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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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The U.S. Department of Justice is about to bring an antitrust action against Google, the search division of Alphabet.

Breaking Google Into Pieces

CEO Sundar Pichai told staff about the bonus reductions at a companywide meeting, the Wall Street Journal reported. The hedge fund TCI says further layoffs are needed.

Google Will Reduce Executive Bonuses as It Lays Off Staff

Microsoft

It might seem like giant tech S&P 500 companies are in dire straits. But they're on the verge of making billions — in just one quarter.

Microsoft, Alphabet Cry Poor Right Before Making $32.8 Billion

Google owner Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) is facing a potential lawsuit from the US Department of Justice (DOJ) over its dominance within the digital advertising market. An antitrust case could be filed as early as Tuesday, according to a report from Bloomberg, marking the second monopoly case brought by the department against Google and one of several government competition suits.

Alphabet to be hit by DoJ lawsuit over Google's ad market dominance

Googlers were told to wait until Monday's town hall to ask questions: Why didn't managers know about the layoffs? Is leadership foregoing bonuses and pay raises? And other questions were raised.

Welcome to post-layoff Google — starting with a tense, all-hands meeting

Sunday Ticket could attract more viewers to newer features in YouTube.

Is This How YouTube Plans to Profit From NFL Sunday Ticket?

I am changing my previous Hold rating to Buy, as the company appears to be undervalued in light of the cost optimization measures announced by management. The layoffs were a necessary decision, and their impact should support the company's margins in the foreseeable future, which will be very difficult for the economy as a whole.

Google Stock: Layoffs Change It All

Following its peers, Alphabet is cutting 12,000 jobs.

Alphabet Layoffs: Here's Why They Had to Happen

Google executives held a town hall meeting with staffers on Monday after the company announced its largest layoff in history.

Google CEO defends job cuts in animated town hall as employees demand clarity on process

CEO Sundar Pichai has said the yearly bonuses of some higher-ups at tech giant Google will see "very significant" reductions, Business Insider reported.

Google's Sundar Pichai reportedly says yearly bonuses of executives will see 'very significant' cuts

The U.S. Justice Department is preparing to sue Alphabet Inc. in the coming days over its dominance in the online ad market, according to a report late Monday.

Feds poised to file another antitrust suit against Google this week: report

The U.S. Justice Department is poised to sue Alphabet Inc's Google as soon as Tuesday regarding the company's dominance over the digital advertising market space, Bloomberg News reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter.

DOJ poised to sue Google over digital ad market dominance - Bloomberg News

The internet giant announced 12,000 jobs cuts last week. On Monday, it held a townhall meeting with employees. Here's what happened.

Inside Google's all-hands meeting: Layoffs shatter the company's aura of stability and abundance.

Google Chief Executive Sundar Pichai said top executives would take pay cuts following the largest round of layoffs in the company's history.

Google execs to get lower bonuses in cost-cutting move following layoffs

The company has announced the largest round of layoffs in its history.

Google to Reduce Top Executive Bonuses, CEO Sundar Pichai Says

Microsoft Corp. and Alphabet Inc. have been rivals for decades in search, cloud and other services, but Microsoft wants to take that rivalry to a higher level of computing.

Microsoft's big move in AI does not mean it will challenge Google in search

Tesla

Google's parent Alphabet Inc. GOOG, +1.97% GOOGL, +1.81% had a “standing interest” in buying Tesla Inc. TSLA, +7.81% back in 2018, Chief Executive Elon Musk said in court Monday, referring to an earlier deposition. That factored into Musk's decision to try to take Tesla private then, the CEO said.

Elon Musk: Google's Alphabet had ‘standing interest' in buying Tesla

Down 25% in the past one year, GOOG's valuation is now compelling with both its P/E and EV/EBITDA looking attractive. The company has remained remarkably resilient and continues to grow its top line and profitability despite weak ad spending in 2022.

Google: Obvious Buys Are Often The Most Rewarding

First problem: declining advertising. Second problem: ChatGPT will destroy Google.

Google: Temporary Headwinds

Apple

Amazon

Netflix

These companies' shares sank in 2022, but investors are feeling more bullish about them in 2023.

Stock Market Recovery: These 4 Stocks Have Been on the Rise in 2023

Layoffs are on the rise across various industries, although the tech industry has taken a huge hit in recent months. Amazon, Alphabet and Microsoft have all recently cut jobs.

Amazon, Microsoft, Google parent Alphabet top growing list of layoffs

Microsoft, Alphabet, and Amazon may be too tempting not to buy at this point.

These 3 Tech Giants Are Too Good to Pass Up

NVIDIA

The tech sector has had a tough year in 2022 as the Nasdaq 100 tech index fell more than 35%. Once a hot favorite, tech stocks have provided meaningful growth during bull market runs, such as the one seen through the end of 2021.

3 Tech Stocks That Will Make You Rich in 10 Years

Spotify

After Silicon Valley's years-long spending spree, tech firms are starting to cut back, and investors are rallying around the grim news.

Spotify, Alphabet And Meta Lead Tech Stock Surge After Massive Layoff Announcements

A ruling by India's Supreme Court will force tech giant to make changes in the largest market for its Android operating system.

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