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Can the Magnificent Seven Ride Again?

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After serving as the driving force for a blistering market rise, the so-called Magnificent Seven have taken an epic stumble in 2025.

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Big Tech

Google Loses Second Round to Government in Monopoly Fight

The decision could reshape the economy of the internet — and it’s just one of several forces testing Google’s empire.

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Big Tech

FTC Says Meta is a Monopoly. But in Which Markets, Exactly?

Central to the trial is one question: Just who, exactly, are Meta’s competitors? The FTC’s answer may be narrower than you’d expect.

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IBM Continues Quantum Quest with Noise Correction Patent

Fixing the noise problem is key to scaling these devices to more than a few thousand qubits.

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Artificial Intelligence

Amazon’s New AI Voice Model Makes Convos Feel Mighty Real

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Amazon’s head AGI scientist told TechCrunch that Nova Sonic is top-of-class when it comes to conversational flow.

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Big Tech

Is the Google Pixel Finally Cracking the Smartphone Market?

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At long last, the global smartphone market is on the rebound — and this time, Google may be able to enjoy the ride.

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Big Tech

Meta Begins Testing its Made In-House AI Chips

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Unlike the other six companies in the so-called Magnificent Seven, Meta’s share price is actually up so far in 2025.

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