There’s been a major shift in the world of technology. Apple, which has been been the most valuable company in the world since 2010, has been dethroned. Alphabet smashed Wall Street estimates in its earning calls today, following which its stock rose 9% and was trading at a high of $770. That translates into a market capitalization of $570 billion, eclipsing Apple’s current market cap of about $535 billion.
For the thousands that mill around Mumbai Central waiting for their trains every day, there’s now a new distraction. Google’s much-anticipated Wifi service for Indian stations launches tomorrow at the station. Waiting commuters will now be able to access high-speed Google powered Wifi at the station premises.
Google being Google, world’s biggest tech giant, and a cash-rich company whose employee-friendly culture is universally celebrated and lauded does Christmas in style. Not only does Google go out in decking up its campuses around the globe and dissing up Christmas special fare to its 30,000 employees, it plays the biggest Santa every Christmas.
Google employees around the world get a gift, called the Holiday gift every year during Christmas. These are no ordinary gifts, a box of chocolates or a little gadget! We have a roundup of all the gifts Google’s showered on its employees.
Sundar Pichai, newly appointed CEO of Google is on a maiden visit to his native country after being appointed chief in August this year.
Speaking at a high-profile Google India event, Pichai was all hope giving and positive news sharing from Google’s stable. Pichai announced some major plans the tech giant has for India.
Google will collaborate with Indian Railways to provide WiFi services at 500 railway stations. This was announced during the Indian Prime Minister’s visit…
The familiar, reassuring logo that greeted millions of netizens as they embarked upon their online netizens is about to be altered. Google, which had a virtually unchanged logo for the greater part of the company’s 16-year old existence, is finally changing its logo. Here is the new logo, right next to the old one.
A highly coveted Google job landed on his lap after a mysterious and innovative challenge presented itself to Mark Rosett.
A recollection of all the odd jobs- totalling 13- I did, before landing my first job at Google.
Say Hello to Alphabet!
Google is all over the news this week. First, the Chennai boy Sundar Pichai takes charge as Google’s new CEO. Second, Google gets a new parent company – Alphabet Inc.