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Apple confirms it acquired a self-driving car startup

The latest self-driving firm to be consolidated is Drive.ai. The startup has been working on AI tech for autonomous vehicles for a few years, but found itself low on cash in an increasingly competitive market. Now, just as the San Francisco Chronicle… Source: engadget

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Netflix Says to Binge-Watch The Office as NBC Takes Show Back

Netflix announced on Tuesday that NBC would not extend its licensing agreement for the hit comedy “The Office” beyond January 2021. NFLX stock shed about 3 percent on the day. Why is this move significant for Netflix? It all comes down to competition, and ultimately, the company’s economics. Licensing on Its Way Out When Netflix […]

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Facebook tests controls that turn off those angry red notification dots

Red may be an attention-grabbing color, but too much of it can trigger anxiety. You might soon see a lot less of the hue on Facebook. The company is testing the ability to turn off the crimson in-app notification dots that seem to pop up every time y… Source: engadget

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Amazon funds STEM programs in Seattle schools

Perhaps with an eye on the next generation of engineers that might be interested in working on its delivery robots or in coding, Amazon is funding computer science and robotics programs at up to 30 public schools in its Seattle home base. From this f… Source: engadget

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Bitcoin Rockets Past $11,700 as Market Leaders Gather in San Francisco

With each passing day lately, the bitcoin price is setting a fresh yearly high. On Tuesday evening, the BTC price cleared $11,700 like a breeze on a cool summer day. The bulls are clearly in control as the broader crypto market attains a combined market cap of $345 billion. Bitcoin is the top dog, with […]