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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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A federal judge has ordered Google to open up its app store to rivals and give Android users more choice when it comes to downloading apps.

US judge orders Google to open up Google Play to rivals

Google must make Android apps available from competing sources and cannot forbid use of in-app payment methods

Google ordered to open Play store to rivals after antitrust loss to Epic Games

An injunction was issued after Epic Games won antitrust lawsuit – the latest legal blow to the search giant.

Google Must Make it Easier for App Stores to Compete on Android, Judge Rules

A U.S. judge issued a permanent injunction on Monday that will force Google to offer alternatives to its Google Play store for downloading apps on Android phones. The ruling from Judge James Donato in court in California is the most significant outcome from Epic Games' antitrust lawsuit against Google, which kicked off in 2020.

Google ordered to open Android app store in Epic Games case

A U.S. judge on Monday ordered Alphabet's Google to overhaul its mobile app business to give Android users more options to download apps and to pay for transactions within them, following a jury verdict last year for “Fortnite” maker Epic Games.

US judge orders Google to open up app store to competition

Does Google monopolize the advertising market? The answer remains in limbo as the Virginia bench trial pitting the Department of Justice and some U.S. attorneys general against Google will resume next month when both sides present findings of fact and deliver closing arguments in December, according to the Associated Press.

Google Stock Could Fall If TikTok's Digital Ad Share Rises

Alphabet (GOOG) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.

Investors Heavily Search Alphabet Inc. (GOOG): Here is What You Need to Know

As new offerings for advertisers arrive, Google's share of the U.S. search ad market is projected by one research firm to drop below 50% next year.

Google's Grip on Search Slips as TikTok and AI Startup Mount Challenge

Waymo is creating a plan to scale the business rapidly.

Massive Autonomous Driving News: Waymo and Hyundai Join Forces

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Should You Forget Apple and Buy These 3 Tech Stocks Instead?

Alphabet (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.

Will Alphabet (GOOG) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?

Alphabet's Google is testing showing check marks next to certain companies on its search results, a company spokesperson said on Friday, in a move aimed at helping users identify verified sources and steer clear of fake websites.

Google tests verified check marks in search results

Google said Friday it will stop linking to New Zealand news content and will reverse its support of local media outlets if the government passes a law forcing tech companies to pay for articles displayed on their platforms.

Google says it will stop linking to New Zealand news if a law passes forcing it to pay for content

Alphabet's Waymo will add electric vehicles from South Korea's Hyundai Motor to its robotaxi fleet, the companies said on Friday, as Waymo expands in the United States.

Alphabet's Waymo to expand robotaxi fleet with Hyundai EVs

Hyundai Motor and Waymo have agreed to a multiyear, strategic partnership that includes the self-driving company adding the South Korean automaker's Ioniq 5 electric vehicle to its robotaxi fleet. Initial on-road testing with Waymo-enabled Ioniq 5s will begin by late 2025, and they are expected to become available to Waymo One robotaxi riders in the years to follow, the companies said.

Waymo to add Hyundai EVs to robotaxi fleet under new multiyear deal

Waymo, the biggest and only commercial robotaxi service in the U.S., has signed a “multiyear” agreement with Hyundai Motor to add electric Ioniq 5 hatchbacks to its Waymo One fleet starting next year as it expands operations and works to cut costs.

Waymo Bulking Up Robotaxi Fleet With Electric Hyundai Hatchbacks

Hyundai and Waymo announce strategic partnership to offer safe and convenient autonomous driving experience for customers First phase of the partnership will begin with Waymo integrating its autonomous driving technology into Hyundai's all-electric IONIQ 5 SEOUL, South Korea and MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. , Oct. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Hyundai Motor Company and Waymo announced they have entered into a multi-year, strategic partnership.

Hyundai and Waymo Enter Multi-Year, Strategic Partnership

Alphabet is the cheapest stock in the Magnificent Seven and it's growing faster than many rivals.

This Is the Cheapest "Magnificent Seven" Stock Today

Google threatened to stop linking to news in New Zealand if lawmakers pass a bill aimed at making digital platforms pay media outlets.

Google Threatens to Stop Linking to News in New Zealand

Google said on Friday it will stop linking to New Zealand news articles and ditch the agreements it has with local news organisations, if the country's government goes ahead with a law to force tech giants to pay a fair price for content that appears on their feeds.

Google says it will stop linking to New Zealand news if proposed new law passed

Google is rolling out a series of changes to Search, which will start on mobile. One update will change the way Search results appear for certain queries.

Google Search is about to see 'a pretty dramatic shift'

Uranium and nuclear energy stocks experienced gains following reports that Alphabet, Google's parent company, is considering using nuclear power to meet its electricity needs. This interest echoes a recent announcement by Microsoft about purchasing nuclear energy.

Alphabet's Interest in Nuclear Energy Boosts Uranium and Nuclear Stocks

Google is working on artificial intelligence software that resembles the human ability to reason, similar to OpenAI's o1, marking a new front in the rivalry between the tech giant and the fast-growing startup.

Google is working on reasoning AI, chasing OpenAI's efforts

Technology juggernaut Alphabet Inc GOOGL GOOG has been on the move, gaining over 5% in the trailing month. Some of the enthusiasm can be attributed to the rising demand for artificial intelligence.

Heightened Trading In Alphabet Stock May Drive Traffic To Direxion's GGLL And GGLS Funds

Google is ramping up its artificial intelligence efforts in India to integrate AI across its products for Indians — a move that escalates the growing rivalry among U.S. tech firms in a market where competitors are lagging behind.

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