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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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The advertising giant is accelerating revenue growth while keeping costs under control.

Should You Buy Alphabet Stock Before October 29?

A US judge on Friday let Google delay opening Android-powered smartphones to rival app shops, suspending a November 1 deadline ordered in an antitrust case brought by Fortnite-maker Epic Games.

Google wins delay in opening Android app store to rivals

Google says that opening up its Play Store to third-party app stores "harms safety and privacy" and "puts users at risk."

Judge Grants Google Emergency Stay Motion in Epic Games Ruling

In the Epic Games lawsuit, a jury last year found that Google illegally monopolized how consumers download apps on Android devices and how they pay for in-app transactions.

Google granted request to pause ‘dangerous remedies' to Play store in blow to Epic Games

Google said on Friday that a federal judge in California granted its request to pause his order directing the Alphabet unit to overhaul its Android app store Play by Nov. 1 to give consumers more choice over how they download software.

US judge grants Google request to put Play store overhaul on temporary hold

Alphabet (GOOG) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.

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Jazz Pharmaceuticals

Ardent value investor Seth Klarman is swapping out shares of search engine juggernaut Alphabet for a relatively unknown pharmaceutical stock that has a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 5!

Billionaire Seth Klarman Sold 64% of Baupost's Stake in Alphabet and Is Piling Into This Historically Cheap and Under-the-Radar Drugmaker

Robust growth and an improving economy should help drive this tech stalwart to new heights.

Meet the Unstoppable Growth Stock That Could Join Apple, Nvidia, and Microsoft in the $3 Trillion Club by 2028.

Earlier this year, cybersecurity firm Wiz rejected a $23 billion bid from Google to buy the company, a deal that would have been Google's largest-ever takeover. Roy Reznik, Wiz's co-founder and vice president of research and development, said the company has received some "very flattering" offers from investors who want Wiz stock.

After rejecting Google takeover, cyber firm Wiz says it will IPO 'when the stars align'

Microsoft

Alphabet reports third-quarter earnings on Oct. 29, and Microsoft posts first-quarter financial results on Oct. 30.

Why Microsoft Stock Could Be a Better Bet Than Alphabet Ahead of Earnings

Google is getting a new leader for its core business, which includes search, ads and commerce, as the tech giant restructures itself for the AI era.

Google gets new head of search and ad business as part of AI-focused reshuffling

Google announced a leadership change for its Knowledge & Information (K&I) team and some structural changes for its Gemini team. At K&I, which includes the company's Search, Ads, Geo and Commerce products, Nick Fox will succeed Prabhakar Raghavan as head of the team, Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and Alphabet, said in a Thursday (Oct.

Google Announces Leadership Change in Search, Structural Changes in AI

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The two tech giants are looking to a new generation of small modular reactors, while Microsoft has its own nuclear plans tied to the Three Mile Island plant.

Amazon and Google Sign Nuclear Energy Deals as AI Power Demands Surge

Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG)'s Google announced on Thursday that it will integrate the team behind its Gemini app into its AI research division, DeepMind, as part of efforts to streamline operations and strengthen its position in the competitive generative AI landscape. CEO Sundar Pichai revealed in a blog post significant structural changes within the company's Knowledge & Information (K&I) team, aligning the tech giant's evolving artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities with its core products.

Google integrates Gemini app team with DeepMind to boost AI development

Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced on Thursday that Prabhakar Raghavan, the executive in charge of the company's search engine and ads products, is leaving his role. Longtime Google executive Nick Fox will replace Raghavan, who will now take on the role of chief technologist.

Google replaces executive in charge of Search and advertising

Apple

Google is “very likely” to be barred from paying billions to Apple to ensure its search engine is enabled by default on iPhones after its stunning loss to the Justice Department in a landmark antitrust trial, according to analysts at Jefferies.

DOJ antitrust win over Google will ‘very likely' kill $25B iPhone search deal with Apple: Jefferies

Alphabet's Google said on Thursday it will move the team behind the Gemini app to its artificial intelligence research lab DeepMind as the search giant looks to streamline its structure and better position itself in the generative AI race.

Google shifts Gemini app team to DeepMind

Google is replacing Prabhakar Raghavan, the company's search and ads boss since 2018, with longtime Google executive Nick Fox. Raghavan will be moving into the role of Google chief technologist.

Google replaces its search and ads boss

Prabhakar Raghavan, the most senior Google executive overseeing its search engine and ads products, is leaving the role after a four-year tenure leading the company's core money-making business.

Google Executive Overseeing Search and Advertising Leaves Role

Google says in a statement about its motion that opening up its Play Store to third-party app stores "harms safety and privacy" and "puts users at risk."

Google Files Emergency Stay Motion in Epic Games Ruling, Citing Security Concerns

For the next month, Bay Area riders of Waymo robotaxis can earn a $3 credit whenever they travel to and from certain public transit stations.

Waymo offers $3 credit for San Francisco riders going to public transit stations

24/7 Wall St. Insights With Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ: NVDA) stock looking like it might have plateaued, investors may have been wondering what's next.

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SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF

Semiconductor stocks and ETFs have been fluctuating lately. While there is increasing demand for AI hardware, occasional concerns about a potential demand slowdown are also emerging.

What Lies Ahead for Semiconductor ETFs: Boom or Gloom?

Alphabet's stock is a strong bargain in a market full of expensive stocks.

Alphabet Is Cheaper Than the S&P 500 Right Now. It's Time for Investors to Load Up.

The case for a robust end-of-year rally for shares of Alphabet Inc NASDAQ: GOOGL is building as we head into the year's final weeks. The tech giant, boasting a $2 trillion market cap, has had a somewhat bumpy ride this year.

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