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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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Match Group

Match Group said Friday that Alphabet's Google will allow the dating apps maker to offer users a choice in payment systems, eliminating Google's control over user data.

Tinder owner Match settles spat with Google over payments

Shares of Match Group Inc. MTCH, +4.42% surged 5.2% in premarket trading Friday, after the data apps company after Alphabet Inc.'s GOOG, -1.47% GOOGL, -1.35% Google made "various concessions" regarding Match's complaints. As a result, Match said it has withdrawn its request for a temporary restraining order, which it said last week that it would ask a federal judge to issue to prevent the search engine from throwing Match off its Google Play app store.

Match withdraws restraining order after Google agrees to 'various concessions'

Match Group Inc said on Friday that Alphabet Inc's Google will allow the dating apps maker to offer users a choice in payment systems, eliminating Google's control over user data.

Match Group says Google to allow for alternate payment systems

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In time, thanks to earnings growth, these seven undervalued growth stocks could make a recovery, and then some. The post 7 Undervalued Growth Stocks to Buy Now appeared first on InvestorPlace.

7 Undervalued Growth Stocks to Buy Now

The average analyst estimate for Alphabet is $3,307.53. Despite the recession threat, GOOG stock remains a favorite for good reason.

Alphabet Is Down, But Its Price Target Is Still Reasonable

GOOG stock has great fundamentals and cash flow, plus potential for growth as it continues to expand its hardware business. The post Alphabet Is High-Quality and Still Selling at a Discount appeared first on InvestorPlace.

Alphabet Is High-Quality and Still Selling at a Discount

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"I remain unshakable in my belief that after the smoke clears, they will be higher, not lower," the "Mad Money" host said.

Jim Cramer predicts these 5 Charitable Trust holdings will rebound ‘after the smoke clears'

The search giant is facing criticism of its business practices on multiple fronts.

Bipartisan Bill Would Compel Google to Break Up Its Ad Business

Upstart Holdings

Daniel Loeb (Trades, Portfolio), manager of Third Point Offshore, disclosed in a regulatory filing that his firm's top trades during the first quarter included new holdings in CSX Corp. ( CSX , Financial) and Alcoa Corp. ( AA , Financial), a 90% reduction to its stake in Amazon.com Inc. ( AMZN , Financial) and the closure of its positions in Alphabet Inc. ( GOOGL , Financial), Upstart Holdings Inc. ( UPST , Financial) and Accenture PLC ( ACN , Financial).

Daniel Loeb's Third Point Enters CSX Position, Exits Alphabet and Upstart

The Russian subsidiary of US tech giant Google said Thursday it will file for bankruptcy after authorities seized its bank account following a series of spats with Moscow.

Google's Russian subsidiary to file for bankruptcy

As the clock ticks down on congressional attempts to rewrite antitrust laws in the tech industry this year, arguably the most aggressive bill yet emerged Thursday to rein in the digital advertising market.

Google, Meta are the targets of a new Senate bill that seeks to break up online-ad businesses

Google could be forced to break up its ad business if a bill introduced Thursday (May 19) by Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, becomes law.

Bill Could Force Google to Break up Ad Business

Amazon

If you made it through this trading week and still have an appetite for the stock market, you should be commended for your Kevlar-lined stomach.

Don't Rush the Big Tech Fire Sale Just Yet

The pair of bills would bar large companies from operating in multiple parts of the online ad supply chain — effectively ending what critics say is Google's ability to act as the dominant buyer, seller and broker in the online ad world.

Google's ad business would be broken up under new bipartisan bills

The Google search engine collects data on users who think they can be anonymous if they use a "private browsing" mode, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton claimed on Thursday, filing an amended privacy lawsuit against the Alphabet Inc unit.

Google 'private browsing' mode not really private, Texas lawsuit says

Google said the seizure of its bank account has made it impossible for it to pay vendors and employees, the FT reported.

Google's Russian unit will file for bankruptcy after authorities seized its bank account, reports say

Brookfield Asset Management

Markel

Berkshire Hathaway made several new stock purchases, but this one is particularly interesting.

Warren Buffett Just Bought Lots of Stocks -- Here's the One I'm Most Excited About

There are a lot of bargains in the market, but one stands out above the rest.

What's the Best Big Tech Company to Buy in This Stock Market Downturn?

Semrush shows that Google's 18 to 24 age group is their second strongest. Young people don't have great options for competing search engines.

Google: A Resource For Wide Age Ranges

Waymo (fomerly Google car) CEO Dmitri Dolgov announced today a further expansion of their efforts in Phoenix, on top of the expansions recounted last week.

Waymo Prepares To Bring Robotaxi Service To Phoenix Airport And More

Bristol-Myers

Microsoft

EATON VANCE MANAGEMENT recently filed their 13F report for the first quarter of 2022, which ended on 2022-03-31.

EATON VANCE MANAGEMENT Goes on Buying Spree in 1st Quarter

Waymo is pulling the human safety driver out of its recently expanded robotaxi operations in downtown Phoenix, Dmitri Dolgov, co-CEO of Waymo, announced on the TechCrunch Sessions: Mobility stage on Wednesday.  “We will be starting fully autonomous, rider-only operations in the downtown Phoenix area that will…be on the fifth generation of our system on the […]

Waymo is expanding its driverless program in Phoenix

Google says its Russian subsidiary is planning to file for bankruptcy because it can't pay staff and suppliers.

Google's Russian business plans to file for bankruptcy

One of the mega-cap technology names continue to be attractive in the face of the current challenging operating environment, says the head of internet research at Evercore ISI. Mark Mahaney's remarks on CNBC's ‘TechCheck' Shares of Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ: GOOGL) are down more than 25% in 2022 that, as per Mark Mahaney, is an opportunity […] The post Mark Mahaney reveals the ‘most insulated' big cap tech stock appeared first on Invezz.

Mark Mahaney reveals the ‘most insulated' big cap tech stock

Google's office in Russia is unable to operate due to the government's seizure, the company says.

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