Microsoft's cloud will now help power a project co-created by Google sister company Verily
The move exemplifies Google Cloud's struggles to gain traction, as well as Microsoft's success enlisting a broad range of Azure partners across industries.
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Microsoft releases Surface Pro tablet for business and education
Microsoft's Surface PC hasn't changed much under Satya Nadella. Now there's a version for businesses to match the company's sharper focus on enterprises.
Twitter bans Trump, says plans for Jan. 17 armed protests are circulating
It's a step Twitter has resisted taking for all of Trump's presidency.
Amazon drops Parler from its web hosting service, citing violent posts
Amazon suspension effectively takes Parler offline, unless it can find a new company to host its services.
How Black users are saving Clubhouse from becoming a drab hangout for tech bros
Clubhouse has carved out a niche among Black users, and as they have joined, they have innovated new ways for using the voice-chatting app.
Chinese search giant Baidu to create an electric vehicle company
Chinese internet giant Baidu has formed a strategic partnership with automaker Geely to create a standalone electric vehicle company.
Apple removes Parler from App Store in wake of U.S. Capitol riot
Posts on the pro-Trump social network related to the U.S. Capitol riot last week called for violence, which violates Apple's rules against objectionable content.
Amazon employees call for company to cut ties with Parler after deadly U.S. Capitol riot
"We cannot be complicit in more bloodshed and violent attacks on our democracy," the employee advocacy group wrote in a tweet.
Democratic Senate control could breathe new life into net neutrality and other tech regulations
While pandemic relief is likely to take center stage for much of the session, the shift could give Democrats the chance to advance their tech policy agenda.
Twitter bans Michael Flynn, Sidney Powell and other QAnon accounts
Twitter on Friday announced that it would permanently suspend accounts dedicated to sharing content related to the far-right QAnon conspiracy theory.
Ford is skipping Super Bowl ads this year, but still wanted to make a commercial worthy of the big game
Ford is introducing its new Bronco Sport vehicle with an ad campaign to show off its goats — and not just the furry kind.
Google removes Parler, popular with Trump supporters, from app store for Android
"We're aware of continued posting in the Parler app that seeks to incite ongoing violence in the U.S.," the company said.
Why everyone is talking about an image generator released by an Elon Musk-backed A.I. lab
OpenAI has trained a piece of software, known as Dall-E, to generate images from short text captions.
Roblox expects direct listing on NYSE in February
After delaying its market debut last month, Roblox said in and updated prospectus on Friday that it plans to hold its direct listing in February.
Elon Musk told his followers to 'use Signal,' leading to 1,100% surge in unrelated stock with similar name
The Signal messaging app is funded by donations and has nothing to do with a small company called Signal Advance.
DraftKings now lets you bet on drone races
The Drone Racing League announced an exclusive deal that gives DraftKings the title of official betting partner and access to DRL's "tech-setters" fan base.
New Google union slams YouTube for 'lackluster' response to Trump and Capitol mob
The newly-formed employee union criticized YouTube's response to violence, including Wednesday's D.C. events.
Roku is buying Quibi's TV shows and documentaries
Roku will make the Quibi content available for free on an ad-supported basis to all Roku users, starting this year.
Apple's App Store had gross sales around $64 billion last year and it's growing strongly again
The money that Apple makes from its App Store has become a flash point for critics of Apple that argue it has too much power.
Google Chrome changes to be investigated by UK competition regulator
The Competition and Markets Authority said has announced that it plans to investigate changes that Google intends to make to its Chrome web browser.
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