Alphabet Hits $2 Trillion Market Cap After Strong Quarterly Results On Friday, Alphabet, the parent company of Google, saw its market cap surpass $2 trillion following impressive quarterly results. The tech giant reported quarterly revenue of $67.59 billion, beating expectations, while earnings per share came in at $1.89, exceeding estimates. CEO Sundar Pichai highlighted the company’s strong performance in key areas such as Search, YouTube, and Cloud, emphasizing Alphabet’s leadership in AI research. Google executives are confident that the company is well positioned to lead the shift to an AI-centric tech world. Alphabet also announced a cash dividend program of…
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Microsoft’s Gaming Revenues Soar After Activision Blizzard Acquisition In a recent report on Microsoft’s financial results, significant growth in gaming revenues has been attributed to the acquisition of Activision Blizzard. The tech giant’s overall revenues saw an impressive 17% increase, reaching $61.9 billion, with Microsoft Cloud revenues also rising by 23% to $35.1 billion. However, despite the overall positive growth, Xbox hardware sales experienced their steepest decline since the launch of the Xbox Series X and S in 2020, dropping by 31% year-on-year. On the other hand, gaming revenue saw a remarkable 51% increase, with Xbox content and services revenue…
Best Buy Offers Discounts on 14-inch M3 MacBook Pro Models Guam News Factor – Best Buy has announced a special sale on a collection of M3 MacBook Pro computers, focusing on the 14-inch version of the popular laptop. The discounts are available for a limited time and require a My Best Buy Plus or Total membership for the best deals. However, non-members can still take advantage of good prices on MacBook Pro models. The sale includes discounts on only M3 models, with some reaching notable all-time low prices. The higher-end M3 Pro and M3 Max MacBook Pros are also seeing…
In a groundbreaking move, Alphabet, the parent company of Google, announced its first-ever dividend after reporting first-quarter earnings and revenue that surpassed expectations. The tech giant saw its stock soar following the news of the dividend, a positive sign for investors. Alphabet’s core advertising business, along with its cloud computing and YouTube units, all outperformed expectations in the first quarter. Advertising revenue rose 13% to $61.66 billion, YouTube ad revenue jumped 21% to $8.1 billion, and cloud computing revenue surged 28% to $9.574 billion. Overall, Google reported earnings of $1.89 per share, a 61% increase from the previous year, with…
The Powerball jackpot continues to climb as no one hit the jackpot in Monday night’s drawing, leaving the prize money at a whopping $129 million for Wednesday night’s drawing. The winning numbers, 2, 20, 22, 26, 47, and the Powerball number 21, were announced but unfortunately, no one matched all six numbers to claim the jackpot. However, one lucky ticket did match all five numbers without the Powerball, winning a cool $1 million. With no big winner this time around, the Powerball jackpot is now estimated to rise to $149 million for the next drawing on Saturday, April 27, 2024.…
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket has achieved a major milestone, with its 300th booster successfully landing after taking off from Cape Canaveral. The initial launch window was delayed due to poor weather conditions, but SpaceX managed to target 6:17 p.m. EDT for liftoff. The Falcon 9 carried 23 Starlink internet satellites into orbit, with no sonic booms expected during the mission. The booster was set to land on a drone ship out at sea, completing its ninth mission. A webcast of the launch showcased the Falcon 9 rocket liftoff, with the booster expected to land on the drone ship after stage…
Guam Government Announces Stricter Road Safety Measures In a bid to improve road safety and reduce the number of accidents and fatalities on Guam’s roads, the government has announced a series of new measures. These measures include stricter penalties for traffic violations, as well as the introduction of new road safety campaigns. Road safety advocates have welcomed the government’s initiative, seeing it as a step in the right direction towards making the roads safer for all users. The government’s commitment to reducing road accidents and improving road safety for all citizens is evident in these new measures. The aim of…
Quentin Tarantino’s highly anticipated 10th and final film will not be “The Movie Critic,” as originally planned. The iconic director, known for his unique storytelling and visually striking films, has had a history of briefly abandoning projects in the past. However, this cancellation feels different, sparking speculation that it may be for good. “The Movie Critic” was set to be a 1970s character study, potentially involving Brad Pitt’s character from Tarantino’s recent hit “Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood.” The film was also meant to be part of Tarantino’s ambitious plan to create a meta cinematic universe with reconfigured movies.…
Controversy Surrounds Handling of Chinese Swimmers’ Doping Case Ahead of Paris Olympics A dispute over the handling of a 2021 case involving 23 Chinese swimmers testing positive for a banned substance before the Tokyo Olympics is causing controversy ahead of the Paris Games. Despite testing positive for trimetazidine, a banned performance-enhancing substance, Chinese athletes were allowed to compete and even win medals in Tokyo. The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and the China Anti-Doping Agency (CHINADA) have denied mishandling the case, dismissing media reports as misleading. However, former and current Olympic athletes, including Australian swimmer Mack Horton and British swimmer Adam…
Apple fans and tech enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting the release of new iPad models, as the tech giant is expected to unveil them in the first week of May. The virtual Apple event is scheduled for May 7 at 7 a.m. PT, and the invite for the event features a drawing of a hand holding an Apple Pencil, hinting at the launch of new iPad models. Rumors suggest that Apple will be introducing new OLED-screened iPad Pros with newly designed Pencils and Magic Keyboard cases. Additionally, new iPad Air models, including a larger 12.9-inch version, are also expected to be…