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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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Google CEO Sundar Pichai told employees at a virtual year-end meeting that the company faces challenges when it comes to "communicating at scale."

Google CEO addresses employee concerns about loss of 'candor, honesty, humility and frankness' by execs

Tech stocks like Alphabet lost steam over the past month. But you can still build cash flow strategies on GOOG stock to profit.

Alphabet Shares Are Down But Not Out

Microsoft

Apple

Amazon

Netflix

"As they get hit by the omicron weakness, you've got my blessing to buy all six," the "Mad Money" host said.

Jim Cramer says buy FAANG stocks and Microsoft as Covid omicron fears hit markets

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Bausch Health Companies Inc

Eli Lilly

Morgan Stanley

Wells Fargo

There may be a lot of negativity out there. But for the Charitable Trust, we're staying the course and looking for opportunities.

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Disney

After a brief blackout that began on Friday night, ABC, ESPN and several other Disney-owned channels will return to YouTube TV after the Google-owned company and Disney reached a carriage agreement on Sunday afternoon.

Disney-Owned Channels Return To YouTube TV After Brief A Blackout

If you use YouTube TV, you have access to Disney content like National Geographic, ESPN, ABC and FX again.

YouTube TV reaches deal with Disney to restore ESPN, ABC and FX channels

YouTube TV viewers lost access to Disney programming briefly after the two sides failed to resolve a carriage dispute, but it has now been restored.

YouTube TV Reaches Agreement to Keep Disney (DIS) Channels

The media bellwether and tech giant come to terms to keep Disney channels on the leading live TV streaming service.

Disney and YouTube TV Play Nice -- Just in Time

Disney (DIS) renews content distribution agreement with YouTube, returning access to the former's content after a two-day blackout.

Disney (DIS) Renews Distribution Deal With Google-Owned YouTube

Last week, YouTube warned customers they may lose access to Disney-owned channels on its YouTube TV streaming service by the end of the week if the two companies couldn't come to a new carriage agreement. As of Friday, negotiations fell through and YouTube TV alerted customers it would have to drop Disney channels from its […]

YouTube TV settles its contract dispute with Disney, credits customers $15

Disney and Google have come to an arrangement to restore ABC, National Geographic, ESPN and other Disney channels to Youtube TV after a two-day blackout due to a disagreement over carriage fees.

Google Finalizes Deal With Disney To Restore Channels To YouTube TV

Alphabet Inc's YouTube began restoring access to Walt Disney Co channels on its platform on Sunday, after the companies reached a distribution agreement to end a two-day blackout.

Google's YouTube TV reaches deal to restore access to Disney channels

MercadoLibre

NVIDIA

PayPal

Vertex Pharmaceuticals

They could be like PCs in the 1980s and the internet in the 1990s.

5 Unstoppable Trends to Invest $5,000 In for 2022

Analysts are ignoring the government regulators coming after Google's search and TV ad monopolies, telling investors to buy GOOGL stock. The post Google's Growth Seems Unstoppable as Governments Take Action appeared first on InvestorPlace.

Google's Growth Seems Unstoppable as Governments Take Action

We're diving into why tech stocks are down today in our Friday market update as shares continue to slide after a poor performance Thursday. The post Friday Market Update: Why Are Tech Stocks Down Today?

Friday Market Update: Why Are Tech Stocks Down Today?

This growth stock has a dominant share of an expanding market and is selling at a reasonable price.

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Verizon

Verizon Communications Inc 5.9 % Notes 2014-15.2.54 Sr

With Verizon (VZ) 5G Edge with Google Distributed Cloud Edge, the company plans to bring Google's compute and storage services to the edge of the local network.

Verizon (VZ) & Google Cloud to Boost 5G Mobile Edge Computing

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Charter Communications

Comcast

DISH Network

FuboTV

AT&T

Consumers finally have several choices about how to get their TV, and they're using them to the fullest.

Prediction: The Cable Industry Will Lose Another 5 Million Customers in 2022 ... Sort Of

California's civil rights regulator is investigating Google's treatment of Black female workers following alleged incidents of harassment and discrimination, according to two people familiar with the matter and emails from the agency seen by Reuters.

Exclusive: California probes Google's treatment of Black female workers

Alphabet is folding its urbanization arm into Google as founder steps down

Alphabet to fold Sidewalk Labs into Google as project's founder steps down

Alphabet Inc is shutting down Sidewalk Labs after the founder and chief executive of the unit developing smart-city technology disclosed that doctors say he may have the amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, known as ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease, a deadly neurodegenerative condition.

Sidewalk Labs CEO battles deadly disease; Alphabet folds unit into Google

Verizon Communications Inc (NYSE: VZ) bonded with Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) Google Cloud to employ its 5G network and the tech major's computing power for autonomous robots and smart factories. Verizon's telecom gear supplier Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) will pilot the new service at its 5G smart factory in the U.S.

Verizon, Google Cloud Partner For Autonomous Robots

GOOG stock briefly took Alphabet to $2 trillion market cap in 2021 and Sundar Pichai says Google search revenue will take it to $3 trillion. The post Alphabet CEO Says Search and Ad Revenue Will Push GOOG Stock to $3 Trillion appeared first on InvestorPlace.

Alphabet CEO Says Search and Ad Revenue Will Push GOOG Stock to $3 Trillion

A Russian businessman on a U.S. sanctions list claimed victory over Google in a court case on Thursday and said the U.S. tech giant now faced a potentially heavy fine.

Russian businessman on U.S. sanctions list claims court win over Google

EU lawmakers voted on Wednesday to beef up draft rules to rein in U.S. tech giants, including extending the scope to their retailing activities and to their business users outside Europe, as part of their common position in forthcoming talks with EU countries.

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