Facing regulatory roadblocks, Uber ramps up lobbying in its home state
Uber now spends more on lobbyists in California than Wal-Mart, Bank of America or Wells Fargo.
Business
Jul 29, 2015
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Pandora rolls out Sponsored Listening for all brands
Pandora fans can now listen to a full hour of music uninterrupted by ads - if they agree to watch or interact with an advertisement first.
Internet
Jul 29, 2015
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Verizon to offer HBO Now streaming service
HBO Now is now available to Verizon customers.
Telecom
Jul 29, 2015
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In Pittsburgh, older ride-sharing drivers offer wisdom behind the wheel
When a passenger recently wondered aloud about the meaning of the phrase "Bye, Felicia," Pittsburgh Uber driver George DeBolt knew the answer, even though he's not quite in the demographic one might expect to have such information.
Business
Jul 29, 2015
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NASA tells lawmakers to brace for more Pluto secrets revealed by mission
Hoping to capture lawmakers' imaginations and perhaps loosen their purse strings, NASA officials said Tuesday that the new scientific information gleaned from the New Horizons mission to Pluto was "revolutionizing" what they ...
Space Exploration
Jul 29, 2015
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Snapchat brings on Buzzfeed and iHeartRadio as partners
Snapchat has replaced Yahoo and Warner Music Group with iHeartRadio and Buzzfeed on the list of about a dozen media organizations that get a big opportunity to generate revenue through the popular entertainment app.
Internet
Jul 29, 2015
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Visionize uses virtual reality headsets to help people with low vision
To get through a day's work at the office, Kenyetta McCurdy-Byrd needs to pack an entire toolbox.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Jul 29, 2015
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CRISPR/Cas gene editing technique holds great promise, but research moratorium makes sense pending further study
CRISPR/Cas is a new technology that allows unprecedented control over the DNA code. It's sparked a revolution in the fields of genetics and cell biology, becoming the scientific equivalent of a household name by raising hopes ...
Biotechnology
Jul 29, 2015
2
24
Microsoft hopes computer users show some love for Windows 10
Know someone required to use Microsoft Windows at work but who uses a Mac at home? Probably so.
Software
Jul 29, 2015
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Microsoft gears for turnaround with Windows 10 rollout (Update)
Microsoft launched its Windows 10 operating system Wednesday, in its boldest effort yet to reshape the tech giant and move ahead in mobile computing and the "Internet of Things."
Software
Jul 29, 2015
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