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Big Tech Archive

Archives for November 2017

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Why Uber and Volvo are working together: Everyone has to work with everyone to make self-driving workWhy Uber and Volvo are working together: Everyone has to work with everyone to make self-driving work
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Click around our interactive graphic to explore the complicated web of self-driving and ride-sharing relationships.

By Rani Molla
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Volvo has agreed to sell 24,000 SUVs to Uber for a network of self-driving carsVolvo has agreed to sell 24,000 SUVs to Uber for a network of self-driving cars
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The automaker will sell these base vehicles to Uber starting in 2019.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Two years after going public, Square is now worth more than TwitterTwo years after going public, Square is now worth more than Twitter
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Jack Dorsey’s payments company has edged past Jack Dorsey’s tweeting company.

By Rani Molla
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Full transcript: Anti-Defamation League CEO Jonathan Greenblatt on Recode DecodeFull transcript: Anti-Defamation League CEO Jonathan Greenblatt on Recode Decode
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“If we’re not vigilant about the rights that we have and the privilege we enjoy, we shouldn’t expect to keep them.”

By Recode Staff
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Amazon has privately blamed the U.S. Postal Service for grocery delivery issues that led to Amazon Fresh changesAmazon has privately blamed the U.S. Postal Service for grocery delivery issues that led to Amazon Fresh changes
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Too many late or missed deliveries, company officials have told partners.

By Jason Del Rey
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Uber is facing a class action lawsuit from U.S. riders alleging assaultUber is facing a class action lawsuit from U.S. riders alleging assault
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The suit was brought by two unnamed women who were allegedly assaulted by their drivers.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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SoftBank is insisting it could walk away from an Uber dealSoftBank is insisting it could walk away from an Uber deal
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“By no means is our investment decided,” says SoftBank.

By Theodore Schleifer
Technology
How to fight extremism online, the right wayHow to fight extremism online, the right way
Technology

Anti-Defamation League CEO Jonathan Greenblatt says tech companies are out of excuses for not being part of the solution.

By Eric Johnson
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Lyft’s first international city will be Toronto, CanadaLyft’s first international city will be Toronto, Canada
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The company will continue to face off against Uber in the Canadian city.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Uber’s ‘peace deal’ is ready for signing, allowing the SoftBank tender offer to proceedUber’s ‘peace deal’ is ready for signing, allowing the SoftBank tender offer to proceed
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Employees will be able to sell half their stock.

By Kara Swisher
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Amazon has already made changes to its new try-before-you-buy Prime Wardrobe serviceAmazon has already made changes to its new try-before-you-buy Prime Wardrobe service
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The e-commerce giant has altered how discounts work and how many items can be ordered.

By Jason Del Rey
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Full transcript: Recode Senior Editor Jason Del Rey tackles Amazon hardware questions on Too Embarrassed to AskFull transcript: Recode Senior Editor Jason Del Rey tackles Amazon hardware questions on Too Embarrassed to Ask
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Yeah, the Fire phone was a flop. And that’s okay.

By Recode Staff
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Amazon faces fines following the death of a second warehouse worker in as many monthsAmazon faces fines following the death of a second warehouse worker in as many months
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The state of Indiana found four potential violations.

By Jason Del Rey
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J.Crew approached Amazon about a sale, chairman Mickey Drexler saysJ.Crew approached Amazon about a sale, chairman Mickey Drexler says
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“The thing that these big companies need is creativity.”

By Jason Del Rey
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Apple is hiring more diverse workers, but its total shares of women and minorities aren’t budging muchApple is hiring more diverse workers, but its total shares of women and minorities aren’t budging much
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The company released its latest diversity report Thursday.

By Tony Romm and Rani Molla