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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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GOOG and GOOGL stock are on investors' watch lists today as the tech industry takes blows from both the Fed and the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The post GOOG and GOOGL Stock Alert: What's Going on with Alphabet Shares Today?

GOOG and GOOGL Stock Alert: What's Going on with Alphabet Shares Today?

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Apple (And Alphabet) Are Butchering Meta's Future Growth

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The European Union is proposing legislation that would force more data sharing among companies in Europe—aiming to loosen the grip officials say a few big tech companies have on some commercial and industrial data.

Tech giants to be forced to share more data under EU proposal

The company also said it would restore many of its famed office perks.

Google eases pandemic rules for employees in the U.S.

Vaccinated employees won't have to wear masks or socially distance, a report says.

Google Reportedly Drops Mask and Vaccine Requirements for Employees

Alphabet Inc's Google said on Wednesday it is giving employees in the Bay Area the option to return to office where possible, as COVID-19 cases ease in the United States.

Google allows Bay Area employees to work from office, eases COVID-19 norms

Company real estate executive tells workers that perks like massages and lounges are coming back, and a spokesperson says vaccines won't be required.

Google relaxes mandates, opens amenities as it prepares for workers to return

DoorDash

DoorDash is leveraging contextual commerce to embed the purchasing experience more seamlessly into consumers' daily routines. The San Francisco, California-based food delivery giant announced in a Tuesday (Feb. 22) press release that it is integrating its Storefront online ordering product with Order with Google, which allows consumers to order directly through Search and Maps.

DoorDash Integrates With Google to Offer Frictionless Ordering, Payment

French retailer Fnac Darty said on Wednesday it entered into a new partnership with tech giant Google, as it seeks to improve its online services.

France's Fnac Darty teams up with Google to improve online retail services

Google's announcement comes over a year after Apple announced that app developers would need to ask for permission to track a user's IDFA identifier on iOS, and months after Google Chrome announced that it would be banning all third-party cookies in 2023.

Google's privacy changes: The war on cross-app tracking, cookies and third-party advertising

A coalition of 31 groups and academics, including Privacy International and consumer group BEUC, addressed a letter on Tuesday to EU lawmakers requesting last-minute changes in the Digital Markets Act (DMA) to allow individual users to sue U.S. tech giants for violations of EU law.  The DMA is a law that establishes a list of […]

EU Consumer Advocates Seek Expansion of Legal Rights to Sue Big Tech

Despite the recent sell-off of NASDAQ-listed stocks, Alphabet's shares have decreased less than 4% over the last six months. Valuation has long been an Achilles heel for the stock, but the company formerly known as Google presents a compelling value proposition, superior fundamentals, and low downside risk.

Alphabet Stock: Illustrating Present Value With A Crayon

Waymo, the autonomous driving arm of Alphabet, was granted a win on Tuesday when a California court ruled it could keep certain details regarding its AV technology secret. The company filed a lawsuit against the California Department of Motor Vehicles in late January in order to keep some information about its autonomous vehicle deployment permit, […]

Waymo to keep robotaxi safety details secret, court rules

Alphabet just announced a 20-for-1 stock split. There's no question more companies are going to do them.

Has Alphabet Just Opened the Stock Split Floodgates?

The outlook of GOOG stock at this point is positive as Alphabet has multiple strong catalysts that should boost the shares. The post Propelled by Multiple Trends, Alphabet Stock Should Rally appeared first on InvestorPlace.

Propelled by Multiple Trends, Alphabet Stock Should Rally

Google will pay workers at its new Durham office lower salaries than most of its other engineering hubs, a move that has led to internal protests from some workers.

Google employees protest company's Durham wage policy. Here's why they're upset

Alphabet's incredible array of businesses never cease to amaze, which continue to add even more upside to GOOG stock. The post Alphabet's Stock Split Has Nothing To Do With Its Growth Story appeared first on InvestorPlace.

Alphabet's Stock Split Has Nothing To Do With Its Growth Story

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The asset management firm counts Microsoft as its top holding, followed by Apple, United Health, and Coca-Cola.

GMO trimmed mega-cap tech stocks last quarter as Jeremy Grantham sounded the alarm over a coming market crash. These were the 7 biggest trades.

The bear market in growth stocks is weighing on the technology sector and Alphabet. Here's what it means for GOOG stock.

Why Did Alphabet Stock Sink This Week?

Microsoft

Confidential data reviewed by POLITICO has revealed gatekeeper search engines are funneling low-value ads to smaller search partners. The report alleges Alphabet's Google and Microsoft Corp. are using the online advertising market to the detriment of smaller rivals.

Report: Microsoft, Google Allegedly Use Spam Ads to Chill Competition

Google is changing its privacy policies for Android users. The private advertising solutions that prohibit Google cross-app tracking could shake up stocks like Apple did last year.

Privacy Changes To Google Cross-App Tracking Could Stir Stocks

Kraft Heinz

Kraft Heinz Co. KHC, +1.80% announced a partnership with Google GOOG, +0.41% google on Friday that's intended to further the food company's digital transformation. Kraft will use machine learning tools to help with new flavors and products, improve shopper engagement using Google Cloud products, and use platforms like Google Ads and YouTube for marketing.

Kraft Heinz continues its tech transformation with Google partnership

Google's parent has announced a 20-for-1 split, but investors shouldn't care even though the per-share price will be much lower post split.

Why Investors Shouldn't Care About Alphabet's Stock Split

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Investors don't have to find a proverbial diamond in the rough to score big gains. They just have to look for sustainable growth and settle in.

3 Stocks That Turned $5,000 Into $10,000 (or More) in Just a Few Years

A group representing publishers such as News Corp and National Public Radio wrote to leaders of the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday to back two bills targeting Big Tech including one that would open up smartphone app stores to more competition.

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