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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 parent Alphabet is in advanced talks to buy cybersecurity startup Wiz for roughly $23 billion, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal Monday. If a deal is struck, it would mark the largest acquisition ever for the tech giant.

Google nears $23B deal for cybersecurity startup Wiz: report

In a move signaling its commitment to enhancing its cybersecurity offerings, Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG) is reportedly nearing its largest acquisition ever. According to a Wall Street Journal report from July 14, 2024, Alphabet is in advanced discussions to acquire the cybersecurity startup Wiz for approximately $23 billion.

Is Alphabet's $23 billion bid for Wiz a buy signal?

Information security is a hot topic for consumers and businesses. The list of those affected by security breaches is long and growing.

Why the AT&T Hack Makes Google's Wiz Deal a Winner

Google might be set to make its biggest acquisition ever. Its target is a cybersecurity startup called Wiz, The Wall Street Journal reported.

Why Google is ready to risk a DC battle to land a potential $23 billion deal

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It's tempting to think of the Magnificent 7 as a group of stocks that moves in lockstep. That's not true, analysts say.

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Google owner Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) reportingly acquiring cyber security titan Wiz might be the catalyst for a surge of M&A across the sector, broker Wedbush suggests. Acquiring Wiz would give Google an edge on several cloud deployments and further monetise the cyber security cloud space with still less than 50% of the workloads not on the cloud globally.

Google cyber security deal will spark wave of tech M&A, broker suggests

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The technology sector is a constant flux, with new entrants and innovations emerging on the regular. While Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT ) remains a stalwart in the industry, there exists an array of players with the potential to deliver higher returns.

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Many companies aren't trading at the sky-high premiums of some big tech stocks. Some stock prices are still below multiyear levels.

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Alphabet is in the driver's seat to become the next member of the $3 trillion club. Amazon's cloud, e-commerce, and advertising businesses continue to fuel strong growth.

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Wiz was founded four years ago by a quartet of former Israeli military officers with one goal: grow as fast as possible to become the dominant company in cloud cybersecurity, and then reap the reward.

How Startup Wiz Went From Zero to a Possible $23 Billion Sale to Google in Four Years

Alphabet is scheduled to report financial results to investors on July 23.

Should You Buy Alphabet Stock Before July 23?

The company delivered excellent first-quarter results, including a 15% year-over-year revenue increase. Its businesses are succeeding, as evidenced by Google Cloud growing revenue by 28% year over year in Q1.

Is Alphabet Stock a Buy?

Google's parent company Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) is in talks to acquire cyber security start-up Wiz for about $23 billion, in what Wedbush analysts describe as a "smart poker move." The deal would be the largest in Google's history, representing a major bet on the cloud cyber security space.

Google and Wiz walking down the aisle. Smart poker move on cyber security front, says investment bank

Google owner Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) is closing in on the acquisition of cyber security start-up Wiz for approximately US$23 billion, marking what would be the largest acquisition in the tech group's history. This move comes as part of Alphabet's continued expansion into cyber security, following its US$5.4 billion purchase of Mandiant two years ago.

Google closes in on its largest acquisition ever

Alphabet (GOOGL) shares will be focus on Monday after the Wall Street Journal reported Sunday that the Google parent is in advanced discussions to acquire cybersecurity startup Wiz for around $23 billion, citing people familiar with the matter. If the deal were to proceed, it would mark the tech behemoth's largest ever acquisition.

Watch These Alphabet Stock Levels After Report Google Parent Weighing $23B Purchase

Alphabet is nearing a deal to buy cybersecurity startup Wiz for $23 billion, per WSJ. Sources told The Wall Street Journal that the tech giant is in advanced talks to buy the startup.

Google's Alphabet is closing in on a $23 billion deal to buy cybersecurity startup Wiz: WSJ

The search giant's negotiations to buy Wiz, a cybersecurity start-up, for $23 billion, come as the Biden administration has taken a hard line against consolidation in tech and other industries.

Google Close to Its Biggest Acquisition Ever, Despite Antitrust Scrutiny

The deal to acquire the cybersecurity company would easily be Google's most expensive acquisition.

Google Readies $23 Billion Deal for Wiz, a Start-Up, Despite Antitrust Scrutiny

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Nvidia will continue to grow as the market gobbles up its AI chips. Microsoft has evolved into a high-growth cloud and AI company.

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Google is reportedly in talks to purchase cybersecurity startup Wiz for about $23 billion. That's according to a Sunday (July 14) report by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), which pointed out that this would be Google's largest-ever acquisition.

Google Reportedly Eyeing $23 Billion Purchase of Wiz

Google-parent Alphabet reportedly is close to a deal to buy cybersecurity startup Wiz for $23 billion, which would be its largest ever.

Google Near Deal To Buy Cybersecurity Startup Wiz For $23 Billion: WSJ

Google parent Alphabet Inc. is poised to make its largest acquisition ever, the Wall Street Journal reported Sunday, with a roughly $23 billion deal to buy cybersecurity startup Wiz.

Google parent Alphabet may buy cloud-security startup Wiz in $23 billion deal: report

Google parent Alphabet (GOOG) is reportedly gearing up for $23 billion acquisition, the largest in the company's history.

Google Could Be Teeing Up Its Largest Acquisition Ever

Google's parent company Alphabet might be on the verge of making its biggest acquisition ever.

Google reportedly in talks to acquire cloud security company Wiz for $23B

Google is in advanced talks to acquire cybersecurity firm Wiz for $23 billion, The Wall Street Journal reported Sunday, citing people familiar with the matter. The people familiar told the Journal that a deal could come soon.

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