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Alphabet Inc. appears in 8 stories we have published between September 2026 and October 2026, mostly in our Funding and Technology coverage. It is most often reported alongside Google, 8VC and Amazon.
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YouTube Premium hits 150 million subscribers as free-tier ads drive frustration
YouTube has crossed 150 million subscribers for its Premium and YouTube Music services, marking a 25 million increase since March 2025. The milestone comes as the platform reports $11.2 billion in ad revenue for Q3 2026, even as free-tier users complain about relentless ads and turn to ad-blocking tools.
31 October 2026
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YouTube Premium hits 150 million subscribers as free-tier ads drive frustration
YouTube Premium and YouTube Music surpass 150 million subscribers, while free-tier users report "completely unbearable" ads.
Alphabet shares plunge 12% after Q3 earnings miss, AI spending surge erases $500 billion
Alphabet’s Q3 2026 earnings fell short of targets, triggering a 12% stock drop and $500bn market value loss.
Anthropic’s IPO filing warns of AI existential risks and reliance on natural gas
Anthropic’s IPO prospectus reveals existential risks from AI recursive self-improvement and billions in losses, while warning of natural gas supply…
Google launches Fitbit Edge, Gemini 4 Carbon, and AI tools for developers and enterprises
Google introduces the Fitbit Edge, Gemini 4 Carbon AI model, Android Studio AI agents, Connected Apps Platform, and Multi-Party Compute for digital asset…
Bedrock Robotics raises $600 million at $4.1 billion valuation for autonomous construction vehicles
Bedrock Robotics secures $600 million in Series C funding to scale autonomous excavators and address labor shortages in construction.
Former AI Researcher Testifies as Pentagon Cuts Ties With Anthropic Over Safety Dispute
Jacob Coxon, a former Anthropic researcher, testifies at a New York City AI hearing as the Pentagon halts use of Anthropic’s tools over safety guardrails.
Armadin raises $255.5M in Series B for AI-driven cybersecurity at $2.5B valuation
Armadin Inc. secures $255.5 million in Series B funding to advance AI-powered cybersecurity using agent swarms. Valuation exceeds $2.5 billion.
Snorkel AI Raises $350M at $3.5B Valuation on Data-as-a-Service Growth
Snorkel AI secures $350 million in Series E funding, tripling its valuation to $3.5 billion. The startup’s data-as-a-service model fuels rapid revenue growth.