Topic: google acquisition
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Google Finalizes $32 Billion Wiz Acquisition
Google has completed its largest-ever acquisition, purchasing cybersecurity firm Wiz for $32 billion in cash to enhance Google Cloud's security offerings. Wiz, known for its cloud security platform, will operate within Google Cloud while continuing to secure customer operations across all cloud p...
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US Approves Google's $32 Billion Wiz Acquisition
Google's $32 billion acquisition of Wiz has passed its U.S. antitrust review, a major step toward finalizing one of the largest tech deals, though the process is not yet complete. Wiz initially rejected a $23 billion offer in 2024, believing in its potential for greater independent growth, but ac...
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Google Hires AI Music Producer Backed by The Chainsmokers
Google has acquired the AI music platform ProducerAI, integrating it into Google Labs and powering it with the new Lyria 3 model for generating and remixing music through conversational prompts. The platform emphasizes a collaborative, back-and-forth creative partnership with its AI, distinguishi...
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Google to end Tenor GIF search integration in third-party apps
Google is shutting down its Tenor API as of June 30, 2026, forcing major platforms like X, Discord, Bluesky, and WhatsApp to transition to alternative GIF services. The Tenor website will remain operational, and the API will continue within Google's own products like Google Messages and Gboard, b...
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Google teases Fitbit Air launch for Thursday, May 7
Google has announced the Fitbit Air, a screen-less wearable, with a teaser on Instagram confirming its release on May 7, 2026. The Fitbit Air launch marks a brand shift where Fitbit will remain the hardware brand, while Google Health takes over all software functionality. Releasing the Fitbit Air...
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Black Friday: All Fitbit Models Are on Sale Now
Major retailers like Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy are offering significant early Black Friday discounts on Fitbit models, with some devices at their lowest prices in over a year. Fitbit has launched a beta AI fitness coach for Android users with a Fitbit Premium subscription, with plans to expan...
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Top Fitbits for Your Fitness & Health Goals
Fitbit offers user-friendly fitness trackers that balance essential health metrics with reliable activity monitoring, making them suitable for everyday wellness tracking rather than advanced athletic needs. Key evaluation factors for Fitbit devices include battery life, health metric accuracy, an...
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Snapseed for iOS Gains Camera Feature
Google has integrated a fully-featured camera with manual controls and artistic film effects into Snapseed for iOS, marking a significant update after a long period of minimal development. The new camera allows users to shoot with pre-saved editing styles and offers creative film emulation effect...
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