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Unboxed: Computer-Generated Articles Are Gaining Traction

Using more than a decade of research, a start-up company is taking computer-generated news articles to a more sophisticated level.

As Recovery Moves Ahead, G.E. Tops Expectations

The second-quarter results from General Electric were seen as evidence of an improving outlook over all for major industrial companies.

Norio Ohga, Who Led Sony Beyond Electronics, Dies at 81

Mr. Ohga was the principal architect of Sony’s move beyond its stronghold of sleek consumer electronics gear and into music and movies.

Michael H. Jordan, Turnaround Expert, Dies at 73

Mr. Jordan recast Westinghouse as a media company and revived both CBS and Electronic Data Systems.

Netflix Cancels Contest Over Privacy Concerns

The movie rental company canceled a competition to improve film recommendations after learning that customers could be identified from data it released.

Steve Jobs and the Economics of Elitism

In the universe of Steve Jobs, personal vision trumps the wisdom of the crowd. He’s ready when he thinks we’re ready.