Google has secured U.S. regulatory clearance to finalize its 32B Wiz cybersecurity acquisition, paving the way for a robust expansion in cloud security. In another pivotal move, the tech giant settled prolonged antitrust litigation with Epic Games over Android app policies (details here), a resolution that promises to lower developer fees and boost app distribution. Meanwhile, the company is also exploring bold frontiers with AI data centers in orbit, a concept that harnesses solar power to scale compute capabilities.
Innovations continue across Google products. Google Maps now integrates Gemini for a conversational navigation experience, replacing conventional voice assistants with dynamic route adjustments. These updates parallel an enhanced AI Mode in Google Search (learn more) and a new AI Mode button in Chrome Mobile (full update), reflecting a broader push toward proactive, agentic digital experiences.
Legal and security challenges also abound in the tech space. Getty suffered a setback after losing a major copyright lawsuit against Stability AI (coverage here), a decision that leaves AI-generated content rights in limbo. The Google Threat Intelligence Group has also warned of emerging self-evolving, AI-driven malware (more on this story), spotlighting the rising sophistication of cyber threats in an increasingly AI-centric landscape.
On the investment front, significant capital is fueling innovation. London-based Aspirity Partners launched an €875M fund to back financial and enterprise tech (read details), while Lisbon’s Armilar closed its fourth fund at €120M (information here). French startup Tsuga, emerging from stealth with seed funding (full story), rounds out a vibrant day of transformative moves in the tech ecosystem.