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This week, the tech industry eyed Google’s parent company Alphabet as it gears up for what could mark the biggest acquisition in company history, according to reports. Elon Musk, meanwhile, announced that SpaceX and X would be relocating their offices from California to Texas.
On the product side, Beats released a limited edition pair of Minecraft-themed Solo 4 headphones, while Polaroid and Eames Office teamed up for a ‘70s-inspired Now Generation 2 instant camera.
Below, Hypebeast has rounded up the top tech stories of the week so you can stay up to date on trends in the industry.
Polaroid and Eames Office have joined forces for a new version of its flagship camera, the Now Generation 2. The collaboration was inspired by Charles and Ray Eames’ 1972 communication campaign for Polaroid’s SX-70 camera, which they called “instrumental to the Polaroid brand’s early success.”
The instant camera comes in Eames’ “Elephant Hide Gray” shade, along with a wrist wrap printed with Eames’ distinct geometric pattern. As for its technical specs, the model features a self-timer, an autofocusing system and double exposure modes.
The Polaroid Now Generation 2 “Eames Edition” is available online now for $129 USD.
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Four years after the launch of cloud security firm Wiz, Google is reportedly in talks to buy the startup for $23 billion USD, The Wall Street Journal reported first. Citing people familiar with the matter, Google’s parent company Alphabet is looking to acquire Wiz in its effort to beef up its security measures.
Wiz’s primary function is to analyze infrastructure to identify potential vulnerabilities, such as areas that are susceptible to being hacked. If the deal goes through, it’ll mark Google’s largest acquisition to date.
Beats
Beats is celebrating the 15th anniversary of Minecraft with a limited edition pair of the Solo 4. The over-the-ear headphones have received a subtle makeover that sees them covered in a green pixelated print, a reference to the block-like Minecraft world. The interior headband of the Solo 4 also features a discrete graphic of a Creeper.
Each pair of the Solo 4 will come with an exclusive code that unlocks a new character within the Minecraft game, who is also sporting their own pair of Beats Solo 4s.
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Elon Musk has announced he’ll be moving the SpaceX and X headquarters from California to Texas. SpaceX is currently based in Hawthorne, California and will relocate to Starbase, Texas, while X will move from San Francisco to Austin.
The news was brought on by Musk’s criticism of a new law passed by California Governor Gavin Newsom, which forbids schools from requiring teachers to inform parents when a child changes the name or pronouns that they use at school. On X, Musk accused the law of “attacking both families and companies.”
