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Big Tech Archive

Archives for July 2017

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Meg Whitman is being considered for the Uber CEO job — but she’s unlikely to take itMeg Whitman is being considered for the Uber CEO job — but she’s unlikely to take it
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HP says she’s staying put.

By Kara Swisher
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Uber is overhauling its driver support systems in a bid to decrease turnoverUber is overhauling its driver support systems in a bid to decrease turnover
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Drivers can expect quicker fare fixes and protection from bad ratings for things that are out of their control.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Google says it has tripled its big cloud deals over the last yearGoogle says it has tripled its big cloud deals over the last year
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The number shows Google’s cloud business is growing, but doesn’t give us a good sense of how well it’s competing.

By Tess Townsend
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Alphabet has nearly doubled its headcount since 2013 to more than 75,000Alphabet has nearly doubled its headcount since 2013 to more than 75,000
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Alphabet grew by a 2013-sized Alphabet since 2013.

By Rani Molla
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Google is still growing 21 percent — and its cloud segment is growing even fasterGoogle is still growing 21 percent — and its cloud segment is growing even faster
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Despite a $2.7 billion fine, Google’s parent company beat expectations for revenue and profits.

By Rani Molla and Tess Townsend
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Google leads the world in digital and mobile ad revenueGoogle leads the world in digital and mobile ad revenue
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Facebook is a distant No. 2.

By Rani Molla
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Google CEO Sundar Pichai is joining Alphabet’s boardGoogle CEO Sundar Pichai is joining Alphabet’s board
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Another vote for Google!

By Tess Townsend
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The government should fight ‘corporate villainy’ in tech, Senator Cory Booker saysThe government should fight ‘corporate villainy’ in tech, Senator Cory Booker says
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On the latest Recode Decode, Booker said Silicon Valley is inflaming inequality and Google is ripe for an antitrust investigation.

By Eric Johnson
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Google is having trouble pushing its Facebook-like news feed to Android devicesGoogle is having trouble pushing its Facebook-like news feed to Android devices
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The best way to experience Google’s news feed appears to be with an iPhone.

By Tess Townsend
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Alphabet’s EU fine will overshadow its second quarter earningsAlphabet’s EU fine will overshadow its second quarter earnings
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In other news, Google is rebounding from the YouTube ads boycott.

By Tess Townsend
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Why Microsoft stock is at an all-time, 31-year highWhy Microsoft stock is at an all-time, 31-year high
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It’s still here.

By Dan Frommer
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Is the future VR ... or AR?Is the future VR ... or AR?
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Google VR boss Clay Bavor explains why the two technologies aren’t so different on the latest Too Embarrassed to Ask.

By Eric Johnson
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Lyft wants more leverage in the self-driving ecosystem so it’s building its own techLyft wants more leverage in the self-driving ecosystem so it’s building its own tech
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The company will be offering automakers a hardware and software suite that enables self-driving.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Marshall McLuhan envisioned the internet before anybodyMarshall McLuhan envisioned the internet before anybody
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Today’s Google Doodle celebrates McLuhan, who would have turned 106.

By Edmund Lee
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Uber’s newest D.C. lobbyist: A top fundraiser for President Donald TrumpUber’s newest D.C. lobbyist: A top fundraiser for President Donald Trump
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It’s just the latest example of a tech company trying to forge new ties with the White House.

By Tony Romm