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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 complaint underscores the role of individual states in protecting users' information on the internet in the absence of a federal privacy law.

Texas AG sues Google for over facial and voice data collection

It's the third city that will feature Waymo's driverless ride-hailing, following Phoenix and San Francisco.

Waymo One Brings Self-Driving Ride Service to Los Angeles

Ken Paxton, the state attorney general, said products like Google Photos and the Nest camera had violated Texans' privacy rights.

Texas Sues Google for Collecting Biometric Data Without Consent

The state alleged the search giant violated state laws by collecting biometric data on face and voice features without seeking the full consent of users.

Texas Sues Google Over Use of Facial Images

India's antitrust watchdog fined Google $161.9 million on Thursday for anti-competitive practices related to Android mobile devices in “multiple markets.

India fines Google $162 million for anti-competitive practices on Android

Texas has filed a lawsuit against Alphabet's Google for allegedly collecting biometric data of millions of Texans without obtaining proper consent, the attorney general's office said in a statement on Thursday.

Texas sues Google for allegedly capturing biometric data of millions without consent

India's competition regulator said on Thursday it has fined Alphabet Inc's Google 13.38 billion Indian rupees ($161.95 million) for anti-competitive practices related to Android mobile devices.

India competition regulator fines Google $161.95 mln for anti-competitive practices

Alphabet's Google on Thursday activated a local cloud region for Israel, offering cloud services to the country's government and military in a move expected to boost jobs and economic growth.

Google activates Israel's first local cloud region

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After months of layoffs, hiring freezes and other cost-cutting measures, big tech companies are set to provide the most detailed look yet at just how bad things have gotten for their businesses amid fears of a looming recession.

Tech earnings are coming and they probably won't be pretty

Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG)-owned Waymo plans to expand its self-driving ride-hailing service, Waymo One, to Los Angeles (LA), CNBC has reported, though no date has been given for the California launch. “When we think about our next cities, Los Angeles jumps out,” said Waymo's co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana in a blog post on Wednesday, the newsite said.

Alphabet-owned Waymo plans to expand its self-driving ride-hailing service to Los Angeles - report

Waymo is targeting Los Angeles as its next location to launch a driverless taxi service.

Waymo plans to launch driverless taxi service in Los Angeles

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The stock market remains near 52-week lows, and it might be the time to start looking for stocks to buy at a discount. Following September's inflation figures, things don't appear to change soon.

3 Stocks Set to Soar From 52-Week Lows

Waymo, the robotaxi provider of Google's parent company Alphabet, said Tuesday that it will expand its ridehail service to Los Angeles.

Waymo to expand robotaxi service to Los Angeles

Alphabet Inc.'s autonomous driving company says the city will be its third commercial market after metro Phoenix and San Francisco, with testing to begin this week.

Waymo Expanding Its Robotaxi Service To Los Angeles

Waymo said it plans to launch a robotaxi service in Los Angeles, another sign that the Alphabet subsidiary is accelerating its commercial ramp up. Waymo has had a presence in Los Angeles since 2019, periodically coming in to map neighborhoods, including downtown, Miracle Mile, Koreatown, Santa Monica, Westwood and West Hollywood.

Waymo to launch robotaxi service in Los Angeles

Last month, Google lost an appeal in the General Court of the European Union and is now required to pay €4.125 billion for violating the EU antitrust rules. Investors should expect more regulatory actions against Google in the future, as antitrust watchdogs are on a quest to break the company's monopoly in the digital ads market.

Google: Brace For Regulatory Armageddon

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Look past all the noise and think about the bigger picture.

Buying These 3 Stocks Could Be the Smartest Move You Ever Make

Are these the top undervalued stocks to invest in for the long term?

Top Stocks To Buy Now? 2 Undervalued Stocks To Watch

By partnering with hyperscaler Google, telcos are benefiting from faster, cloud-based network delivery models while also benefiting from a reduction in capital expenditure. The Internet search company also displays an impressive number of partners for its Google Cloud Platform.

Google Should Benefit From More Telcos Moving To The Cloud

Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

Analysts Estimate Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) to Report a Decline in Earnings: What to Look Out for

I like the risk/reward of owning Google stock going into Q3 earnings, as I believe the market has excessively discounted the potential earnings headwinds. Even if investors would expect a 2008/2009 type recession, then the 9.52% Google EPS contraction as estimated by analysts is quite a bearish stretch.

Google: Will Q3 Really Be That Bad?

The Pelosis took heavy losses on numerous call options but sticked to their conviction on Google by exercising 200 calls at $100. The advertising market is preparing for a 2023 recession, but Google is well-positioned to weather an economic downturn with top-class assets.

Google: The Pelosis Could Be Right

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #cybersecurity--Mandiant Breach Analytics for Google Cloud's Chronicle now available.

Mandiant Breach Analytics for Google Cloud's Chronicle Helps Automate the Link Between Threat Intelligence and Real-Time Detection

The European Commission is facing fresh calls to make good on its 2017 antitrust decision against Google Shopping by banning Google from displaying its own shopping comparison ads units in search results — boxes which Google populates with revenue-generating ads — as they argue the self-preferencing units constitute an ongoing competition abuse by the adtech

Google antitrust complainants call for EU to shutter its Shopping Ads Units

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Today, as the MarketBeat Podcast celebrates the milestone of Episode 50, Kate welcomes back a popular guest, Jason Brown of the Brown Report

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