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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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A new round of funding will help Waymo scale its business.

Waymo Gets a $5.6 Billion Boost

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CNBC's Jim Cramer on Friday urged investors to keep a level head when massive corporations including Alphabet, Meta, Apple, Microsoft and Amazon report earnings next week. He also said the nonfarm payroll report next Friday will have massive effects on interest rates, where weak hiring result could urge the Federal Reserve to keep cutting the rates.

Cramer's week ahead: Earnings from Alphabet, Meta, Apple, Microsoft and Amazon

A heavy slate of Dow Jones names led by Apple and Microsoft report, as the stock market rolls into the final week of October.

Stock Market Action Plan: Apple, Alphabet, Microsoft Wrap Up October

Apple Inc AAPL and Alphabet GOOG GOOGL are rivals, partners and members of the Magnificent 7.

Apple Stock Vs. Alphabet Stock: Which Magnificent 7 Stock Performs Better In The Long Run?

Next week, three of the biggest names in tech are set to report earnings, and investors will be watching closely. Alphabet ( GOOGL ), Meta Platforms ( META ), and Apple ( AAPL ) remain stalwarts of this market, and their quarterly earning reports not only affect their stock prices but also the broader market.

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Despite competition, rising demand for large language models positions Google well for growth, with Q3 earnings likely to surprise positively. Google's valuation is attractive, trading at a P/E ratio of 23.58x, significantly below its historical average and the broader market. Given its sizable net cash position, its P/E is even lower than on the surface.

Google Q3 Preview: Buy And Forget At $165

Waymo, Alphabet's autonomous vehicle arm, has closed a significant $5.6 billion funding round to drive the growth of its robotaxi service, primarily in the US but with plans for global expansion. This latest series C funding, led by Alphabet, was joined by major investors like Andreessen Horowitz, Silver Lake, and Tiger Global, CNBC reported.

Waymo secures $5.6 billion to fuel robotaxi service expansion

Alphabet's self-driving unit, Waymo, said on Friday it had closed a $5.6 billion funding round led by the Google parent, as it looks to expand its autonomous ride-hailing service.

Alphabet's Waymo closes $5.6 bln funding to expand autonomous ride-hailing service

Waymo has closed a $5.6 billion Series C funding round led by parent company Alphabet and joined by a who's who of Silicon Valley venture firms.

Waymo raises $5.6B from Alphabet, a16z, Silver Lake, and more

Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG), Google's parent company, is expected to report strong growth on top and bottom lines for the third quarter when it hands down its latest financial report after US markets close on Tuesday, October 29. Wall Street analysts, on average, see earnings per share surging 18% year-over-year to $1.83 from $1.55.

Google parent Alphabet set to report surge in Q3 earnings driven by Cloud growth

Alphabet-owned driverless vehicle unit Waymo just closed a $5.6 billion funding round to expand its robotaxi service across the U.S. CFO Ruth Porat had announced in July that the Google parent would commit up to $5 billion in a multiyear investment to Waymo.

Alphabet's self-driving unit Waymo closes $5.6 billion funding round as robotaxi race heats up in the U.S.

Civil society groups implored Google on Thursday to rigorously enforce its policy to demonetize environmental disinformation, saying ads placed alongside climate denial content persistently popped up despite the tech titan's pledge to crack down.

Google urged to step up efforts to demonetize climate falsehoods

Trefis analysts think Alphabet could be a $500 stock by the end of the decade.

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Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey said on Thursday he was launching an investigation into Google over allegations that it was censoring conservative speech.

Missouri to probe Google over allegations of censoring conservative speech

Britain's competition watchdog said Thursday it's opening a formal investigation into Google's partnership with artificial intelligence startup Anthropic.

Google's partnership with AI startup Anthropic faces a UK competition investigation

The U.K.'s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), which is in charge of antitrust regulation, is investigating a partnership between tech giant Alphabet and artificial intelligence startup Anthropic. It will launch a probe Friday (Oct.

UK's CMA Launches Antitrust Probe Into Alphabet's $2 Billion Partnership With Anthropic

Alphabet's third-quarter 2024 results are likely to reflect strength in generative AI, search and cloud amid litigation concerns.

Is GOOGL Stock a Smart Buy Ahead of Alphabet's Q3 Earnings Report?

The U.K.'s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is launching a formal probe into Alphabet's investment in AI rival, Anthropic.

UK competition regulator to investigate Alphabet's investment in Anthropic

Alphabet dominates the digital ad market. Take a look at the numbers.

How Much Does Google Make in Ad Revenue?

In the race to find the next artificial intelligence application, Chinese smartphone company Oppo said it is talking to Google and Microsoft senior management every week about the tech. "Google will also come to China to ask us, what needs and pain points do you have with your products?

Chinese smartphone maker Oppo doubles down on AI, says in regular talks with Google and Microsoft

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Apple, Microsoft, Google, Amazon and Meta Platforms all report next week. The S&P 500 giants have a combined market cap of $12 trillion, but the impact is even greater.

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Britain's antitrust watchdog launched a probe on Thursday into Google parent Alphabet's partnership with artificial intelligence startup Anthropic.

UK watchdog probes Alphabet's deal with Anthropic

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Without the Mag 7's substantial earnings contribution, Q3 earnings for the remaining S&P 500 index would be modestly in negative territory. Next week, several will reveal their results.

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