In the span of two days, hundreds of billions of dollars were wiped off the value of stocks, bonds and loans of companies big and small across Silicon Valley

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Google's latest quarterly report provided further evidence that its internet empire is withstanding an artificial intelligence shakeup that's turning into another potential boon for the company.
The numbers released on Wednesday marked Google's third consecutive quarter of digital ad growth of more than 10 per cent from the previous year, while also posting more than 30 per cent sales growth in its division that powers data centres for AI services.
Those increases during the October-December period propelled Google's corporate parent Alphabet Inc well past the earnings forecasts of stock market analysts.
Alphabet's fourth-quarter profit rose 30 per cent from the prior year to USD 34.5 billion, or USD 2.82 per share, while revenue climbed 18 per cent to USD 113.8 billion.
The collective momentum of Google's main business in search and advertising and the still-nascent AI field indicates a company born during the late 1990s internet boom is becoming even stronger during another ...

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Alphabet's fourth-quarter profit rose 30 per cent from the prior year to $34.5 billion, or $2.82 per share, while revenue climbed 18 per cent to $113.8 billion

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OPPO Reno 15C launched. Samsung releases Galaxy S26 series teaser. Fitbit co-founders unveils Luffu app. Apex Legends Breach update. ChatGPT back after major outage. ChromeOS to be phased out by 2034

Tech Wrap February 4

Business Standard

Anthropic's update to its agentic AI tool Claude Cowork is fuelling concerns over disruption in software and IT services, as AI agents begin to replace legacy workflows

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Google is enforcing its background playback rules strictly, limiting the experience for Premium members only and blocking mobile browser workarounds for free users

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AMD has shared during its latest earnings call that Microsoft's next-generation Xbox console development is on track, pointing to a possible 2027 launch

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Google's Android-based operating system for PCs, likely to be named Aluminium OS, is expected to debut in 2026. A wider rollout, including enterprise and education users, is not expected until 2028

According to report, ChromeOS may be phased out by 2034.

Introduced with Reno 15 series in January, OPPO Reno 15C will be available for purchase in India from February 5, featuring a 6.57-inch 120Hz AMOLED display and Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset

OPPO Reno 15C

Oakley brings its Meta Vanguard smart glasses to India at Rs 52,300 onwards, positioning them as endurance-focused smart eyewear with real-time fitness insights, a 12MP camera, and an IP67 build

Oakley Meta Vanguard smart glasses

Motorola has unveiled the Moto G77 and Moto G67 in select markets. The Moto G77 becomes the first Moto G phone with a 108MP camera. Check details here

Moto G77, Moto G67

The Realme P4 Power and Buds Clip will be available for purchase from February 5 onwards. Here are the details

Realme P4 Power, Realme Buds Clip

Sitting between the Vivo X300 and previous generation X200 models, the Vivo X200T offers a sharp display, strong battery life, and balanced performance rather than headline-grabbing upgrades

Vivo X200T

Sennheiser calls the HDB 630 'wireless audiophile headphones'. After using them to listen to music, attending calls, and everything in between, I break down whether that claim really adds up

Sennheiser HDB 630 headphones and BTD 700 USB-C dongle

Ultra-thin, surprisingly powerful, and packed with flagship hardware, the Motorola Signature promises a lot on paper, but real-world use reveals a few unexpected compromises

Motorola Signature (Image: Aashish Kumar Shrivastava)

Moto Watch, priced at Rs 5,999, brings wellness tracking features with a sophisticated look, but an issue stuck out like a sore thumb. Read below to find out more

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