The release of Google Go is the U.S. technology giant’s latest attempt to extend its reach into emerging markets such as sub-Saharan Africa, where Facebook Inc. is also making inroads.
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Uber Breach Exposed Names, Emails of More Than 20 Million Users
A data breach exposed the names, phone numbers and email addresses of more than 20 million users of the Uber Technologies Inc. online ride-hailing service, federal authorities said, as they chastised the ride-sharing company for not revealing the lapse earlier.
HP Hashes Out New Strategy to Target Booming Pot Business
HP Inc. hopped on the pot bandwagon, offering a more official way to process all that cash dispensaries are collecting.
Global PC Shipments Remain Stagnant While HP Keeps Top Spot
Personal-computer shipments held steady during the first quarter, supported by business sales, while higher-end notebooks helped slow consumers’ continued move to smartphones and smaller touchscreen devices.
Facebook Hearings Spell End of `Move Fast, Break Things' Era
For years, the company released features quickly, then tracked user responses to decide whether to push on. The creations may not have been perfect, but the key was speed — hence the company mantra.