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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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Monolithic Power Systems

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Netflix

FAANG stocks were among the winners in the market rally.

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Spotify

Typically, Google Play and Apple's App Store for iPhones take between 15% and 30% of digital sales inside apps through their billing platforms.

Google now allows Spotify and Bumble to bill U.S. users inside apps

Google today announced it's expanding its user choice billing pilot, which allows Android app developers to use other payment systems besides Google's own. The program will now become available to new markets, including the U.S., Brazil and South Africa, and Bumble will now join Spotify as one of the pilot testers.

Google Play to pilot third-party billing in new markets, including U.S.; Bumble joins Spotify as early tester

Waymo has opened up its fully driverless ride-hail service in downtown Phoenix to members of the general public. Previously, the company had only been operating a commercial service with no safety driver behind the wheel for participants in its “trusted tester” program.

Now anyone can hail a Waymo robotaxi in downtown Phoenix

Google's stock is trading at ridiculous levels as it offers a ~35% upside at the current price. It's safe to assume that the company's shares have entered oversold territory, as the business has several major catalysts, which could help it to improve its performance going forward.

Google: Fortunes Will Be Made

Amazon

Are the best days of cloud computing growth over for Amazon, Microsoft and Google amid rough third-quarter results? The post The First Real Cloud Computing Recession Is Here — What It Means For Tech Stocks Amazon, Google And Microsoft appeared first on Investor's Business Daily.

The First Real Cloud Computing Recession Is Here — What It Means For Tech Stocks Amazon, Google And Microsoft

Apple

Cash is king. Cash lets companies grow through hard times, which is vital in technology.

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Alphabet will bottom when advertising demand bottoms, and when sell-side analysts start to downgrade their forward EPS for the company to incorporate overly pessimistic views. For investors not wanting to time the market, Alphabet trades at 14x 1-year forward P/E, lower than the 17x P/E multiple at the depths of the 2008 financial crisis.

Google: This Is When I Will Start Buying

The California Department of Motor Vehicles approved an amendment to Waymo's existing deployment permit Wednesday to include driverless, as well as drivered, operations. Now, Waymo will be able to charge for usage of its autonomous vehicles, which will operate without anyone in the driver's seat, for services like food and grocery delivery.

Waymo can now charge for fully driverless services in San Francisco

CPI data for October is set for release on Thursday.

Jim Cramer warns that growth stocks could see ‘more horror' after CPI data release

The company is pulling the plug on Stadia in January 2023.

Google Starts Issuing Refunds for Stadia Cloud Gaming Service

Twitter's new CEO and owner Elon Musk is rattling the cage at his social network and ruffling a lot of feathers both inside and outside of the company. But while some in the tech world describe that kind of chaos as a garbage fire, others see it as something very different: an opportunity.

Google and Twitter veteran maps out a Twitter alternative

Subscription growth in YouTube Premium services continues despite worsening macroeconomic conditions. Google is challenging Apple's ecosystem through the introduction of Pixel Pass, bundling in YouTube Premium services with Pixel phone sales to build a Google ecosystem.

A Promising Growth-Driver Inside Google That Investors Are Overlooking

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DoorDash

Most food delivery apps only offer those first three options. But DoorDash (NYSE: DASH) on Monday launched a pilot of on-demand drone delivery in Logan, Australia, with Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) subsidiary Wing, which has been operating in the Brisbane suburb since 2019.

Wing drones deliver DoorDash orders in Australia

Advertising is an inherently macro-sensitive industry, with related spending now experiencing a slowdown ahead of mounting economic uncertainties. With digital advertising now rapidly overtaking traditional avenues (e.g., linear TV), the sector is expected to see more resilience ahead of a near-term wind-down in ad dollars.

Ad-Tech Round-Up: Why We Think Google And Amazon Will Rise On Top

Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd

Renault said it will spin off its electric vehicle (EV) arm, Ampere, via a separate stock market listing next year as part of plans to split the group into five new ‘teams'. Despite launching its first electric car in the 1930s, the French company has been overtaken by old and new rivals, so its new organisational structure is aimed to allow Ampere to produce a million EVs by 2031.

Renault to spin off EV arm Ampere, deepens partnerships with Google and Geely

Palo Alto Networks

With the first week of trading in the books for November, the stock market is at a crossroads. Even though high-quality stocks have been hitting new lows, blue-chip tech stocks should still be on investors' buy lists.

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DoorDash is teaming up with Alphabet's Wing to offer customers an easier way to arrange for goods to be delivered via drone.

Wing brings drone delivery options to DoorDash customers in Logan, Australia

The deal will help Renault develop new onboard and offboard applications, the companies said.

Renault and Google team up to develop a 'software defined' vehicle

The tech titan is seeing softness in advertising revenue, but Google Cloud continues to capture impressive growth.

Alphabet Stock Is a Buy and It's All Thanks to Google Cloud

The cars will be able to continuously update “over-the-air,” much like smartphones, and feature advanced artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities.

How Google and Renault's Expanded Auto Deal Could Change the Industry

Among Meta Platforms (formerly Facebook), Apple, Amazon, Netflix, and Alphabet (formerly Google), there are two screaming buys and one industry leader with clear red flags.

2 FAANG Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist and 1 to Avoid Like the Plague

Renault and Google said on Tuesday that they are expanding their partnership in software services for future Renault vehicles, adding that Google will become the preferred cloud supplier to the French automaker.

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