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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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On Monday, a jury sided with Epic Games over Google in an antitrust case that could reshape how app marketplaces like Google Play are allowed to operate. The unanimous verdict wraps up a three-year-long legal battle between the companies.

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A new Pew Research Center study finds that more than 15% of teens say they're on YouTube or TikTok 'almost constantly.'

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SAN FRANCISCO — A federal court jury is poised begin its deliberations in an antitrust trial focused on whether Google's efforts to profit from its app store for Android smartphones have been illegally gouging consumers and stifling innovation.

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Alphabet is selling off after the Google Gemini announcement seems to be overpromising on AI capabilities. Meta has fallen as CEO Mark Zuckerberg's share sales continue.

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Google stock dipped below its 50-day line, while Meta stock fell below the stock's buy point.

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Google's Q3 results show strong fundamentals and a shift towards a more mature phase. The advertising industry strongly recovered in 2023 and it's expected to more than double in the next decade. Google's dominance in the industry and focus on efficiency make it an interesting long-term investment opportunity.

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Microsoft

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Wix.com

The COVID-19 pandemic upended the workforce dynamic and changed it in ways we never anticipated. The transition from office to remote work for almost every industry came swiftly, as the circumstances required.

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Paycom Software

Wall Street's consensus price target for the S&P 500 implies 10% upside in the next 12 months. Paycom is steadily gaining market share in human capital management and payroll software, and its capacity for innovation should drive growth for years to come.

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Warren Buffett has overseen a nearly 20% annualized return for his company's Class A shares (BRK.A) since taking the reins in the mid-1960s. Thanks to an acquisition 25 years ago, Berkshire Hathaway owns a specialty investment firm with over $600 million in invested assets -- i.e.

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OpenAI has been the clear leader in generative AI over the past year, but Google could have a hit on its hand with Gemini. The most powerful version of Gemini beats GPT-4 across various benchmarks, according to Google.

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UiPath

Alphabet's cloud computing product will provide significant growth. UiPath is operating in a massive market.

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Alphabet's stock has underperformed the magnificent seven YTD due to increased competition and fear of losing market share. Despite missing cloud revenue estimates in the recent quarter, GOOG still posted stronger growth than its peers. I believe the company will come out stronger on the other end given its leading position and strong leadership.

Investors Take Note, Alphabet Stock Is Still A Buy

Google has made a formal response to the European Union's (EU) threat to break up its profitable advertising technology (ad tech) arm, calling the allegations “flawed.

Google Delivers Formal Response to EU's Threat to Ad Tech Unit

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Spotify

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The market has been roughly flat since the start of 2022. Meanwhile, just three of the market's strongest performers have produced positive returns.

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Just days after its launch, Google is already facing accusations of exaggerating the capabilities of Gemini, the company's most powerful AI model to date.  According to a Bloomberg op-ed, a demo video that the Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) company played at the launch event earlier this week misrepresented Gemini's capabilities.

Google admits it misled users with Gemini demo video

It comes as the company races to challenge OpenAI's GPT technology.

Google faces controversy over edited Gemini AI demo video

Alphabet's Google on Friday criticised a potential order from EU antitrust regulators to sell part of its lucrative adtech business, saying it was disproportionate or not right for its advertising partners.

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A team at Google has proposed using AI technology to create a "bird's-eye" view of users' lives using mobile phone data such as photographs and searches.

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