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Video game fans now pay to watch others play games in person

by Andy Uhler
Feb 16, 2018
Professional gamers are drawing in the crowds as esports phenomenon spreads.
A view of the Blizzard Arena.
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No degree required: More tech employers looking for skills rather than a diploma

by Jana Kasperkevic
Feb 13, 2018
These type of jobs are most likely to be offered with small companies.
Tech is an industry that a lot of young people want to go into.
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Why facial recognition software has trouble recognizing people of color

by Molly Wood , Stephanie Hughes and Shaheen Ainpour
Feb 13, 2018
"Data reflects our history, and our history has been very biased to date," MIT researcher Joy Buolamwini says.
Passersby walk under a surveillance camera that is part of a facial recognition technology test at Berlin's Suedkreuz train station in 2017.
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Bitcoin is a hassle ... but maybe not for long

by Molly Wood , Stephanie Hughes and Shaheen Ainpour
Feb 12, 2018
A new technology aims to make the cryptocurrency work faster and use less computing power.
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The dot-com URL is still king

by Molly Wood , Stephanie Hughes and Shaheen Ainpour
Feb 8, 2018
Buying the right domain name at the wrong time can command a hefty price tag.
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What will it take to change Silicon Valley's bro culture?

by Kai Ryssdal and Bridget Bodnar
Feb 7, 2018
Emily Chang details how Silicon Valley came to be a hostile work environment for women in her new book, "Brotopia."
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Is Apple still the one to beat when it comes to smart devices?

by Molly Wood and Stephanie Hughes
Feb 7, 2018
The company's known for its excellent products. But are customers willing to pay the high prices the company is asking?
Apple iPhones on display Feb. 1 at a Corte Madera, California, Apple Store.
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When companies choose not to go public, does that hurt the public?

by Molly Wood and Stephanie Hughes
Feb 5, 2018
Fewer companies are going public than did 20 years ago. How does that change the fortunes of all Americans?
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Transportation tech companies join agreement to work with cities

by Jed Kim
Feb 1, 2018
As the world’s largest cities face huge shifts in how people get around, disruptive tech transportation companies seek the best routes to integrating new solutions with existing infrastructure. Click the audio player above to hear the full story. 
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Could antenna fatigue be holding up 5G technology?

by Molly Wood and Stephanie Hughes
Jan 31, 2018
Companies are preparing for the next generation of wireless tech. But getting the infrastructure in place has its own challenges.
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