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Google’s Self-Driving Car Division Waymo to Roll Out Cars This Month

Jan 09, 2017 03:19 AM EST

Waymo, Google’s self-driving car division, announced at this year’s North American International Auto Show that the firm is planning to deploy its fleet of self-driving Chrysler Pacifica minivans on the road later this month.

Honda and Alphabet are reportedly in talks to collaboratively develop autonomous cars.

Honda, Alphabet in Talks over Possible Collaboration in Self-Driving Car Development

Phenny Lynn Palec |

Dec 22, 2016 10:09 AM EST

Japanese auto manufacturer Honda recently said that the company is currently in negotiations with Google's parent company Alphabet to provide vehicles for Waymo, Alphabet's self-driving car division, as part of its development efforts.

Google Fiber Stalls Expansion Plans to Review Possible Wireless Alternative

Phenny Lynn Palec |

Oct 27, 2016 08:15 AM EDT

Alphabet recently announced that it is stalling its Google Fiber expansion plan to reevaluate the company's strategy in using wireless networks in delivering high-speed Internet service to its consumers.

Uber and Fiat Chrysler may Collaborate on Autonomous Cars

Rina S. |

Jun 09, 2016 03:20 PM EDT

Ride-sharing company Uber Technologies Inc. is reported to be in talks with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV for a potential collaboration on autonomous cars. According to the Wall Street Journal, the talks are still in the preliminary stage. Uber is also said to be holding talks with several other auto makers.

Nest CEO Tony Fadell Announces Exit

Phenny Lynn Palec |

Jun 05, 2016 01:59 PM EDT

Tony Fadell has announced that he is leaving Nest, the home automation company which he established and sold to Google. Fadell said that he will serve as an advisor to Larry Page and Google's parent company, Alphabet, but he will no longer be involved with Nest.

Alphabet Rebrands Google X Life Sciences Into Verily

Phenny Lynn Palec |

Dec 09, 2015 12:12 PM EST

Google Life Sciences, a former Google moonshot project has finally made its way into Alphabet. Rebranded as Verily, the project will continue its research in health. The project combines technology and life sciences in order to discover new ways on how to detect, prevent and manage diseases.

Google Fiber Announces Expansion Plans to Los Angeles, Chicago

Phenny Lynn Palec |

Dec 09, 2015 12:10 PM EST

Google Fiber parent company Alphabet announced that it is planning to expand its fast internet service to two key cities in the United States. This is by far the biggest expansion plan for Google Fiber.

Google May Take Another Crack at China

Michael A. Katz |

Nov 11, 2015 07:23 PM EST

Tech giant Google is considering returning to mainland China, five years after the company left the market because it refused to obey Chinese governmental controls.

Google Tries to Get Back in Business in China

Charissa Echavez |

Oct 30, 2015 10:43 AM EDT

Despite previous disputes about censorship, technology giant Google is trying to get back in business with China after the reorganization of Google parent Alphabet.