Google Cloud and Coinbase today unveiled a new open standard – the Agentic Payments Protocol (AP2) – that will let AI agents autonomously handle purchases on behalf of users. AP2 creates a “common language” for secure, automated transactions, working across platforms and payment methods. In particular, Google has built an extension with Coinbase (and partners […]

In a landmark ruling that could reshape the digital travel landscape, a U.S. District Judge delivered a decision in the antitrust case against Google that introduces new restrictions and obligations for the tech giant. The ruling targets competitive practices in Google Search, particularly focusing on how the company engages with and influences the online travel […]

Stock futures ticked higher early Wednesday after a favorable ruling in an antitrust case involving Alphabet, Google’s parent company. Investors cheered the decision, which appears to give major tech firms more room to navigate regulatory challenges while keeping their market performance strong. S&P 500 futures rose 0.17%, while Nasdaq-100 futures jumped 0.35%. Futures tied to […]

Meta Platforms has entered into a groundbreaking cloud computing agreement with Google, valued at over $10 billion for a six-year period. This partnership will enable Meta to utilize Google Cloud’s extensive infrastructure, including servers, storage, networking, and advanced computing resources, to meet the growing demands of its artificial intelligence (AI) operations. The deal highlights the […]

In a sweeping set of announcements at Google I/O 2025, the tech giant revealed its most significant leap in artificial intelligence to date. Headlining the event was the launch of Gemini 2.5, a powerful new AI model, and the rollout of AI Mode in Google Search, a radical reimagining of how users interact with information […]