The Google TV Streamer now costs $50 more
The Verge·- Google raised the price of its 4K Google TV Streamer from $99 to $149. - This price increase follows a recent $100 price hike for the new Pixel 11 phone lineup. - Ongoing component shortages are driving up manufacturing costs across various consumer electronics devices.MapQuest App Surges After Refusing To Rename Lake Ontario
rttnews·- MapQuest experienced a major surge in app downloads and usage after refusing to rename Lake Ontario to "Lake America". - Sensor Tower data showed global downloads reached 184,000 and U.S. downloads hit 162,000 during the week of August 24, propelling the app to No. 1 in the U.S. App Store's navigation category. - The company aimed to preserve familiar names for users and launched a tool allowing custom lake renaming, while competitors like Google Maps and Apple Maps adopted different regional naming approaches.Warren Buffett Set Berkshire Hathaway Up for Years: Top 5 Stocks Yield $589 Million Each Quarter
benzinga_article·- Berkshire Hathaway's top five stock holdings comprise Apple, American Express, Coca-Cola, Alphabet, and Bank of America, making up approximately 69% of its investment portfolio as of June 30, 2026. - These five major positions collectively generate $589,588,114.70 in quarterly dividend payments, totaling over $2.35 billion annually for the conglomerate. - While current CEO Greg Abel is expanding the portfolio and utilizing large cash holdings, these substantial dividend yields continue to contribute significantly to Berkshire Hathaway's total returns.MapQuest’s app surges to No. 1 in Navigation after refusing to rename Lake Ontario
TechCrunch·- MapQuest refused to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America following a federal executive order, leading to a surge in its mobile app downloads. - The company gained hundreds of thousands of new users and reached the No. 1 Navigation app position in the United States. - Meanwhile, Google Maps announced it would comply with the name change for U.S. users, reflecting official government sources.Amazon Stock (AMZN) Beats Meta and Google for Return on Invested Capital, Piper Sandler Says
Tip Ranks·- Piper Sandler analyst Thomas Champion stated that Amazon is best positioned regarding return on invested capital among tech rivals. - Amazon outperformed Meta and Google by consistently generating an average ROIC of around 17% between 2018 and 2025.The Wizard of Oz at Sphere Unveils New & Expanded 4D Effects | SPHR Stock News
StockTitan·- Sphere Entertainment Co. announced that The Wizard of Oz at Sphere will debut new and expanded 4D effects starting September 25, 2026. - The enhancements include animatronic Winged Monkeys, themed scents, Glinda Glitter, pyrotechnic fireworks, and scented apples to deepen audience immersion. - Tickets for the extended run through the beginning of 2027 are currently on sale.ChatGPT Ads Surge: How OpenAI's Rapid Expansion Imperils Google and Meta
benzinga_article·- OpenAI’s advertising business has reached a $1 billion annualized revenue run rate, driven by its 1 billion users and a strategic shift toward monetization. - D.A. Davidson analyst Gil Luria states that Google Search faces the most direct threat as advertisers can utilize ChatGPT ads similarly to search advertising. - Increased consumer engagement with AI services could also pull attention and ad spend away from social media platforms like Meta and TikTok.There Are 16 Billion Reasons to Pay Attention to Broadcom Earnings on Sept. 2
Motley Fool·- Broadcom is reporting its fiscal third-quarter earnings on Sept. 2, with management previously guiding for AI semiconductor revenue to reach $16 billion, up over 200 % year over year. - Investor concerns have emerged due to key customer Alphabet expanding its TPU ecosystem through a deal with Marvell Technology, though analysts view this as an expansion of partners rather than a displacement of Broadcom. - Meeting or exceeding the $16 billion revenue target and providing strong Q4 guidance would alleviate market concerns regarding competition and demonstrate sustained demand for Broadcom's custom AI accelerators.Inside Google’s 260 Million Pound UK App Store Settlement: What It Means for Alphabet Stock
benzinga_article·- Alphabet agreed to pay 260 million pounds to settle a U.K. class action accusing Google of charging excessive commissions to developers on the Google Play Store. - The settlement includes 160 million pounds for U.K. developers and 100 million pounds for legal expenses, pending approval by the Competition Appeal Tribunal. - Alphabet shares fell more than 2% following the announcement amid broader market weakness for mega-cap growth stocks.JPMorgan Says Broadcom’s Google Concerns Are Overstated Ahead of Earnings
benzinga_article·- JPMorgan reported that investor concerns regarding Broadcom's competitive position at Alphabet are overstated ahead of the fiscal third-quarter earnings. - Analyst Harlan Sur maintained an Overweight rating with a price target of $580, noting that Broadcom remains Alphabet's core TPU partner for the next four generations of TPU SKUs. - The analyst expects Broadcom to deliver solid July quarter results and robust AI revenue growth exceeding $56 billion in fiscal 2026 and potentially surpassing $130 billion in fiscal 2027.Meet the brands activating at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 this October
TechCrunch·- TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 will take place in San Francisco from October 13 to 15, featuring major sponsors like Google for Startups, the New York Stock Exchange, and Mastercard supporting various stages and lounges. - Partners such as SEW.AI are backing new additions like the Smart Systems stage, while multiple repeat sponsors continue to leverage the event to connect with an audience of 10,000 attendees from 113 countries. - High-demand sponsor placements are filling up quickly, though remaining exhibition, content, and lanyard spots are still open for brands seeking engagement ahead of the August 28 deadline.Oil Rises As US Strikes Iran; Warsh's Hawkishness Reverberates; Weak Stock Market Seasonality Ahead
benzinga_article·- Oil prices are rising significantly following U.S. strikes on Iranian rocket launchers and subsequent retaliatory attacks. - Global markets face selling pressure due to surging oil and hawkish remarks from Fed Chair Warsh ahead of the September 15 – 16 meeting. - Portfolio money flows show positive momentum in Meta and NVIDIA, while gold and bitcoin experience selling amid monetary policy uncertainty and weak seasonal trends.