Intel Signs On As An Olympic Sponsor, Promising Virtual Reality And 360-Degree Video
Intel's CEO says it "will accelerate the adoption of technology for the future of sports on the world's largest athletic stage."
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Uber Co-Founder Travis Kalanick Resigns Under Pressure As CEO
Five of Uber's major investors reportedly demanded Kalanick resign immediately. His departure plunges one of the largest private companies on Earth into an even bigger leadership vacuum.
Jump Rope Heroes: Watch School Kids Set A One-Minute Guinness World Record
In a blur of coordination, a team of 14 students blew away the old record for most skips through a single jump rope in one minute.
Uber CEO Travis Kalanick Resigns
Uber CEO Travis Kalanick has resigned from his post after pressure from shareholders. His leadership at the company proved controversial. David Greene talks with Mike Isaac of The New York Times.
Mexico's Government Is Accused Of Targeting Journalists And Activists With Spyware
"Like any good attack, this one begins with deception," says an investigator. Phishing text messages, including one that appeared to come from the U.S. embassy, were sent to a dozen targets.
Upworthy Was One Of The Hottest Sites Ever. You Won't Believe What Happened Next
After popularizing sensational headlines and taking your news feed by storm, Upworthy seemingly fell off a cliff. Its story reveals just as much about Facebook as it does about why we click.
Despite NSA Claim, Elections Vendor Denies System Was Compromised In Hack Attempt
"Even though NSA says it's likely that we opened them, we did not," VR Systems COO Ben Martin says of emails that came into the company's system.
Online Retail Boom Means More Warehouse Workers, And Robots To Accompany Them
On the outskirts of the Bay Area, farming communities are hoping that warehouse jobs tied to the e-commerce surge will boost the local economy. But automation is expected to take over many such jobs.
Wal-Mart To Buy Bonobos In Challenge To Amazon
Wal-Mart is purchasing men's clothing seller Bonobos as the giant retailer looks to stay competitive with Amazon.
Amazon Announces Plan To Buy Whole Foods For $13.7 Billion
Amazon announced it will buy Whole Foods Market in a deal valued at $13.7 billion. This is by far the largest acquisition Amazon has made, promising a massive change of pace for both the organic food chain and its competitors.