Monthly Archives: July 2023

Best Blender for Milkshakes in 2023

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Microsoft and Activision Delay Deal to Settle UK Regulatory Issues

The extension is likely a signal that the companies believe they will eventually receive needed approvals.

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Biden Administration Unveils Tougher Guidelines on Mergers

The proposed road map for regulatory reviews, last updated in 2020, includes a focus on tech platforms for the first time.

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‘Training My Replacement’: Inside a Call Center Worker’s Battle With A.I.

To many people, chatbots and other technology feel like a ticking time bomb, sure to explode their work. But to some, the threat is already here.

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As Egnyte continues to grow steadily, an IPO seems like the inevitable conclusion

Egnyte has never been a startup in a hurry and has been content to take a slow, but steady growth trajectory over its 16-year history. Today it’s a $200 million company growing at around 25% a year. That’s pretty impressive … Continue reading

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SAP invests in generative AI startups Anthropic, Cohere and Aleph Alpha

In case one needed more evidence that there’s a massive appetite for generative AI, SAP, the Germany-based consulting giant, yesterday invested in three major generative AI players: Anthropic, Cohere and Aleph Alpha. The terms of the direct investments, which weren’t … Continue reading

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Want to Win a Chip War? You’re Gonna Need a Lot of Water

The US is spending billions to boost semiconductor manufacturing. For the new plants to crank out silicon chips, they need to source millions of gallons of ultrapure water.

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Netflix removes its basic tier in the US and the UK

After removing the basic subscription plan in Canada, Netflix has removed the plan in the U.S. and the U.K. as well. The basic plan allowed users to consume Netflix on one screen in 720p quality. While users already subscribed to … Continue reading

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Umbra is a Silicon Valley outsider – they prefer it that way

Umbra co-founder Gabe Dominocielo’s last name is roughly translated from the Latin as “lord of the skies.” It’s a fitting title for the head of a satellite imagery company — but in a recent interview with TechCrunch, he joked that … Continue reading

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Microsoft, Activision agree to extend deal deadline to Oct. 18

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