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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 on Wednesday unveiled a next-generation Pixel smartphones lineup that will be infused with more artificial intelligence tools capable of writing captions about photos that can be altered by the technology, too.

Google puts ‘AI in your hand' with release of new Pixel, plans to upgrade Bard

The addition of Bard could make Assistant easier to interact with, and improve its ability to carry out more complex tasks. Welcome to AI Decoded, Fast Company's weekly LinkedIn newsletter that breaks down the most important news in the world of AI.

Google Bard and Assistant are (finally) joining forces

Not time to watch the Google Pixel event live? Don't worry, stick with us because we are summing up the most important parts from the keynote.

Google Pixel Event 2023: Everything Everything you need to know about Pixel 8, Pixel Watch 2, Pixel Buds Pro, Android 14

When deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock, investors often rely on analyst recommendations. Media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts often influence a stock's price, but are they really important?

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Google Assistant is getting an AI-powered update. At today's Made by Google live event, the company introduced Assistant with Bard, a new version of its popular mobile personal assistant that's now powered by generative AI technologies.

Google Assistant is getting AI capabilities with Bard

Google debuted its Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro phones in New York City on Wednesday.

Google's latest Pixel phones have new camera AI tricks

As you're surely aware, September was a challenging month for technology businesses, including Google and YouTube parent company A lphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG , NASDAQ: GOOGL ). However, GOOG stock can still finish 2023 on a strong note.

Why GOOG Stock Is Poised for an End-of-Year Breakout

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Bill Ackman predicts that inflation will be "persistently higher" than in the past. He thinks that there's one criterion a stock must have that's critical.

Billionaire Bill Ackman Reveals the Kind of Stocks He Thinks Should Perform Well in Today's Market

Apple

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Companies with favorable balance sheet characteristics are better equipped to weather downturns, can pursue growth opportunities, and give peace of mind to investors.

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It's been a bad day for the stock market as a whole. This is well evidenced by the fact that leading tech stocks known as the “Magnificent 7” are all in the red.

Why Are the Magnificent 7 Stocks Down Today?

Meta stock, along with tech titan Alphabet, are among the best stocks to watch in the ongoing stock market correction.

Meta Stock, Alphabet Boast This Key Signal Of Stock Market Leadership

Training data is the key competitive moat when it comes to generative artificial intelligence (AI). The winner-take-most dynamics of digital tech's operational ecosystem create network effects that frequently play out across, and are captured by, huge platforms where products and services become more valuable with a larger user network.

Google and Microsoft Spar Over Training Rights to AI Data

Google will require emailers who send more than 5,000 messages per day to Gmail users to offer a one-click unsubscribe button in their messages.

Google's making big changes to prevent Gmail spam

Google has recently been sued by the Justice Department for allegedly engaging in monopolistic and anticompetitive behaviors. We believe that investors should not be worried about this litigation. Google is a high quality business with a massive user base and a pristine balance sheet.

Google: Don't Worry About Antitrust

Amid the regulatory challenges faced by tech giants, Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) has found itself entangled, echoing a common theme in the tech landscape. In this dynamic environment, two juggernauts, Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) and Alphabet have been engaged in a fierce rivalry in recent years.

The Microsoft-Alphabet battle: Is Google stock still a buy?

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said the tech mammoth is simply unable to compete with Google.

The Internet Is Really Just The “Google Web,” Microsoft CEO Says During Google's Antitrust Trial

CNBC's Jim Cramer on Monday told investors his "Magnificent Seven" mega-cap tech stocks are the only ones able to compete with the bond market.

Jim Cramer lauds his 'Magnificent Seven' tech mega caps as bonds rise

WASHINGTON — Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said Monday that unfair tactics used by Google led to its dominance as a search engine, tactics that in turn have thwarted his company's rival program, Bing.

Microsoft CEO Nadella says unfair practices by Google led to its dominance as a search engine

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella testified about competing with Google in digital search in the federal antitrust trial against Google in Washington, D.C.

It's 'really the Google web': Microsoft CEO testifies about how hard it is to break into search

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella told a US court on Monday that Google's dominance of the search engine market made it very hard for rivals to emerge, hitting out sharply at the business practices of his company's archrival.

Microsoft CEO hits out at 'dominant' Google in US trial

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella warned on Monday of a "nightmare" scenario for the internet if Google's dominance in online search is allowed to continue, a situation, he said, that starts with searches on desktop and mobile but extends to the emerging battleground of artificial intelligence.

Microsoft CEO warns of 'nightmare' future for AI if Google's search dominance continues

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella testified Monday that Google's multibillion-dollar default search engine deals have played a key role in obtaining a dominant hold on the market – backing one of the government's key arguments at the landmark antitrust trial.

Google default search engine deals make user choice ‘completely bogus,' Microsoft CEO Nadella says

Satya Nadella, the chief executive of Microsoft, is the government's biggest-name witness in its landmark antitrust case against Google.

Microsoft C.E.O. Testifies That Google's Power in Search Is Ubiquitous

Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.

Why Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) Could Beat Earnings Estimates Again

It's so associated with web searching that it's become a verb.

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