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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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YouTube TV users have long complained of poor picture quality, low bitrate and other issues that impact the streaming experience. The company finally addressed the issues, including an increased bitrate for some live content, a fix for the 5.1 surround sound syncing issue and a major upgrade for the YouTube TV app for Apple TV.

YouTube TV says it's experimenting with picture quality enhancements

Now Samsung has made the first move and is apparently thinking about making Bing the default search engine on its devices. While I believe ChatGPT is only one of the issues weighing on Alphabet, it absolutely adds a lot of uncertainty.

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Upstart Holdings

Big tech companies like Microsoft and Alphabet lead the pack in AI chatbot technology. AI companies like Upstart, SentinelOne, and Lemonade could disrupt their industries.

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Here's what a fundamental and technical analysis says about buying Google stock as its search advertising business holds up. The post Is Google Stock A Buy With First-Quarter Earnings Due?

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The digital ad market is set to rebound. Google Cloud is on the verge of profitability.

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Apple

Apple is practically a no-brainer to reach $3 trillion with only modest gains required to hit the threshold. Microsoft's big AI push could pave the way for its market cap to soar.

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Google: Recalibrating Before Q1 FY23 Results.

Google: Recalibrating Before Q1 FY23 Results

First-quarter earnings from Coca-Cola, First Republic, Alphabet, GE, McDonald's, Microsoft, Verizon, Visa, Boeing, Meta, Amazon.com, Caterpillar, and Exxon Mobil.

Alphabet, Meta Platforms, Amazon.com and More

Amazon recently revealed its generative AI platform, Bedrock, which takes a different approach to the AI market. Amazon could become the go-to provider of generative AI applications as it offers multiple services on a single platform.

Is Amazon About to Race Ahead of Microsoft and Alphabet in the AI Arms Race?

Microsoft, Amazon and Google are expected to show another slowdown in cloud growth even as AI hype boosts shares ahead of quarterly earnings reports.

Big Tech Depends on AI Shining Through Cloud Haze

Advanced Micro Devices

The next generation of artificial intelligence tools has caught the attention of Main Street and Wall Street alike. Even some of the world's most high-profile investors have taken note.

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NEW YORK , April 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --  WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG, GOOGL), the parent company of Google, between February 4, 2020 and January 23, 2023, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important May 15, 2023 lead plaintiff deadline. SO WHAT: If you purchased Alphabet securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

ROSEN, A LONGSTANDING AND TRUSTED FIRM, Encourages Alphabet Inc. Investors with Losses to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action - GOOG, GOOGL

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With Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon and Meta Platforms all slated to report earnings this coming week, investors are turning their attention away from bank earnings to Big Tech.

Big Tech earnings are on deck this week. Why that matters

PepsiCo, McDonald's and Exxon are also set to report amid concerns about the economy and inflation.

Amazon, Facebook, Google Headline Busy Earnings Week for Tech

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Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai received $226 million in total pay in 2022. Pichai was awarded over $200 million through a triennial stock plan.

Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai's compensation topped $200 million in 2022

Google's top executive took home quite a bit of money last year.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai made $226 million last year

Compensation included stock awards valued at more than $200 million.

Google CEO Pichai's 2022 Compensation Valued at $226 Million

The tech giants Alphabet, Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta may be experiencing slower growth, but their strong pricing power, cost-cutting abilities, and resilience make them worthy investments in the current market.

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Global-e Online Ltd

Alphabet can rapidly catch up in the artificial intelligence race. Global-e Online's picks-and-shovels approach to international e-commerce has led to an excellent growth rate.

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Microsoft made a multibillion-dollar investment in OpenAI. Alphabet's flagship AI bot, Bard, flopped in its first public appearance.

'Artificial Intelligence' May Be the New Buzzword, but Is It Really Worth the Hype?

Disruption to search is bad, even if it's Google disrupting itself.

Google Could Lose the AI War Even If It Crushes Bing

Wall Street is bullish on this profitable growth stock.

1 Growth Stock to Buy Before It Soars 19%, According to Wall Street

Alphabet Inc Chief Executive Sundar Pichai received total compensation of about $226 million in 2022, more than 800 times the median employee's pay, the company said in a securities filing on Friday.

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