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Rani Molla

Rani Molla

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Rani Molla

    Technology
    The holidays ushered in a smart speaker explosion starring Amazon’s Alexa and Google’s AssistantThe holidays ushered in a smart speaker explosion starring Amazon’s Alexa and Google’s Assistant
    Technology

    Smart speaker sales grew 78 percent in 2018.

    By Rani Molla
    Technology
    Apple’s growing attraction to non-iPhone revenue in one chartApple’s growing attraction to non-iPhone revenue in one chart
    Technology

    Services now account for 16 percent of Apple sales.

    By Rani Molla
    Technology
    Amazon’s cashierless Go stores could be a $4 billion business by 2021, new research suggestsAmazon’s cashierless Go stores could be a $4 billion business by 2021, new research suggests
    Technology

    The futuristic shops bring in more revenue than regular convenience stores.

    By Rani Molla
    Technology
    Apple is basically blaming Trump’s trade war for disappointing iPhone sales in ChinaApple is basically blaming Trump’s trade war for disappointing iPhone sales in China
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    But that’s not the only reason people are buying fewer iPhones.

    By Rani Molla
    Technology
    Here are some of the most popular shows on Netflix — which may be leaving Netflix soonHere are some of the most popular shows on Netflix — which may be leaving Netflix soon
    Technology

    Fortunately for the streaming giant, its own shows are popular too.

    By Rani Molla
    Technology
    Amazon, Apple and others are expanding out of major tech cities — but mostly to other major tech citiesAmazon, Apple and others are expanding out of major tech cities — but mostly to other major tech cities
    2018’s tech trends and tribulations in 14 charts
    Technology

    Here’s a visual look back at the year.

    By Rani Molla
    Technology
    Lyft has eaten into Uber’s U.S. market share, new data suggestsLyft has eaten into Uber’s U.S. market share, new data suggests
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    Uber controls the majority of U.S. ride-hailing but Lyft is growing twice as fast. And both plan to go public in early 2019.

    By Rani Molla
    Technology
    U.S. internet speeds rose nearly 40 percent this yearU.S. internet speeds rose nearly 40 percent this year
    Technology

    New Jersey had the fastest broadband, while Maine had the slowest.

    By Rani Molla
    Technology
    Surprise! Two-thirds of U.S. residents would have been happy to have their city win Amazon’s HQ2.Surprise! Two-thirds of U.S. residents would have been happy to have their city win Amazon’s HQ2.
    Technology

    Most don’t think the split second headquarters is a big deal.

    By Rani Molla