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Rent the Runway, DoorDash and The Cheesecake Factory are coming to Code Commerce at ShoptalkRent the Runway, DoorDash and The Cheesecake Factory are coming to Code Commerce at Shoptalk
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Jason Del Rey and Kara Swisher will be back in Las Vegas to host the March 20 evening event.

By Jason Del Rey
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Full transcript: ‘Brotopia’ author Emily Chang on Recode DecodeFull transcript: ‘Brotopia’ author Emily Chang on Recode Decode
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Her new book is all about the bro culture of Silicon Valley.

By Recode Staff
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GrubHub’s stock price is soaring after it announced a giant partnership with Taco Bell and KFC — and crushed earningsGrubHub’s stock price is soaring after it announced a giant partnership with Taco Bell and KFC — and crushed earnings
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Taco Bell’s parent company will also invest $200 million into GrubHub.

By Jason Del Rey
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Even female Uber drivers get paid lessEven female Uber drivers get paid less
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Male Uber drivers make 7 percent more per hour than women.

By Rani Molla
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The venture capital firm Lightspeed is trying to hold its portfolio companies accountable by asking them to sign a new diversity letterThe venture capital firm Lightspeed is trying to hold its portfolio companies accountable by asking them to sign a new diversity letter
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The firm behind companies like HQ Trivia doesn’t have a perfect record on diversity issues. Does their new policy have enough teeth?

By Theodore Schleifer
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Why Silicon Valley has a bro culture problem — and how to fix itWhy Silicon Valley has a bro culture problem — and how to fix it
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“Everybody needs to lead on this issue,” says “Brotopia” author Emily Chang.

By Eric Johnson
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Silicon Valley’s sex parties are more important than you think, ‘Brotopia’ author Emily Chang saysSilicon Valley’s sex parties are more important than you think, ‘Brotopia’ author Emily Chang says
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Netflix parents get a paid year off and Amazon pays for spouses’ parental leaveNetflix parents get a paid year off and Amazon pays for spouses’ parental leave
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What major tech companies offer new parents.

By Rani Molla
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Tech companies have an obligation to join the fight against poverty, says Tipping Point CEO Daniel LurieTech companies have an obligation to join the fight against poverty, says Tipping Point CEO Daniel Lurie
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The homeless situation in major U.S. cities is unacceptable, he says — and it is

By Shirin Ghaffary
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AI still has a long way to go before it can completely replace humans, says Clara Labs’ CEO Maran NelsonAI still has a long way to go before it can completely replace humans, says Clara Labs’ CEO Maran Nelson
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Social relationships, she adds, will remain human

By Shirin Ghaffary
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People ‘have to learn’ to keep up with the tech economy, says Coursera CEO Jeff MaggioncaldaPeople ‘have to learn’ to keep up with the tech economy, says Coursera CEO Jeff Maggioncalda
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School’s never out for summer.

By Shirin Ghaffary
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Former Amex CEO Ken Chenault has yet another new gig, this one at General CatalystFormer Amex CEO Ken Chenault has yet another new gig, this one at General Catalyst
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He’ll be one of the highest-profile black venture capitalists.

By Theodore Schleifer
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People are scared of tech because we’re telling them to be scared, says Stripe CEO Patrick CollisonPeople are scared of tech because we’re telling them to be scared, says Stripe CEO Patrick Collison
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Collison said that despite media hype around automation’s potential to replace jobs, data shows that opportunities are on the rise for Americans.

By Kara Swisher
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Watch the full interview: Kara Swisher and MSNBC interview Google CEO Sundar Pichai and YouTube CEO Susan WojcickiWatch the full interview: Kara Swisher and MSNBC interview Google CEO Sundar Pichai and YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki
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WeWork is pitching itself to politicians as not part of the problemWeWork is pitching itself to politicians as not part of the problem
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Can WeWork do what Airbnb and Uber couldn’t? It should be easier.

By Theodore Schleifer
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What new mothers have to say about returning to their jobs in techWhat new mothers have to say about returning to their jobs in tech
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Recode readers responded to our survey in their own words.

By Rani Molla
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Full transcript: The Verge’s Ashley Carman on Too Embarrassed to AskFull transcript: The Verge’s Ashley Carman on Too Embarrassed to Ask
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Carman and Lauren Goode report from CES 2018.

By Recode Staff
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A lobbying group for Amazon, Facebook and Google is kicking off a new diversity initiative thanks to pressure from CongressA lobbying group for Amazon, Facebook and Google is kicking off a new diversity initiative thanks to pressure from Congress
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The Internet Association told lawmakers this week that its new campaign aims to “improve diversity and inclusion in the tech industry.”

By Tony Romm
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Amazon Go, a high-tech version of a 7-Eleven, will finally open on Monday — with no checkout lines and no cashiersAmazon Go, a high-tech version of a 7-Eleven, will finally open on Monday — with no checkout lines and no cashiers
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Amazon Go allows customers to grab items and just walk out without stopping to pay.

By Jason Del Rey
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Google’s CEO has no problem releasing employees from nondisclosure agreements so women can speak outGoogle’s CEO has no problem releasing employees from nondisclosure agreements so women can speak out
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Some companies use NDAs to keep former employees from going public with their negative experiences.

By Kurt Wagner
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Google CEO Sundar Pichai says AI is more profound than electricity and fireGoogle CEO Sundar Pichai says AI is more profound than electricity and fire
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How dangerous is fire or AI?

By Theodore Schleifer
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Amazon is raising the price of Prime monthly memberships by nearly 20 percentAmazon is raising the price of Prime monthly memberships by nearly 20 percent
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From $10.99 to $12.99.

By Jason Del Rey
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Digital technology must empower workers, not alienate themDigital technology must empower workers, not alienate them
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Coding alone will not prepare workers for our tech-filled future.

By Sundar Pichai
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The coolest thing I saw at CES: Forpheus, the Ping-Pong-playing robotThe coolest thing I saw at CES: Forpheus, the Ping-Pong-playing robot
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Look out, Forrest Gump, here comes Forpheus.

By Kurt Wagner
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The top U.S. tech companies founded by immigrants are now worth nearly $4 trillionThe top U.S. tech companies founded by immigrants are now worth nearly $4 trillion
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That’s up from $3 trillion earlier this year.

By Rani Molla
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We have a new TV series with MSNBC about tech, jobs and the futureWe have a new TV series with MSNBC about tech, jobs and the future
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First up to be interviewed: Google’s Sundar Pichai and YouTube’s Susan Wojcicki.

By Kara Swisher
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Nearly three out of four women in computer-related jobs report discrimination in the workplaceNearly three out of four women in computer-related jobs report discrimination in the workplace
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For the men, it’s closer to three in 20.

By Shirin Ghaffary
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Here’s the story behind the pole-dancing robots everyone’s talking about at CESHere’s the story behind the pole-dancing robots everyone’s talking about at CES
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Giles Walker made dancing robots as art. Now he’s been roped into the sex industry.

By Kurt Wagner
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Watch Intel CEO Brian Krzanich’s CES keynoteWatch Intel CEO Brian Krzanich’s CES keynote
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Think he will bring up the fact that he sold shares after security flaws were found in Intel’s chips?

By Meghann Farnsworth
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CES has a diversity problem. And it’s well past time to fix it.CES has a diversity problem. And it’s well past time to fix it.
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The tech trade show turns 50 this year. It needs to start treating female executives and other women technologists with the respect they deserve.

By Brenda Darden Wilkerson
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Two-day shipping has helped double warehouse land pricesTwo-day shipping has helped double warehouse land prices
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E-commerce companies need to locate their distribution warehouses as close to their customers as possible.

By Rani Molla
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Tech moms: Recode wants to hear from youTech moms: Recode wants to hear from you
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What’s it like to be a new mom working in tech?

By Rani Molla
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Full transcript: Seismic founder and CEO Rich Mahoney answers robot questions on Too Embarrassed to AskFull transcript: Seismic founder and CEO Rich Mahoney answers robot questions on Too Embarrassed to Ask
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Modern robotics haven’t caught up with science fiction robots ... yet.

By Recode Staff
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Home Depot has considered buying a $9 billion logistics company so Amazon doesn’tHome Depot has considered buying a $9 billion logistics company so Amazon doesn’t
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XPO Logistics has been a partner of both companies.

By Jason Del Rey
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Amazon has combined the leadership of Prime Now and Amazon Fresh under one rising-star executiveAmazon has combined the leadership of Prime Now and Amazon Fresh under one rising-star executive
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VP Stephenie Landry has been running Prime Now since its 2014 launch.

By Jason Del Rey
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Walmart is developing a personal-shopper service for rich moms — and a store with no cashiersWalmart is developing a personal-shopper service for rich moms — and a store with no cashiers
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This ain’t your grandpa’s Walmart.

By Jason Del Rey
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It’s moving slowly, but Pinterest and other tech companies are becoming less white and less maleIt’s moving slowly, but Pinterest and other tech companies are becoming less white and less male
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Pinterest released its latest diversity report on Tuesday.

By Rani Molla and Kurt Wagner
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Will robots take our jobs, or make life better?Will robots take our jobs, or make life better?
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Possibly both, says Seismic CEO Rich Mahoney.

By Eric Johnson
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Target is acquiring Instacart competitor Shipt for $550 million to fight back against AmazonTarget is acquiring Instacart competitor Shipt for $550 million to fight back against Amazon
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Target will offer same-day delivery from half of its stores by summer.

By Jason Del Rey
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Building a restaurant business on the shoulders of the delivery industry is a recipe for failureBuilding a restaurant business on the shoulders of the delivery industry is a recipe for failure
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If one of the best-run restaurant groups in the country walks away with a 12 percent margin, imagine how your local restaurant is doing.

By Chris Webb