Why Google Is Buying HTC Talent for $1.1 Billion

The transcript discusses Google's strategic moves in the hardware sector, highlighting past acquisitions like Motorola and Nest, and the recent acquisition of 2000 HTC engineers. This move is seen as a talent acquisition rather than a full company buyout, focusing on enhancing Google's hardware capabilities, including VR and consumer devices. The discussion also compares the HTC deal with the previous Motorola acquisition, noting Google's learning curve and strategic focus on VR and next-gen mobile phones.

What concerns do some people have regarding Google's past experiences with acquisitions?

In what ways does the speaker believe Google has learned from its past acquisition of Motorola?