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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.

DeepMind

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.

YouTube

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, hoping for another product with billions of users, will use its large base of Android phone customers to give it a leg up.

Google renames Bard chatbot to Gemini: What ChatGPT rival can do and how much it costs

Alphabet Inc.'s GOOGL, +0.11% GOOG, +0.20% Google has a new name for its Bard AI chatbot: Gemini. The company announced the change Thursday, and said it is releasing a dedicated Gemini app for Android.

Google's AI chatbot has a new name: Gemini

Google renamed its artificial intelligence chatbot, launched a new version of it, introduced mobile experiences and added a new subscription plan. Formerly known as Bard, the AI model is now called Gemini, Google said in a Thursday (Feb. 8) blog post.

Google Renames AI Chatbot, Launches Subscription and Mobile Experiences

Alphabet and other big technology stocks were muted on Thursday, despite a revamp of Google's Bard artificial-intelligence chatbot.

Alphabet Stock Wavers as New AI App Launches, and Other Tech News Today

Alphabet's ad business had a strong Q4. Google Cloud is continuing to strengthen.

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The tech company's plan is similar to one announced two days earlier by Meta, another Silicon Valley giant.

Google Joins Effort to Help Spot Content Made With A.I.

What once was Bard is now called Gemini, and it's the foundation for new Android and iOS apps as well as a subscription service.

Google's AI Chatbot Gets a New Name, New App and a New Price

Google has announced the renaming of its AI chatbot Bard to Gemini and will follow ChatGPT owner OpenAI's model by charging for a premium service. The search giant, which trades as Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG), said its uprated version features the Ultra 1.0 large language model, enhancing capabilities such as coding, content creation, and image generation.

Google renames phases out Bard for Gemini as it begins charging users for its premium AI chatbot

Google on Thursday renamed its Bard chatbot after the new artificial intelligence that is powering it, called Gemini, and said consumers can pay for better reasoning capabilities as it vies with Microsoft to win subscriptions.

Google rebrands Bard chatbot as Gemini, rolls out paid subscription

As it races to compete with OpenAI's ChatGPT, Google has retired its Bard chatbot and released a more powerful app.

Google Releases Gemini, an A.I.-Driven Chatbot and Voice Assistant

Google Bard is no more. Almost exactly a year after first introducing its (rushed) efforts to challenge OpenAI's ChatGPT, the company is retiring the name and rebranding Bard as Gemini, the name of its family of foundation models.

Google goes all in on its Gemini model, launches $20 paid tier for Gemini Ultra

Google Bard, a chief competitor to OpenAI's ChatGPT, is now called Gemini, the same name as the suite of AI models that power it.

Google rebrands Bard AI to Gemini and launches a new app and subscription

Alphabet unit Google re-christened the Bard artificial-intelligence chatbot as Gemini, to match with its family of large-language models.

Google Rebrands AI Chatbot Bard as Gemini, Launches Subscription Version

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Britain's biggest bank HSBC has partnered with Google to finance fast-growing climate technology firms behind some of the world's most promising solutions to global climate change, executives from both firms told Reuters.

HSBC partners with Google to hit $1 bln climate tech finance goal

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Technology is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the stock market. With implications like generative AI and quantum computing having implications in sectors ranging from retail to healthcare, it is no wonder that investors are always looking for the next big disruptive tech company to invest in.

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California's auto regulator, the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), is investigating an incident that occurred on Tuesday, where a driverless Waymo car collided with a cyclist, according to a report by Reuters. San Francisco cops said that the cyclist suffered non-fatal injuries, as per a report by SFGate.

Californian regulator looking into Waymo's collision with a cylist

California regulators are reportedly looking into a crash in San Francisco between a Waymo self-driving car and a bicyclist.

Authorities reportedly probing crash between Waymo driverless car and bicyclist

Alphabet Inc. is the cheapest stock among the Magnificent 7, trading at a forward P/E of 24.8x. GOOGL has strong historical revenue growth and is expected to have higher revenue growth than its competitors in the future.

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Quantum computing is a scientific field that uses quantum mechanics to solve complex problems faster than traditional computers. It's a lesser-known are of technology that is growing by leaps and bounds.

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Apple

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In the investment world, the interest in virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) has been growing, with the metaverse's emergence during the pandemic further fueling interest. As the technology evolves, the prospects have sharpened.

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Alphabet reaccelerated its revenue growth in the most recently completed quarter.

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