Technology

Autos

Amazon Sells Cars Now

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Amazon touts itself as the everything store, and now there’s one more market it’s absorbing into its everythingness.

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Big Tech

Google Announces Breakthrough in Quantum Computing

Quantum computing is potentially revolutionary technology that could, among other things, end classical computing as we know it.

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Media & Entertainment

Advertising Agencies Consolidate in the Face of Big Tech

The transaction would create the world’s largest advertising agency — that is, if you don’t count Big Tech players like Google and Amazon.

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Patent Drop

Into the Future: The Patent Drop Highlight Reel

What the years of writing about Big Tech’s IP has taught us.

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Technology

The Costs and Benefits of Quantum Computing

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Big Tech and startups alike are making strides in the race to supplant classical computers, but a few roadblocks remain.

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International Economics

China Places Export Bans on Raw Materials to US In Trade War Reprisal

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Beijing’s move came swiftly in response to the White House’s decision to slap new curbs on exports of vital chip components to China.

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Semiconductors

Intel’s CEO Resigns After Failed Turnaround Effort

If the artificial intelligence revolution has ushered in a boomtime for chipmakers, no one seems to have told Intel.

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Patent Drop

Amazon Tries to Help Alexa Get Personal

Today, a patent application for making Amazon’s voice assistants more personal highlights the race – and roadblocks – to creation of an AI-powered…

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Semiconductors

Google Wants to Keep Data Centers Cool Amid AI Cloud Boom

Finding ways to efficiently keep server farms cool benefits more than just Google’s cloud services business.

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Patent Drop

Microsoft’s Cybersecurity Strength Could Boost AI Bet

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Cybersecurity is a substantial part of Microsoft’s business — and a growing one.

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