Business Stories from May 21, 2016 (Change date)
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Babcock's Grove House 'coming alive' in downtown LombardMay 25, 2016 6:11 am - Before it was Lombard, what's become the Lilac Village centered on St. Charles Road and Park Avenue was known as Babcock's Grove. That was before the village was incorp...
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Analysis: Amazon and YouTube get ready to rumble over online videoMay 22, 2016 8:24 am - Amazon is moving into the space long held by YouTube, announcing on Tuesday the launch of a new platform that allows anyone to post original content. Called "Amazon Dire...
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Amazon to fill racial gaps in same-day delivery after complaintsMay 22, 2016 8:24 am - Amazon.com Inc. plans to eliminate gaps in its free same-day delivery service in all 27 cities where it is offered, before expanding to new areas, according to the Congr...
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'I feel sick, give me the bucket': What 25 hours in virtual reality feels likeMay 22, 2016 8:24 am - A Los Angeles writer who set a world record by spending 25 hours playing a single game in virtual reality was left wondering how long anyone could last in an experience ...
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Apple's big bet on China is also a bet on driverless carsMay 22, 2016 8:24 am - Apple's unprecedented decision to throw $1 billion into a Chinese ride-hailing firm last week may seem like a head-scratcher. Why cars? And why not invest that money her...
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Why virtual reality won't transform sports viewingMay 23, 2016 6:42 am - Virtual reality's ability to immerse viewers in new worlds has fueled talk of a fundamental change in how consumers experience media. While interest is growing in the em...
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Technology exists to build the Hyperloop, but it won't happen anytime soonMay 22, 2016 8:24 am - When will the Hyperloop become an actual thing? That's the question on everyone's mind this week after Hyperloop One successfully used an electric motor to push a sled d...
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Why Google's Chirp could be better than Amazon's AlexaMay 22, 2016 8:24 am - Google's expected to hit the smart home market in a big way with a new device code-named "Chirp." According to a report from Recode, the tech titan is moving in on the t...
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Google embeds AI in new products to make search ubiquitousMay 22, 2016 8:24 am - Google is turning to artificial intelligence to make sure people keep using its search engine, even if they're not spending as much time on the Web and personal computer...
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Amazon's Fire TV will now listen to more of your commandsMay 22, 2016 8:24 am - Lots of people yell things at their televisions. Nowadays, however, it's a lot more likely that your television is going to talk right back. Amazon on Tuesday announced ...
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