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The end of Google and Microsoft's truce could open the floodgates
By Derrek Lee last updated
Google and Microsoft's legal truce has apparently ended, signaling heightened conflict between the two companies as regulators scrutinize Big Tech.
Judge dismisses antitrust lawsuits against Facebook over WhatsApp, Instagram ownership
By Derrek Lee last updated
A U.S. judge tossed out complaints about Facebook's market dominance and anticompetitive behavior.
Starbucks Rewards' gamification wins my loyalty and business — even at the cost of my data
By Carli Velocci last updated
When you think of mobile apps and mobile ordering, you might think of the Starbucks app. What you might not know is how good it is at monitoring your buying habits.
Google wins decade-long battle against Oracle over Java on Android
By Derrek Lee published
Google secures a major victory after a decade-long fight with Oracle over its use of Java code in the Android operating system.
Stardew Valley can break up the monotony of quarantine, at least for a little while
By Carli Velocci published
Games like Stardew Valley can't cure quarantine fatigue, but they can help you feel in control and relaxed.
Biden administration expected to investigate PS5 component shortage
By Jennifer Locke last updated
PS5 semiconductors are in short supply and the Biden administration is set to sign an executive order to look into this. Semiconductors help power much of our everyday tech like computers and phones.
Google fires another AI Ethics lead while promising to do better
By Derrek Lee published
After being locked out of her account for a month, Margaret Mitchell tweeted that she's been fired from Google after the company conducted an internal investigation on her.
Google hopes appointing a Black woman to lead its AI teams will fix its problems
By Derrek Lee last updated
Google has announced a restructuring of its AI teams under the leadership of Marian Croak. The move comes after months of backlash following the dismissal of Timnit Gebru.
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