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Triangle techies: Here's a list of meetups for your calendar | WRAL TechWire

Scores of organizations hold regular meetups across the Triangle. Here is the latest list. https://www.wraltechwire.com/2018/12/16/triangle-techies-heres-a-list-of-meetups-for-your-calendar/
Scores of organizations hold regular meetups across the Triangle. Here is the latest list.

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Apple picks Texas for $1B campus

In an early morning announcement Thursday, Apple has picked Austin, Texas, to build a new $1 billion corporate campus that will add nearly 9,000 jobs.

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Another automotive retailer picks North Carolina

"Project Phoenix," also known as Sonic Automotive Incorporated, has picked North Carolina over Texas, Georgia and South Carolina for a new 500-job call center.

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IBM exec: Why buying Red Hat is better than partnership

As IBM moves forward with its $34 billion deal for Red Hat, its executives continue to defend the buy.

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Triangle reacts to Apple's rejection

Even on politically-charged Jones Street, there was one thing officials on both sides of the aisle shared Thursday: Disappointment over Apple's pick of Texas over Research Triangle Park for a 9,000-job operation.

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Burks named next CEO of UNC Health Care

Dr. Wesley Burks, executive dean for the UNC School of Medicine, has been chosen to serve as UNC Health Care’s next CEO.

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In repeat trick, Raleigh homebuilder sells to national firm for $60M

A Raleigh-based homebuilding company has sold to a national firm that already has a substantial presence in the Triangle, adding yet another high-profile local firm to the list of companies being acquired in the homebuilding market.

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Developer plans $250M project in downtown Raleigh

After a months-long bid to find a buyer, William Peace University has cashed in on an investment north of downtown Raleigh that was once viewed as a risky bet for the school.

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Raleigh couple, 3 others indicted for money laundering, murder-for-hire plot

A Russian couple, whose north Raleigh mansion was raided by the FBI, and three others have been indicted on a slew of charges, including money laundering, immigration fraud and a murder-for-hire plot.

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Editor's Notebook: Apple's decision feels like a complete rebuke of North Carolina

Why Apple said no to North Carolina

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RDU gets third nonstop to Phoenix

American Airlines is adding 18 routes to its network - including one at an already competitive connection at Raleigh Durham International Airport.

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Official: North Carolina 'absolutely' still pursuing Apple as 'ongoing project' | WRAL TechWire

North Carolina isn't ready to write off its chances of landing an expansion project from Apple even though the tech giant didn't include the state in a series of economic expansion moves announced Thursday. https://www.wraltechwire.com/2018/12/14/official-north-carolina-absolutely-still-pursuing-apple-as-ongoing-project/
North Carolina isn't ready to write off its chances of landing an expansion project from Apple even though the tech giant didn't include the state in a series of economic expansion moves announced Thursday.

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Official: North Carolina 'absolutely' still pursuing Apple as 'ongoing project' | WRAL TechWire

North Carolina isn't ready to write off its chances of landing an expansion project from Apple even though the tech giant didn't include the state in a series of economic expansion moves announced Thursday. https://www.wraltechwire.com/2018/12/14/official-north-carolina-absolutely-still-pursuing-apple-as-ongoing-project/
North Carolina isn't ready to write off its chances of landing an expansion project from Apple even though the tech giant didn't include the state in a series of economic expansion moves announced Thursday.

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Tech on Tap Podcast VitalFlo | WRAL TechWire

Laney Tipton talks to Luke Marshall, the co-founder and CEO of Vital Flo. Vital Flo's vision is to build a future without asthma attacks. VitalFlo is building products and software that will help people take control over their respiratory health and help practitioners better care for patients. https://www.wraltechwire.com/2018/12/14/tech-on-tap-vitalflo-luke-marshall/
Laney Tipton talks to Luke Marshall, the co-founder and CEO of Vital Flo. Vital Flo's vision is to build a future without asthma attacks.

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Facebook says bug may have exposed photos on 7M users | WRAL TechWire

Facebook said Friday that a software bug affecting nearly 7 million users may have exposed a broader set of photos to app developers than what those users intended. https://www.wraltechwire.com/2018/12/14/facebook-says-bug-may-have-exposed-photos-on-7m-users/
Facebook said Friday that a software bug affecting nearly 7 million users may have exposed a broader set of photos to app developers than what those users intended.

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Facebook says bug may have exposed photos on 7M users | WRAL TechWire

Facebook said Friday that a software bug affecting nearly 7 million users may have exposed a broader set of photos to app developers than what those users intended. https://www.wraltechwire.com/2018/12/14/facebook-says-bug-may-have-exposed-photos-on-7m-users/
Facebook said Friday that a software bug affecting nearly 7 million users may have exposed a broader set of photos to app developers than what those users intended.

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Rakeigh's Innovation and Entrepreneurship Manager Derrick Minor to join K4 Connect | WRAL TechWire

Derrick Minor, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Manager in the Office of Economic Development + Innovation for the City of Raleigh, is leaving that job. https://www.wraltechwire.com/2018/12/14/rakeighs-innovation-and-entrepreneurship-manager-derrick-minor-to-join-k4-connect/
Derrick Minor, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Manager in the Office of Economic Development + Innovation for the City of Raleigh, is leaving that job.

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SAS: We'll enforce $79M law suit victory despite UK court setback | WRAL TechWire

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CARY - SAS says it will continue to seek to enforce a $79 million judgment against World Programming over intellectual property and copyright issues despite a setback in a United Kingdom court on Thursday. "We are aware of the UK-specific decision related to a U.S. court judgment against WPL," said....

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Exclusive Q&A part two: Jesse Lipson on creating jobs, life lessons, and Brooks Bell | WRAL TechWire

WRAL TechWire’s Chantal Allam recently got the chance to talk with serial entrepreneur Jesse Lipson about his journey, what’s it is like to have a successful exit, and some lessons he learned along the way. This is the second of a two-part interview. https://www.wraltechwire.com/2018/12/14/exclusive-qa-part-two-jesse-lipson-on-creating-jobs-life-lessons-and-brooks-bell/
WRAL TechWire's Chantal Allam recently got the chance to talk with serial entrepreneur Jesse Lipson about his journey, what's it is like to have a successful exit, and some lessons he learned along the way. This is the second of a two-part interview.

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What to know when buying, selling a used phone this Christmas | WRAL TechWire

’Tis the season when everyone wants a phone upgrade for Christmas. And there are some definite steps to take whether buying or selling a used phone. So before you shell out hundreds of dollars for someone else’s used phone, explore all the options and take some precautions. https://www.wraltechwire.com/2018/12/14/what-to-know-when-buying-selling-a-used-phone-this-christmas/
'Tis the season when everyone wants a phone upgrade for Christmas. And there are some definite steps to take whether buying or selling a used phone. So before you shell out hundreds of dollars for someone else's used phone, explore all the options and take some precautions.

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Q&A exclusive: Jesse Lipson talks starting first company at 23, ShareFile's success, latest venture, more | WRAL TechWire

The self-taught developer talks about his journey, what’s it is like to have a successful exit, and some lessons he learned along the way. https://www.wraltechwire.com/2018/12/14/qa-exclusive-jesse-lipson-talks-starting-first-company-at-23-sharefiles-success-latest-venture-more/
The self-taught developer talks about his journey, what's it is like to have a successful exit, and some lessons he learned along the way.

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California is planning a new tax for text messaging | WRAL TechWire

California lawmakers are working on a new plan that would ask mobile phone users to pay a fee for texting, according to the San Jose Mercury News. https://www.wraltechwire.com/2018/12/14/california-is-planning-a-new-tax-for-text-messaging/
California lawmakers are working on a new plan that would ask mobile phone users to pay a fee for texting, according to the San Jose Mercury News.

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Chase for talent pushes tech giants far beyond West Coast | WRAL TechWire

This generation’s biggest technology companies — including Apple, Amazon and Google — have long been tied to their hometowns. Now these giants are increasingly outgrowing their West Coast roots. https://www.wraltechwire.com/2018/12/14/chase-for-talent-pushes-tech-giants-far-beyond-west-coast/
This generation's biggest technology companies — including Apple, Amazon and Google — have long been tied to their hometowns. Now these giants are increasingly outgrowing their West Coast roots.

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After Apple's decision the big question for NC: 'Why can't we land the big one?' | WRAL TechWire

When a sharply divided political leadership of North Carolina issues a joint statement about anything, you know that they have been devastated by something. A hurricane, for example. And Apple's decision not to build a new corporate campus in RTP. https://www.wraltechwire.com/2018/12/14/after-apples-decision-the-big-question-for-nc-why-cant-we-land-the-big-one/
When a sharply divided political leadership of North Carolina issues a joint statement about anything, you know that they have been devastated by something. A hurricane, for example. And Apple's decision not to build a new corporate campus in RTP.

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NCSU study highlights challenges facing computing faculty who are black | WRAL TechWire

A recent study used text-mining analysis to highlight the impact that microaggressions have on black faculty in computing disciplines, finding that it contributes to a sense of alienation from the larger higher education community. https://www.wraltechwire.com/2018/12/14/ncsu-study-highlights-challenges-facing-computing-faculty-who-are-black/
A recent study used text-mining analysis to highlight the impact that microaggressions have on black faculty in computing disciplines, finding that it contributes to a sense of alienation from the larger higher education community.

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Diversity still a big challenge for startups, survey finds | WRAL TechWire

Advocates for diversity among startups are likely to be disappointed in the findings from a survey conducted among CEOs across the country. https://www.wraltechwire.com/2018/12/14/diversity-still-a-big-challenge-for-startups-survey-finds/
Advocates for diversity among startups are likely to be disappointed in the findings from a survey conducted among CEOs across the country.

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Startups remain hopefuls about IPOs as an exit for their firms, survey finds | WRAL TechWire

Startup founders are yet again bullish on the IPO market, the State of Startups 2018 survey from First Round discovered. https://www.wraltechwire.com/2018/12/14/startups-remain-hopefuls-about-ipos-as-an-exit-for-their-firms-survey-finds/
Startup founders are yet again bullish on the IPO market, the State of Startups 2018 survey from First Round discovered.

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With OK from Congress, US hemp market set to boom | WRAL TechWire

Hemp is about to get the nod from the federal government that marijuana, its cannabis plant cousin, craves. https://www.wraltechwire.com/2018/12/14/with-ok-from-congress-us-hemp-market-set-to-boom/
Hemp is about to get the nod from the federal government that marijuana, its cannabis plant cousin, craves.

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Wireless sensor firm Valencell names former Texas Instruments exec as new CEO | WRAL TechWire

Biometric-sensor startup Valencell's current CEO and board chairman, Michael Dering, will retire at the end of this month, and the company has selected Kent Novak, formerly a senior vice president and general manager at Texas Instruments, as its new CEO. https://www.wraltechwire.com/2018/12/13/wireless-sensor-firm-valencell-names-former-texas-instruments-exec-as-new-ceo/
Biometric-sensor startup Valencell's current CEO and board chairman, Michael Dering, will retire at the end of this month, and the company has selected Kent Novak, formerly a senior vice president and general manager at Texas Instruments, as its new CEO.

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WakeMed, Georgia firm developing 'wayfinding' app for patients | WRAL TechWire

WakeMed is working with a Georgia company to develop what it says will be the first "wayfinding" app for patients and visitors with deployment expected in early 2019. https://www.wraltechwire.com/2018/12/13/wakemed-georgia-firm-developing-wayfinding-app-for-patients/
WakeMed is working with a Georgia company to develop what it says will be the first "wayfinding" app for patients and visitors with deployment expected in early 2019.

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