone later this year to take on Huawei
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