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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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New European Union rules will rewrite the basic tenets of business on the internet and on mobile, upending how Big Tech makes money and how consumers access these services.

Factbox: How the EU's Digital Markets Act challenges Big Tech

Google tentatively settled a class action suit accusing it of abusing monopoly power to overcharge customers through its U.S. Play Store. If approved, the settlement will allow Google to avoid trial.

Google Tentatively Settles Class Action Suit Over Play Store Charges

Alphabet Inc. late Tuesday reached a settlement in a long-running antitrust case with a coalition of 36 states and Washington, D.C., led by Utah who claimed the company ran its app store as an illegal monopoly.

Google reaches settlement with 36 states over antitrust litigation

Alphabet's ad revenue growth declined due to a slowdown in the advertising industry. But the company owns two businesses in a good position to boost revenue in the period ahead.

Alphabet Is Primed for Strong Revenue Growth Thanks to These Businesses

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The European Union named six tech giants as "gatekeepers" that have to comply with new laws. The Digital Markets Act aims to give more choice to users and open up the market for competitors.

Apple, Amazon, and Meta among 6 tech giants deemed 'gatekeepers' set to face strict competition rules under new EU law

The European Union on Wednesday targeted Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Google parent Alphabet, Facebook owner Meta and TikTok parent ByteDance under new digital rules aimed at reining in the market power of online companies.

EU targets Apple, Amazon, Alphabet, ByteDance, Meta, Microsoft in next phase of digital crackdown

The European Union on Tuesday unveiled a list of six designated "gatekeepers" set to come under its new Digital Markets Act.

EU lists Alphabet, Amazon, Meta and three other tech giants as 'gatekeepers' under strict competition rules

The European Union has named six tech giants whose market power it hopes to be able to rein in by applying a new set of up-front rules on how these gatekeepers can operate so called core platform services. The six so-called gatekeepers are: Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, ByteDance, Meta, Microsoft.

EU confirms six (mostly US) tech giants are subject to Digital Markets Act

Fundamentally, Alphabet stock looks cheap even though the stock has soared this year. Shares are still down about 10% from their all-time high.

Up More Than 50% So Far This Year, Is Alphabet Stock a Buy?

A $15.1 million loss for Google in a jury trial over playlist features in its Google Play Music app cannot stand, a Delaware federal judge ruled on Tuesday.

Google wins ruling wiping out $15 million verdict in US audio patent case

Three senior Apple executives have lost their bid to stop the U.S. Justice Department from calling them as witnesses in the government's upcoming trial accusing Alphabet's Google of abusing its search power.

Apple executives lose bid to block testimony at Google antitrust trial

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ARM Holdings PLC

A year after regulatory pushback prompted Nvidia to drop its planned Arm acquisition, now Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is talking up Arm's potential.

Apple, Google, Nvidia, and other tech giants are considering buying Arm shares

Alphabet Inc., also known as Google, is bouncing off its bottom and trying to reach its previous high. Bottom fishers began buying at the start of the year, followed by other buyers triggering multiple Buy Signals. The monthly chart displays the ongoing Buy Signals and the continued buying in Google stock.

Google Buy Signals (Technical Analysis, Rating Upgrade)

A who's who of Big Tech companies is set to invest in one of the most highly anticipated initial public offerings in recent memory, a blockbuster event that could value a British chip designer at as much as $52.3 billion.

Arm's IPO could value the chip company at $52 billion. Apple, Google and Nvidia show interest

Malaysia said on Tuesday it is considering regulations that will make internet giants Alphabet Inc's Google and Facebook parent Meta Platforms compensate news outlets for content sourced from them.

Malaysia mulls rules for Google, Meta to pay news outlets for content

Tesla

Even as the stock market bounced back this year, much of the vitality came from just a handful of tech giants. Once known as FAANG, realigned markets now prefer these seven stocks – collectively called “The Magnificent 7.

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In the age of AI breakthroughs, certain companies have risen as leaders in data analytics and cybersecurity, revolutionizing enterprise solutions. These firms are pushing boundaries and offer investment opportunities amid their remarkable innovation.

3 Appealing AI Stocks to Snatch Up at Current Levels

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This month is historically difficult for stocks. Investors will be hoping the momentum of several big companies can continue.

'Magnificent 7' Give Markets Hope for September

Alphabet would not be the first company to deploy artificial intelligence.

Alphabet Is Unleashing Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Make Things Easier for Advertisers

Rivian Automotive

Here are two stocks to buy on some turbulent September trading.

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Google argued that Kanter's “bias has shaped and infected this entire proceeding."

Google claims DOJ antitrust chief Jonathan Kanter has ‘deep-seated bias' as trial looms

Due to better-than-expected business performance, Google stock is up 53% this year and still trades at a lower P/E than peers like Microsoft and Apple. Google's impressive earnings growth prospects make it an attractive investment. Google's continued dominance in search, revenue from YouTube, and potential in cloud and AI contribute to its strong business performance.

Google Is A Money-Making Machine: Still The Best Buy In Tech

Canada on Friday unveiled draft rules for a new law designed to compel Alphabet's Google and Meta Platforms pay news outlets, saying Ottawa was addressing the companies' concerns that they may be facing an uncapped liability.

Canada says addressing Google, Facebook concerns over online news law

The quest for stability and growth always leads investors to seek refuge in the unshakable foundations of fundamentally solid stocks. Here, the article lists three tech giants that aren't just weathering the economic uncertainties but also thriving amidst them.

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