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Airbnb to employees: 'We failed you' with controversial ads

The home-sharing company apologizes to employees for a marketing campaign that angered San Franciscans, CNET has learned. "You were right to feel this way," CEO Brian Chesky tells disappointed staff.

Google, now Alphabet, spells success with mobile, YouTube

Google is known for driverless cars, but when it comes to the tech giant's immediate future, all signs point to mobile ads and its massive video site. Its latest earnings top estimates.

Microsoft's focus on Windows 10 is starting to pay off

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