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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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Due to the labor market's "Great Reshuffle", the workforce has changed dramatically in just a few years. However, where there's change, there's opportunity.

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Microsoft

WASHINGTON — Apple was never serious about replacing Google with Microsoft's Bing as the default search engine in Macs and iPhones, but kept the possibility open as a “bargaining chip” to extract bigger payments from Google, a Microsoft executive testified Wednesday in the biggest U.S. antitrust trial in a quarter century.

Apple used Bing as ‘bargaining chip' to pry more money out of Google, Microsoft exec says

The founder of Branch Metrics, which developed a method of searching within smartphone apps, told a U.S. antitrust trial on Wednesday how his company struggled to integrate with devices because of steps Google took to block them.

Google created hurdles to protect smartphone foothold, small search firm says

“It is no secret that Apple is making more money on Bing existing than Bing does,'' Mikhail Parakhin, Microsoft's chief of advertising and web services, said during testimony in the landmark antitrust trial.

Microsoft exec says Apple used Bing as ‘bargaining chip' to get more money from Google

Google is celebrating its 25th birthday, but as far as Wall Street is concerned, the company is still only 19 years old, and some might say it's really only eight years old.

Google's 25th birthday: Stock would be worth $5,100 without splits

Today is Google's 25th birthday. Today is also a day when investors are reacting to a lawsuit by the Federal Trade Commission and 17 states against Amazon.com Inc., accusing the company of “illegally maintaining monopoly power.

Amazon's and Google's stocks could be a ‘win-win' even if both companies face government-ordered breakups

Conversations with the Google chatbot turned up in search results for common queries—an issue the company says was an error. AI-powered chatbots are designed to be the always-available advisors that will power the next era of productivity.

Google was accidentally leaking its Bard AI chats into public search results

Chat records reveal employees at the search giant frequently discussing going “off the record,” as part of what the Dept. of Justice calls a “remarkable” number of deletions As part of the Justice Department's landmark antitrust case against Google, lawyers for the U.S. government have tried to draw attention to a giant black hole at the center of the trial: a “remarkable” number of deleted employee chat conversations apparently about issues relevant to its lawsuit and others.

What Google's (deleted) chats mean for its antitrust battle with the DOJ

The AI market is booming and expected to develop at a CAGR of 37% through 2030. Microsoft has access to some of the most powerful AI models.

Better Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock: Microsoft vs. Alphabet

Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG ) stock looks better and better. Remember, the company is not just about Google's search services; it's a major player in quantum computing too.

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You only need to look at the one-month decline in AI chip powerhouse Nvidia Corp. NASDAQ: NVDA to understand that something has changed. Is Nvidia's pullback a sign that the AI rally that fueled big tech sector gains is taking a breather as interest rates rise?

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Luminar Technologies

Magna International

It is no secret that the automobile industry is undergoing a rapid evolution. Electric vehicles are here but that isn't the only change.

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The S&P 500 – the stock market index that tracks the performance of the largest US-listed 500 companies – is up around 12.5% in 2023, marking a significant rebound from the 2022 lows. Although this performance is impressive, a recent analysis by stock market strategists pointed to certain risks associated with the rally.

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CNBC's Jim Cramer on Thursday shared his opinions on two antitrust lawsuits involving tech giants Amazon and Alphabet-owned Google.

Cramer says Amazon and Google stocks are still buys, despite antitrust lawsuits

WASHINGTON — A top Apple executive defended the tech giant's decision to make Google the default search engine on Apple iPhones and Macs, saying there was no “valid alternative.''

Apple exec defends decision to make Google the default search engine on iPhones and Macs

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Cue said Google has no need to develop its own search engine due to the quality of Google's product.

Top Apple exec Eddy Cue defends Google default search deal: No ‘valid alternative'

Eddy Cue, a longtime executive at the company, said Apple's multibillion-dollar deals with Google were driven by quality, not money.

Top Apple Executive Defends Favoring Google on iPhones

Apple's head of services testified in federal court Tuesday about the company's agreement to make Google the default search engine on iPhones in the U.S.

Apple's Eddy Cue defends default search contract with Google as best option for consumers

A top Apple executive defended the tech giant's decision to make Google the default search engine on Apple iPhones and Macs, saying there was no "valid alternative.''

Apple exec defends tech giant's decision to make Google default search engine on Apple iPhones, Macs

Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL)'s senior vice president of services Eddy Cue is set to testify in the Google antitrust trial brought on by the US Department of Justice on Tuesday, the second Apple executive to make an appearance in the trial as it enters its third week. According to a Bloomberg report citing sources with knowledge of the matter, Cue is set to tell the Justice Department that the company never made its own search engine because Google is the best option, which is why Apple sets it as the default option.

Google antitrust trial: second Apple exec to testify

Google announced this morning it will be shutting down its Google Podcasts app later in 2024 as part of its broader transition to move its streaming listeners over to YouTube Music. The company earlier this year announced YouTube Music would begin supporting podcasts in the U.S.

Google Podcasts to shut down in 2024 with listeners migrated to YouTube Music

The company says it was offering the better product, while the Justice Department argues the agreements were illegal.

Google Trial Spills Details on Search Engine's Deals With Apple, Samsung

Yelp

Yelp and a coalition of news organizations have asked a U.S. judge to disqualify a prominent U.S. law firm from defending Google in the Justice Department's ad tech lawsuit, saying the firm has a conflict of interest because it previously was their advocate on matters related to the case.

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