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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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Twitter

It's been another week of heavy fines and warnings aimed at curbing Big Tech's power in the European Union (EU) and across Europe. Earlier this week, Russia fined Alphabet's Google 9 million roubles (about $121,000) over its failure to delete banned content, the latest in a string of penalties that is part of a wider […]

Europe's Battle to Curb Big Tech's Power Continues With More Fines

Google executives addressed the topic of inflation and employee pay at an all-hands meeting on Tuesday.

Google execs tell employees they won't raise pay companywide to match inflation

Microsoft

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With Apple Inc just about 4% shy of notching a market valuation of $3 trillion, the iPhone maker is nearing a mark that would make it as big as the world's fifth largest economy after Germany.

Factbox: Tech giants dominate Wall Street's trillion-dollar club

Google intends to build several hundred homes on a downtown San Jose parcel atop the proposed site of a future BART station near the existing Diridon transit hub, public records show.

Google eyes hundreds of downtown San Jose homes over transit station site

Google has posted tremendous results so far in 2021. Growth remains brisk with a massive opportunity for gains in the cloud and in the core business.

Is Google Stock Overvalued Or Undervalued? My Head's In The Cloud

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Workday

These growth stocks may have pulled back recently, but they have strong long-term outlooks and are worth a look for any growth investor. The post 3 Growth Stocks to Buy Before The End of the Year appeared first on InvestorPlace.

3 Growth Stocks to Buy Before The End of the Year

Earlier this year, a leaked internal survey found wellbeing on the decline, prompting CEO Sundar Pichai to announce a series of wellness benefits.

Google promised employees an extra $1,600 cash bonus after the Omicron variant delayed its return to office plan

Interns and members of Google's extended workforce are eligible for the cash bonus too, according to a Reuters report.

Google to give $1600 bonus to employees worldwide, says report

Alphabet Inc's Google said on Wednesday it will give an additional bonus next year to its employees globally, as the tech giant pushes back its return-to-office plan.

Google to give additional staff bonus next year

More than 200 newspapers are suing Facebook and Google, alleging that the tech titans have unfairly manipulated the advertising market, siphoning away their revenue and crippling their businesses. The lawsuits are being filed on behalf of some 30 different companies that publish over 200 separate smaller newspapers across the country, and include a trove of.

Over 200 newspapers are suing Facebook and Google for killing their advertising

Roku

YouTube and YouTube TV will remain on Roku devices after the two sides reached a deal in their carriage dispute.

Google and Roku reach deal to keep YouTube apps on streaming devices

Roku Inc. (NASDAQ:ROKU) shares are trading significantly higher Wednesday after the company and Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) agreed on a multi-year deal extension for YouTube. This deal allows Roku customers to continue watching YouTube and YouTube TV on the Roku platform.

Roku's Stock Climbs Back Above Support After New Deal With YouTube

Roku customers no longer have to worry about losing access to the channels of their favorite creators. The company announced a new content deal Wednesday with Google that will keep the main YouTube app on its streaming service and also bring back the YouTube TV live app.

Roku soars on new deal with Google to keep streaming YouTube

Analysts were optimistic that Roku Inc (NASDAQ: ROKU) and Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) Google had reached a multiyear distribution agreement for both YouTube and YouTube TV apps to make them accessible on the Roku operating system. Stephens analyst Nicholas Zangler said, "details are scarce.

Analysts Hail Roku-Google Deal; See Up To 119% Upside

Roku Inc   (NASDAQ:ROKU) stock is flying up this charts this afternoon, last seen 10.5% higher at $232.39, on news that the streaming concern reached a multiyear agreement with Google.

Call Traders Target Surging Roku Stock After Google Deal

Shares of Roku Inc. are surging Wednesday after the streaming-media company confirmed that it will be extending its agreements with Alphabet Inc. services YouTube and YouTube TV.

Roku stock rallies after company reaches agreement with Google over YouTube

The mega-cap technology names served as a safety net for investors amidst the global pandemic, as evident in the price action over the past two years. But outlooks are now starting to change.

Pro: only one FAANG stock is worth buying right now

The multiyear agreement comes a day before Google's deadline to either reach a deal or cut off its main YouTube app from new Roku devices.

Roku, Google strike deal to keep YouTube on Rokus, restore YouTube TV

After months of nasty contract disputes, Roku this morning announced it's come to an agreement with Google which will allow it to continue to carry both YouTube and YouTube TV on its platform. Roku declined to share the specifics of the deal terms, beyond saying it's a multi-year extension that covers both services.

Roku and Google reach a deal for the continued distribution of YouTube and YouTube TV on Roku devices

YouTube and Roku Inc announced on Wednesday a multi-year pact to end a battle that dragged for months over accusations of anti-competitive conduct and threatened to strip the internet's biggest video streaming service from tens of millions of TV devices.

YouTube stays on Roku devices as companies strike multi-year deal

Roku and Google have resolved their longtime differences over the YouTube and YouTube TV apps, reaching a multi-year carriage extension a day before a key deadline. The two tech companies waged a war of words throughout much of 2021, but reached an agreement just before the YouTube contract was due to expire on Thursday. Already,...

Roku And Google Set Multi-Year Extension, Ending YouTube Impasse

Roku has reached a multiyear agreement with Google to keep YouTube and YouTube TV on its streaming platform.

Roku reaches multi-year agreement with Google to keep YouTube on streaming platform

Alphabet Inc's Waymo risks losing its lead in the U.S. race to prove robotaxis are a viable business as it sticks to a limited service and rivals backed by automakers near their own launches.

Waymo's slow-going in Arizona opens up U.S. robotaxi race

Stock market crashes have a way of creating good buying opportunities.

2 Tech Stocks I'm Buying in the Next Market Crash

Big Tech platforms Meta Platforms Inc, formerly known as Facebook, and Google have been hit with a series of antitrust lawsuits by the U.S. federal government and states on charges they are operating monopolies and abusing their power.

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