Technology

Opening up ‘Code’: Why Programming Needs More Women and Minorities

Veteran programmer Ellen Ullman shares her personal experiences in the mostly male world of coding.

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A ‘World Without Mind’: Big Tech’s Dangerous Influence

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Big Tech – Google, Apple, Facebook and Amazon -- pose an existential threat because they come between us and reality, a new book contends.

Will SoftBank Vision Fund’s $6 Billion Bet in India Pay Off?

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The world’s largest tech fund is setting its sights on India’s internet sector with stakes in Flipkart, Ola and others. Will it pay off?

How Big Data and Analytics Can Transform Manufacturing

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Big data and analytics will entirely transform the manufacturing industry, says Jon Sobel, co-founder and CEO of Sight Machine.

Why the Fintech Game Has Just Begun

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Steve McLaughlin, CEO of fintech investment bank FT Partners, talks about the opportunities he sees in the sector.

After Equifax, Can Our Data Ever Be Safe?

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The Equifax hacking has highlighted the risks consumers face when using their Social Security numbers for verification. Is there a better alternative?

How Can Apple Remain on Top?

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Is Apple’s latest batch of new products enough to keep the company moving forward, or is it finally losing momentum after years of ruling the gadget world?

How Equifax Botched Its Data Breach Response

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Three experts discuss the Equifax breach, the mistakes that were made in the credit giant's response and what consumers can do to protect their credit going forward.

If Disney Builds a Streaming Service, Will They Come?

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Walt Disney Co.’s decision to pull its content from Netflix and launch its own paid streaming service has led to many unhappy fans. In an already crowded field of offerings,[…]

Will Walmart’s Partnership with Google Give It an Online Boost?

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Despite the retail giant’s latest move to partner with Google, its e-commerce strategies need more coherence to gain traction, say experts.

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