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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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Another strike against use of Google Analytics in Europe: The Italian data protection authority has found a local web publisher's use of the popular analytics tool to be non-compliant with EU data protection rules owing to user data being transferred to the U.S. — a country that lacks an equivalent legal framework to protect the […]

Italy's data watchdog latest to warn over use of Google Analytics

The FAANG stocks have become a total disaster in 2022. But GOOGL stock is the one you can still count on going forward.

GOOGL Stock Is the Safest Buy as FAANG Crashes

GOOG stock is much less vulnerable to economic issues and competition than many of its large-tech peers, including Apple. The post Alphabet Stock Is Much Better Positioned Than Other Tech Giants appeared first on InvestorPlace.

Alphabet Stock Is Much Better Positioned Than Other Tech Giants

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Alphabet, Tesla and Shopify are all planning upcoming stock splits even though the stock market is in a bear market. What now? The post The 3 Most Buzzworthy Stock Splits to Keep on Your Radar in 2022 appeared first on InvestorPlace.

The 3 Most Buzzworthy Stock Splits to Keep on Your Radar in 2022

Alphabet remains a leading technology company with an enviable track record of returns. On July 15, GOOG stock gets a lot cheaper.

Plan To Buy Alphabet Stock After It Splits On July 15

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Zebra Technologies

Some companies are running businesses that are bigger than any potential economic headwind.

5 Unstoppable Stocks on Sale to Buy Now and Hold Forever

Netflix

Comcast Corp's NBCUniversal and Alphabet Inc's Google are leading the race for a tie-up with Netflix Inc to help it create an advertisement-supported subscription plan, the Wall Street Journal reported https://www.wsj.com/articles/comcasts-nbcuniversal-google-among-frontrunners-to-partner-with-netflix-to-help-create-ad-supported-tier-11655921297?mod=latest_headlines on Wednesday, citing sources.

NBCUniversal, Google top contenders for tie-up with Netflix for ad-supported plan - WSJ

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Public Storage

When you buy shares of stock, you become a partner in a business. Perhaps I'm stating the obvious, but I doubt all investors see their purchases that way.

10 Stocks to Buy When They're Down

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Google faces second turnover fine in Russia over banned content - regulator

Google has agreed to pay Wikipedia for content displayed by its search engine, mirroring deals the US tech giant has struck with news outlets in Europe.

Google agrees to pay for Wikipedia content

Google announced today that Fitbit is introducing a new premium feature called “Sleep Profile,” which will offer users a new longitudinal analysis of sleep patterns while making sleep data easier to interpret. The new Sleep Profile feature will analyze sleep across 10 key metrics, including new data points like bedtime consistency, the time before sound […]

Fitbit rolls out a new premium ‘Sleep Profile' feature to better assess sleep patterns

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You can benefit from the stock-splitting trend.

Why Are All These Top Stocks Splitting Their Stocks?

Google has built a strong foothold in the smart speaker segment and is showing good growth in this business. Recent data from Strategy Analytics report shows that the smart speaker segment outside China is getting divided between three main companies: Amazon, Google, and Apple.

Google: Defending The Smart Hardware Turf

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An exciting announcement that investors can receive is news of a stock split. The strategy seems to have gained popularity in recent years, and it's essential to keep these on your radar.

Shopify Is Splitting: 2 More Notable Splits Coming in 2022

Supporters of a U.S. bill aimed at reining in Big Tech platforms like Amazon.com and Alphabet's Google have flooded lawmakers with nearly 4,000 phone calls, while critics of the legislation sent a letter telling senators it would "harm consumers."

Big Tech bill advocates and critics keep pressure on U.S. lawmakers

Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) is on a hunt for an ad partner and Google just popped up on its radar, as per an Ad Age report on Tuesday. Netflix Inc says its speculation at this point The streaming giant is committed to introducing a cheaper, ad-supported tier to boost revenue ever since it warned of […] The post Netflix could pick Google as its ad partner appeared first on Invezz.

Netflix could pick Google as its ad partner

Rumors of a potential partnership with Netflix sent the tech stock higher.

Here's Why Alphabet Stock Is Up Today

Germany's anti-cartel watchdog said Tuesday it has opened a probe into Google Maps over restrictions that may be giving it an unfair advantage over competitors.

Germany opens anti-cartel probe into Google Maps

Netflix has met with Google, Comcast and NBCUniversal, and Roku to discuss potential marketing partnerships, sources told CNBC.

Netflix talks with Google about ads as Sarandos is set to address Cannes this week

Don't wait too long to buy this tech giant while it trades at a discount.

1 Stock-Split Company That Should Lead the Market Recovery

Google has quietly dropped its appeal in France against an antitrust fine of half a billion euros levied against it last summer for major breaches in how it negotiated to remunerate local news publishers for displaying copyrighted content. A major reform to European Union rules around digital copyright which was agreed back in 2019 — […]

Google drops appeal against €500M antitrust news licensing fine

Germany's competition regulator is looking into possible abuses related to how Google operates its Maps product. It's the latest proceeding the Federal Cartel Office (FCO) has opened against Google — with earlier (ongoing) investigations into the tech giant's News Showcase licensing practices and its data terms.

Google Maps restrictions trigger competition scrutiny in Germany

The French antitrust authority said on Tuesday it had accepted a series of commitments made by Alphabet's Google over a copyright law aimed at remunerating news publishers for the use of content online.

French anti-trust body accepts Google pledges over remunerating news publishers

If you had invested in Alphabet (then known as Google) ten years ago, you would have seen your capital compound at ~22% through the decade. Netflix must constantly invest in new content to keep its customers subscribed, some shows like Stranger Things cost $30mm an episode; YouTube doesn't have that problem.

YouTube: The Ace Up Google's Sleeve

Should investors use the upcoming stock split to build a position?

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