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Alphabet the parent of search-engine Google, is cutting jobs at its healthcare and robotics units as the latest round of technology-sector layoffs gathers pace. Verily Life Sciences, is letting go of 200 employees, affecting some 15% of roles at the company, and Intrinsic, a robotics software company is laying off 40 employees. Both divisions are within Alphabet’s (ticker: GOOGL) Other Bets unit. The cuts were reported by… Source link

The Chevrolet Silverado EV pickup is now joined by its electrified twin in the General Motors (GM) family with the new GMC Sierra EV. The Sierra EV has the same chassis, powertrain, and Ultium batteries as the Silverado EV, but design-wise looks more like a traditional pickup, whereas the Silverado EV appears more like a lifestyle, adventure pickup. The traditional styling may appeal to a broader group of buyers, including those looking for work trucks. The high-trim model GMC unveiled last… Source link

As gas prices top $5.00 a gallon nationwide and economists ponder when demand destruction will really kick in, many wonder whether the electric vehicle (EV) industry is benefitting. Data shows that new EV purchases jumped in Q1, and many industry watchers speculate high gas prices are driving this behavior. But a new study from Autolist — an online car shopping platform— shows gas prices actually are not driving more EV consumer sentiment. “This was a little bit of a surprise for us,”… Source link

Any modern smartwatch worth its salt comes with swappable straps. So it’s no surprise that Google is reportedly working on a number of strap options for its forthcoming Pixel Watch. According to 9to5Google, the company is making at least seven straps — including the one showcased during the I/O keynote — for when the smartwatch launches this fall. So far, 9to5Google is reporting that Google’s working on a Milanese-style mesh band, two types of leather bands, a link bracelet, a… Source link

Land Rover revealed the newest addition to its lineup, an all-new Range Rover Sport. It’s a cult favorite among the brand’s fans, with the mid-size SUV known more for its street prowess than its performance off pavement. But since it is a Range Rover, it can go off-road if needed with its advanced all-wheel drive system. But the even bigger news is that the new Range Rover Sport, in addition to being offered with mild hybrid, plug-hybrid, and traditional V8 power, will have an all-electric… Source link

What Happened: Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is trading higher over multiple days, coming off a July 21 low of 29296.39 to a peak of over 34,000 Saturday July 24, a move of over 15%. Meanwhile, Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) is bouncing off a low of 1717.17 on Wednesday to a peak of over 2180 at the time of publication, up over 25% in four days. Why It’s Important: The two leading cryptocurrencies have been range bound since a major correction earlier this year. Bitcoin set an all-time high of 64900 on April… Source link

An analyst who predicted the bitcoin mid-May price slide says the cryptocurrency’s current range play is likely to be resolved on the higher side. “The consolidation phase itself is neutral, but we think a breakout is more likely than a breakdown,” Katie Stockton, founder and managing partner of Fairlead Strategies, said in a research note published on Monday. “Intermediate-term momentum has been improving based on the MACD histogram.” Bitcoin has been trading between $30,000 and… Source link

Reuters Nippon Steel may beat profit forecast on strong overseas demand – executive Nippon Steel, the world’s No.3 steelmaker, may beat its own profit forecast for the year to March 31, 2022, as its exports and overseas businesses benefit from robust demand and strong steel prices, a senior company executive told Reuters. “Overseas steel demand is fairly strong,” Executive Vice President Takahiro Mori said in an interview. “As China, which produces nearly 60% of global steel, intends to cut… Source link

Reuters Top Credit Suisse European FIG banker joins Jefferies -sources LONDON (Reuters) -Credit Suisse has lost a key dealmaker in Europe, two sources familiar with the move said, as a pay-driven exodus of top investment bankers which began in the United States spreads. Switzerland’s second-largest bank is struggling to retain staff after trimming bonuses to tackle losses of more than $5 billion stemming from the collapse of U.S. investment firm Archegos and the impact of suspending funds… Source link

BELLEVUE, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) today announced plans to expand its collaboration with Google across a wide array of customer experiences later this year, including establishing Messages by Google as the default rich messaging solution for millions of T-Mobile customers with Android smartphones; promoting Pixel and Android devices and the unique experiences they can deliver on T-Mobile’s industry-leading 5G network; harnessing Google One as the preferred… Source link