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If Twitter/X's Story Fascinates You, Study These 5 Companies Next

If Twitter/X's Story Fascinates You, Study These 5 Companies Next

The saga of Twitter/X is a landmark in tech history. Here are five other companies whose stories of ambition, chaos, and reinvention offer similar lessons.
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The Pivot Intel Almost Refused to Make

The Pivot Intel Almost Refused to Make

In the mid-1980s, Intel faced a crisis that nearly ended it. This is the story of the strategic pivot away from its core product that it had to make.
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The Real Reason the Behind-the-Scenes Story of Ask Jeeves History Mattered More Than the Headlines

The Real Reason the Behind-the-Scenes Story of Ask Jeeves History Mattered More Than the Headlines

Beyond the butler mascot, the story of Ask Jeeves is a crucial lesson in tech strategy, market timing, and the cost of losing your identity.
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The Hidden Decision Behind the 2008 Tech Layoffs in Tech History

The Hidden Decision Behind the 2008 Tech Layoffs in Tech History

The 2008 tech layoffs weren't just a result of the financial crisis; they were driven by a pivotal, behind-the-scenes decision in Silicon Valley.
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How Hewlett-Packard Reshaped Its Industry With a Single Strategic Move

How Hewlett-Packard Reshaped Its Industry With a Single Strategic Move

Discover the story behind Hewlett-Packard's 2015 split, a bold strategic move that divided the tech giant and offered a new playbook for the industry.
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If Broadcom's Story Fascinates You, Study These 5 Companies Next

If Broadcom's Story Fascinates You, Study These 5 Companies Next

Broadcom's strategy of acquiring and optimizing companies is not unique. Here are five other firms that have mastered a similar playbook.
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The Real Reason Troubleshooting TCP Issues Was Designed the Way It Was

The Real Reason Troubleshooting TCP Issues Was Designed the Way It Was

Ever wonder why TCP is so hard to troubleshoot? It's not a bug, but a feature tracing back to the internet's original design for ultimate reliability.
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Why the Browser Wars (Netscape vs. Internet Explorer) Almost Looked Completely Different

Why the Browser Wars (Netscape vs. Internet Explorer) Almost Looked Completely Different

The 90s battle between Netscape and Internet Explorer feels like a settled story, but a few key decisions almost sent tech history down a totally different path.
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Republican senator urges Trump to back US open-weight AI models amid industry debate

Republican senator urges Trump to back US open-weight AI models amid industry debate

By Courtney Rozen WASHINGTON, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Republican Senator Jim Banks is urging the Trump administration to develop incentives to encourage U.S. tech companies to develop open-weight AI models, according to a letter released on Friday, adding to a growing debate over the industry's future.
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Google unveils Gemini 3.7 Flash AI model for coding, agent workflows

Google unveils Gemini 3.7 Flash AI model for coding, agent workflows

Aug 13 (Reuters) - Alphabet's Google launched Gemini 3.7 Flash on Thursday, its latest AI model designed for software coding and automated business tasks, but offered no details on when its flagship Pro model will be released.
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Alphabet's SpaceX bet grows 100-fold over a decade to $94 billion

Alphabet's SpaceX bet grows 100-fold over a decade to $94 billion

By Akash Sriram and Suzanne McGee Aug 14 (Reuters) - Alphabet's early bet on SpaceX has multiplied more than 100-fold, with the Google parent disclosing a stake worth about $94 billion at the end of June compared with the $900 million investment it said it made in Elon Musk's rocket company in 2015.
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Governor Lamont Announces $20 Million Investment to Boost Hartford's Innovation Economy

Governor Lamont Announces $20 Million Investment to Boost Hartford's Innovation Economy

Governor Lamont Announces $20 Million Investment to Boost Hartford's Innovation Economy