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Re: G is for Google

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Post by [deleted] » Mon, Aug 10, 2015, 9:14 PM UTC

rbinv wrote: post #35

From the abc.xyz source code: Sergey and I are seriously in the business of starting new things. Alphabet will also include our X lab, which incubates new efforts like Wing, our drone delivery effort http://www.hooli.xyz/" target="_blank" class="hidden-link">.

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Re: G is for Google

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Post by wineisfine » Mon, Aug 10, 2015, 9:15 PM UTC

axyjo wrote: post #2

This is a big move, which might also possibly help with EU anti-trust accusations by splitting up the big-ol' monolithic GOOG into functionally separate units.

Right, this is the real reason this is happening. Anticipating and staying 1 step ahead.

Re: G is for Google

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Post by evanwarfel » Mon, Aug 10, 2015, 9:15 PM UTC

I've always wondered why we don't see more of the studio model (like Pixar) in tech companies. Especially ones focused on innovation -- Thomas Edison didn't just invent a single product, and that trend still influences how GE operates today. It's a bit of a stretch, but with some fuzziness around the boundaries, the idea of an over-arching studio seems to mostly describe YCombinator too.

Re: G is for Google

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Post by [deleted] » Mon, Aug 10, 2015, 9:15 PM UTC

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Re: G is for Google

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Post by spitfire » Mon, Aug 10, 2015, 9:15 PM UTC

tashoecraft wrote: post #42

Probably was done to be ahead of apple and amazon in the yellow pages.

What's a yellow page?

Re: G is for Google

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Post by dates » Mon, Aug 10, 2015, 9:15 PM UTC

rbinv wrote: post #35

From the abc.xyz source code: Sergey and I are seriously in the business of starting new things. Alphabet will also include our X lab, which incubates new efforts like Wing, our drone delivery effort http://www.hooli.xyz/" target="_blank" class="hidden-link">.

Google can't be Hooli! Facebook is already Hooli... just compare the Nucleus logo to the React logo...

Re: G is for Google

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Post by adidash » Mon, Aug 10, 2015, 9:16 PM UTC

jordigg wrote: post #5

So all google divisions are now individual companies inside a conglomerated called Alphabet where Larry is the CEO and Sergei the President. Sundar Pichai is now the new CEO of Google. Is that right? Why do you think they are moving this way? Regulations? Taxes? What about Eric Schmidt? I don't know much about trading, but look at that "after hours" spike! http://postimg.org/image/ho5ecyr99/ EDIT: All google subsidia…

The intent is faster speed, greater independence and run like leaner startup. Also, additional career paths for employees, especially for the senior folks aspiring to be CEO.

Re: G is for Google

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Post by pto0239hn » Mon, Aug 10, 2015, 9:16 PM UTC

dates wrote: post #96

rbinv wrote: post #35

From the abc.xyz source code: Sergey and I are seriously in the business of starting new things. Alphabet will also include our X lab, which incubates new efforts like Wing, our drone delivery effort http://www.hooli.xyz/" target="_blank" class="hidden-link">.

Google can't be Hooli! Facebook is already Hooli... just compare the Nucleus logo to the React logo...

Is it any coincidence that Facebook released http://nuclide.io?

Re: G is for Google

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Post by scott_karana » Mon, Aug 10, 2015, 9:17 PM UTC

I'm really confused why they wouldn't chose to incorporate a "new Google", and split out all its other ventures, future and existing, as subsidiaries, rather than make a new brand and relegate their previously mainone to subsidiary status, with its own sub-subsidiaries.

Legal issues, I presume? Or are Brin and Page just having identity crises?

I don't think anyone will care if they see "Foobar, an Alphabet company" in the same way they would if it was Google, in any case.

Re: G is for Google

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Post by hartator » Mon, Aug 10, 2015, 9:18 PM UTC

nicolethenerd wrote: post #83

[deleted] wrote: post #75

Earlier quoted context omitted.

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Hooli XYZ is a reference to the HBO show Silicon Valley. It has no relation to Google (other than that Hooli is basically a fictional parody of Google). Looks like some developer added that to this press release as an easter egg.

I feel Google shouldn't stop trying to pretend they are still cool hype startup, that just come up as fake. I also feel from a PR perspective it might in fact hurt their image.