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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.

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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Microsoft

Big Tech stocks are still very widely owned, and their earnings reports will be rightly followed very closely.

Q3 Earnings Decent So Far; Big Tech Next: AAPL, MSFT, GOOGL, etc.

The Google parent is wasting an opportunity to reward investors.

It's Time for Alphabet Stock to Pay a Dividend

Google has suffered a multiple contraction and is now facing an earnings recession. Cost-cutting, YouTube, Waymo and regulation will be on investors' minds as we approach Q3.

Google: A World Of Pain For A Lifetime Of Gain

In the build up to Google parent Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG)'s third-quarter trading statement on Tuesday October 25, Zacks Investment Research maintains a consensus revenues estimate of US$58.35bn, indicating an 8.8% improvement year on year. “Alphabet's robust Search segment continues to be the key catalyst for its top-line growth.

Alphabet's strong cash position puts Google parent on strong third-quarter footing

Google hit with $162 million fine from Indian regulators over anti-competitive practices

Amazon

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Alphabet Inc's Google said on Friday the Indian antitrust watchdog's decision to fine the company 13.38 billion Indian rupees ($161.95 million) for anti-competitive practices was "a major setback for Indian consumers and businesses", and that it would review the decision to evaluate next steps.

Google says India antitrust watchdog's decision a "major setback"

Google says the Indian competition regulator's order is a “major setback for Indian consumers and businesses” and it is evaluating the decision to evaluate “next steps.” The Competition Commission of India fined Google $161.

Google says Indian competition regulator's order ‘major setback' for consumers and businesses

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Snap

Snap Inc. stock's SNAP, -0.64% 26.6% premarket decline on Friday dragged down other big tech names that rely on online advertising. Twitter Inc. TWTR, +1.18% was down 8% with a report that Biden administration officials are considering subjecting some of Elon Musk's ventures to national-security reviews adding to the downdraft.

Snap's 26.6% premarket decline drags down Meta, Google, Pinterest and other stocks exposed to online ad market

Amazon says over half a dozen hardware vendors have indicated to the firm that they cannot enter into a TV manufacturing relationship with the e-commerce group over fear of retaliation from Google.

Amazon alleges some TV vendors are not partnering over fear of retaliation from Google

South Korea's parliament saw heated debate on Friday over proposed legislation to make global content providers such as Netflix and Alphabet's Google pay South Korean network fees.

Google, Netflix under scrutiny in South Korea over network fees

Google has been fined $162mln for anti-competitive practices by the Competition Commission of India (CCI). The search engine giant was said to be leveraging its dominant position managing the Android operating system to protect its own apps, including Chrome and YouTube.

Google fined by India over anti-competitive practices

The US state of Texas filed a lawsuit against Google on Thursday, accusing the internet giant of harvesting large amounts of biometric data from people without their explicit consent, a claim rejected by the California-based company.

Texas sues Google over biometric recognition features

Google has been fined more than $160 million by India's anti-trust watchdog after a probe found the tech behemoth was abusing its commanding position in the local smartphone market.

Google fined $162 mn by Indian watchdog over market dominance

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing Google, alleging the California-based tech giant violated a state identity law, his office announced Thursday.

Google sued by Texas attorney general over alleged biometric data violations

Shares of Meta Platforms, Google-owner Alphabet and other companies that sell digital ads dropped late on Thursday after Snapchat owner Snap Inc blamed inflation for its slowest revenue growth since going public five years ago.

Meta, Alphabet, Pinterest shares shudder on Snap warning

“To Google, it does not matter that the three-year-olds, the bystanders, and grandma never consented to Google capturing and recording their biometric data,” the complaint reads.

Google sued by Texas over ‘invasive' collection of voice and face data

Regulators in India ruled against Google after an investigation that lasted three and a half years.

Google Fined $162 Million for Favoring Its Own Apps on Android

Shares of Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOGL) are marginally higher today, last seen up 0.07% at $99.70 as the Big Tech juggernaut prepares to report its latest quarterly financial results.

What to Expect from Alphabet Stock After Earnings

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Google on Thursday, alleging the tech giant had violated the state's biometric privacy law by "indiscriminately" collecting voiceprints and facial recognition data from users and non-users of the company's products without their consent.

Texas sues Google over alleged 'indiscriminate' biometric data collection

The suit accuses the company of collecting information through products such as Google Photos, Google Assistant and Nest Hub Max.

Texas Sues Google for Allegedly Collecting, Using Biometric Data Without Explicit Consent

Google collected biometric data ‘from innumerable Texans' and used faces and voices to serve commercial ends, complaint says

Texas sues Google for allegedly using people's faces and voices without consent

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Cisco Systems

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Thursday sued Alphabet Inc.'s GOOGL, +1.78% GOOG, +1.72% Google, claiming it collected biometric data for millions of Texans without obtaining proper consent. "For more than a decade, Texas has prohibited companies from capturing Texans' biometric data - including the unique characteristics of an individual's face and voice - without their informed, advance consent.

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