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For my business, about 90% of the contractors we've hired via Upwork were based outside the U. S., scattered around the globe on every inhabited continent.

Researchers at Google as part of a study released what they claim is the one of the largest compilations of task-oriented dialogues.

In a speech at Stanford University, former Google CEO Eric Schmidt praised progress made in the field of AI and warned against overregulation.

Improvements to iOS 13 set the stage for an iOS 14 that lets Apple's tablets finally replace its laptops for many professional users.

Ultra-luxury cruise line Seabourn operates what are essentially ultra-luxury 5-star hotels on the high seas. Customer service consultant and hospitality expert Micah Solomon sees how they stack up.

Waymo is now offering limited "rider-only" trips in Phoenix, Arizona, as it looks beyond the robo-taxis business to generate future revenue.

Ghost Recon: Breakpoint came out on September 5 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC, but the online tactical shooter has been a critical and sales disappointment. Ubisoft, however, is not giving up on the live-service ga...

Amazon's Alexa Gadgets toolkit, which supports the development of Alexa-compatible companion devices, is now available in more countries.

Apple's latest operating systems for the iPad, iPhone, and Apple TV have been released, including new AirPlay 2, AirPods Pro, and Deep Fusion support.

At the Forbes Under 30 Summit, AOL founder Steve Case unveiled a second $150 million Rise of the Rest fund and new billionaire backers to join supporters such as Jeff Bezos, Sara Blakely and Ray Dalio.

Soon, Alexa customers will be able to pay and manage bills by voice, courtesy an integration with Paymentus' Instant Payment Network.

Alphabet has made an offer to acquire U.S. wearable device maker Fitbit, as it eyes a slice of the crowded market for fitness trackers and smartwatches.

Apple's third AirPods are official, and they're a new design -- the first version with silicone tips and noise cancellation, plus a revised charging case.

Researchers at Amazon's Alexa division describe in a new paper a novel AI transfer learning technique that cuts down on the amount of required data.

Micron Technology, one of the world's largest memory chip makers, may have signaled its move into processing when it acquired AI startup Fwdnxt.

This is a huge step up for a franchise that has always been enjoyable but never felt special. Well, Luigi's Mansion 3 is special.

RSF Social Finance and Purpose Foundation just released State of Alternative Ownership in the U. S, a report about companies exploring alternative ownership models for impact companies.

Aviatrix, a five-year-old provider of networking and security services for multi-cloud enterprises, has raised $40 million in venture capital.

Kojima Productions announced today that the imminent Death Stranding will release for PC at some point "in early summer of 2020."

At the IoT Solutions World Congress, Microsoft took the wraps off a slew of enhancements headed to Azure IoT Central, Azure IoT Hub, and more.

Social media management platform Hootsuite and enterprise security company Proofpoint want to help companies in heavily regulated industries.

IDnow has raised $40 million in venture capital as the Munich-based company expands its visual verification platform designed to speed online transactions.