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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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Waymo, the autonomous vehicle developer under Alphabet, is opening up its driverless robotaxi service in downtown Phoenix to vetted local residents.

Waymo opens up driverless robotaxi service in downtown Phoenix to vetted passengers

Indian telecommunications giant Reliance Industries, the parent company of mobile network Jio, is working with Google to develop “ultra-affordable” 5G smartphones.  Reliance Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh Ambani announced the project Monday (Aug.

India's Reliance, Google Developing ‘Ultra-Affordable' 5G Smartphones

The strategy earns the most profit if GOOGL stock closes right at 140 at November expiry where the profits are estimated to be around $500 per contract. The post Look For Further Downside In GOOGL Stock With This Bearish Option Trade appeared first on Investor's Business Daily.

Look For Further Downside In GOOGL Stock With This Bearish Option Trade

Google announced Thursday that it's starting to let members of the public test LaMDA — the chatbot that a former Google employee claimed had become sentient.

Google opens public tests of chatbot that ex-engineer claimed is ‘sentient'

Netflix

The companies' flawed approach to gaming could negatively impact their stocks.

Alphabet and Netflix Are Both Making 1 Key Mistake. Will Their Stocks Suffer?

Lovesac Company

Palantir Technologies

Pubmatic

These fast-paced companies with unmatched innovative capacity are screaming buys following a peak decline of 34% in the Nasdaq Composite.

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Along with a booming advertising business, the company has big plans for YouTube.

Is Now the Right Time to Buy Alphabet Stock?

Amazon

Salesforce

Rivian Automotive

Large-scale investors can be smart to follow, but investors still need to do their own homework.

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If the company is serious about podcasts, it could be bad news for Spotify.

Is YouTube About to Crash the Podcast Party?

Apple

One of the biggest mistakes Warren Buffett (Trades, Portfolio) has ever made was his decision to buy International Business Machines Corp. ( IBM , Financial) instead of Apple Inc. ( AAPL , Financial).

Buffett Shows Why It's Important to Change When the Facts Change

Soon after the Russian invasion, the hoaxes began. Ukrainian refugees were taking jobs, committing crimes and abusing handouts.

Google and academic research points to early success in ‘prebunking' as a means of neutralizing disinformation

Tweak to search engine effectively halves the environmental impact stated for each trip

Google accused of airbrushing carbon emissions in flight search results

Google's Jigsaw subsidiary will next week launch a campaign aimed at tackling disinformation about Ukrainian refugees in Poland, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic based on research by psychologists at two British universities.

Google to roll out anti-disinformation campaign in some EU countries

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #GoogleClassAction--Class Action Lawsuit Filed by Seattle Business Against Google Alleging Breach of Contract, Unjust Enrichment, and Violations of California Law

Class Action Lawsuit Filed by Seattle Business Against Google Alleging Breach of Contract, Unjust Enrichment, and Violations of California Law

Fitness watch maker Fitbit said Wednesday it will release three new versions of its wearable trackers powered by Google this fall. Fitbit said the new models will come with six free months of Fitbit Premium.

Fitbit to release 3 new fitness trackers this fall

Google is breaking EU law by sending users of its email service Gmail direct advertising messages, activists said in a complaint sent to French regulators on Wednesday.

Privacy activists target Google over French 'spam' emails

Google is facing a fresh privacy complaint in Europe over ads it inserts into its Gmail email service in the guise of emails.

Google faces ‘spam ads' ePrivacy complaint in France

Google Wallet is now available in South Africa, the first market for this product in Africa, to make it easy for users to save and easily and securely access their payment cards, loyalty cards and boarding passes.

Google Wallet enters South Africa to tap digital payments growth

Google has breached a European Union court ruling by sending unsolicited advertising emails directly to the inbox of Gmail users, Austrian advocacy group noyb.eu said on Wednesday in a complaint filed with France's data protection watchdog.

Privacy complaint targets Google over unsolicited ad emails

Google Wallet is rolling out in six new markets to add more payment options for users, a press release from the tech giant said. It will be debuting in Azerbaijan, Iceland, Moldova, Qatar, Serbia and South Africa, offering digital item support for things like loyalty cards and boarding passes.

Google Wallet Expands to Six New Markets: Azerbaijan, Iceland, Moldova, Qatar, Serbia and South Africa

At 20 times earnings, Google is trading at a cheaper valuation than it did two years ago despite the stock doubling during this time. The operating margin is at an all-time high.

Google: More Room To Run

Disney

FuboTV

Nielsen Hlds

Americans watched more hours of streaming video than cable TV in July.

Streaming Is Now Bigger Than Cable TV

Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) and Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:FB) will have to pay for the news displayed on their platforms as news organisations will be free to negotiate collectively with the tech giants under proposed amended legislation.  A statement from the US lawmakers said the Journalism Competition and Preservation Act "removes legal obstacles to news organisations' ability to negotiate collectively and secure fair terms from gatekeeper platforms that regularly access news content without paying for its value.

Google, Facebook will have to pay for news content under proposed US legislation

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers on Monday released a revised version of a bill aimed at making it easier for news organizations to negotiate collectively with platforms like Google and Facebook.

U.S. lawmakers unveil bill to help news media negotiate with Google, Facebook

Nintendo

So far in 2022, we've witnessed several market titans undergo a stock split, including Amazon and Alphabet. However, one company with an upcoming stock split that's seemingly flying under the radar is Nintendo.

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