Amazon is big ... really, really big; workforce hits 500K
Need more proof that Amazon is big? It came this week.
Jan 31, 2020
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Apple takes smartphone sales crown from Samsung
Apple was the top smartphone seller in the final quarter of last year, seizing the crown from Samsung, according to market trackers.
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Waymo: Self-driving vehicle in manual mode at time of crash
A Waymo self-driving minivan operating in manual mode was involved in a rear-end collision in a Phoenix suburb caused by a sedan's reckless driving, the company said Friday.
Jan 31, 2020
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Amazon highlights taxes paid in pushback against critics
Amazon said Friday it paid more than $1 billion in US federal income taxes in 2019 as it pushed back at criticism over its corporate responsibility.
Jan 31, 2020
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The most human algorithm
It is now possible to predict who the best candidate for receiving an organ transplant is, know whether clients of a bank will return the loans they request, choose the films that best coincide with the interests of consumers, ...
Jan 31, 2020
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ViacomCBS names NBC exec to head CBS
ViacomCBS has named George Cheeks as president and CEO of CBS Entertainment group starting March 23.
Jan 31, 2020
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Facebook fights spread of misinformation about virus online
Facebook says it's working to limit the spread of misinformation and potentially harmful content about the coronavirus as bogus claims about the ongoing outbreak circulate online.
Jan 31, 2020
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For $10 fee, startup offers unlimited calls and texts
A San Francisco startup may have the solution parents have been seeking for years. Free phone service—without an expensive monthly contract.
Jan 31, 2020
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Attacking the clones: Dual techniques help reveal malicious image editing
It is relatively easy to clone parts of an image with photo editing software to remove objects and backgrounds or even to duplicate objects. A skillful digital artist will be able to do this almost seamlessly. Such artists ...
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