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Antitrust Regulators Dig Deeper Into Dominant Tech Companies
The government is circling the wagons around Big Tech as the scrutiny of its immense power intensifies.
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September 14, 2019
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Apple Watch Series 5: One Step Closer To True Timepiece Status
The Apple Watch moves one step closer to true timepiece status
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September 14, 2019
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California Could Ban Facial Recognition Technology For Cops
Law enforcement agencies in California would be barred from using facial recognition technology in body cameras for three years under a bill that has cleared the state Senate.
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September 14, 2019
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Alibaba's Ma Steps Down As Industry Faces Uncertainty
Alibaba Group founder Jack Ma, who helped launch China’s online retailing boom, stepped down as chairman of the world’s biggest e-commerce company Tuesday at a time when its fast-changing industry faces uncertainty amid a U.S.-Chinese tariff war.
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September 14, 2019
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Facebook Expands New Tool Aiming To Shrink 'News Deserts'
Facebook is trying to coax “news deserts” into bloom with the second major expansion of a tool that exposes people to more local news and information. But the social network confesses that it still has a lot to learn.
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September 14, 2019
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Smartphone, Matchbox Cars Among Toy Hall Of Fame Finalists
The smartphone is being considered for induction into the National Toy Hall of Fame this year in recognition of its impact on how people play and interact.
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September 14, 2019
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Operation Indiscriminately Infects iPhones With Spyware
Researchers say suspected nation-state hackers infected Apple iPhones with spyware over two years in what security experts called an alarming security failure for a company whose calling card is privacy.
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September 07, 2019
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NTSB: Autopilot Flaw, Driver Inattention Caused Tesla Crash
A design flaw in Tesla’s Autopilot semiautonomous driving system and driver inattention combined to cause a Model S electric car to slam into a firetruck parked along a California freeway, a government investigation has found.
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September 07, 2019
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Huawei Accuses US Of Cyberattacks, Coercing Employees
Chinese telecom equipment maker Huawei accused U.S. authorities on Wednesday of attempting to break into its information systems and of trying to coerce its employees to gather information on the company.
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September 07, 2019
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Entertainment+: Apple And Other Giants Transforming The Sector
Ten years ago, if you wanted to watch a blockbuster movie or play the latest gaming title, you’d need to head to the theatre or buy a new console. Now, every title is ready to watch and play at the touch of a button, on every device you own. This week, we delve deeper into entertainment overload, and explore how Apple and others are transforming the industry…
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September 07, 2019
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Samsung Folding Screen Phone To Go On Sale After Big Delay
Samsung says it will start selling its highly-anticipated folding phone after the original launch date was delayed by months because of embarrassing problems with the screen.
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September 07, 2019
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Democrats Propose Spending Trillions Fighting Climate Change
Five Democratic presidential candidates in the span of 24 hours have released sweeping plans to address climate change, ahead of a series of town halls devoted to the issue.
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September 07, 2019
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Collateral Damage: US Consumers May See Higher Prices
The United States and China put in place their latest tariff increases on each other’s goods, potentially raising prices Americans pay for some clothes, shoes, sporting goods, and other consumer items before the holiday shopping season.
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September 07, 2019
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5 Ways The Right Lighting Can Elevate Your Home
When you shop for a new sofa or another piece of furniture, it’s not hard to envision how it might look in your living room. And if you’re considering a new wall color, you can test pretty simply with swatches.
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September 07, 2019
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GM Hires Google To Make Infotainment System More Like Phones
General Motors is hiring Google to run key parts of its dashboard infotainment system, admitting that the tech firm can do a better job.
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September 07, 2019
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Judge Rejects Attempt To Raise Bail Of Ex-Google Engineer
A federal judge has rejected a government recommendation that he impose a $10 million bail bond on a former Google engineer who is accused of stealing self-driving car technology before joining Uber’s effort to build robotic taxis. The preliminary ruling issued Wednesday by U.S. District Judge Nathanael Cousins means Anthony Levandowski remains free on the $2 million bails he posted last week after being charged with heisting Google’s trade secrets before defecting to Uber in 2016.
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September 07, 2019
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Activist Loses UK Court Case On Police Facial Recognition
A British court ruled Wednesday that a police force’s use of automated facial recognition technology is lawful, dealing a blow to an activist concerned about its implications for privacy.
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September 07, 2019
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Friends With Benefits: Can Facebook Tackle Your Love Life?
Facebook is tackling a new frontier: love. Facebook Dating, a matchmaking service the company already offers in Brazil, Canada and 17 other countries, arrives in the U.S. on Thursday. But after years of privacy missteps by the social network, will people trust it with their love lives? For a company that’s also developing its own digital currency and dabbling in e-commerce, love is another step toward reaching into all aspects of human existence.
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September 07, 2019
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Russian Capsule Carrying Robot Docks At Space Station
A Russian space capsule carrying a humanoid robot has successfully docked at the International Space Station after a failed attempt last week.
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August 31, 2019
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Tech Firms Struggle To Police Content While Avoiding Bias
Take the post down. Put it back up. Stop policing speech. Start silencing extremists.
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August 31, 2019
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Questions After US Turns Away Palestinian Harvard Freshman
A Palestinian student trying to start classes at Harvard University was denied entry to the U.S. in a case that critics of the Trump administration call emblematic of overly invasive screening at border checkpoints.
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August 31, 2019
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NASA To Help With Umaine Project To Study Forest Health
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is helping Maine get a better handle on the health of its forests.
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August 31, 2019
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New Disney Park Attractions Will Have Mary Poppins, Wakanda
Mary Poppins. Wakanda. Rapunzel. A hodgepodge of beloved characters and settings would hardly fit in the same sentence if not for the fact they’re all coming to Disney parks or cruise ships within the next few years.
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August 31, 2019
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Employees Of Big Tech Are Speaking Out Like Never Before
When Liz O’Sullivan was hired at the New York City-based artificial intelligence company Clarifai in 2017, she felt lucky to find work at the intersection of two of her main interests: technology and ethics. Two years later, she found herself facing a moral dilemma.
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August 31, 2019
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Huawei And Xiaomi: Chinese Tigers On The Prowl
Apple is being given something to think about
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August 31, 2019
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Jolie Shares Pride In Son Maddox, Oining Marvel Movie
Angelina Jolie says she’s “so proud” that her 18-year-old son is leaving home to study biochemistry in South Korea.
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August 31, 2019
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Pinterest To Direct Vaccine Related Searches To Health Orgs
Pinterest said it will try to combat misinformation about vaccines by showing only information from health organizations when people search.
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August 31, 2019
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Switzerland Aims To Go Climate Neutral By 2050
Switzerland has become the latest country to say it will stop adding more greenhouse gases to the atmosphere by 2050.
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August 31, 2019
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Traveling With Pets: No-Deal Brexit Would Make It Far Harder
All across Europe, families, and couples on vacation are seamlessly crossing borders with their beloved dog, cat or even ferret, thanks to the European Union Pet Passport scheme. Now, as a no-deal Brexit looms as a possibility for Britain, free pet travel is under threat.
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August 31, 2019
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Tesla Heads Down New Road With Car Insurance In California
Tesla owners in California can now buy insurance from the electric car company in what may be the first step toward the unconventional automaker providing coverage for a fleet of driverless taxis.
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