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Chip Designer Synopsys Acquires Ansys For $35 Billion

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Semiconductor-design software maker Synopsys stepped into the Matrix on Tuesday to acquire Ansys, maker of powerful simulation software.

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Real Estate

Older Homeowners Are Staying Put, Freezing Out Young Families

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Empty-nest Boomers have been reluctant to sell their larger houses, which is making it hard for younger families to find starter homes.

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Patent Drop

Nvidia Catches Feelings With its Emotion Reading AI Patent

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Nvidia wants to pick out specific emotions in your voice with deep learning, but reading your feelings may require more context.

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Consumer

Uber Shuts Down Drizly Just Three Years After Pricey Purchase

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The business was acquired in 2021 for $1.1 billion, but times have changed since the pandemic’s heyday for delivery.

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Government Shutdown Disrupts Flight Schedules, Clouds Holiday Travel Plans

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Will Boston Wage War on Waymo?

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Stock-Split Speculation Looms over Surveillance Tech Firm Palantir’s Earnings

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