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DeepMind Technologies Limited is a British artificial intelligence company founded in September 2010.  Acquired by Google in 2014, the company has created a neural network that learns how to play video games in a fashion similar to that of humans, as well as a Neural Turing machine, or a neural network that may be able to access an external memory like a conventional Turing machine, resulting in a computer that mimics the short-term memory of the human brain.

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YouTube is an American video-sharing website headquartered in San Bruno, California. The service was created by three former PayPal employees—Chad Hurley, Steve Chen, and Jawed Karim—in February 2005. Google bought the site in November 2006 for US$1.65 billion; YouTube now operates as one of Google's subsidiaries.

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Android is a mobile operating system developed by Google, based on a modified version of the Linux kernel and other open source software and designed primarily for touchscreen mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. In addition, Google has further developed Android TV for televisions, Android Auto for cars, and Wear OS for wrist watches, each with a specialized user interface. Variants of Android are also used on game consoles, digital cameras, PCs and other electronics.

Android

Nest Labs is a home automation producer of programmable, self-learning, sensor-driven, Wi-Fi-enabled thermostats, smoke detectors, security cameras, and other security systems. It introduced the Nest Learning Thermostat in 2011 as its first product. The Nest Protect smoke and carbon monoxide detector was then introduced in October 2013. After the acquisition of Dropcam, the rebranded Nest Cam was introduced in June 2015. Finally, in July 2016, the Nest Cam Outdoor was released.

Nest Labs

Boston Dynamics is an American engineering and robotics design company founded in 1992 and headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Japanese conglomerate SoftBank Group. Boston Dynamics is best known for the development of BigDog, a quadruped robot designed for the U.S. military with funding from Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), and DI-Guy, software for realistic human simulation. Early in the company's history, it worked with the American Systems Corporation under a contract from the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) to replace naval training videos for aircraft launch operations with interactive 3D computer simulations featuring DI-Guy characters. The company is a pioneer in the field of robotics and it is one of the most advanced in its domain. Marc Raibert is the company's president and project manager. He spun the company off from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1992.

Boston Dynamics

Alphabet, Inc. is a holding company, which engages in software, health care, transportation, and other technologies. It operates through the following segments: Google Services, Google Cloud, and Other Bets. The Google Services segment includes products and services such as ads, Android, Chrome, devices, Google Maps, Google Play, Search, and YouTube. The Google Cloud segment refers to infrastructure and platform services, collaboration tools, and other services for enterprise customers. The Other Bets segment relates to the sale of healthcare-related services and internet services. The company was founded by Lawrence E. Page and Sergey Mikhaylovich Brin on October 2, 2015 and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA.

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Alphabet addresses revenue challenges, bets big on AI innovation

Alphabet navigated revenue challenges in Q4 2022, emphasizing AI opportunities and cost efficiency. The company is focused on innovation, cost reengineering, and sustainable growth across its divisions. Strategic investments in AI, hardware, and Other Bets are key priorities.

Alphabet excels in Q1 with strong Search and Cloud performance

Alphabet's Q1 performance reflects strength in Search, Cloud, and YouTube segments, with a focus on AI and innovation.
Challenges include economic headwinds, expense management, and profitability in Other Bets segment.
Opportunities for growth lie in AI development, Shorts monetization, and evolving partnerships for sustainable growth.
Alphabet emphasizes innovation, user value, and expense optimization to drive long-term profitability and growth.

Alphabet (GOOG) reports strong Q2 earnings driven by Search and Cloud innovation

Alphabet's Q2 performance reflects revenue growth and operational efficiency improvements. The company's focus on innovation in AI and cloud services positions it well for future growth. Challenges in the Other Bets segment and infrastructure investments require strategic management.

Alphabet (GOOG) reports robust Q3 performance amidst AI-driven innovations

Alphabet's Q3 performance showcased strong revenue growth, driven by key segments like Search, YouTube, and Cloud, supported by AI advancements and hardware innovations.
While facing challenges related to geopolitical impacts on advertising and margin concerns, Alphabet's strategic strengths in AI integration, responsible deployment, and diversified revenue streams position it well for future growth.
Opportunities in leveraging AI for advertising efficiency, expanding AI-driven capabilities, and navigating privacy regulations present avenues for Alphabet to drive innovation, revenue growth, and market leadership.
With a focus on customer adoption, technological advancements, and strategic partnerships, Alphabet remains poised to capitalize on its strengths, address challenges, and seize opportunities for sustainable growth.

Alphabet posts strong Q4 earnings driven by AI and cloud growth

Alphabet's Q4 performance reflects robust revenue growth, profitability, and strategic focus on AI, subscriptions, and cloud services.
Strengths in Google Services and YouTube ads underscore revenue diversification and innovation, while challenges in Other Bets and rising costs warrant attention.
Opportunities abound in AI-driven growth, product expansion, and infrastructure investments, positioning Alphabet for continued success and market leadership.

Alphabet (GOOG) reports robust Q1 earnings, eyes $100B YouTube and Cloud run rate

Alphabet's Q1 2024 earnings call highlighted strong revenue growth, AI leadership, and innovation in Search, YouTube, and Cloud. Despite facing challenges in cost management and Cloud adoption, the company is leveraging its strengths in AI and efficiency to drive positive user engagement and monetization. With a focus on research and innovation, Alphabet is well-positioned for future growth and opportunities.

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Google is still dealing with the backlash sparked by the inaccurate answers given by its Gemini AI. Sergey Brin blamed a lack of testing amid reports that workers felt rushed to ship the product.

Google's Gemini firestorm shows the risks of the company's race to catch up with its AI rivals

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Investors looking to exceed the returns of the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100 may want to start their search with hypergrowth tech stocks. The tech sector is filled with corporations that have outperform the stock market over many years.

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Alphabet's Waymo said on Tuesday it will begin driverless passenger services for its employees in Austin, Texas starting Wednesday.

Waymo robotaxi to begin driverless services for employees in Austin

Waymo will start letting its autonomous vehicles traverse Austin without a safety operator behind the wheel as of tomorrow, a crucial step before the company opens the program up to the public.

Waymo launches driverless rides for employees in Austin

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Wearable technology's growth has been instrumental in reshaping healthcare by revolutionizing medical devices, health data management and pharmacy practices. The wearable tech sphere has effectively transformed personal health and fitness management, thrusting smart wearable stocks into the spotlight.

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The Nasdaq 100 has gone a near-record 303 trading sessions without a pullback, leaving some investors concerned a stock market crash may be just around the corner. Is it? Well, according to Jonathan Krincsky, Chief Market Technician at BTIG, the Nasdaq's recent winning streak may inherently mean the index is primed for a some sort of reversal, if not a full-blown selloff.

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“It exhibits near-human levels of comprehension and fluency on complex tasks, leading the frontier of general intelligence,” Anthropic said in a statement.

AI startup Anthropic — backed by Google and Amazon — unveils new chatbot to rival ChatGPT

Alphabet's YouTube has been overlooked amidst the AI frenzy, but it deserves attention as a significant component of the company. Increasing digital advertising combined with tremendous AI capabilities and computing power will push Alphabet forward. Growing relevance of social media and cord-cutting will drive growth for YouTube.

Google: A Deep Dive On YouTube And Its Great, Underappreciated Potential

Monzo has raised $430 million in a new funding round led by CapitalG, the independent venture arm of Google parent company Alphabet.

British neobank Monzo raises $430 million in Alphabet-led round to relaunch in the U.S.

Google has trailed another bundle of product tweaks ahead of Thursday's deadline for compliance with the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA). The DMA applies to Alphabet, Google's parent, which is one of six designated “gatekeepers” under the ex ante competition reform.

Google points to privacy changes, choice screens and data API ahead of DMA compliance day

Microsoft and Apple are expensively priced. Alphabet and Amazon are cheaper than they've been in a long time.

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London-based fintech disruptor Monzo has secured a $5 billion (£3.95 billion) valuation in a funding round led by Google parent Alphabet's venture capital wing CapitalG. Sequoia Capital spinoff HongShan and existing backers Tencent and Passion Capital contributed to the $430 million funding round, according to a report by the Financial Times.

Monzo secures $5bn valuation with Google Alphabet backing

Alphabet's stock price has been giving up ground over the past week. The company's Gemini AI made some very public mistakes, dragging the stock down.

Alphabet Stock Has 24% Upside, According to 1 Wall Street Analyst

Alphabet's Google on Tuesday outlined changes to search results and new tools for apps developers to promote their products on third-party apps and rival app stores as part of efforts to comply with landmark EU tech rules seeking to curb Big Tech's power.

Google rolls out changes for users, apps developers as EU tech rules loom

OpenAI's recent unveiling of its text-to-video generative artificial intelligence (generative AI) model may just have been the biggest thing to happen in the wild world of AI since ChatGPT. Undoubtedly, the technology will garner various emotions (awe, excitement, maybe even horror?

Get Ready for OpenAI Sora! 3 AI Stocks to Play the Rise of Text-to-Video

Arista Networks

For the most part, Reddit's picks from 2021 haven't panned out well at all over the long term. You probably aren't going to find any standout stocks in the same place where you are finding fail videos and extremist political ramblings.

Invest Like Wall Street, Not r/WallStreetBets: 3 Standout Stocks You Can Count On

Google's Sergey Brin spoke to a roomful of entrepreneurs over the weekend at the "AGI House" in Hillsborough, California.

Google co-founder Sergey Brin says in rare public appearance that company 'definitely messed up' Gemini image launch

Big tech stocks have carried the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100. These corporations produce products and services that have become household names.

Stock Alert: 3 Big Tech Names That Have More Room to Run

The Magnificent Seven stocks carried the markets in 2023, far outperforming most of the rest. These seven stocks — Nvidia, Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, Alphabet, Tesla, and Meta — returned an average of 111% last year, compared to a roughly 25% return for the S&P 500 and a 54% return for the Nasdaq 100.

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The tech giant has recently spent more than $1 billion to resolve several legal claims as more battles with the Justice Department loom.

Google Settles Smaller Lawsuits as It Prepares for More Antitrust Fights

Google stock triggered two sell rules after fourth-quarter results. Its technical ratings are weakening as competition from Microsoft heats up.

Here's Why It May Be Time To Sell Shares Of Google Stock

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The rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) continues to be the talk of the town in the first two months of 2024. As more companies join the generative AI party, the theme doesn't look like it's about to chill out.

3 Stocks to Buy IF 2024 is the Year of the AI Phone

Waymo was cleared by Californai regulators to expand its embattled self-driving car service into Los Angeles and San Mateo counties, sparking safety concerns from local officials.

Waymo gets OK to launch robotaxi service in LA — despite pushback over safety concerns

Google co-founder Sergey Brin has admitted that the tech giant “messed up” after its newly launched AI chatbot Gemini was found to struggle with creating images of white people. Brin told workers in an internal meeting that the system had not been tested to its limits before being released to the general public.

Google founder says it ‘messed up' with woke AI chatbot

A new satellite backed by Alphabet Inc's Google and the Environmental Defense Fund group will launch from California on Monday with a mission to pinpoint oil and gas industry methane emissions from space.

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