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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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Alphabet's strong cash flow allows management to reward shareholders through share buybacks.

This Alphabet Initiative Will Reward Shareholders Massively Over the Long Run

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Growth stocks have gotten cheap in the market sell-off.

3 Growth Stocks That Are Screaming Buys in May

Google recently announced it acquired Raxium. This is why.

Why Google Is Buying Raxium

Google is making changes to its performance evaluation and promotions process, which will result in higher salaries, executives said.

Google says it's raising employee pay through performance review revamp

Google's weak YouTube revenue growth is overblown and still has upside. Despite inflation, Search and Cloud revenues came in ahead of analyst growth expectations.

Google: Undervalued With Room To Grow

Google, Facebook face tough tech rules from UK's new digital watchdog

The market plays the role of a pendulum. That is why it is useful to look at the current price of a company in a long-term context. The current ROE of Alphabet is 30.6% and the current P/BV multiple for Alphabet is x6.1. According to my model, this ratio makes Alphabet one of the relatively undervalued.

Google: Phase Of Cyclical Undervaluation

Google is quickly adding cloud talent as it chases Amazon and Microsoft. The latest focus is building tools to help companies run distributed applications.

Google's cloud group forms Web3 team to capitalize on booming popularity of crypto

Big tech companies like Google and Facebook parent Meta would have to comply with tough British rules under a new digital watchdog aimed at giving consumers more choice online—or face the threat of big fines.

Britain pushes tough tech rules under new digital watchdog

With Alphabet's has 15 billion daily active users GOOG stock should succeed in the long term. Investors should consider it on dips.

Alphabet Stock Should Still Be on Investors' Shopping Lists

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The biggest companies in the U.S. markets couldn't stop April being the worst month for the stock market in years.

Mega Caps Struggle, Becky Quick on Berkshire-Hathaway's Future

Alphabet is a growth juggernaut with GOOG stock growth powered by ad and search revenue, but even business like its Pixel hardware contribute. The post Here's Why Alphabet Stock Near Its 2022 Low is Tempting appeared first on InvestorPlace.

Here's Why Alphabet Stock Near Its 2022 Low is Tempting

Shares of several companies in the broader technology sector, including Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG), are trading lower amid overall weakness as traders continue to digest Wednesday's Fed rate hike announcement. An increase in yields has pressured technology and.

Why Alphabet Shares Are Falling

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Apple has a market capitalization of $2.69 trillion. Its beta is 1.20, indicating lower volatility.

Should Value Investors Pick Apple?

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Stocks aren't doing so hot today following a Federal Reserve meeting and we're diving into how it's affecting the market today. The post AAPL, GOOG, MSFT, AMZN, TSLA: Why Are Stocks Down Today?

AAPL, GOOG, MSFT, AMZN, TSLA: Why Are Stocks Down Today?

Google closed its deal to acquire microLED startup Raxium for undisclosed terms in a further push to drive the search giant's augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) goals. Launched five years ago by Gordon Wetzstein and Rick Dodd in Silicon Valley, the company specializes in microLED display technologies and has been developing AR and VR wearables […]

Google Picks Up MicroLED Startup Raxium to Drive AR

While YouTube's ad growth was disappointing on the surface, there are still plenty of reasons to have a positive outlook on GOOG stock. The post There's Still Plenty to Be Bullish About in Alphabet Despite Muted Results appeared first on InvestorPlace.

There's Still Plenty to Be Bullish About in Alphabet Despite Muted Results

In a rare show of alliance, Apple, Google and Microsoft have joined forces to expand support for passwordless logins across mobile, desktop, and browsers. Passwords are notoriously insecure, with weak and easily-guessable credentials accounting for more than 80% of all data breaches, per Verizon's annual data breach report.

Apple, Google, and Microsoft team up on passwordless logins

In a team initiative to upgrade the security of the internet, Apple, Google, and Microsoft are collaborating to expand support for a passwordless sign-in standard created by the FIDO Alliance and the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). “‘Simpler, stronger authentication' is not just FIDO Alliance's tagline — it also has been a guiding principle for […]

Passwordless Sign-Ins Focus of Joint Initiative by Apple, Google, Microsoft

YouTube Go is shutting down beginning this August, Google has announced this week. The lightweight Android app first launched in 2016 and features offline viewing and nearby sharing.

YouTube Go is shutting down in August

Get ready to start hearing a lot more about FIDO, or Fast Identity Online, for login instead of passwords.

Apple, Google, Microsoft Back 'FIDO' Tech to Dump Passwords on Websites and Apps

Google is a cash flow machine with a large economic moat. The company's diversification efforts will limit near-term margin growth but will reward investors over the long term.

Google: A Strong Margin Of Safety At Current Valuation

Apple, Microsoft, and Google announce commitment to implementing passwordless authentication options for billions of users.

Apple, Microsoft and Google announce plans to enable passwordless authentication for billions of devices

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) is looking into Alphabet's Google over potential antitrust issues  as dating apps complain of not being able to use payment methods other than Google's, a report from Reuters said Wednesday (May 4). The report says Match group, which owns Tinder, has asked the regulator to see whether […]

Netherlands Watchdog Group to Probe Google's Play Store Policies

Tech stocks are rising this afternoon despite the Fed rate hike news. Here's what it may mean and what investors can expect.

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