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Big Tech Archive

Archives for May 2017

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Bill Gates tweeted some great advice for new gradsBill Gates tweeted some great advice for new grads
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You should probably follow the advice of the richest man in the world.

By Meghann Farnsworth
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Uber won’t be forced to stop developing self-driving cars during its lawsuit with AlphabetUber won’t be forced to stop developing self-driving cars during its lawsuit with Alphabet
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In a move that formalizes Anthony Levandowski’s recusal, a judge granted Alphabet a partial injunction in its case against Uber.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Amazon is now worth two WalmartsAmazon is now worth two Walmarts
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On the 20th anniversary of its IPO, Amazon’s market cap stands at $459 billion. Walmart’s? $228 billion.

By Jason Del Rey
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Amazon’s epic 20-year run as a public company, explained in five chartsAmazon’s epic 20-year run as a public company, explained in five charts
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Soaring revenue and cash flow, plus intentionally tiny profits.

By Rani Molla and Jason Del Rey
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Google will now go easier on publishers that violate its ad policiesGoogle will now go easier on publishers that violate its ad policies
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Google plans to discipline more lower level violations, but consequences will start lower, too.

By Tess Townsend
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Alphabet’s self-driving unit Waymo is teaming up with LyftAlphabet’s self-driving unit Waymo is teaming up with Lyft
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Well, this is an interesting development.

By Johana Bhuiyan and Tess Townsend
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Watch this ‘SNL’ skit about an Amazon Echo Silver for senior citizensWatch this ‘SNL’ skit about an Amazon Echo Silver for senior citizens
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You can buy it with a check or money order.

By Tess Townsend
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Google has bigger challenges with Home than just recognizing different voicesGoogle has bigger challenges with Home than just recognizing different voices
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Okay Google, how are you going to make money with this?

By Tess Townsend
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Can Microsoft’s new Surface Laptop compete with premium laptops?Can Microsoft’s new Surface Laptop compete with premium laptops?
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Microsoft seems to be aiming at two different audiences with the high-end laptop and its Apple-y operating system, The Verge’s Dan Seifert says on Too Embarrassed to Ask.

By Eric Johnson
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Alphabet’s lawsuit against Uber will go to trialAlphabet’s lawsuit against Uber will go to trial
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The judge has also referred the case to the U.S. Attorney, which means Uber could face criminal charges.

By Tess Townsend
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Google’s Allo app has a new AI-powered illustrated selfie featureGoogle’s Allo app has a new AI-powered illustrated selfie feature
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It’s not as simple as it looks.

By Tess Townsend
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An update on Uber’s participation in this year’s Code ConferenceAn update on Uber’s participation in this year’s Code Conference
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And a word about that Uber report ...

By Peter Kafka
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Uber engineers are looking to leave as a court case puts the self-driving future in limboUber engineers are looking to leave as a court case puts the self-driving future in limbo
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If Alphabet gets its preliminary injunction, the ride-hail company could have to stop some of its self-driving operations.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Alphabet’s Verily more than doubled its headcount in two years to 500 staffersAlphabet’s Verily more than doubled its headcount in two years to 500 staffers
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It’s not clear whether the life sciences company continues to be profitable.

By Tess Townsend
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Alphabet’s self-driving cars drove their last million miles in record timeAlphabet’s self-driving cars drove their last million miles in record time
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Waymo’s test fleet now has three million miles of public-roads experience under its belt.

By Johana Bhuiyan