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Big Tech Archive

Archives for June 2017

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Uber is being sued by two separate women claiming sexual assault by its driversUber is being sued by two separate women claiming sexual assault by its drivers
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Lisa Bloom, who is representing one of these women, is in the middle of gathering more plaintiffs.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Google is still mostly white and maleGoogle is still mostly white and male
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That’s according to the latest diversity report.

By Tess Townsend
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No single device will have as much impact as the iPhone in the next 10 yearsNo single device will have as much impact as the iPhone in the next 10 years
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It transformed not just its own industry but created and transformed others.

By Jan Dawson
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Watch how Apple’s iPhone changed the world, in 10 chartsWatch how Apple’s iPhone changed the world, in 10 charts
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Happy 10th birthday, iPhone.

By Rani Molla
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It’s the 10th anniversary of the iPhone, so watch Steve Jobs unveil the very first oneIt’s the 10th anniversary of the iPhone, so watch Steve Jobs unveil the very first one
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How a decade flies by.

By Meghann Farnsworth
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Watch Walt Mossberg review the very first iPhone, 10 years agoWatch Walt Mossberg review the very first iPhone, 10 years ago
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“[It is a] fascinating product that raises the bar for all other smart phones.”

By Meghann Farnsworth
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Alphabet says Uber is engaging in a cover-upAlphabet says Uber is engaging in a cover-up
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Alphabet says Uber knew it was hiring an engineer who had stolen internal information from Alphabet.

By Tess Townsend
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Uber is denying Alphabet’s claim that it attempted to steal important filesUber is denying Alphabet’s claim that it attempted to steal important files
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The company says no one knew that Anthony Levandowski allegedly downloaded files from Alphabet before joining Uber.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Uber’s lead over Lyft app downloads is decliningUber’s lead over Lyft app downloads is declining
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Lyft’s reviews are way nicer, too.

By Rani Molla
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President Trump has attacked Amazon, incorrectly claiming that it owns the Washington Post for tax purposesPresident Trump has attacked Amazon, incorrectly claiming that it owns the Washington Post for tax purposes
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Trump’s tweet comes days after he met with Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos.

By Tony Romm
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How the $2.7 billion EU antitrust fine could change Google searchHow the $2.7 billion EU antitrust fine could change Google search
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Google Shopping will most likely revert to an earlier version in Europe.

By Tess Townsend
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Full transcript: Nilay Patel answers Apple WWDC questions on Too Embarrassed to AskFull transcript: Nilay Patel answers Apple WWDC questions on Too Embarrassed to Ask
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Is the new HomePod smart speaker really worth $349?

By Recode Staff
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Google’s $2 billion antitrust fine is the biggest yet from the European UnionGoogle’s $2 billion antitrust fine is the biggest yet from the European Union
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This Amazon-backed media startup has raised $15 million to make a big bet on commerceThis Amazon-backed media startup has raised $15 million to make a big bet on commerce
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Clique Media Group already sells a fashion line at Target.

By Jason Del Rey
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Europe has fined Google $2.7 billion for manipulating search resultsEurope has fined Google $2.7 billion for manipulating search results
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Google has 90 days to change its practices or face further penalties.

By Tony Romm