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Big Tech Archive

Archives for January 2017

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Amazon is building a $1.5 billion hub for its own cargo airlineAmazon is building a $1.5 billion hub for its own cargo airline
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The Northern Kentucky facility will eventually employ more than 2,000 people.

By Jason Del Rey
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Apple sees business in mainland China picking up, but Hong Kong not so muchApple sees business in mainland China picking up, but Hong Kong not so much
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“I’m encouraged with the significant improvement, but we’re not without challenges there,” says CEO Tim Cook.

By Ina Fried
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iPad sales keep shrinking — down another 20 percentiPad sales keep shrinking — down another 20 percent
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Apple insists that its tablet still beat its internal forecast.

By Ina Fried
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Apple is growing again — and sold 78 million iPhones last quarterApple is growing again — and sold 78 million iPhones last quarter
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The company also topped overall expectations for sales and earnings.

By Ina Fried
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Uber is now telling people Trump’s travel ban is ‘wrong’ as they try to #deleteUberUber is now telling people Trump’s travel ban is ‘wrong’ as they try to #deleteUber
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The company now says the ban is “unjust, wrong and against everything we stand for as a company.”

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Daimler is the latest company offering self-driving cars through UberDaimler is the latest company offering self-driving cars through Uber
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Daimler will use Uber’s platform to get consumers into their self-driving cars.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Apple is expected to return to growth. Just what will that look like?Apple is expected to return to growth. Just what will that look like?
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Sales of the iPhone and a growing services business are key if the company is to break out of its slump.

By Ina Fried
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Walmart is going after Amazon Prime with free two-day shipping and no membership feeWalmart is going after Amazon Prime with free two-day shipping and no membership fee
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The only catch is a $35 order minimum.

By Jason Del Rey
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For some people looking to dump Uber, the #deleteUber campaign simply sealed the dealFor some people looking to dump Uber, the #deleteUber campaign simply sealed the deal
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Uber’s decision to turn off surge pricing during a taxi union’s anti-Trump protest was just the last straw.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos has pledged to fight Trump’s immigration ban in court and on Capitol HillAmazon CEO Jeff Bezos has pledged to fight Trump’s immigration ban in court and on Capitol Hill
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Amazon is supporting the Washington state attorney general, who is making his state the first to sue Trump.

By April Glaser
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Google employees are rallying around the world against Trump’s immigration banGoogle employees are rallying around the world against Trump’s immigration ban
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Co-founder Sergey Brin addressed Mountain View Google employees.

By Tess Townsend
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Voice-driven devices are much more than smartphones without a screenVoice-driven devices are much more than smartphones without a screen
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They are very different animals, with very different types of software requirements.

By Bob O'Donnell
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When will self-driving cars be everywhere?When will self-driving cars be everywhere?
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Recode’s Johana Bhuiyan demystifies the landscape of autonomous vehicles on Too Embarrassed to Ask.

By Eric Johnson
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Apple CEO Tim Cook on Trump’s Muslim ban: ‘Apple would not exist without immigration ... It is not a policy we support.’Apple CEO Tim Cook on Trump’s Muslim ban: ‘Apple would not exist without immigration ... It is not a policy we support.’
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The move comes as other tech leaders finally start speaking out against the new president’s policies.

By Kara Swisher and Ina Fried
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If you’ve ever wanted to imagine yourself younger or older — or a different gender — this new selfie app can helpIf you’ve ever wanted to imagine yourself younger or older — or a different gender — this new selfie app can help