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Marketplace Tech for Thursday, October 24, 2013
Oct 24, 2013

Marketplace Tech for Thursday, October 24, 2013

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Amazon reports quarterly earnings today. But while the company's reach is global, it's not exactly known for profit. And that's not just a joke about Jeff Bezos buying The Washington Post. For now the company seems happy to keep prices low and ventures plentiful. Is it working? 

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Amazon's world domination plan: No profits?

Oct 24, 2013
Amazon is looking to grow and dominate, and is willing to sink billions into risky ventures like its streaming video service.

Inside Google Ideas, Google's New York 'think/do tank'

Oct 24, 2013
Google's East Coast think tank unveiled some new tools all designed to make internet access easier where it's now hard to get.

New York's next tech hub: Harlem

Oct 24, 2013
A new co-working space in Harlem aims to bring more tech to the neighborhood.

YouTube to begin offering premium music service

Oct 24, 2013
Can it compete in a crowded marketplace?

Amazon reports quarterly earnings today. But while the company’s reach is global, it’s not exactly known for profit. And that’s not just a joke about Jeff Bezos buying The Washington Post. For now the company seems happy to keep prices low and ventures plentiful. Is it working? 

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