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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.

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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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Reading Alphabet's (NASDAQ: GOOG ), financial reports can be laborious, but it's critical for owning Alphabet stock for the long haul. GOOG stock is up 49%, this year but trails the rest of the Magnificent Seven.

GOOG Stock Alert: Alphabet Is Spending Money in All the Wrong Places

Alphabet benefits from network effects and a significant data advantage. Outsized profitability and a pristine balance sheet reduce risk for investors.

2 Reasons to Buy Alphabet, and 1 Reason to Sell

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Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is facing mounting regulatory pressure over its Azure cloud-computing platform, with rival Google calling on Britain's competition watchdog to take action against the Redmond tech giant's alleged anti-competitive practices. Google has accused Microsoft of implementing business practices that leave its cloud-computing rivals at a significant disadvantage, echoing UK media regulator Ofcom's investigation launched in October.

Google calls on UK watchdog to investigate Microsoft Azure

General Motors

The U.S. economy exhibited greater-than-expected strength in Q3, with GDP rising at an annualized rate of 5.2% from July through September. The performance highlighted its remarkable resilience amid heightened inflation and elevated borrowing costs earlier this year.

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Machine learning is a subfield of artificial intelligence. It is focused on enabling computers to learn from data without being programmed to do so.

If You Can Only Buy One Machine Learning Stock in December, It Better Be One of These 7 Names

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In the unforgiving stock market realm, earnings beats are like double-edged swords. Investors typically show little tolerance for subpar quarterly performances.

3 Q3 Earnings Smashers That Wall Street Just Shrugged At

Tech stock valuations are becoming less compelling, but not in bubble territory. Julian Lin is shifting focus to dividend stocks and conventional value names.

Not A Bubble! Julian Lin On Tech's Profitability And Reasonable Valuations

The future of industrial material sciences is starting to crystallize — literally. Google published a research paper Wednesday (Nov. 29) unveiling more than 2 million hypothetical material designs, each previously unknown to science.

Google AI Discovers 800 Years' Worth of Industrial Materials in One Click

Google accounts that haven't been used in the last two years will be deleted under the company's new inactive account policy.

Google could delete your old Gmail account as soon as Friday

The world's largest technology companies have signed an agreement pledging to protect the public from online fraud, the UK Home Office said on Thursday.  The government said Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN), eBay Inc (NASDAQ:EBAY), Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:FB)'s Facebook and Instagram, Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG)'s Google, LinkedIn, Match Group (NASDAQ:MTCH), Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT), Snapchat, TikTok Global, X formerly known as Twitter, and YouTube have agreed to a series of pledges to protect the public from online fraud.

Amazon, Meta, Google among tech majors pledging to tackle online fraud

Airbnb

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing

Alphabet plays a significant role in the AI buildout. Airbnb is a surprising user of AI technology.

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Despite critics suggesting Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG , NASDAQ: GOOGL ) lags in generative AI and could be due for a pullback if the market turns sour, investors in GOOG stock need not fret. Alphabet is aggressively advancing in gen-AI with global product innovations.

3 Reasons Why Alphabet Is (and Always Will Be) a Growth Stock Worth Owning

OpenAI fired and brought back CEO Sam Altman within a span of just days. The drama, however, may have lasting effects for the company.

OpenAI in Turmoil: Why Alphabet and Amazon Could Be the Big Winners

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The UK is to launch an Online Fraud Charter with 11 major tech companies in a "world-first" initiative to combat scams, fake adverts and romance fraud.

UK to launch an Online Fraud Charter with 11 major tech companies including TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube

Deal resolves tech giant's concerns over Online News Act, which makes big companies share advertising revenue with publishers

Google to pay Canada news publishers $73m a year to keep news in search

Canada has agreed to a $100 million annual cap on payments that Google will make to media companies under the upcoming Online News Act, a law requiring compensation agreements between tech giants and news publishers. The agreement allows Google, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG), to comply by contributing to a collective bargaining group serving as a media fund.

Google and Canada agree to $100M annual cap under Online News Act

Google had threatened to block Canadian news sites from its search results if a new law came into effect.

Google to pay $100M a year to Canadian news outlets in last-minute deal: report

The Canadian government and Google have reached a deal to support the country's media, heading off an imminent threat by the digital giant to block news on its platform, sources said on Wednesday.

Ottawa, Google reach deal to support Canadian media

The Canadian government and Google have reached an agreement in their dispute over the country's online news law, the Canadian Broadcasting Corp reported on Wednesday, citing sources.

Canada, Google reach agreement to resolve online news law dispute -CBC News

Google Bard product lead Jack Krawczyk addressed growing fears among the public about AI in an interview with FOX Business — and said Bard has been safely incorporated into the workplace.

Google Bard lead debunks ‘natural fear' of AI's development: 'Computers do things with you'

Tesla

As Wall Street strategists roll out their 2024 forecasts, they've been getting plenty of side-eye for largely steering their clients wrong on where stocks would end up in 2023.

Wall Street strategists actually called 2023 correctly — apart from these seven stocks

Google Maps now has grey roads, teal water, and mint-green parks. The change happened some time ago, but was widely noticed over Thanksgiving travel season.

Google Maps changed colors and some people are upset, including a former designer

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With 2023 drawing to a close, it's time to start looking at 2024 and what it may bring to investors. The number one item on the list is uncertainty.

These are the top sectors for blue chip growth in 2024

This month's OpenAI drama has largely come and gone, but OpenAI management will feel the repercussions for a while. Just weeks before the boardroom coup and subsequent Reverse Uno, OpenAI management was juggling options to let employees cash out shares in a move valued at more than $80 billion.

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