Big Tech Archive
Archives for January 2017
The pirate life worked pretty well for the Apple legend, but now Silicon Valley has sunk its own courage.
Discovery and retention issues are both challenge and opportunity.
Also, self-driving trucks and a way for small drones to assemble into a big drone.
Google’s former head of search, Amit Singhal, and the company’s SVP of engineering, Kevin Thompson, will be working together at the ride-sharing behemoth.
Recode’s Kara Swisher and The Verge’s Lauren Goode debate what’s so special about Airpods on Too Embarrassed to Ask.
Just let me live in the warehouse already.
The Wall Street Journal has data to demonstrate a long-suspected conflict of interest.
Uber did not admit to any of the alleged violations.
The two sides aren’t sharing deal terms.
Google’s Americas president is leaving for the second time.
Qi Lu stepped down from Microsoft last year, citing health reasons.
Using “smart lanes,” cars with three or more passengers ride free, while those with two or one get charged.
The system will specifically help self-driving cars navigate reversible lanes (or lanes that can go both ways).
Exclusive movies and TV shows might entice Amazon or Apple or Facebook or Alphabet.
Losses have narrowed, but new markets will mean new discounts and incentives.