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Google DeepMind’s drug discovery spin-off Isomorphic Labs raises $600mn

AI unit is boosted by first external funding round led by OpenAI-backer Thrive Capital

Financial Times - 2d

DeepMind slows down research releases in battle to keep competitive edge

Google’s AI arm led by Demis Hassabis makes it harder for its researchers to publish studies in major change in approach

Financial Times - 2d

Roblox launches Rewarded Video Ads, expands ad partnership with Google

Roblox announced today that it's launching Rewarded Ads for advertisers, as well as adding Google's Ad Manager to its tech stack.

VentureBeat - 1d

Google searches for ‘how to reduce stress’ are at an all-time high: A doctor explains why and what can actually help

The spike in Google searches for "how to manage stress" are "a population-level cry for help," says Dr. Neha Chaudhary. Here are some expert recommendations.

CNBC - 3d

Google’s Gemini 2.5 Pro is the smartest model you’re not using – and 4 reasons it matters for enterprise AI

Gemini 2.5 Pro marks a significant leap forward for Google in the foundational model race – not just in benchmarks, but in usability. Based on early experiments, benchmark data, and hands-on ...

VentureBeat - 4d

FirstFT: US stocks post worst quarter since 2022 amid tariff fears

Also in today’s newsletter, how a $1.4tn Trump trade war could unfold, and DeepMind slows down research releases

Financial Times - 1d

Your Google Search Results Are Your CV

When a potential partner or employer searches your name, what will they find? It’s important to build a personal brand.

Inc. - 9h

4 Best Smart Displays (2025): Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa

Ever wish you could smash a tablet and smart speaker together? These devices offer the best of both.

Wired - 5d

Isomorphic Labs, Google’s A.I. Drug Business, Raises Money From Thrive

The company, which uses artificial intelligence to develop new treatments, now counts the venture capital firm Thrive Capital as a backer.

The New York Times - 2d

Alphabet to buy cybersecurity startup Wiz for $32 billion

Google owner Alphabet has agreed to buy cybersecurity startup Wiz for $32 billion

ABC News - Mar. 18

Trump commutes sentence of Ozy Media founder Carlos Watson just before prison surrender

Ozy had falsely claimed to have deals with Google and Oprah Winfrey before the company and CEO Watson were criminally charged.

CNBC - 4d

Google Discontinues Nest Protect, and Apple’s WWDC Gets a Date—Here’s Your Gear News of the Week

Plus: Lossless audio comes to the AirPods Max, the Pixel 9a gets an on-shelf date, and Sony’s midrange buds get a chunky upgrade.

Wired - 4d

Apple and Google app stores host VPNs linked to sanctions-hit Chinese group

New findings reveal free ‘private browsing’ apps popular with US users have ties to blacklisted Qihoo 360