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Google plans EU spam-policy tweak to avert finesTech — 3dGoogle will not apply manual actions under its site reputation abuse policy to European Economic Area search results starting August 30, 2026, effectively separating how parasite SEO demotions are enforced in the EU from elsewhere in the world. The change comes amid EU regulatory scrutiny and DMA penalties, prompting a regional split in spam enforcement and eliciting industry commentary on Google’s stance and strategy.

Marvell's Q2 Revenue Hits Record on AI DemandBusiness — 3dMarvell Technology posted Q2 2027 revenue of about $2.739 billion and non-GAAP EPS of $0.94, with its data center segment up 46% year over year and accounting for roughly 79% of sales. The company raised its full-year outlook, guided Q3 revenue to about $3.15 billion and EPS to $1.10, while expanding a strategic Google custom-silicon deal that strengthens its AI infrastructure growth.

Maya Chen Worth reading past the headline on this one — the details change the picture.

Google to settle UK Play Store class actionTech — 4dGoogle has agreed to a £260 million settlement in a UK class-action over Play Store commissions, with £160 million going to developers active between 2018 and 2026 and £100 million to cover legal costs, while the company maintains no admission of wrongdoing and the deal awaits final approval by the Competition Appeal Tribunal. The resolution underscores ongoing regulatory scrutiny of app marketplace practices by major tech platforms.

Maya Chen Finally some actual reporting on this instead of hot takes.

Barret Zoph Named VP of Research at DeepMind — 4dBarret Zoph, co-founder of Thinking Machines Lab, is joining Google DeepMind as Vice President of Research, following roles at OpenAI and Google Brain amid a broader AI leadership reshuffle at DeepMind. His expertise in reinforcement learning is expected to bolster Google's Gemini project, as DeepMind undergoes internal realignments and leadership changes.

IJRAs California Burns Billions To Fail At High-Speed Rail, China Laid Enough Track To Circle America Three TimesParis Apodaca · 6 min · 2h

Rezolve AI's distributed database chosen by Google Cloud — 6dRezolve AI’s proprietary distributed database platform has been selected by Google to underpin Google Cloud Web3’s blockchain datasets, marking the first major commercial deployment by a leading technology company and validating Rezolve’s enterprise AI infrastructure strategy. The news has driven sharp stock moves and underscores a broader forecast that AI infrastructure spending will surge as organizations scale data ingestion, validation, and autonomous AI workloads.

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Gemini Enterprise Expands Legal, Financial Services Partnerships — 6dGoogle Cloud's Gemini Enterprise for Legal is expanding across multiple sectors: Free Law Project's CourtListener MCP is now integrated, enabling grounded, verifiable legal research inside Gemini; 66degrees becomes a launch partner for Financial Services to deploy production-grade AI; Eudia partners with Google to add industry-specific legal AI capabilities; Courtroom5 launches free, jurisdiction-aware case intake, deadlines, and next-step guidance within Gemini; RelativityOne now connects to Gemini Enterprise for Legal via MCP to streamline matters and data security.

Sara Lindqvist Fair point, though I read the sourcing differently.

Broadcom-Google AI Chip Pact Expands; Marvell Rally FollowsBusiness — Aug 21, 2026Google expanded its custom AI chip partnership with Marvell, including a warrant that could unlock up to $120 billion in Marvell revenue through 2033, signaling Google's diversification away from Broadcom and sparking a stock reaction as Broadcom, the former dominant supplier, faces investor scrutiny. While market commentary varies, the broader narrative situates Broadcom among competing narratives on data-center demand and investment potential, with analysts frequently weighing Broadcom’s relative valuation against peers like Onto Innovation and noting continued data-center strength behind its growth story.

Analysts lift Marvell price targets amid Google dealFinance — Aug 20, 2026Marvell Technology’s AI-driven data-center momentum and a broader Google partnership are sparking a flurry of optimistic price targets from Wall Street, with Citi signaling upside to 275 and other firms lifting targets to 300, 350 as demand for AI infrastructure grows. Analysts view the Google collaboration as a key driver of Marvell’s extended growth, signaling strong earnings potential into 2026 and beyond.

India Orders Google Remove Firebase Accounts Impersonating Banks — Aug 21, 2026India has ordered Google to remove hundreds of Firebase accounts after authorities found scammers using the platform to impersonate major banks and defraud users, with the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre directing at least 57 websites and databases to be taken down in August. The crackdown comes amid rising online fraud losses estimated around $2.4 billion in 2025 as India’s digital payments boom attracts more criminals.“

On X · @FCBarcelonaFC Barcelona Marks Andreas Christensen’s 100th Appearance for the ClubThe post celebrating Andreas Christensen's 100th game for FC Barcelona has received mostly skeptical and critical reactions due to his injury history, with only a minority offering straightforward congratulations.1,390 likes · 24m

New Jersey Teen Drops Lawsuit Meta, Google, Snap — Aug 21, 2026A 15-year-old New Jersey girl identified as P.M.-Y. dropped her lawsuit against Meta, Google, and Snap alleging their platforms contributed to addiction, depression and self-harm, with TikTok having previously settled. The dismissal was without payment and the case was part of thousands of similar lawsuits; the companies deny the allegations and continue facing other bellwether trials and ongoing litigation over child safety on social media.

Marvell issues Google warrant for 58.97M shares — Aug 19, 2026Marvell Technology and Google announced a July 29, 2026 agreement to design custom silicon for Google’s TPU ecosystem, including AI accelerators and near-memory compute products, with Google receiving a warrant to buy about 59 million Marvell shares at $206.58, vesting over time tied to revenue from Marvell’s custom chips through 2033; the deal signals a broader push to lock in hyperscaler partnerships and expands Marvell’s role beyond Broadcom, potentially shaping Google's custom silicon supply chain.

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Google plans Pixel production move from China 2027 — Aug 18, 2026Google plans to relocate the production of all Pixel devices, including smartphones, watches, and Buds, out of China with a relocation timeline around 2027, leveraging hubs in Vietnam and India to diversify its supply chain amid ongoing U.S.-China tensions and rising geopolitical risks. The move aims to bolster resilience and sustain Pixel shipments as Google expands its manufacturing footprint beyond China.

Claude’s ‘Private’ Share Links Pop Up In Google Search — Jul 28, 2026Content shared by Anthropic's Claude users subtly made its way onto the world's most popular search engine.

Verizon Google Dark Fiber Deal Tops $1B — Jul 24, 2026Verizon has secured a contract worth more than $1 billion with Google to provide dark fiber connectivity for Google’s data centers, signaling a push to expand AI and cloud infrastructure through high-capacity private networks. The announcement, made during Verizon’s earnings update, points to additional multi-billion-dollar deals expected by year-end as Verizon reorients its business around enterprise connectivity and AI-ready infrastructure.

IJRBurglar With Uzi Chose Wrong House To Raid. It Didn’t End Well For Him.Harold Hutchison · 2 min · 3h

EU Fines Google €890M Under DMA, Largest Yet — Jul 20, 2026EU regulators are poised to fine Google under the Digital Markets Act, with reports of a potential one‑billion‑euro penalty for suspected search bias and Play Store anti‑steering practices, signaling the DMA’s first major enforcement action against a gatekeeper. The move follows the EU’s 4.125‑billion Android ruling and comes as AI‑driven search features raise concerns about publisher traffic and Alphabet’s market position amid regulatory scrutiny.

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Alphabet Boosts AI Capex; First Negative Free Cash FlowBusiness — Jul 17, 2026Alphabet shares hover near record levels as strong Google Services advertising and double-digit Google Cloud growth underpin a solid Q1 2026, reinforcing the AI-enhanced investment narrative. Motorola Solutions trades near record levels, supported by 2025 revenue of $10.8 billion, higher software and services margins, strong free cash flow, and continued capital returns, keeping the stock priced around a $61 billion market value.

Indianapolis Businesses Use AI to Detect ShopliftingTech — Jul 22, 2026Indiana retailers are using AI security software like Veesion to spot potential shoplifting with rapid alerts, though experts warn the tech could lead to false accusations. Meanwhile, major tech players push AI forward, with Alphabet prioritizing AGI development and TPU allocation even as AI-powered advertising features emerge in Google’s Shopping ecosystem.

AMD-Anthropic to Deploy Up to 2 GW AI Compute — Jul 22, 2026AMD and Anthropic unveiled a deal worth up to $5 billion in equity from AMD in exchange for tens of billions of dollars of AMD’s AI server chips, enabling as much as 2 gigawatts of compute capacity with the first gigawatt online in the first half of 2027. The partnership aims to diversify Anthropic’s compute away from Nvidia and Google TPUs, intensifying AI infrastructure competition as AMD positions itself as a significant supplier alongside other cloud providers and partners.

SpaceXAI Expands Texas Data Centers Amid AI PushTech — Jul 22, 2026SpaceX is planning at least one large Texas data center to deliver about 1 gigawatt of compute, evaluating multiple sites and relocating staff from Memphis as it eyes a scale rivaling its Memphis operation, while also pursuing AI computing deals with Anthropic and Google. Concurrently, the company is building an 11-million-square-foot Gigasat facility in Bastrop to manufacture space-based AI data centers, leveraging solar power for orbiting compute.

On X · @ReshadRahmanBarcelona to Register Dominik Livaković Immediately as Second-Choice GoalkeeperThe post claims that Croatian goalkeeper Dominik Livaković will be officially registered by FC Barcelona this summer as the backup keeper. It has gained positive traction among Barça fans due to the resolution of goalkeeper depth issues.1,919 likes · 25m

Intel Q2 Earnings Rise; Foundry Mixed — Jul 21, 2026Intel’s rally hinges on a potential foundry turnaround, with investors eyeing whether external customer demand and stronger gross margins can materialize from its AI-driven growth and new partnerships, including Fortinet and Google Cloud. As it nears its Q2 results, the market seeks concrete evidence that foundry revenue, margins, and real customer traction can sustain a higher multiple beyond price increases.

Global Firms Diversify Customer Acquisition, Boost Resilience — Jul 24, 2026Businesses that grow steadily are treating customer acquisition like a diversified portfolio, spreading efforts across multiple channels to avoid overreliance on Google rankings, paid ads, or social media. This diversification mitigates risk from algorithm updates or policy changes and is presented as essential for resilient, sustainable growth.

Google Adds Optional Selfie-Video Sign-In for Recovery — Jul 23, 2026Google is expanding account recovery options with a selfie video sign-in feature that users can set up to verify their identity when they can’t access their usual device or password. The system stores and encrypts the video, uses liveness checks to deter deepfakes, and remains an optional addition alongside existing methods, though it’s not available for Workspace, child, or Advanced Protection accounts and can be deleted by the user.

YouTube Ad Revenue Reaches $11B in Q2 2026 — Jul 23, 2026Alphabet posted 24% revenue growth to $119.8 billion in Q2 2026, driven by Google Services growth and an 82% surge in Google Cloud on AI infrastructure demand. Advertising revenue reached $81.63 billion with YouTube ads of $11.06 billion boosted by FIFA World Cup viewership, while Gemini AI features and ongoing AI investments boosted search usage and ad quality.

Samsung launches Galaxy Glasses with Warby Parker — Jul 22, 2026Samsung unveiled two Galaxy Glasses designs created with Warby Parker and Gentle Monster at Galaxy Unpacked, highlighting lightweight frames and AI features powered by Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 with Google Gemini for hands-free translation and contextual help. The devices are pitched as everyday wearables with cross-device compatibility and ongoing partnerships with Google and eyewear brands, aiming for a fall launch.

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