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Big Tech Archive

Archives for August 2017

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What Uber’s new CEO has to do nowWhat Uber’s new CEO has to do now
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Uber’s newly appointed CEO will inherit a company that has been wracked with public scandal and infighting.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Google comms head Jessica Powell is departing for — wait for it — grad schoolGoogle comms head Jessica Powell is departing for — wait for it — grad school
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The well-regarded exec has been a close adviser to Google CEO Sundar Pichai.

By Kara Swisher
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Watch: This Dara Khosrowshahi interview reveals Uber’s CEO pick has style and substanceWatch: This Dara Khosrowshahi interview reveals Uber’s CEO pick has style and substance
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“We’re a test and learn culture. We try stuff.”

By Dan Frommer
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Uber’s new CEO may have to divest his shares in UberFreight competitor ConvoyUber’s new CEO may have to divest his shares in UberFreight competitor Convoy
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Uber co-founder and board member Garrett Camp has already divested his shares.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Uber investor Benchmark is still suing Travis Kalanick even after agreeing on a new CEOUber investor Benchmark is still suing Travis Kalanick even after agreeing on a new CEO
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Benchmark vs. Travis Kalanick rages on.

By Johana Bhuiyan and Theodore Schleifer
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Dara Khosrowshahi has officially told Expedia he wants to become CEO of Uber — but he hasn’t left yetDara Khosrowshahi has officially told Expedia he wants to become CEO of Uber — but he hasn’t left yet
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Here’s a letter from Expedia chairman Barry Diller explaining where things are at.

By Peter Kafka
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Why Apple’s Sept. 12 iPhone event is its most important in yearsWhy Apple’s Sept. 12 iPhone event is its most important in years
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New iPhone, new Apple Watch, new Apple TV and another push for HomePod.

By Dan Frommer
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Amazon officially owns Whole Foods and is slashing prices by as much as 43 percentAmazon officially owns Whole Foods and is slashing prices by as much as 43 percent
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Amazon is already making changes at Whole Foods.

By Jason Del Rey
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Dara Khosrowshahi is expected to say hello to Uber employees today or tomorrowDara Khosrowshahi is expected to say hello to Uber employees today or tomorrow
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The new leader of the car-hailing giant will be unveiled at an all-hands meeting today or tomorrow.

By Kara Swisher
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Expedia CEO Dara Khosrowshahi has mastered a different part of the travel economy — but Uber is a new beastExpedia CEO Dara Khosrowshahi has mastered a different part of the travel economy — but Uber is a new beast
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Who, exactly, is the man who is poised to take over the troubled car-hailing company?

By Theodore Schleifer and Johana Bhuiyan
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Expedia CEO Dara Khosrowshahi has been offered the job as Uber’s new CEOExpedia CEO Dara Khosrowshahi has been offered the job as Uber’s new CEO
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The “truce” choice is likely to take it — though no one from the board of the car-hailing company has told him as yet!

By Kara Swisher
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If Whitman becomes Uber’s CEO, Kalanick will be limited to a ‘founder’ role, though he’ll still be tapped for expertise and visionIf Whitman becomes Uber’s CEO, Kalanick will be limited to a ‘founder’ role, though he’ll still be tapped for expertise and vision
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The longtime Silicon Valley exec also wants a rejiggered board and wide latitude over management choices.

By Kara Swisher
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Former GE CEO Jeff Immelt says he is no longer vying to be Uber CEOFormer GE CEO Jeff Immelt says he is no longer vying to be Uber CEO
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He just tweeted.

By Kara Swisher
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Uber’s board is set to vote on a new CEO today — but the outcome is still unclearUber’s board is set to vote on a new CEO today — but the outcome is still unclear
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Jeff Immelt and another candidate presented to directors, while Meg Whitman sat on the sidelines awaiting key smoke signals from the board.

By Kara Swisher
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Pot meet kettle: Uber investors are now battling over leakingPot meet kettle: Uber investors are now battling over leaking
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Oh here, just read.

By Kara Swisher