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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 is pursuing a massive cloud-computing contract with the Department of Defense, nearly three years after abandoning a similar bid process in the face of employee protests.

The Wall Street Journal: Years after employee revolt, Google again pursuing Pentagon contract

Three years ago, the company walked away from a Defense Department project after employees objected to it. Now the company is working on a new proposal for the Pentagon.

Google Wants to Work with the Pentagon Again, Despite Employee Concerns

A new autonomous vehicle competitor is coming to New York City, one of the most difficult self-driving scenarios in the U.S. What Happened: Waymo, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ: GOOGL)(NASDAQ: GOOG) will begin testing in NYC, as shared by The Verge, to improve its coverage map of cities that have the driverless taxi service.

Waymo To Start Autonomous Car Testing In Its Most Difficult Location Yet

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The cloud gaming sector is growing quickly, and these three needle-mover stocks are set to soar as their companies lead the charge. The post 3 Cloud Gaming Stocks to Buy for 2022 and Beyond appeared first on InvestorPlace.

3 Cloud Gaming Stocks to Buy for 2022 and Beyond

Waymo's self-driving cars will make an appearance in New York City on Thursday, but don't expect to hail a robotaxi in the Big Apple anytime soon — or ever. The company is a long way from testing or launching its autonomous vehicles commercially in the city.

Waymo self-driving vehicles will begin mapping NYC's streets

The busy streets of the Big Apple will provide fresh challenges for the Waymo self-driving car prototypes.

Waymo heads to New York to test its autonomous car software

Alphabet said on Wednesday it plans to reopen its Google News service in Spain 'soon' after the government passed new legislation that allows media outlets to negotiate directly with the tech giant.

Alphabet to reopen Google News in Spain 'soon' after govt changed regulation

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The unprecedented amount of liquidity is having profound implications for high growth tech companies.

The Cloud Space In Numbers: What Matters The Most

Google was a surprise investor in autonomous driving platform Nuro during a recent $600 million Series D fundraising round that will help the company accelerate commercialization of its robotic delivery services, according to a Forbes report on Tuesday (Nov. 2). SoftBank and Toyota's Woven Capital were among the existing investors participating in the funding round, […]

Google Invests in Robot Delivery Company Nuro

Italy's competition watchdog said on Tuesday it had dropped a probe into Alphabet's Google alleged abuse of its dominant position in the online display advertising market after the EU antitrust started a similar investigation.

Italian watchdog drops Google display adv case as EU antitrust investigates

Autonomous vehicle maker Nuro on Tuesday announced a $600 million financing round led by Tiger Global Management to develop and deploy its robot delivery network nationwide. Notably, the series D included new participation from Alphabet property Google (NASDAQ: GOOGL) and grocery retailer Kroger (NYSE: KR).

Google backs AV-maker Nuro in latest $600M funding round

Spain has adopted a European Union copyright directive that allows third-party online news platforms to negotiate directly with content providers, the government said on Tuesday, setting the stage for Alphabet's Google News to return to the country.

Spain adopts EU copyright law, paving way for Google News to return

SoftBank Group Corp

The Digital Currency Group (DCG) has completed a $700 million investment round from high-profile investors such as SoftBank Group Corp – ADR (OTC:SFTBY) and Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL). What Happened: According to a report from The Wall Street Journal, DCG's $700 million share sale valued the company at $10 billion.

Digital Currency Group Sells $700M Shares To Alphabet, SoftBank At $10B Valuation

The company dabbles in several arenas, but advertising is still its biggest (and only) moneymaker.

These 2 Charts Remind You Alphabet Is Still a One-Trick Pony... But What a Trick!

Former Google CEO sounds skeptical that Facebook will build the metaverse

Autonomous vehicle company Nuro has raised $600 million from a slew of high-profile investors, including Tiger Global Management and Google.

Driverless delivery company Nuro nabs $600M and partners with Google

Nuro has raised $600 million in a fundraising round led by new investor Tiger Global Management, capital that the autonomous delivery startup will use to ramp up commercial operations. The funding has pushed Nuro's valuation to about $8.6 billion — or some 72% higher than a year ago — according to people familiar with the […]

Autonomous delivery startup Nuro lands investment from Google, Tiger Global in new $600 million round

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Shares have dipped over the past week, but these companies are stronger than ever.

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Roku

The YouTube app was recently pulled from Roku's platform after the companies failed to reach an amicable agreement.

Roku and Alphabet Are at Loggerheads: Here's What Investors Need to Know

Digital Currency Group on Monday said its existing shareholders sold roughly $700 million of stock in a private sale. The secondary share sale valued the owner of asset manager Grayscale and cryptocurrency news outlet CoinDesk at $10 billion.

CoinDesk owner wins SoftBank and Alphabet as investors

Google has responded to allegations contained in a recently unsealed US antitrust lawsuit that it worked covertly to stall European Union privacy legislation that could have blasted a huge hole in its behaviorial advertising business. Per the US states' suit, a couple of years after a European Commission proposal to update the EU's ePrivacy Directive […]

Digging into Google's push to freeze ePrivacy

Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) shares have started gaining and might continue moving higher in the near term, as indicated by solid earnings estimate revisions.

Surging Earnings Estimates Signal Upside for Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) Stock

Online giant Google and Asia's richest man Mukesh Ambani opened advance orders in India on Monday for an entry-level smartphone billed as the world's most affordable, joining the race to tap into the booming budget market.

Google, Indian billionaire launch budget smartphone

Wall Street wrapped up its best month of the year with all the three major indices closing at record highs.

5 Technology ETFs At the Forefront of October's Market Rally

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Service Corporation International (SCI), Alphabet (GOOGL), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) & KLA (KLAC) have striking earnings growth and positive estimate revisions at present.

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