Big Tech

Big Tech

Apple Leads Manufacturing Pivot to India

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Apple shifting production to India is just the latest sign that the world’s most populous nation may be a winner in global trade reordering.

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Big Tech

Google Accuses Microsoft of Monopolizing the Cloud Market

Google filed a formal complaint with the European Union, saying that Microsoft abuses its market dominance as a software maker.

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Big Tech

TikTok is Ditching Music Streaming — But Spotify Can’t Relax

TikTok is calling it quits on a music streaming business that barely made it out the door, and only launched trials last year.

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Patent Drop

IBM Patent Highlights Fundamental Issues with Big Tech’s Net-Zero Goals

IBM may want to help businesses reach net zero.

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Technology

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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Artificial Intelligence

Can Voice Assistants Make a Comeback in the Age of AI?

Once upon a time, the biggest prestige battle in Silicon Valley was who had the best voice assistant. Then came ChatGPT.

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Patent Drop

Apple Seeks Adaptable Model Patent as It Readies to Join AI Race

An Apple patent to train AI without eating up power highlights the advantages and headwinds the tech giant may face in the market.

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Patent Drop

Google AR Patent Highlights Potential Advantage in Smart Glasses Market

Google is giving smart glasses another go. Can it avoid mistakes of the past?

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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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