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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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Trade Desk

Fears over muted digital ad spend in a potential 2023 recession and tax-loss selling are leading to declines today.

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Lately, Alphabet (hereafter referred to as "Google") has been selling off, possibly because of perceived competition from ChatGPT. ChatGPT can provide straightforward answers to questions, which compares well to Google search for some use cases.

Google: ChatGPT's Not A Threat But Hubris Is

Apple

Netflix

Among Meta Platforms (formerly Facebook), Apple, Amazon, Netflix, and Alphabet (formerly Google), there's one company poised to outperform in the new year.

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After DIRECTV made it clear it had no intention of renewing its deal for the NFL Sunday Night Ticket package, which had been bleeding red ink for years, analyst attention shifted to growing online video services.

YouTube Outbids Amazon Prime Video And ESPN+ For NFL Sunday Night Ticket

Startups and large enterprise alike only benefit when they leverage AI to automate and scale operations and services.

As Big Tech suffers, startups can grow with AI

Alphabet Inc. aka Google has moved significantly into the NFL by sealing the $2B/year deal for the NFL Sunday Ticket for YouTube. Apple's decision to walk away likely suggests the deal's economics favored the NFL.

Google: NFL Sunday Ticket Is Expensive But Worth It

The NFL finally picked a streaming service to manage its buffet of live football coverage, taking the baton from DirecTV after nearly 30 years.

Is Google's YouTube Scoring a Touchdown With NFL Sunday Ticket?

A bull market is coming. With the right strategy, you could make a lot of money.

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Alphabet's Google said on Friday it will appeal the Indian antitrust watchdog's ruling that ordered the tech giant to change its approach to its Android platform and imposed a fine of $162 million for anti-competitive practices.

Google to appeal India antitrust ruling on Android

Google said on Friday it has appealed against the Indian antitrust body's order against the firm over alleged anti-competitive practices related to Android mobile devices in the key overseas market.

Google appeals against India's fine over business practices on Android

Google is the apparent winner of the NFL Sunday Ticket at a cost of $2+ billion. The financials of the NFL deal don't add up to a winning deal.

Google: Very Expensive Ticket

Google has released new details of its performance system overhaul internally, and it shows employees will more easily fall into lower-rated categories.

Google tells employees more of them will be at risk for low performance ratings next year

Key economic data suggests the battle with inflation rages on.

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An Elon Musk-backed start-up may be coming for Google.

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The Alphabet unit will control the package of out-of-town NFL games for the next seven seasons.

YouTube TV Wins Rights To NFL Sunday Ticket Deal

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The National Football League (NFL) has entered into a multi-year agreement with Google, granting YouTube TV and YouTube Primetime Channels the right to exclusively distribute NFL Sunday Ticket to consumers in the United States kicking off with the 2023 NFL season. The two companies said in a joint statement that the strategic partnership would provide fans greater access to the NFL Sunday Ticket while tapping into the best of YouTube's technology and product innovation.

Google to distribute NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube TV and Primetime Channels

The National Football League and Google GOOG, -2.54%   GOOGL, -2.56% have agreed on a multi-year deal that will make YouTube the new home of its popular NFL Sunday Ticket package.

NFL, Google agree to $2.5 billion deal for Sunday Ticket games to be on YouTubeTV

Google stock fell amid reports estimating that YouTube will pay in a range of $2 billion to $2.5 billion annually for NFL Sunday Ticket rights. The post Google Snatches NFL Sunday Ticket Rights As Apple Drops Out appeared first on Investor's Business Daily.

Google Snatches NFL Sunday Ticket Rights As Apple Drops Out

Disney

2023 holds a lot of uncertainty, but Alphabet and Disney look well positioned to outperform.

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