Amazon Q2 profit edges up 3.6% to $2.6 bn
Amazon said Thursday profits edged up to $2.6 billion in the past quarter amid strong revenue gains for the US online giant.
Jul 25, 2019
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Google/Alphabet sees fresh growth amid antitrust woes
Google parent Alphabet's stock price leapt Thursday after reporting stronger-than-expected results in a quarterly update coming amid growing scrutiny of technology firms by antitrust regulators.
Jul 25, 2019
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Apple buys Intel's smartphone modem division for $1 billion
Apple is paying Intel $1 billion for the chip maker's smartphone modem division in a deal driven by the upcoming transition to the next generation of wireless technology.
Jul 25, 2019
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Business
Amazon buys into Roland Garros TV rights
Amazon has continued its push into the world of tennis by acquiring some of the rights to stream matches at Roland Garros from 2021, the French tennis federation (FFT) announced on Thursday.
Jul 25, 2019
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eBay's new 'Managed Delivery' aims to rival Amazon
Online retail giant eBay said Thursday it would create its own "Managed Delivery" for sellers on its platform to better compete with Amazon and boost its brand recognition.
Jul 25, 2019
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Internet
The origin and future of spam and other online intrusions
From a confidence trick originating in the late 19th century, to sophisticated AI that can manipulate reality, recreating anyone's face or voice with almost pinpoint accuracy—spam has come a long way.
Jul 25, 2019
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Energy & Green Tech
High-performance flow batteries offer path to grid-level renewable energy storage
A low-cost, high-performance battery chemistry developed by University of Colorado Boulder researchers could one day lead to scalable grid-level storage for wind and solar energy that could help electrical utilities reduce ...
Jul 25, 2019
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Consumer & Gadgets
Generic mobile phone chargers escalate risk of burn, electrocution
Electric currents generated by mobile phone chargers, particularly from lower-cost generic manufacturers, are causing serious injuries. Generic mobile phone chargers are less likely to meet established safety and quality ...
Jul 25, 2019
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Automotive
Automakers reach emissions deal with California, in rebuff to Trump
Four major automakers on Thursday announced they had reached a deal with California to produce more fuel-efficient cars for the US market, an end run around the Trump administration which is seeking to freeze mileage standards.
Jul 25, 2019
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Computer Sciences
Making blockchain transactions secure and private
Blockchains have become an important part of internet technology. They are used for cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, but also for other security-sensitive tasks, such as managing supply chains for high-tech factories. Although ...
Jul 25, 2019
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