💥 Google's biggest ever acquisition

💥 Google announces its biggest ever acquisition

• Google has announced its largest-ever acquisition by agreeing to purchase cloud security startup Wiz for $32 billion to enhance its cloud security capabilities.

• Wiz, a platform offering security across multiple cloud providers, will remain autonomous and continue its collaboration with services like AWS, Azure, and Oracle after the acquisition.

• The transaction, which is still awaiting regulatory approval, is an all-cash deal by Alphabet, Google’s parent company, and represents a major investment in making cloud security more accessible and intelligent.

⚡ BYD unveils electric cars that can charge in 5 minutes

• BYD has introduced a new charging system capable of providing 292 miles of range in just five minutes, and plans to establish 4,000 charging stations without a specified timeline.

• The "Super e-Platform" features rapid-charging batteries and advanced components, positioning it as the fastest system available for mass-produced electric vehicles according to BYD.

• The Han L sedan and Tang L SUV will be the first BYD models to utilize this quick charging technology, launching in April with prices starting at 270,000 yuan ($37,338).

🧑‍💻 OpenAI begins testing ChatGPT connectors for Drive and Slack

• OpenAI is launching a beta test for ChatGPT Connectors, enabling ChatGPT Team users to link their Slack and Google Drive accounts for more informed responses from the chatbot.

• The new feature will initially be available to select users, with plans to expand to other platforms like Microsoft SharePoint and Box, allowing ChatGPT to utilize internal business information.

• OpenAI assures users that permissions for Slack and Google Drive are respected and continuously updated, ensuring that employees access only the data they are authorized to view.

🛰️ Google launches satellite to track wildfires from orbit

• Last week, Google and Muon Space launched a prototype satellite as part of a mission to detect wildfires from space, which is now transmitting data back to Earth.

• The initiative, called FireSat, plans to deploy over 50 satellites to detect smaller wildfires and received $13 million in funding from Google.org along with technical assistance from Google Research.

• Scheduled to be fully operational by 2030, the FireSat constellation aims to provide updates every 20 minutes and will monitor high-risk wildfire areas more frequently than other regions.

🕵️‍♂️ Rippling accuses Deel of espionage in lawsuit

• Rippling has filed a lawsuit against Deel, accusing it of corporate espionage by using an insider to steal confidential information like sales leads and pricing strategies.

• The alleged spy, hired by Rippling's Ireland office, reportedly accessed sensitive data over a thousand times and used specific search terms related to Deel to gather information.

• Rippling's investigation led to a "honeypot" scheme that confirmed Deel's involvement; the company is seeking damages and has engaged a high-profile lawyer for the case.