At its Made by Google 2026 event, Google introduced the Pixel 11 series with improved cameras and storage, the Pixel Watch 5 with enhanced health tracking, and the Pixel Tag, a new tracker competing with Apple’s AirTag. The Pixel 11 features a thinner camera bar and starts at $899, while the Pixel Watch 5 offers monthly health summaries and a Stephen Curry edition. Google also showcased AI-powered features like Live Transcribe for sign language and Rambler for natural voice input, enhancing accessibility and usability across devices. These launches highlight Google's focus on integrating AI and durability improvements in its hardware lineup.
Alphabet's strategy of owning the entire AI technology stack—from custom silicon to consumer distribution—has driven robust growth, with Google Cloud revenue up 82% and overall revenue rising 24.23% in the latest quarter. The company boasts a strong ...
Meta and Alphabet reported strong Q2 2026 results with Meta's ad revenue growing 27% and Alphabet's Cloud business accelerating 82%. Despite this, Meta trades at 22 times earnings and Alphabet at 17 times, which is cheap for their growth levels. Meta...
Uber and Pony.ai announced plans to deploy 2,000 self-driving taxis across Europe and expand their robotaxi partnership to the Middle East. They recently launched Europe's first commercial robotaxi service in Zagreb, Croatia, and will roll out servic...
The Investment Company of America (AIVSX), a large-cap U.S. stock fund launched in the 1930s, continues to perform well with $165.9 billion in assets as of March 2026. It returned nearly 273% over the past decade, showing resilience through major mar...
The S&P 500's net profit margin reached 16.9% in Q2, the highest since FactSet began tracking in 2009, up from 12.9% a year ago. This increase is driven largely by tech giants Alphabet and Amazon, with Alphabet posting a 34% operating margin and Amaz...
