Meet the 11 top executives who lead Alphabet's 'Other Bets,' helping the company go beyond just Google
In 2015, Google became Alphabet, and changed everything. Now, these execs are breaking into everything from drone delivery to life sciences.
Nick Bastone
Tech Reporter
This former Googler says he's so tired of the astronomical housing prices in San Francisco that he bought land in Austin, Texas, instead
"None of my San Francisco or Bay Area friends were surprised," Adam Singer said of his relocation. "They're like, 'It's totally reasonable to leave.'"
Google is going through a slow-motion employee revolt, and its cofounders are missing in action
None of the 13 current and former employees we spoke with knew exactly why Page and Brin had faded away, but some speculated that they simply didn't want to be bothered.
Here's why one of Wall Street's most well known internet analysts says Google Maps is set to add billions to Alphabet's topline
RBC's Mark Mahaney is so bullish on the business potential behind Maps that he raised his price target for Google's stock from $1,500, from $1,425.
A major update is coming to Uber's app, and the company's CEO says it wants to be 'the operating system of your life'
At an event on Thursday, Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi unveiled the new vision for the ride-hailing giant, including a major overhaul of its app.
Five years after buying Oculus for $2 billion, Facebook says VR is ready to take off. Here's what industry insiders think Facebook is finally getting right, and what's holding VR back.
Beyond the flashy announcements, some developers and industry experts we spoke to are cautious to say that the time for VR has officially arrived.
Ethos wants to make signing up for life insurance a pain-free process. Here's the pitch deck that convinced Alphabet's GV investing arm that it's worth $500 million.
With Ethos, consumers can get coverage in "ten minutes from their mobile devices while in line at Starbucks," CEO Peter Colis said.
Facebook is said to be spending more than $500 million to buy a company working to let you control computers with your mind
Facebook acquired CTRL-Labs, which is developing technology meant to let people to control computers with their brains.
45 Google employees detailed allegations of retaliation, sexual harassment, and racism in a leaked document
Stories include allegations of being held back for promotions after complaining of misconduct at Google.
The founders of Lunchclub, a startup for making better professional connections, used this pitchdeck to raise $4 million in funding
Using data inputs, Lunchclub matches users who are looking for career advice, looking for their next employee, or just looking to brainstorm a crazy idea.
How Google pulled the plug on a Pixel smartwatch and let Apple steal the market
Google halts its smartwatch project as Apple dominates the market, prompting strategic reevaluation.
Facebook is launching a $149 camera that sits next to your TV and lets you video chat with your WhatsApp and Messenger friends
Facebook is selling two new video-chat smart speakers — a redesigned Portal and Portal Mini —and an "immersive" video calling device dubbed Portal TV.
The Pixel watch that never was: An inside look at how Google's smartwatch efforts beat Apple to the punch, but then broke down and never recovered
In October 2016, at its first "Made by Google" event, Google was supposed to launch its first-ever proprietary smartwatch. Those plans changed at the eleventh hour.
Another key employee activist is leaving Google amid claims of burnout and 'retaliation,' but says the 'movement is strong'
Irene Knapp announced their departure on Monday, saying they "believe retaliation occurred" and that they "just can't take it anymore."
The CEO of $2.5 billion Aurora doesn't allow meetings for the first 3 hours of the day. Here's why he's betting on focus to win in a crowded self-driving car race.
In its Pittsburgh office, the no-meeting time is known as "Maker Mornings." On the west coast, the company has "Innovation Afternoons."
Disney CEO Bob Iger steps down from Apple's board ahead of the launch of the tech company's new streaming service
"I am forever grateful to have served as a member of the company's board," Disney chief executive Robert Iger said in a statement.
As antitrust probes are heating up against Google, business owners are speaking out against the tech giant's ad practices that force them to bid on trademarked names
One company taking issue with the ads practice is Edible Arrangements, which has sued Google over claims of trademark violations and theft.
50 state attorneys general have launched a formal probe into whether Google has engaged in anticompetitive practices in its ads business
The probe, announced on Monday from the steps of the Supreme Court in Washington, DC, is being led by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Brex, the buzzy credit card startup valued at $2.6 billion, is opening a restaurant in the heart of San Francisco's VC district
The South Park Cafe, a favorite of tech VCs, is alive again and under new management: the $2.6 billion startup, Brex.
Google says it's received a demand from the DOJ to hand over documents on past government probes of its business, and it expects more to come
The SEC filing released on Friday is the first acknowledgement from the search giant that it's the target of any kind of antitrust probe from the Department of Justice.