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Dropbox Inc.’s sales and profit topped estimates in its first quarter as a public company, lifted by growing corporate demand for paid versions of its cloud-based file-sharing software. Continue reading Dropbox Sales, Profit Top Estimates in First Post-IPO Report
The Federal Communications Commission’s Obama-era requirement that internet service providers treat web content equally will end June 11 and be replaced by new rules compelling them to disclose their practices. Continue reading Obama-Era Net Neutrality Rules End June 11 as Challenges Proceed
Duplex emerged at a sensitive time for technology companies, and the feature hasn’t helped alleviate questions about their growing power over data, automation software and the consequences for privacy and work. Continue reading Google Grapples With `Horrifying' Reaction to Its Uncanny AI
Since acquiring Skype from private equity investors, Microsoft has refocused the online calling service on the corporate market, a change that has made Skype less intuitive and harder to use, prompting many Skypers to defect to similar services operate… Continue reading Don't Skype Me: How Microsoft Turned Consumers Against a Beloved Brand
Google introduced new products and technology upgrades at its annual developer conference that showed the internet giant lagging behind Apple Inc. and Amazon.com Inc. in some areas while driving home its superiority in artificial intelligence. Continue reading Google Flexes AI Muscle, While Chasing Rivals at I/O Conference
Officials from more than 40 companies including Alphabet Inc., Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Boeing Co. and CVS Health Corp. are scheduled to attend a meeting Thursday at the White House to discuss artificial intelligence, amid rising concerns about jobs. Continue reading Google, Goldman, Boeing Head to White House to Discuss AI
Intel Corp.’s Barbara Whye, the chipmaker’s head of diversity and inclusion, said that creating a diverse workforce is about more than just the new employees a company is hiring. Continue reading Intel Exec Says Companies Need to Better Retain Diverse Talent
Google’s assistant is a central part of Pichai’s strategy to place the voice search tool on as many devices as possible, a race to catch Amazon.com Inc.’s Alexa system and Echo speakers. Continue reading Google's Assistant Will Now Book You an Appointment on Its Own
Google used the start of its annual I/O conference to highlight its responsibility over the impact of technology on society, unveiling new products that advance health care, limit digital device usage and promote trustworthy news sources. Continue reading Google Stresses Responsibility of Tech Power With New Products
The Redwood City, California-based company will introduce a platform-as-a-service blockchain product this month and decentralized ledger-based applications next month. Continue reading Oracle Rolling Out Blockchain Products as Soon as This Month