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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 cutting the subscription commission fees it charges app developers selling in its Play Store by at least 50%, according to a blog post by Android and Google Play Vice President of Product Management Sameer Samat. The reduction in fees is specifically for app developers who make money from recurring subscriptions, the post stated.

Google Play to Reduce Subscription Commission Fees for Apps

Bumble

Match Group

Today, dating app stocks are surging as a result of a new fee schedule put in place by Google, which favors app-based businesses. The post Dating App Stocks MTCH, BMBL Are Getting Love Thanks to Google Today appeared first on InvestorPlace.

Dating App Stocks MTCH, BMBL Are Getting Love Thanks to Google Today

Duolingo

Shares of app developers rose on Thursday after Google announced it would reduce the company's cut from subscriptions on its Android app store.

Bumble, Duolingo lead rally in shares of app developers after Google slashes subscription fees

Alphabet Inc-owned Google said on Thursday it is lowering the fee that subscription-based apps need to pay Play Store to 15% right from day one, following criticism about its fee structure from companies such as Spotify.

Google cuts Play Store fees in half after barrage of criticism

Google announced it's reducing the fee it takes from Play Store subscription services. It's not the first time it's halved fees this year.

Google lowers Play Store fees from 30% to 15% for subscriptions

Apps that make their money via subscriptions will no longer need to retain customers for a year in order to see service fees drop from 30% to 15%.

Google cuts subscription-based service fees for Play Store apps in half

Alphabet Inc.'s Google said on Thursday it is slashing the app-store fees in half for most developers, as the Android owner and rival Apple Inc. face pressure for the amount they charge.

Google lowers app store fees to 15% amid scrutiny from developers, regulators

Apple

The consumer protection agency wants details on how tech companies are using personal payments data.

CFPB probes Apple, Google and other tech giants over payment systems

The move is a concession to regulators and lawmakers, who are challenging whether the company has overcharged developers.

Google to Lower Its App Store Fees for Developers to 15%

Google said in a press release that it would cut the service fee for subscriptions on its Google Play store from 30% to 15% from day one.

Google slashes service fees in its app store after similar move by Apple

Advanced Micro Devices

Cloudflare

Netflix

Tesla

Upstart Holdings

Stock market corrections are the equivalent of short-term pain, long-term gain. Here are seven stocks to buy, should we get a nice dip.

7 Stocks to Buy on Any Stock Market Dips

Google is lowering commissions on all subscription-based businesses on the Google Play Store, the company announced today. Previously, the company had followed Apple's move by reducing commissions from 30% to 15% on the first $1 million of developer earnings.

Google lowers Play Store fees to 15% on subscriptions apps, as low as 10% for media apps

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BIOMEDevice Silicon Valley, the must-attend regional event connecting biotech engineers and cutting-edge companies formerly known as BIOMEDevice San Jose, today announced the event's return to Northern California December 8-9, 2021 at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center. New for 2021, BIOMEDevice will be a Smart Event, giving the registered audience access to exclusive webinars, robust supplier profiles, product information, meeting scheduling and networkin

Senior Leaders from Google Confirmed to Speak at BIOMEDevice Silicon Valley ‘Smart Event'

Google shut down its Health unit in August, but is still 'all in' on the health-care industry and consumer health tech, say chief health officer Karen DeSalvo.

Google is still 'all in' on health care: Chief health officer Karen DeSalvo

Amazon

U.S. consumer watchdog to query tech giants over financial data -sources

Google agreed to provide AI and machine learning solutions to Wendy's, the latest in a string of deals boosting its cloud business.

Alphabet's (GOOGL) Google Shows Cloud Computing Growth

Few of us who have survived the last year aren't grateful for technology.

The Conversation: The easy way to rein in Facebook and Google: stop them from gobbling up potential competitors

Walgreens

Move over, car and bike delivery — drones are the next mode of transportation being harnessed to deliver goods. Wing, a subsidiary of Google parent company Alphabet, is partnering with Walgreens pharmacies in the Dallas-Fort Worth area in Texas to offer drone delivery service of items, according to a Wednesday (Oct. 20) report from The Verge.

Walgreens, Google Team up to Offer Drone Deliveries in Dallas-Fort Worth

Alphabet's (GOOGL) Google unveils Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. The move is likely to bolster its position in the smartphone market.

Alphabet's (GOOGL) Google Ups Smartphone Game With Pixel Phones

Microsoft

Bill Gates expects climate investing to produce big returns for those who can stomach the risk while making the right early bets.

Bill Gates says climate tech will produce 8 to 10 Teslas, a Google, an Amazon and a Microsoft

Alphabet Inc's Wing drone project said Wednesday that Walgreens will use its new platform to fulfill deliveries at a store in Texas.

Alphabet's Wing project will unveil new drone delivery model in Texas

The company said it will begin test flying a small number of drones starting next week.

Google's Wing Plans To Launch Drone Delivery Service In Dallas Fort-Worth Area

Fisker Inc

General Motors

Canoo

Honda

Lucid Group

Li Auto Inc.

Nikola

Toyota Motor

Workhorse Group

XPeng

EV stocks are being valued as if they have a lot of profitable growth ahead, but the auto industry has proven to be a poor place to make money over the last century.

EV Stocks May Not Be As Infallible As You Think

These are Insider's biggest healthcare stories for October 20.

Google lays out its next healthcare chapter

A Swiss court has dismissed Google's bid to block the award of a government cloud computing contract worth up to 110 million Swiss francs ($119 million) to rival bidders.

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