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<p>Peter Thiel, PayPal founder-turned-venture-capitalist, discusses his support for US Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, at the National Press Club in Washington, DC, October 31, 2016. / AFP / SAUL LOEB (Photo credit should read SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images)</p>

Peter Thiel is totally over Silicon Valley, people

The billionaire tech investor and prominent conservative says the next Google will likely appear away from San Francisco.

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<p>Venture capitalist Peter Thiel considered leaving Facebook's board of directors.</p>

Peter Thiel reportedly considered leaving Facebook's board

The investor who made a massive bet on Facebook thought about exiting over national politics, according to The Wall Street Journal.

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<p>Peter Thiel doesn't represent your average tech elitist, according to this study.</p>

Tech elite aren't insane libertarians, says Stanford study

Commentary: What are they? Oh, they're basically boring old liberal types, with their own little twist. At least, that's what they told this survey they were.

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<p>Protestors rally against President Trump's immigration ban at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York.</p>

Tech calls Trump immigration ban 'bigotry' and 'un-American'

The tech industry is striking back at President Donald Trump's immigration order, saying it hurts employees and divides the country.

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Heavy data users: AT&T and Verizon are coming after you (The 3:59, Ep. 162)

Plus, we talk about Amazon's hiring binge, Samsung's foldable phone and Peter Thiel's take on Apple.

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<p>Peter Thiel. Now sitting at Donald Trump's right hand.</p>

The age of Apple is over, says Peter Thiel

Commentary: In a wide-ranging interview with The New York Times, the VC also says Elon Musk and Donald Trump are very similar.

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<p>Paypal cofounder and Silicon Valley investor Peter Thiel delivered a speech at the Republican National Convention in July.</p>

Peter Thiel to enter Trump inner circle as tech adviser

Although an informal arrangement for now, Silicon Valley investor Peter Thiel will have the incoming president's ear.

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Gawker settles Hulk Hogan privacy lawsuit for $31 million

The four-year battle between Gawker and the former pro wrestler has ended.

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Twitter is excited for Christmas -- on November 1

Social Cues: Nobody cares about Thanksgiving apparently. Also on social media, Philadelphia's commuters must suddenly find new ways to get to work.

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CLEVELAND, OH - JULY 21: Peter Thiel speaks on the fourth day of the Republican National Convention on July 21 2016 at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. An estimated 50,000 people are expected in Cleveland, including hundreds of protestors and members of the media. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/WireImage)

Peter Thiel's Trump endorsement streams on YouTube

The Facebook board member and venture capitalist defends his political endorsement in an interview at the National Press Club.

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<p>Thiel at an entrepreneurship and investment forum in Beijing last year.</p>

Peter Thiel explains his support for Donald Trump

Technically Incorrect: The famed VC insists the situation is so dire that we must overlook personal characteristics.

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<p>Paypal cofounder and Silicon Valley investor Peter Thiel delivered a speech at the Republican National Convention in July.</p>

MuckRock offers fellowships to dig into Peter Thiel

Government watchdog site MuckRock offers to pay for 250 Freedom of Information Act requests to investigate the Silicon Valley investor.

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