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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.

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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The Philippines has announced a 12% value-added tax (VAT) on digital services provided by major tech companies such as Amazon, Netflix, Disney, and Alphabet. This move is intended to level the playing field for domestic retailers.

Philippines Imposes 12% VAT on Tech Giants' Digital Services

Google has made significant progress on artificial intelligence (AI) reasoning software across multiple teams in the past few months. These advancements focus on tackling multi-step problems in fields such as mathematics and computer programming.

Google Advances AI Reasoning Software to Compete with OpenAI

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Waymo has gotten one step closer to a commercial launch in Austin by early 2025. This week, the company will open its fully autonomous ride-hailing service to certain members of the public in the city as part of an ongoing partnership with Uber.

Waymo begins offering robotaxi rides via Uber in Austin

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The EU voiced concerns about "harmful" content posted on Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube as it told the digital platforms on Wednesday to hand over more information on how their platforms recommend content to users.

EU queries Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube over 'harmful' content risks

This move could take Google back to the very top of the AI race.

Why Did Google Pay $2.7 Billion to Bring This Artificial Intelligence (AI) Genius Back?

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Retail investors can make a bet or take on an opposing view with increased odds of success whenever a market gets too crowded on the long or short side. Like the 2008 financial crisis, when everyone bet in favor of housing only to find out they all had to run for the exit all at once, only a few investors could spot this unfair advantage opportunity.

Why the Magnificent 7 Could Become a Pain Trade for Investors

This stock scores well across vital metrics for long-term investors.

The Best Stock to Buy Now in October

Alphabet's stock has been the weakest performer among the “Magnificent Seven” over the past three months — but one analyst still thinks it has plenty of shine.

Alphabet's stock has been a laggard lately. Here's one case for a rebound.

Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ: GOOGL) has partnered with a local technology company to offer sovereign cloud services in Malaysia. The tech titan expects its investments to create 26,500 jobs and add over $3.0 billion to the country's economy by 2030.

Malaysia to gain $3B in GDP and 26,500 jobs from Google investments by 2030

Pivotal Research analyst Jeffrey Wlodarczak initiated coverage of Meta and Alphabet with Buy ratings and price targets of $780 and $215, respectively.

Big AI Spenders Meta and Alphabet Get a New Bull

Pivotal initiated coverage of Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOGL) with a "buy" rating, noting the Google parent's “attractive valuation in any realistic scenario.

Alphabet Stock Attracts Bullish Coverage on Valuation

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investors should keenly watch three technology behemoths with extensive applications of generative AI. These are: GOOGL, AMZN, ADBE.

3 Tech Stocks With Extensive AI Applications to Hold Tight for Now

Google stock clawed back above its 200-day moving average and now trades above its 50-day line, despite legal woes.

Alphabet Finds Technical Support Amid Legal Worries. Is Google Stock A Buy?

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Although 2025 is fast approaching, October still holds some great deals for investors.

3 Magnificent Stocks to Buy in October

Serve Robotics Inc

Serve Robotics , which delivers food for Uber Eats using sidewalk robots, said it would partner with Alphabet-owned Wing Aviation to use drones, extending the operational range to more than six miles.

Serve Robotics ties up with Alphabet's unit for drone deliveries, launching pilot in Texas

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Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics maker, said on Tuesday that executives from companies including Nvidia , Google and BMW will speak at its annual tech day forum next week.

Foxconn says execs from Nvidia, Google, BMW will speak at its annual forum

Google plans to invest $1 billion to build digital infrastructure in Thailand, including a new data center, the US tech giant has announced, saying the move would support 14,000 jobs in the kingdom.

Google to invest $1 billion in Thailand

Google said on Tuesday its investments in Malaysia would create 26,500 jobs and contribute more than $3 billion to the country's economy by 2030, as it announced its new $2 billion data centre there had broken ground.

Google says its investments will add $3 bln to Malaysia's GDP by 2030, create 26,500 jobs

Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) concluded the recent trading session at $167.15, signifying a +1.13% move from its prior day's close.

Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) Rises Higher Than Market: Key Facts

Epic Games is suing Google again, along with Samsung, for allegedly making the EGS install procedure prohibitively difficult on mobile.

Epic Games sues Google and Samsung for auto-blocking Fortnite download

The game publisher continues to wage war in its bid to get its mobile games on smartphones without the help of Apple's and Google's storefronts.

Fortnite-Maker Epic Games Sues Samsung and Google Over Third-Party App Stores

In the new antitrust suit filed in California federal court, Epic focused on a Samsung feature called “Auto Blocker,” which is turned on by default on the company's smartphones and blocks users from downloading apps outside the Google Play store or the less-popular Samsung Galaxy Store.

‘Fortnite' maker Epic Games accuses Google, Samsung of collusion over ‘auto blocker' feature

Fortnite maker's lawsuit says Samsung Auto Blocker deters users from app downloads outside Google's Play store

Epic Games accuses Samsung and Google of scheme to block rivals

Google is investing 36 billion Thai baht ($1 billion) into Thailand to build a new data center and expand its cloud infrastructure, the company said Monday. It marks a ramp-up of Google's expansion in Asia, putting artificial intelligence at the heart of its international push at a time when it's facing competition the likes of Microsoft and OpenAI.

Google to invest $1 billion in Thailand to build a data center and accelerate AI growth

Video game company Epic Games filed a federal lawsuit Monday accusing Google and Samsung of colluding to harm third-party app stores on smartphones running Google's Android operating system, nearly a year after the “Fortnite” game maker won an antitrust suit against the search giant.

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