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Google’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sundar Pichai (47), will be assuming the role of the parent company Alphabet’s CEO.Google’s co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin have announced that they are stepping down from Alphabet’s leadership role.The announcement was made by Page and Brin in a letter to the company employees, which also included a statement from Pichai. This is being considered as a significant shakeup in the technology giant.Close The two Google co-founders said that with Alphabet now being well-established and Google and 'other bets' operating effectively as independent companies, it is the natural time to simplify our management structure. related news India takes 5th spot, sees 15% rise in spam calls: Truecaller Tyche Industries: Strong Q2 points to step-up in utilisation levels Several make-up products contain life-threatening superbugs, says study "We have never been ones to hold on to management roles when we think there's a … [Read more...] about Sundar Pichai promoted as Alphabet CEO; co-founders Larry Page, Sergey Brin step down

A report from Forbes says Google cofounder Larry Page’s secretive Kitty Hawk flying car startup is experiencing significant challenges with its Flyer vehicle. Forbes describes the Flyer as “a single-seat, battery-powered aircraft intended to be a low-altitude fun machine for use over water, like a jet ski on rotors, with handling that would make flying as easy as driving.” Yet according to former Kitty Hawk employees who spoke to the publication, the machine is anything but “fun” or “easy.” Two former engineers at the company told Forbes the Flyer suffered frequent breakdowns and, more alarmingly, batteries and electric motors that caught fire. One such fire was caused by batteries that had become damaged after a Flyer crashed, necessitating the Mountain View Fire Department to come put the fire out. Two former employees also told Forbes that Kitty Hawk was intent on bringing the Flyer to market quickly, and thus was willing to overlook … [Read more...] about Report: Larry Page’s secretive Kitty Hawk flying car startup faces safety concerns

Larry Page is no longer the CEO of Google’s parent company, Alphabet—and Sundar Pichai, who’s led Google since 2015, is taking his place. In a wistful post published on Google’s blog and attributed to founders Page and Sergey Brin, the two write that Pichai will take over as CEO of both Google and Alphabet—the umbrella company that owns Google as well as its far less lucrative “Other Bets,” like self-driving cars and a drone-based package delivery venture. With the change, Brin is also stepping down after serving as Alphabet’s President. They write: “…if [Google] was a person, it would be a young adult of 21 and it would be time to leave the roost. While it has been a tremendous privilege to be deeply involved in the day-to-day management of the company for so long, we believe it’s time to assume the role of proud parents—offering advice and love, but not daily nagging!” The move marks a … [Read more...] about Larry Page steps down as CEO of Alphabet, hands control to Google CEO Sundar Pichai

Larry Page may be halfway out the door with Oakleys on now that he’s no longer CEO of Alphabet, but make no mistake: Page and his cofounder, Sergey Brin, still call the shots when it comes to the pair’s voting control over Google. That’s why Democratic presidential hopeful Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts went for an easy win on Twitter today, reminding the billionaire that, despite his new loungewear set, he could still be compelled by Congress to jet to Washington, D.C., for a chat. Or, at the very least, he might politely be asked to show face. What a drag! “Quick reminder,” the senator wrote on Twitter. “We do still expect you to testify before Congress. And changing your title while staying on the board and retaining effective control of it will not exempt you from accountability.” Congrats on the move, Larry Page! Quick reminder: We do still expect you to testify before Congress. And changing your title while staying on … [Read more...] about Elizabeth Warren congratulates Google’s outgoing Larry Page with fun reminder that he can’t hide from Congress

advertisement advertisement The tech world’s getting used to the idea Steve Jobs is absent from Apple again, for medical reasons. We think he’ll be back soon. But one day he won’t come back, and who might fill the big chair then? For the time being Tim Cook is in control at Apple, as he has been every time Steve Jobs has had to take time to tackle his health issues. Cook’s time in the role has, self-evidently, been highly successful, and many commenters are tipping him to be Steve’s eventual successor–with these stand-in periods acting as a carefully managed succession plan. But is Tim really the guy for the job, given that Steve is still active as CEO in the background, and all big decisions are still cycling through him? Could someone else from inside Apple be a better fit, or is there someone working elsewhere we can imagine as the next Apple CEO? Tim Cook Currently Apple COO, repeat stand-in for Steve Jobs. Demanding, keen-minded, … [Read more...] about 8 Potential Replacements for Steve Jobs at Apple