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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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GM's exit resets the robotaxi race, with Waymo's proven leadership and Tesla's bold ambitions setting the stage for intense competition.

Robotaxi Face-Off: It's Waymo Vs. Tesla After General Motors' Exit

Alphabet's Google on Wednesday released the second generation of its artificial intelligence model Gemini and teased a slate of new ways to use AI beyond chatbots, including through a pair of eyeglasses.

Google puts AI agents at the center of Gemini update

The experimental tool can browse spreadsheets, shopping sites and other services, before taking action on behalf on the computer user.

Google Unveils A.I. Agent Based on Gemini 2.0

Google unveiled Gemini 2.0, enhancing the AI product's capabilities. Gemini 2.0 focuses on agentic AI, improving multi-step problem-solving.

Google launches Gemini 2.0, its latest AI model that can 'think multiple steps ahead'

Google released the first version of its Gemini 2.0 family of artificial intelligence models on Wednesday. Gemini 2.0 Flash, as the model is called, is available in a chat version for users globally while an experimental multimodal version of the model is available to developers.

Google releases the first of its Gemini 2.0 AI models

Google's next major AI model has arrived to combat a slew of new offerings from OpenAI.

Gemini 2.0, Google's newest flagship AI, can generate text, images, and speech

Google on Wednesday defeated an attempt in a London court to revive a lawsuit brought by a hospital patient on behalf of 1.6 million people over medical records provided to the U.S. tech giant by a British hospital trust.

Google defeats UK privacy lawsuit over medical data deal

The current bull market started in October 2022, when investors got early signs that the inflation crisis would fade out. Some economic indicators suggest that a sharp market correction might be in the works, but others indicate at least another year or two with continued gains on Wall Street.

The Smartest Growth Stock to Buy With $200 Right Now

Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL) saw its shares jump by over 5% on December 10, marking the tech giant's largest single-day gain since April 2024.

Here's why Google stock is surging

Uber

The rise of autonomous driving is proving to be the biggest perceived risk to my investment thesis for Uber in the long term. Last week, Uber stock crashed 10% when Google-backed Waymo announced plans to expand to Miami through its partnership with Moove, an African mobility platform. After evaluating Uber's strategic positioning in the ridesharing market with access to invaluable demand and supply data, I believe the market reaction to Waymo's expansion is exaggerated.

Waymo Skips Uber, But I Am Not Worried

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3 Reasons Google Stock Is a Must-Buy for Long-Term Investors

Alphabet Inc. shares (GOOG) surged 6.3% Tuesday, marking the biggest jump since October, following the announcement of a significant quantum computing milestone. The Google parent introduced the Willow quantum chip, claiming it could solve problems in just five minutes that would take supercomputers 10 septillion years.

Alphabet jumps the most since October on Willow quantum chip breakthrough

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Oracle

Alphabet, Oracle, Merck & Co, Canterbury Park and CompX International are included in this Analyst Blog.

The Zacks Analyst Blog Alphabet, Oracle, Merck & Co, Canterbury Park and CompX International

Shares in Google parent Alphabet (GOOGL) (GOOG) climbed to a five month high Tuesday, boosted by optimism around the tech giant's recently unveiled "breakthrough" quantum computing chip called Willow. And investors will be closely monitoring where the stock's headed next.

Watch These Alphabet Price Levels as Stock Climbs to Five Month High

Microsoft

Google has asked the U.S. government to break up Microsoft's exclusive agreement to host OpenAI's technology on its cloud servers, the Information reported on Tuesday.

Google asks FTC to break up Microsoft's cloud deal with OpenAI, the Information says

Alphabet , the Google parent that has pioneered self-driving cars and quantum computing, is making its biggest bet much closer to home: online search.

Google's biggest bet is AI for search, investment chief says

Alphabet has found itself in the headlines following the announcement of Willow, its new quantum computing chip that boasts state-of-the-art performance across key metrics and enables major achievements in the field.

Google Unveils Quantum Chip Willow: A Closer Look

Shares of Google parent Alphabet (GOOGL) (GOOG) surged to their highest level since July after the company unveiled Willow, a quantum computing chip it said can complete computations in less than five minutes that would take some of today's fastest supercomputers 10 septillion years.

Alphabet Stock Jumps After Google Touts 'Breakthrough' Quantum Chip

The Nasdaq hit a new record early Tuesday but drifted lower into the closing bell.

Stock Market Today: Stocks Shrink From Highs as CPI Looms

Google stock climbed into a buy zone amid the debut of a new quantum computing chip and autonomous vehicle leader Waymo's expansion. The post Google Flexes Its Tech Muscles With Quantum Computing Chip, Waymo appeared first on Investor's Business Daily.

Google Flexes Its Tech Muscles With Quantum Computing Chip, Waymo

Google shares rose on Tuesday after the company's unveiling of "Willow," its latest quantum computing chip. When quantum computing matures, it is expected to be useful for large-scale simulations and code breaking, but that may not be possible for years or decades.

Alphabet shares jump 5% after Google touts 'breakthrough' quantum chip

Google on Monday announced Willow, its latest, greatest quantum computing chip. The speed and reliability performance claims Google's made about this chip were newsworthy in themselves, but what really caught the tech industry's attention was an even wilder claim tucked into the blog post about the chip.

Google says its new quantum chip indicates that multiple universes exist

Shares of Google parent Alphabet soared as much as 6% on Tuesday after the company teased a major breakthrough with its new quantum computing chip “Willow.”

Google parent Alphabet's shares surge after quantum computing breakthrough

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Rigetti Computing

Quantum computing is rapidly becoming Wall Street and the tech industry's newest obsession.

3 Quantum Computing Stocks in Rally Mode

Google's parent company, Alphabet, is up Tuesday after the company unveiled Willow, its new chip that powers quantum computing. Here's what you need to know.

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