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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.

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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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Broadcom Secures Major Wins With OpenAI, Google, Meta As It Targets $150B AI Market

Google's recent underperformance is partially due to antitrust concerns, but the impact may be overestimated. Google's dominance in search is likely to continue, with potential changes in the technological landscape mitigating possible high risk remedies. Google's valuation is reasonable, with potential for growth in AI, Cloud, YouTube, and continued share repurchases and dividend increases.

Google Is At A Discount Due To Regulatory Confusion

The agreement includes $70 million from the state, which needs legislative approval. Some lawmakers objected, calling for a more comprehensive solution with tech companies.

Google Joins $250 Million Deal to Support Newsrooms in California

Google and Australia's national science agency said they will work together to develop software that automatically detects and fixes network vulnerabilities for operators of critical infrastructure, seeking to contend with a surge in cyberattacks.

Google to help build cyber protection for Australian infrastructure

After a landmark antitrust ruling against Google, online publications face a pivotal decision: whether to allow the tech giant to use their content for AI-generated search answers. The court's decision thrust publishers into this choice, which could reshape the digital content landscape and the economics of online publishing.

Google Antitrust Ruling Sparks Debate Among Online Publishers and SEO Experts

At the time of writing, Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG) is the world's fourth-largest company by market cap behind Nvidia.

These Analysts Think Alphabet Could Be the Mega-Cap Tech Stock to Own

Apple

The U.K.'s antitrust watchdog agency closed investigations into Alphabet's (GOOGL) Google Play Store and Apple's (AAPL) App Store, though the tech giants' app stores could still face regulatory security under new rules.

UK Closes Google and Apple App Store Probes, Deferring to New Digital Competition Regime

Visa

Market sell-offs are brief, investors have to be nimble. I discuss recent trades made during a brief market dip, including buying more Alphabet and Visa while selling Hershey. Alphabet's strong Q2 results and growth potential, Visa's consistent growth, and Hershey's struggles with earnings growth and valuation are analyzed.

What I Bought When The Market Dipped: Google And Visa

Apple and Google can take a breath after the U.K. competition watchdog announced Wednesday it's closing a pair of investigations into their respective mobile app ecosystems, citing administrative priorities.

UK's competition authority ends probes of Apple and Google but will use incoming powers to ‘resolve app store concerns'

Key Points: Google faces a possible breakup due to an antitrust case, which could impact its market power.

The DOJ Is Going to Rip Alphabet (Nasdaq: GOOG) to Shreds

The UK's competition watchdog has shelved investigations into Apple's App Store and the Google Play Store but said it plans to apply new digital market rules to address its concerns about unfair behaviour in the sector.  Today the Competition & Markets Authority said it was "case closed on the grounds of administrative priorities" for both probes, but adding that it had decided not to accept proposed remedies from Google.

Apple and Google's UK competition probes to be reapplied under new digital market rules

Britain's market watchdog has closed two long-standing investigations into the way Google and Apple run their app stores with a view to addressing its concerns using new powers given to it by the U.K. government in May.

U.K. competition watchdog drop probes into Google and Apple app stores

UK's competition watchdog on Wednesday said it will discard its probes into Apple app store and Google playstore and will now look into competition concerns under the new digital markets competition regime.

UK watchdog discards probe into Apple and Google app stores

While, in 2024, it is difficult to imagine a world without Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) and its ubiquitous search engine, Google, the company is a mere 26 years old and has been publicly traded for just two decades.

This is how much you'd have if you invested $1,000 in Google stock at GOOGL IPO

Advanced Micro Devices

AMD's stock has fallen about 20% over the last month. Meanwhile, Alphabet's share price is down 13% since mid-July.

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Shopify

Thousands of additional brands that use Shopify can now make their products available for creators to tag in shopping-related videos on YouTube.

Shopify and YouTube Expand Shopping-Related Video Offering to More Merchants

YouTube is rolling out upgrades for "NFL Sunday Ticket," including the ability for subscribers to watch up to four games simultaneously and track their fantasy football teams alongside the games.

YouTube Unveils New 'NFL Sunday Ticket' Features

A U.S. appeals court said Google must face a revived lawsuit by Google Chrome users who said the company collected their personal information without permission, after they chose not to synchronize their browsers with their Google accounts.

US appeals court revives Google privacy class action

Energix Renewables said on Tuesday it has signed a long term agreement with Alphabet's Google to supply electricity and renewable energy credits generated from its solar projects to the tech giant.

Energix signs long-term solar power deal with Google

Alphabet-owned Waymo on Tuesday announced that it provides more than 100,000 paid robotaxi rides per week to users in the U.S., double the number it announced in May. Alphabet announced in July that it would invest another $5 billion into the driverless vehicle venture.

Waymo has doubled its weekly paid robotaxi trips to 100,000 since May

As TikTok Shop gains traction, YouTube is expanding its partnership with Shopify to onboard more brands for its YouTube Shopping affiliate program, the company announced on Tuesday. The expanded partnership means creators will get access to thousands of new brands to tag in their shopping videos, marking a significant increase from the few hundred brands they currently have access to.

YouTube takes on TikTok Shop with expanded Shopify partnership

Waymo disclosed Tuesday it's now giving more than 100,000 paid robotaxi rides every week across its three main commercial markets in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Phoenix.

Waymo is now giving 100,000 robotaxi rides a week

Alphabet's Waymo said on Tuesday it had doubled its paid rides to 100,000 per week in just over three months as the autonomous ride-hailing firm expanded its areas of service and allowed more people to ride its robotaxis.

Alphabet's Waymo robotaxi unit doubles its paid rides in three months

Even a halt to the accused practices would not harm Google. The savings from TAC would offset losses in Search market share. Alphabet is becoming increasingly diversified, with the Cloud's growing importance and profitability, while Google Services remain strong. High AI CAPEX will impact free cash flow, but I see Alphabet in a comfortable position where, in the worst case, it becomes a future income play.

Google Is An Attractive Income Play At Worst

Ackman sold a significant portion of his hedge fund's Alphabet Class A and Class C shares in Q2. It's unclear why he slashed his stake in Alphabet, but there are several possibilities.

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