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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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Microsoft

Google has accused Microsoft of anticompetitive cloud practices in the U.S. and the EU.

Google Accuses Microsoft Of Tricking Customers Into Cloud Service Contracts

A German regulator has told Google that its connected car package may violate antitrust rules.

German Regulator Says Google Automotive Services May Violate Antitrust Rules

Google filed a letter with the FTC, accusing Microsoft of overly restrictive licensing terms and said the company's influence poses cybersecurity risks.

Google accuses Microsoft of anticompetitive practices in Azure cloud unit

Microsoft and Google have recently made big investments in two of the most valuable companies in artificial intelligence (AI). OpenAI, which developed ChatGPT, has received a staggering investment of US$10 billion (£7.8 billion) from Microsoft, while Google has invested US$300 million in Anthropic.

Microsoft and Google rivalry could supercharge development of AI

Google Cloud launched an AI-powered product for banks to help detect money laundering more effectively.

Google Cloud Launches AI-Powered Anti-Money Laundering Tool for Banks

Google automotive services, its in-car technology arm, is facing a ban in Germany after regulators said it was anti-competitive. Nowadays many cars come fitted with an interactive screen to help drivers with tasks like navigation, making calls or changing songs.

Google car services faces ban in Germany

Salesforce

Salesforce And Google: 2 Winning Tech Titans In A New AI Partnership, One Winning Stock

Germany's cartel office said on Wednesday that a number of Google's practices in connection with Google Automotive Services are anti-competitive and that it intends to prohibit them.

German cartel office: some Google Automotive Services practices anti-competitive

YouTube will launch its first official shopping channel for live commerce in South Korea on June 30, Yonhap news agency reported on Wednesday.

YouTube to launch its first official shopping channel in South Korea -Yonhap

Palo Alto Networks

Tesla

Many stock splits have occurred in recent years, with companies aiming to increase liquidity within shares and erase barriers to entry for potential investors.

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Gannett Co.

Gannett (NYSE:GCI) Co, the publisher of USA Today and city newspapers around the country, is suing Google over allegedly anticompetitive practives in the advertising technology market.  The publisher filed a complaint with the Southern District of New York on Tuesday, adding to a litany of lawsuits Google and its parent Alphabet are facing.

USA Today publisher sues Google over 'sophisticated, anticompetitive, and deceptive' digital ad monopoly

Gannett, the largest newspaper publisher in the United States, is suing Google, alleging the tech giant holds a monopoly over the digital ad market.

The largest newspaper publisher in the US sues Google, alleging online ad monopoly

Gannett has filed a civil lawsuit against Google and its parent company Alphabet, claiming that they unlawfully hold monopolies in the advertising technology tools that publishers and advertisers use to buy and sell online ad space.

Gannett sues Google, Alphabet claiming they have a monopoly on digital advertising

Here's what a fundamental and technical analysis says about buying Google stock as its search advertising business holds up.

Is Google Stock A Buy Amid Artificial Intelligence Battle?

USA Today parent Gannett sued Google, alleging the tech giant has used anticompetitive business practices to gain an illegal monopoly over the digital advertising market.

Gannett sues Google over ‘deceptive scheme' to gain online ad monopoly

NEws Peg The newspaper industry has been rocked by declining advertising revenue and subscriptions for decades as the internet and technology has changed how people co

America's Largest Newspaper Publisher Sues Google–Here's Why

Alphabet Inc.'s GOOGL GOOG Google has started discussions with Indian suppliers about assembling its Pixel phones to extend its manufacturing beyond China, according to a Bloomberg report on Tuesday. Google has talked with Lava International, Dixon Technologies India and Foxconn Technology Group's Indian unit Bharat FIH, the report said, citing people with knowledge of the matter.

Google eyes India to manufacture Pixel: report

It adds to an already extensive list of lawsuits against the company for alleged anticompetitive behavior.

Gannett sues Google over its alleged ad tech monopoly

Oracle

Oracle is winning big among companies needing cloud infrastructure to train powerful AI models. Google's cloud business is now turning a profit as a focus on winning enterprise customers pays off.

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The company said Google's alleged misconduct has harmed publishers, particularly those running local news operations.

Gannett Sues Google, Alleges Monopolization of Ad-Tech Markets

Google is aware of the threat posed by Bing and other AI competitors, prompting the company to develop a new search engine powered by AI technology. Alphabet strategically focuses on integrating AI throughout its offerings, with plans to incorporate generative AI tools into a search through initiatives like Bard. Google's I/O event highlighted the scale advantage of the company, with five "mega-apps" and the Android OS, each boasting over 2 billion users.

Google: Leveraging AI

Gannett , the publisher of USA Today, on Tuesday sued Google, accusing the social media company of violating federal antitrust law by trying to monopolize the market for online advertising.

Gannett sues Google, alleges it monopolizes online ads

Gannett Co. Inc. GCI, -4.10% disclosed Tuesday that it filed a civil suit against Google and its parent Alphabet Inc., seeking damages for the “anticompetitive monopolization” of advertising technology markets and for “deceptive” commercial practices. The publisher of the USA Today newspaper and site alleges that news publishers don't see the growth in ad spending because Google unlawfully acquired and maintains monopolies for tools publishers and advertisers use to buy and sell online ad space.

Gannett files civil suit against Google seeking damages for ‘anticompetitive' and ‘deceptive' practices in the online advertising market

Alphabet Inc's Google has begun early conversations with domestic suppliers to move some production of its Pixel smartphone to India, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter.

Google seeks suppliers to move some Pixel production to India, Bloomberg reports

NVIDIA

Generally speaking, tech stocks are crushing the competition in 2023. It's old news by now, but a select few stocks are responsible for a resurgent Nasdaq.

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