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Google holds to ambitious 2030 net-zero goal despite another big emissions hike Google

Google holds to ambitious 2030 net-zero goal despite another big emissions hike

Google remains committed to its “intentionally ambitious” pledge to achieve net zero by 2030 — even though the company’s overall greenhouse gas emissions have increased dramatically since its 2019 baseline year. Google’s emissions reduction strategy, which it says was validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) in February, calls…
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June 27, 2025
Bitcoin market cap overtakes Google’s $2.1 billion valuation as crypto equities also rise Google

Bitcoin market cap overtakes Google’s $2.1 billion valuation as crypto equities also rise

Bitcoin market cap overtakes Google’s $2.1 billion valuation as crypto equities also rise Liam 'Akiba' Wright · 4 weeks ago · 2 min read Senate's GENIUS Act vote fuels Coinbase's rally, eyes on House approval for stablecoin regulation next. 2 min read Updated: Jun. 27, 2025 at 10:55 am UTC…
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June 27, 2025
‘DeGoogled’ Murena Fairphone 6 adds new repairable, privacy features Google

‘DeGoogled’ Murena Fairphone 6 adds new repairable, privacy features

Ethics-focused phone makers Fairphone and Murena have unveiled their latest collaboration: the Murena Fairphone (Gen 6), a smartphone that pairs repairable hardware with privacy-focused software.  The release coincides with the launch of the Fairphone 6, which runs on Android. The Murena edition swaps Google’s ecosystem for /e/OS, an open-source operating…
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June 25, 2025
Google’s new robotics AI can run without the cloud and still tie your shoes Google

Google’s new robotics AI can run without the cloud and still tie your shoes

We sometimes call chatbots like Gemini and ChatGPT "robots," but generative AI is also playing a growing role in real, physical robots. After announcing Gemini Robotics earlier this year, Google DeepMind has now revealed a new on-device VLA (vision language action) model to control robots. Unlike the previous release, there's…
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June 24, 2025
Cloud quantum computing: A trillion-dollar opportunity with dangerous hidden risks Google

Cloud quantum computing: A trillion-dollar opportunity with dangerous hidden risks

Quantum computing (QC) brings with it a mix of groundbreaking possibilities and significant risks. Major tech players like IBM, Google, Microsoft and Amazon have already rolled out commercial QC cloud services, while specialized firms like Quantinuum and PsiQuantum have quickly achieved unicorn status. Experts predict that the global QC market…
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June 21, 2025