Information Technology
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Analysis: Elon Musk got bored - and shareholders took the hit
May 05, 2018 1:00 am - Elon Musk may have actually said what many frustrated chief executives - eager to talk about big visions or new strategies rather than answer questions about capital exp...
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Review: Oculus Go is the first VR gadget you might actually buy
May 03, 2018 1:15 am - If all the hype about virtual reality were true, you'd be reading this column through VR goggles. But in actual reality, tech's next big thing has been stuck as tech's n...
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Flexera acquires Brainwaregroup, expands European presenceMay 03, 2018 1:00 am - Flexera said Thursday that it acquired the Switzerland-based software asset management provider, Brainwaregroup. The deal significantly expands Flexera's presence in Ger...
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Apple earnings: The iPhone X is doing just fine
May 02, 2018 1:00 am - The iPhone X is doing just fine - at least, according to Apple's latest financial results. The tech titan put to rest mounting worries about whether the phone's $1,000 p...
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Facebook's mission to connect people now includes helping them date
May 02, 2018 1:00 am - SAN JOSE, Calif. - At Facebook's annual developer conference, chief executive Mark Zuckerberg announced changes to the social networking platform, including a function t...
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Facebook accidentally asked its users if posts contained hate speechMay 01, 2018 1:00 am - Facebook has struggled for years to figure out what is and isn't hate speech on its platform. On Tuesday, a "bug " revealed that Facebook might be thinking about crowdso...
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'Pokemon Go' traffic near Arlington Heights park prompts complaintsApr 30, 2018 1:00 am - The Arlington Heights Park District will ask the creators of "Pokemon Go" to remove a park from the augmented reality game after residents complained of increased traffi...
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How merchants use Facebook to flood Amazon with fake reviews
Apr 28, 2018 1:16 am - SAN FRANCISCO - On Amazon, customer comments can help a product surge in popularity. The online retail giant says that more than 99 percent of its reviews are legitimate...
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6 ways to get around Amazon Prime's new $119 fee
Apr 28, 2018 1:13 am - Amazon is justifying Prime's 20 percent price hike, to $119 a year, by saying it is more a valuable service than when the fee last rose four years ago. "The value of Pri...
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Want to work for Ikea? Your interview could be conducted by Russian robot.
Apr 28, 2018 1:06 am - A Russian startup has created a new way to help companies connect with jobseekers and interview them. Her name is Vera, and she's able to interview as many as 1,500 job ...