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Big Tech Archive

Archives for September 2017

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Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi says Travis Kalanick’s board move is ‘disappointing’ and ‘unusual’Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi says Travis Kalanick’s board move is ‘disappointing’ and ‘unusual’
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It’s a short but not so sweet note about his ousted predecessor’s latest drama.

By Kara Swisher
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Why Amazon should buy TwitterWhy Amazon should buy Twitter
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It’s not a crazy idea.

By Kurt Wagner
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Uber has to seat Ursula Burns and John Thain as directors, so here’s what you need to knowUber has to seat Ursula Burns and John Thain as directors, so here’s what you need to know
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Those appointments are likely to happen Tuesday at its board meeting, but it’s not yet clear if they can vote on governance issues.

By Kara Swisher
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Here’s the proposal to change Uber’s governance, which is aimed at limiting Travis Kalanick’s powerHere’s the proposal to change Uber’s governance, which is aimed at limiting Travis Kalanick’s power
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The changes, listed.

By Kara Swisher and Theodore Schleifer
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Despite opposition, Travis Kalanick has appointed two new directors to Uber’s boardDespite opposition, Travis Kalanick has appointed two new directors to Uber’s board
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The ousted Uber CEO said he made the move in response to efforts to take away his voting power.

By Kara Swisher and Theodore Schleifer
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Amazon’s NFL audience beat Twitter’s — but is still much smaller than TVAmazon’s NFL audience beat Twitter’s — but is still much smaller than TV
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372,000 people on average watched the Bears-Packers game on Amazon Thursday night.

By Peter Kafka
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Facebook is sharing its data with Google as the search giant reviews potential Russian meddling in the 2016 electionFacebook is sharing its data with Google as the search giant reviews potential Russian meddling in the 2016 election
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Google is also set to meet with congressional investigators in the coming weeks.

By Tony Romm
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How to watch Amazon’s first NFL livestream between the Chicago Bears and Green Bay PackersHow to watch Amazon’s first NFL livestream between the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers
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The game is free for Prime users.

By Kurt Wagner
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The Echo doesn’t have one killer app, so Amazon  is creating Alexa gadgets for every use caseThe Echo doesn’t have one killer app, so Amazon  is creating Alexa gadgets for every use case
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Spray and pray ... with a purpose.

By Jason Del Rey
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It’s time to find out if Amazon is ready for the NFLIt’s time to find out if Amazon is ready for the NFL
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Pro football’s next streaming experiment starts tonight.

By Kurt Wagner
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Facebook, Google and Twitter have been asked to testify before Congress on Russia and the 2016 electionFacebook, Google and Twitter have been asked to testify before Congress on Russia and the 2016 election
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The Senate Intelligence Committee will hold its hearing in November; House lawmakers will aim for October

By Tony Romm
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Uber is closing down its car-leasing program because it was losing more money than expectedUber is closing down its car-leasing program because it was losing more money than expected
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The ride-hail company has had little luck finding a buyer for its Xchange leasing business.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Uber’s external affairs head Dave Clark is departingUber’s external affairs head Dave Clark is departing
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He’ll remain an adviser at Uber and also do the same for Kitty Hawk and Expa.

By Kara Swisher
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Here are 19 random facts about Google on its 19th anniversaryHere are 19 random facts about Google on its 19th anniversary
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In 1998, Sergey Brin and Larry Page founded the search engine.

By Kat Borgerding
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Uber drivers will get a flat fee for every new pick up on Pool ridesUber drivers will get a flat fee for every new pick up on Pool rides
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The ride-hail company is rolling out the fourth chapter of its driver improvement campaign.

By Johana Bhuiyan