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Amazon Is Bumping Into Microsoft With 'Alexa For Business'

Amazon is stepping all over its new partner’s territory.

The Future Of Grocery Shopping Is In This Robot's Hand

A peek inside Ocado’s robotics lab shows how the company plans to replace its human workers in the future.

Study: Europe's Tech Startups Need To Share The Love With Stock Options

Engineers and designers are being lured by more generous stock option packages in Silicon Valley, according to a study by Index Ventures.

Study: Europe's Tech Startups Are Being Stingy With Stock Options

Engineers and designers are being lured by more generous stock option packages in Silicon Valley, according to a study by Index Ventures.

Meet The Tech Startup With A 'Crazy' Pitch To Retailers

Independent stores are trying out new products for an unheard-of three months with Indigo Fair, and the strategy so far is working.

This New AI Chip Could Help Google, Facebook 'See' Videos

One of the more mundane applications for artificial intelligence: recognising video images fast enough to show you more relevant ads. That’s why Google, Facebook and Microsoft are all said to be looking at Graphcore’s new chip.

Millennial Budgeting App MonzoIs Morphing Into A Bank

The app that’s fast become a popular way for Brits to track their spending is inviting its users to become current account holders.

This Startup's Artificial Voice Sounds Almost Indistinguishable From A Human's

Founded on a new technique from Google, its glitch-free voices sound eerily real, and may pose some uncomfortable risks.

Amazon's Revenue Swells -- Along With Costs

Investors must be wondering when Jeff Bezos will finally start bringing in steady and sustainable profits.

Businesses Take Note: WhatsApp Rolls Out Location Sharing

Twitter has already invited businesses to track user locations. WhatsApp might want to do the same.