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IBM Joins Tech Giants Pouring Billions into US Production

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IBM is booting up its domestic production, setting aside $150 billion to make computers in the US over the next five years.

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Big Tech

The Metaverse: Coming to a School Near You

The tech titan plans to expand its virtual-reality headset into schools to enable immersive experiences.

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Patent Drop

Intel Patent Takes on Privacy at Eye Level

The patents highlight the data privacy issues to come with the metaverse and its headsets.

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Big Tech

Microsoft May Use Emotion Detection for “Richer” Work Meetings

The patent highlights that tech firms of all manner are interested in reading people’s emotions.

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Big Tech

What Does Google’s Search Monopoly Mean in the Age of AI?

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Back in 2020, Google’s huge market share of the internet search market hovered at about 92% by most metrics

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Finance

Can the Magnificent Seven Ride Again?

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After serving as the driving force for a blistering market rise, the so-called Magnificent Seven have taken an epic stumble in 2025.

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Big Tech

Google Loses Second Round to Government in Monopoly Fight

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The decision could reshape the economy of the internet — and it’s just one of several forces testing Google’s empire.

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