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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.

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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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A judge ruled in August that the company has a monopoly in general search services and general text advertising. The question now is what should be done about it.

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A subsidiary of Polish e-commerce platform Allegro on Monday filed a lawsuit against Google-owner Alphabet , Google Ireland, and Google LLC, seeking 2.33 billion zlotys ($568 million) in damages, citing allegations of anti-competitive practices, Allegro said in a statement.

Polish e-commerce Allegro's unit sues Alphabet for $568 million

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Liberty Global Ltd

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Google-parent Alphabet Inc GOOGL GOOG has laid out its remedies proposal in the high-stakes search distribution case with the Department of Justice (DOJ).

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The stock market is so hot that I'm struggling to wrap my mind around the numbers. As of this writing, the Nasdaq Composite Index (^IXIC 1.03%) is up 30% in 2024.

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Amazon

Apple is developing smart home locks with face recognition tech. This move aligns with Apple's growing interest in the home devices market.

Apple is reportedly developing a home security product that could compete with Amazon and Google

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Google's recent artificial intelligence (AI) efforts have reportedly calmed fears it was lagging its rivals. As the Financial Times (FT) reported Sunday (Dec. 22), the tech giant has impressed investors this month with more advanced iterations of its AI models, surpassing competition in benchmark testing.

Google Reassures Investors in ‘Astonishing' Month for AI

Google's new quantum chip, Willow, drastically reduces computation times. Its speed and accuracy could theoretically provide hackers with the tools to unlock the algorithms that bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are built upon.

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Japan's competition watchdog is expected to find Google guilty of violating the country's antitrust law, Nikkei Asia reported on Sunday, citing sources.

Japan antitrust watchdog to find Google violated law in search case, Nikkei reports

Google parent Alphabet, a Magnificent Seven stock, heads up this list of stocks near buy points as the postelection rally turns volatile. The post Google Leads Five Stocks Near Buy Points, Standing Tall In Tricky Market appeared first on Investor's Business Daily.

Google Leads Five Stocks Near Buy Points, Standing Tall In Tricky Market

Google has offered up its own proposal in a recent antitrust case that saw the US Department of Justice argue that Google must sell its Chrome browser.

Google pushes back against DOJ's ‘interventionist' remedies in antitrust case

It was a story good enough for a Hallmark movie, and it came just in time for Christmas.

Google Is Funding a Space Startup -- But I Wouldn't Even Think About Investing In It

Google late Friday countered a US call to sell its Chrome browser, suggesting a judge address antitrust concerns by barring the firm from making favorable treatment of its software a condition of licensing.

Google counters bid by US to force sale of Chrome

The so-called "Magnificent Seven" stocks, consisting of seven of the world's largest technology companies, once again helped lead the market higher in 2024. All seven stocks in the group, which includes Apple, Amazon, Alphabet (GOOG 1.72%) (GOOGL 1.54%), Meta Platforms, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Tesla, are on track to have positive returns this year.

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Google on Friday proposed possible remedies to resolve an antitrust case over its search business. Last month, the DOJ suggested that the judge force Google to sell its Chrome browser.

Google proposes limits to its search partnerships to remedy antitrust case

The federal judge who ruled Google was a monopolist in search is weighing his options to fix the monopoly. Here's what happens now.

Google Antitrust Case: Why Chrome May Be Sold and What Happens Next

The search giant's proposals included allowing flexibility for companies and consumers in choosing a search engine.

Google Proposes Fix to Solve Search Monopoly

Alphabet's Google proposed on Friday a loosening of its agreements with Apple and others to set Google as the default search engine on new devices to address a U.S. ruling that it unlawfully dominates online search.

Google says it could loosen search deals in US antitrust case

Microsoft

As AI energy demands soar, AMZN, GOOGL, MSFT and META are turning to nuclear energy to fuel innovation and sustainability in 2025.

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Google CEO Sundar Pichai reportedly said he has slashed 10% of its managerial roles since last year as part of the Big Tech giant's efforts to become more efficient.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai says search giant has slashed manager roles by 10% in efficiency drive

The recommendations of Wall Street analysts are often relied on by investors when deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock. Media reports about these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts changing their ratings often affect a stock's price.

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Salesforce

As celebrated as some of the more famous tech stocks are, they're almost never renowned for paying dividends. After all, their industry is also famous for being full of companies energetically investing much of their capital into the latest whiz-bang product or social media site.

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Science fiction is really turning into science fact -- at least it seems like it if you follow Alphabet (GOOG -0.24%) (GOOGL 0.06%) and its Google research programs. The Quantum AI research team just announced a revolutionary Quantum computer chip it calls Willow.

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