Google DeepMind released new Gemini Flash AI models—3.6 Flash, 3.5 Flash-Lite, and 3.5 Flash Cyber—offering improved coding, efficiency, and cybersecurity features at lower costs. The 3.6 Flash reduces token usage by up to 17%, making it cheaper than previous versions, while the 3.5 Flash Cyber targets cybersecurity vulnerabilities and is limited to governments and trusted partners. However, the long-awaited Gemini Pro update was delayed due to internal performance challenges, with testing ongoing and a future rollout expected. This release highlights Google's focus on efficiency and speed amid intense competition from OpenAI and Anthropic, who have recently launched advanced AI models.
The Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (MAGS) provides equal-weight exposure to seven leading mega-cap tech stocks: Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia, Amazon, Alphabet, Meta, and Tesla. Since its April 2023 launch, it has attracted $3.5 billion, reflecting stron...
OpenAI and Anthropic increased their federal lobbying spending to a record $3.17 million in Q2 2026, up 23% from Q1, as they prepare for upcoming IPOs and the midterm elections. Anthropic spent $1.97 million, surpassing Nvidia, while OpenAI spent $1....
Major tech hyperscalers like Meta, Oracle, Amazon, Microsoft, and Alphabet have accumulated $1.65 trillion in AI-related off-balance-sheet debt, mainly through special purpose vehicles and private credit. This financing approach moves risk away from ...
Alphabet is set to report its Q2 earnings on July 22, drawing attention to leveraged ETFs like Direxion's GGLL (bullish) and GGLS (bearish) that track the stock's daily performance. Despite a 12% gain year-to-date, Alphabet's shares have dipped 3% re...
Alphabet, Google's parent company, is set to report earnings on July 22 amid mixed signals. The stock has gained 11.43% year-to-date and benefits from strong AI advancements and a major $80 billion equity raise involving Berkshire Hathaway. However, ...
