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The rise of 'micro' apps: non-developers are writing apps instead of buying them

The rise of 'micro' apps: non-developers are writing apps instead of buying them: A new era of app creation is here. It's fun, it's fast, and it's fleeting. Read More

Silicon Valley's messiest breakup is definitely headed to court: OpenAI and Microsoft tried to dodge a courtroom showdown with Elon Musk, but a federal judge on Thursday rejected their requests to dismiss the case. Read More

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