Apple and Amazon bet on healthcare as Big Tech realm expands
Apple argues it has become a major force in health-related technologies while Amazon announces the $3.9bn purchase of One Medical as part of an industry-wide effort to enter the healthcare space. Big Tech seems to have targeted the healthcare sector, as two of its biggest players pledge their commitment to invest in the industry.
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