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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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Alphabet Inc. remains a "Buy" due to strong financial performance, growth in advertising and cloud units, and exaggerated legal risks. Q3 FY2024 results show 37% YoY EPS growth, driven by robust advertising, Google Cloud, and subscription services, despite rising CAPEX for AI infrastructure. Google's legal risks from the DOJ antitrust case are likely overstated, with potential counterproposals mitigating negative impacts on revenue and operating income.

Google Is Still One Of The Best Mega-Cap Stocks To Buy

Apple

"Google can no longer adequately represent Apple's interests: Google must now defend against a broad effort to break up its business units," Apple said.

Apple seeks to defend Google's billion-dollar payments in feds' landmark search trial

Contractors working to improve Google's Gemini AI are comparing its answers against outputs produced by Anthropic's competitor model Claude, according to internal correspondence seen by TechCrunch.

Google is using Anthropic's Claude to improve its Gemini AI

Apple has asked to participate in Google's upcoming U.S. antitrust trial over online search, saying it cannot rely on Google to defend revenue-sharing agreements that send the iPhone maker billions of dollars each year for making Google the default search engine on its Safari browser.

Apple seeks to defend Google's billion-dollar payments in search case

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Nvidia and AMD's participation in xAI's funding round means they are directly financing a rival to their major customers.

AMD and Nvidia Back Musk's xAI. What It Means for Microsoft, Google and Amazon.

Iran lifts ban on WhatsApp and Google Play, state media says

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The market has gone into overdrive in 2024. Technology stocks especially so.

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Google is facing a $567 million lawsuit from an arm of Polish eCommerce platform Allegro. That company, Ceneo, filed the suit against the tech giant on Monday (Dec. 23), Reuters reported.

Google Faces Antitrust Lawsuit From Polish eCommerce Platform

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Uber

Fed chair Powell dropped a big lump of coal in the market's stocking last week as he reigned in the Fed's rate cut projections for 2025. While the Fed cut its key benchmark rate by the expected 25 basis points, Powell tempered expectations on future rate cuts based on sticky inflation data and the continued robust spending from American consumers.

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Big Tech races to meet AI-driven energy demands, with Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft, and Meta pushing to hit ambitious climate goals by 2025.

Will Big Tech Remain Committed to Their Climate Goals in 2025?

Alphabet's Google's proposed changes to its search results to comply with EU tech legislation has received the thumbs up from lobbying group Airlines for Europe whose members include Air France KLM and Lufthansa.

Google's proposed search result changes get thumbs up from EU airlines

In Trump's second term, tech giants like GOOGL, MSFT, META and AAPL face tough regulations on AI, antitrust and privacy.

More & More Regulations Under Trump: How Will Tech Giants Cope in 2025?

For many Apple device users, Google is the default choice for browsing the web. That could change, however, under a plan proposed by Google to address a U.S. antitrust ruling, Reuters reported Monday (Dec. 23).

Google Proposes Revision of Search Deals to Address Antitrust Ruling

Zacks.com users have recently been watching Alphabet (GOOG) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.

Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know

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.

Google Counters Breakup Proposals. Alphabet Stock Is Rising.

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

Like many of the investing greats, Seth Klarman takes a value approach, in which he tries to find stocks and other assets trading below their intrinsic value and buy them at a discount. Klarman is a firm believer in the lessons taught by Benjamin Graham, who is widely considered the father of value investing.

Billionaire Seth Klarman Has 42.8% of His Hedge Fund's $3.5 Billion Equities Portfolio Invested in Just 3 Stocks

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).

Alphabet Defends DOJ Case, 'New Buyback' Likely From This '2025 Top Pick'

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.

History Says the Nasdaq Could See Strong Gains in 2025: Here Are the Top Nasdaq Stocks From Warren Buffett and Bill Ackman Going Into the New Year

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

Look at the world around you, and you'll quickly realize just how crucial technology is in our daily lives. Businesses that operate with tech at their core have become more important to the global economy.

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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.

What Google's quantum computing breakthrough Willow means for the future of bitcoin and other cryptos

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

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