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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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London-based DeepMind said it has paused hiring new interns while it reviews how the internship program aligns with the company's "long-term focus."

Alphabet's DeepMind has put a hiring freeze on new interns, canceling one applicant's interview with just an hour's notice

Google is leveraging its deep bench of AI expertise to monetize YouTube Shorts and Google Lens. It maintains a fortress balance sheet and holds a credit rating that's on par with that of the U.S. Government.

Google's Price Belies Strong Potential

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Joe Rosenberg's relationship with Barron's goes back to 1963, when he wrote a bullish article on Trans World Airlines that resulted in a pop in the stock.

Alphabet and Pfizer Stock Look Like Buys, Says This Longtime Market Maven

Markets will increasingly focus on Google's bottom-line as revenue growth slows in a challenging macro environment. While the CEO has promised to make things "20% more efficient," it's unclear whether this means costs will go down by an equal percentage.

Google: Here's What Things Would Look Like Without 'Other Bets'

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A bruising year for technology has left investors and workers gasping for breath and wondering when the layoffs will end and IPOs will come back.

Tech's reality check: How the industry lost $7.4 trillion in one year

2022 hasn't been kind to the advertising giant.

Is Alphabet the Top Tech Stock to Buy In 2023?

An arbitration court in Moscow has upheld a 2-billion rouble ($33 million) fine against Google issued by Russia's federal anti-monopoly service over the company's decision to block some YouTube channels, the RIA Novosti news agency reported, citing a court decision.

Russian court upholds $33 mln fine against Google

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Amazon

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The big three cloud service providers — Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud — account for nearly three-quarters of the European cloud market, according to data published by Synergy Research Group.

EU Regulators Lobbied to Address Big Tech Cloud Market Abuse

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If Google commits to downsizing, it will follow Big Tech peers like Meta and Amazon that have already slashed head counts this year.

Google Layoffs: Big Tech Continues Downsizing

Starbucks

Alphabet, Inc (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) were trading higher on Wednesday ahead of the release of the Federal Reserve's November minutes

Starbucks, Alphabet Form This Bullish Pattern Ahead Of Federal Reserve Minutes

Rumors are swirling that Alphabet may be the next big tech company to layoff workers, following the lead of Meta, Amazon and many others.

Is Google The Next Big Tech Company To Layoff Workers?

Another major tech titan is bracing for thousands of layoffs.

Google looks to shed 10,000 ‘poor performing' workers: report

Intel

Leaders like IBM, Microsoft, Google and others are making strides  in quantum hardware such as with quantum error mitigation and dynamic circuits.

Quantum progress: How IBM, Microsoft, Google and Intel compare

Google employees say recent actions taken by executives is leading to increased anxiety that job cuts are on the way.

Google has avoided mass layoffs so far, but employees worry their time may be coming

Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) owned Google are facing an “in-depth” investigation into their dominant position by the UK's competition watchdog.  With 97% of online activity in the UK taking place on browsers powered by Apple or Google, the Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) said the US tech giants are imposing restrictions which could potentially hamper the growth of other browsers, web developers and cloud gaming service providers.

Apple and Google face online gaming probe in UK by competition watchdog

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This beaten-down growth stock could be poised for a rebound.

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A Russian court on Wednesday ordered Google to reinstate the blocked YouTube channel of the State Duma, Russia's parliament, the Duma said in a statement.

Russian court orders Google to restore parliament YouTube channel - Duma

The signs are forming for employment cutbacks at the tech giant.

After Amazon and Meta, Will Alphabet Be Next to Do Layoffs?

Competition watchdog says the companies' dominance hinders innovations and adds unnecessary costs to businesses.

UK Probes Apple and Google's 'Stranglehold' Over Mobile Browsing

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CNBC's Jim Cramer on Tuesday named hammered tech stocks that he believes can make a comeback after the Federal Reserve finishes tightening the economy.

Jim Cramer says these 10 tech and software stocks can make a comeback

Britain launched Tuesday an in-depth competition probe into the domination of US tech giants Apple and Google of cloud gaming and mobile internet browsers.

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