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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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Meta, Google and others are driving a renaissance for voice assistants, but people have found the technology uncool for more than a decade.

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Google employees who were fired for protesting the company's work with Israel have gone to the NLRB. About 50 employees were fired or placed on leave, the NLRB complaint said.

Google workers fired for Israel contract protests claim terminations were illegal

Google is transitioning its Fitbit Pay contactless payments to Google Wallet in most countries. “Google Wallet is now available for all Fitbit devices that support contactless payments,” a message on the Fitbit Pay web page said.

Google Transitioning Fitbit Pay to Google Wallet in Most Countries

News Corp

News Corp has denied a report that it has struck a deal with Google to develop content and products related to artificial intelligence (AI).

News Corp Denies Reported AI Content Licensing Deal with Google

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Alphabet (GOOG) shares have started gaining and might continue moving higher in the near term, as indicated by solid earnings estimate revisions.

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A group of workers at Alphabet Inc's Google have filed a complaint with a U.S. labor board claiming the tech company unlawfully fired them for protesting its cloud contract with the Israeli government.

Ex-Google workers say firings for protesting Israel contract were illegal

Google layoffs are on the way as the Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL, NASDAQ:GOOG) subsidiary is enacting another round of job cuts. Google has confirmed the newest rounds of layoffs but hasn't provided specific details.

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Layoffs at Google have reportedly hit Flutter, Dart, and Python teams. A Google representative confirmed layoffs to TechCrunch but did not disclose the specifics.

Google layoffs continue as cuts hit Flutter, Dart, and Python teams

Alphabet (GOOG) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.

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Microsoft

Analysts, investors, and the media are suddenly focused intensely on capital expenditures by tech giants including Microsoft, Meta, Google, and others to size up the industry's bet on the cloud and artificial intelligence.

Capital spending soars in the cloud as Microsoft, Google, and others bet big on AI demand

To make smart money, astute investors should keep an eye on the regulatory filings of the top money managers. Most of them have significant exposure to the so-called magnificent seven stocks — Microsoft, Apple, NVIDIA, Amazon, Google parent Alphabet, Meta Platforms and Tesla, as well as other noteworthy AI stocks.

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Alphabet's Google has agreed to pay News Corp , the owner of Wall Street Journal, between $5 million and $6 million annually to develop new AI-related content, the Information reported on Tuesday.

Google to pay up to $6 mln to News Corp for new AI-content, The Information reports

NVIDIA

Analysts see profits rising for Nvidia and Google parent Alphabet.

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Nu Holdings

SoFi Technologies

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Google parent company Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG ,NASDAQ: GOOGL ) just delivered the earnings report that drove Alphabet stock up 10% the day after its first-quarter print was announced, bringing its year-to-date gain to 25%. GOOGL stock rebounded after setbacks with AI products, and Alphabet's Q1 earnings redeemed itself.

Don't Miss Out on Alphabet Stock. Why the Tech Juggernaut Is a Screaming Buy Now.

Alphabet recently announced its first cash dividend, making it the newest Nasdaq-100 stock to cut shareholders a quarterly check. Alphabet reported encouraging financial results in the first quarter, driven by particularly strong revenue growth in Google Cloud.

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Google's stock price jumped over 10% and surpassed a $2 trillion valuation mark after reporting strong first-quarter results. GOOG's advertising business showed robust growth, with total sales rising 15% YoY and ad sales increasing 13% YoY. The introduction of a dividend and a $70 billion share repurchase plan were well-received by investors.

Google: Market Cap Crosses $2 Trillion And Still A Buy

CNBC's Jim Cramer told investors he's pleased with Google parent Alphabet's most recent quarter, lauding the company's proof of profitability.

Cramer's bullish on Alphabet after earnings, would buy on a pullback

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Snowflake

SoundHound AI Inc

Machine learning is closely related to artificial intelligence. It is a branch thereof which enables computers to emulate human learning.

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Ahead of Google's annual I/O developer conference in May, the tech giant has laid off staff across key teams like Flutter, Dart, Python, and others, according to reports from impacted employees shared on social media. Google confirmed the layoffs to TechCrunch, but not the specific teams, roles, or headcount impacted.

Google lays off staff from Flutter, Dart & Python weeks before its developer conference

Alphabet stock has been a strong performer and hit an all-time high following its Q1 report. The company is starting to see tangible progress on its AI investments.

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