Is Phoenix the Next Silicon Valley? And Steve Wozniak Invested In Kano Computing. Here's Why.

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Is Phoenix the Next Silicon Valley?

Phoenix is now the fifth largest city in the U.S. Mayor Greg Stanton tells us why it's capturing tech leaders' attention.

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TOP VIDEOS

Are Tech Giants Biting the Hands That Feed Them?

Tech giants are reaping the benefits of news outlets both big and small. Axios' Sara Fischer says they aren't looking to remove themselves from these platforms, but rather negotiate for better deals.

Steve Wozniak Invested In Kano Computing. Here's Why

Kano Computing is a company that takes a build-it-yourself approach to computers. Co-founder and CEO Alex Klein shares why the Apple co-founder was eager to invest in the business.

Here's How Barry's Flexes Out the Competition

From a customer, to an instructor, to a manager, and now CEO. Joey Gonzalez understands Barry’s Bootcamp better than anyone else, and explains why they are branching out beyond fitness classes into apparel and food.

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MICROSOFT PLEDGES HIGH-SPEED INTERNET FOR RURAL AMERICA:

Microsoft announced a new plan to bring high-speed internet access to the heartland. The campaign, titled "The Rural Airband Initiative," promises bring better broadband to 2 million Americans over the next five years.

SNAP SHARES CONTINUE TUMBLE:

Shares of Snap took a beating Tuesday after Morgan Stanley downgraded the stock. Snap shares closed below its IPO price of $17 for the first time ever on Monday. They fell another 5 percent Tuesday morning.

FACEBOOK MESSENGER WILL SOON SHOW ADS:

Facebook is cashing in on its popular Messenger app. The social network said Tuesday it will start showing advertisements in the app. You'll start noticing ads sandwiched between your messages, similar to the way ads appear in Facebook's newsfeed.