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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.

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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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The biggest cloud companies are pulling back on server procurement in 2023, creating a massive headache for component suppliers.

The Cloud Giants Are Slowing Down

Are Snap Inc.'s problems of its own making or reflective of broader challenges in the digital-advertising space?

Snap ‘is between a lot of hard rocks,' but Facebook and Google may be safer investments, analysts say

Shares in Google parent Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG ,NASDAQ: GOOGL ) have rallied since the start of the year, but the GOOG stock rebound is losing momentum and could soon reverse course. Along with the prospect of overall market sentiment souring again, the tech giant's Feb. 2 quarterly earnings release could also drive a sell-off.

Is GOOG Stock a Buy? The Answer is Definitely No!

Snap

Snap Inc blamed a poor economy and increased competition for its ho-hum quarterly earnings, but a rise in the key ad metric could mean good news for Facebook owner Meta Platforms and Alphabet , analysts said on Wednesday.

Snap's earnings may hold positive news for Meta, Google -analysts

Vertex Pharmaceuticals

The bulls could be about to take over again. And these stocks are poised to be big winners.

A New Bull Market Could Arrive in February: 3 Stocks to Buy Now

This is just weeks after the tech giant's management reportedly issued a "code red" over the rise of AI chatbot ChatGPT.

Google's testing potential ChatGPT rivals including a homegrown AI chatbot called 'Apprentice Bard': CNBC

Google-parent Alphabet is expected to report a third consecutive quarter of declining earnings, as it joins other high-flying tech giants in coming back down to earth.

Alphabet's Falling Ad Revenue Could Overshadow Cloud Growth

Alphabet has struggled to exceed quarterly expectations as of late, falling short of earnings and revenue estimates in three consecutive quarters. Is this time different?

Alphabet Q4 Preview: What's on the Horizon?

In a recent MarketWatch article, I predicted that Alphabet's GOOGL Google will be forced to put up its digital dukes and provide a worthy challenger to ChatGPT if it wants to remain the king of search engines. That time has come.

Clash of the AI titans: Google's Sparrow challenges ChatGPT and Microsoft — but winning this battle will require a lot of money.

Alphabet is likely to hear competition questions surrounding OpenAI's ChatGPT when Google's parent company releases Q4 earnings results.

'Search unlikely to be uprooted by ChatGPT': From AI competition to massive layoffs, here's what Wall Street is watching for in Alphabet's 4th-quarter earnings

The European Union (EU) will consult the technology and telecoms sectors on whether tech giants like Alphabet Inc's Google , Meta and Amazon.com Inc should subsidize network costs, according to a Commission document seen by Reuters on Tuesday.

EU studying whether Big Tech should pay network costs -EU document

The Supreme Court is stepping into a messy political fight next month over the meaning of a 26-word law that big tech firms describe as a linchpin of the modern internet but that critics say has led to the promotion of terrorism.

Breaking down a Supreme Court case Google claims could 'upend' the internet

TikTok's growing ad share is a thorn in the side of the duopoly.

Can TikTok Continue to Take Ad Sales From Meta and Google in 2023?

Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG , NASDAQ: GOOGL ) is expected to disclose its fourth-quarter 2022 financial results after the market closes on Feb. 2. As that date approaches, many investors are feeling anxious about GOOG stock.

The Time to Buy GOOG Stock Is Now

Google's cell network provider Google Fi has confirmed a data breach, likely related to the recent security incident at T-Mobile, which allowed hackers to steal millions of customers' information.

Google Fi says hackers accessed customers' information

Both AMD and Alphabet stock have been on the rise in the first month of the year.

2 Stocks Up Over 10% in 2023 That Remain Screaming Buys

I have a neutral view on Google's coming Q4 results. Google's shares are traded at lower multiples in comparison with the shares of peer companies.

Google: Neutral View Before Earnings, Wait For The Long-Term Gain

Competition between the two tech giants is hotter than ever.

Better Big Tech Stock: Alphabet vs. Microsoft

The global cloud computing market is valued at $369 billion and expected to grow 15% annually to $1.6 trillion by 2030

Cloud is Growing 20% Annually: 3 Tech Stocks to Buy for Exposure

Breakups do not cure dominance. Regulation is needed

The Weak Link In DOJ's Antitrust Case Against Google's Ad Tech Dominance

The “return of the DoJ” could add to online-advertising declines that are battering Google.

The ‘return of the DoJ' hangs over Google as online-ads decline

Atlassian

Investors are reading tea leaves about the state of the economy ahead of a slew of tech earnings.

Why Amazon, Alphabet, and Atlassian Stocks All Traded Lower Monday Morning

Apple

This is an exciting week for big tech, as four of the sector's largest companies prepare to report earnings. Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META ) will report 2022 Q4 earnings on February 1.

Big Tech Earnings Alert: Major Moves Ahead for AAPL, AMZN, META, GOOG This Week?

This year, the U.S. justice system, including the Supreme Court, will take on cases that will help determine the bounds of free expression on the internet.

How the Supreme Court could soon change free speech on the internet

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