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I almost lost my hearing from the lid on the tank of a toilet

I almost lost my hearing from the lid on the tank of a toilet 604 by shawndumas

Donald Trump steps up attacks on Amazon

The president accuses the online retail giant of scamming the US Postal Service. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GI341k

It's time to head back to RSS?

It's time to head back to RSS? 589 by kawera

Tesla in fatal California crash was in Autopilot

The company says a Model X vehicle involved in a fatal crash in the US was in Autopilot mode. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2uznZPj

Facebook Employees in an Uproar Over Executive’s Leaked Memo

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By SHEERA FRENKEL and NELLIE BOWLES from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2pSfdXH

Facebook memo raises concerns for investors

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Facebook memo raises concerns for investors Former investment banker Carol Roth and Barron’s senior editor Jack Hough discuss the 2016 Facebook memo written by an executive that illustrates the risks taken by the company.

Amazon helped us reach more people: Ray J

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Amazon helped us reach more people: Ray J R&B singer Ray J on how the e-commerce giant Amazon helps his business thrive.

We need to regulate Facebook end of story: Paul Viollis

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We need to regulate Facebook end of story: Paul Viollis "Security Brief" host Paul Viollis on the fallout from Facebook's data scandal.

Protecting U.S. tech from China

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Protecting U.S. tech from China Rep. Robert Pittenger (R-N.C.) on efforts to shield U.S. technology from China.

Poor Grades Tied to Class Times That Don’t Match Our Biological Clocks

Poor Grades Tied to Class Times That Don’t Match Our Biological Clocks 447 by dpflan

Impact of potential Walmart takeover of Humana for consumers

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Impact of potential Walmart takeover of Humana for consumers FNC contributor John Layfield, Wall Street Journal Senior Video Reporter Shelby Holliday and FBN's Deirdre Bolton on reports Walmart is in talks to buy Humana as well as President Trump’s comments on Amazon.

Reasonable limits on Facbook's use of data necessary: Iowa AG

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Reasonable limits on Facbook's use of data necessary: Iowa AG Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller on the fallout from Facebook's data scandal.

Grab Spec Ops: The Line for free while you can

This trend of pretty good free games is something we can get behind. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2GksT81

Facebook data scandal fallout: Where is Sheryl Sandberg?

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Facebook data scandal fallout: Where is Sheryl Sandberg? Mashable Deputy Tech Editor Michael Nunez on the fallout from Facebook's data scandal.

The Self-Driving Car Industry’s Biggest Turning Point Yet

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By KEVIN ROOSE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2E7z0qg

Keeping Personal Appointments Private on Google Calendar

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By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2pSZBmE

Lindsay Lohan loses GTA V privacy case appeal

The actress fails to convince judges that a character in the game was based on her. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2E77Wrg

How AI will change the future of business

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How AI will change the future of business Accenture Chief Technology Officer Paul Daugherty on and the fallout from the Facebook data scandal.

The potential challenges regulating Facebook

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The potential challenges regulating Facebook Former U.S. attorney Bud Cummins on Facebook's data scandal.

Facebook 'ugly truth' growth memo haunts firm

The firm denies it believes that growth at all costs is "good" even if it leads to deaths. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IfBLZc

Silicon Valley Warms to Trump After a Chilly Start

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By JACK NICAS from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2pRtgvP

U.S. To Seek Social Media Details from All Visa Applicants

U.S. To Seek Social Media Details from All Visa Applicants 484 by aaronbrethorst

iQiyi: 'China's Netflix' shares dip in US stock debut

Shares in Baidu's iQiyi streaming platform fell below their opening price on Wall Street's Nasdaq. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GqGXJq

Facebook knew that the survey app could sell user data: report

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Facebook knew that the survey app could sell user data: report Ryan Long, non-residential fellow at The Center for Internet and Society at Stanford Law School, discusses reports that Facebook knew Cambridge Analytica could sell user data. Long also weighed in on what people can do to protect their privacy.

Will Trump mount an anti-trust case against Amazon?

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Will Trump mount an anti-trust case against Amazon? FBN’s Charlie Gasparino discusses President Trump’s concern that e-commerce giant Amazon is putting mom-and-pop stores out of business.

Microsoft Reorganizes to Fuel Cloud and A.I. Businesses

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By STEVE LOHR from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2pQT7nM

Anything on the internet is a digital tattoo: Scott McNealy

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Anything on the internet is a digital tattoo: Scott McNealy Scott McNealy, a co-founder of Sun Microsystems, reacts to the privacy scandal plaguing Facebook, which reportedly allowed a political consulting firm to access the personal data of at least 50 million users.

iPhone update adds privacy 'transparency'

Apple has updated iOS, MacOS and tvOS to let people know when their personal data will be collected. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2J5zcdu

Surgeons urge people to throw out bristle BBQ brushes (2016)

Surgeons urge people to throw out bristle BBQ brushes (2016) 411 by navinsylvester

Apple facing lawsuits for throttling older iPhone speed

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Apple facing lawsuits for throttling older iPhone speed Former prosecutor David Di Pietro and attorney Deborah Blum on the fallout over manipulating speeds of older iPhones.

Brexit: Netflix 'passport' not yet decided

The UK government says online content portability is still subject to Brexit negotiations. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IdoOyZ

How Facebook Helps Shady Advertisers Pollute the Internet

How Facebook Helps Shady Advertisers Pollute the Internet 379 by kgwgk

BT made to cut rental fee for landline-only customers

People who have only a landline from BT will have their monthly line rental fee cut from Sunday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GmSSb9

Still view Tesla as one of the best risk-rewards in tech: Gene Munster

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Still view Tesla as one of the best risk-rewards in tech: Gene Munster Loup Ventures Managing Partner Gene Munster on the outlook for Tesla and Uber.

61% of “Entry-Level” Jobs Require 3+ Years of Experience

61% of “Entry-Level” Jobs Require 3+ Years of Experience 440 by giffarage

Hubble finds first galaxy in the local universe without dark matter

Hubble finds first galaxy in the local universe without dark matter 450 by sampo

Will MySpace ever lose its monopoly? (2007)

Will MySpace ever lose its monopoly? (2007) 505 by Jarred

To Change Habits, Try Replacement Instead

To Change Habits, Try Replacement Instead 597 by ALee

How I Erased Facebook Comments and Likes

How I Erased Facebook Comments and Likes 511 by Jaruzel

Trump targets Amazon: Is it all about Jeff Bezos?

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Trump targets Amazon: Is it all about Jeff Bezos? Point View Wealth Management's David Dietze and Layfield Report CEO John Layfield on reports President Trump wants to go after Amazon.

Cambridge Analytica files spell out election tactics

Newly released files detail election-swinging efforts by the consultancy and other linked firms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2uwXjP2

Fortnite 'not addictive' says researcher

The latest video game craze is hard to stop playing but not addictive says a researcher. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2E3li7W

Trump attacks Amazon for paying 'little or no taxes'

As well as its tax record, President Trump launches into Amazon for destroying retail jobs. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IeX65d

Steps to protecting your privacy on Facebook

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Steps to protecting your privacy on Facebook Kurt “The Cyber Guy” Knutsson on how to change the privacy settings on Facebook.

Amazon in Trump's crosshairs

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Amazon in Trump's crosshairs Potomac Wealth Advisors' Mark Avallone on concerns President Trump may target Amazon.

There's a huge uncertainty around Facebook: Lindsey Bell

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There's a huge uncertainty around Facebook: Lindsey Bell CFRA Investment Strategist Lindsey Bell and Forbes Media Chairman Steve Forbes on the state of the tech sector.

Au Revoir

Au Revoir 799 by zapita

Recording Skype Video Calls

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By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2J2BERO

Bonus pay gap revealed at Facebook UK

Women working at Facebook in the UK get nearly half the amount of bonus pay as male colleagues. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2E2xGoT

Boeing Possibly Hit by ‘WannaCry’ Malware Attack

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By NICOLE PERLROTH from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2uw0tCw

Fourth quarter GDP increases to 2.9% from 2.5%

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Fourth quarter GDP increases to 2.9% from 2.5% The Hill contributor Liz Peek and Capital Wave forecast editor Shah Gilani on the fourth quarter report and the rise in GDP.

Atlanta’s recovery from ransomware attack

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Atlanta’s recovery from ransomware attack Cybersecurity expert Morgan Wright discusses the ransomware cyberattack in Atlanta and how cities can protect themselves.

Executive Who Sold Self-Driving Truck Start-Up to Uber Departs

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By DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2J2hEyJ

Facebook looks to make amends with consumers

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Facebook looks to make amends with consumers Former Microsoft chief strategy officer Mark Penn discusses Facebook’s response to the Cambridge Analytica scandal and what Mark Zuckerberg needs to do to win over the American public.

Facebook: Stay away from the stock

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Facebook: Stay away from the stock Chatham Road Partners Director of Research Colin Gillis on why investors should stay away from Facebook.

Facebook data scandal fuels consumer wake-up call: Nigel Jones

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Facebook data scandal fuels consumer wake-up call: Nigel Jones Privacy Compliance Hub co-founder Nigel Jones discusses the Facebook-Cambridge Analytica scandal and why users need to be more aware of what companies are doing with their personal information.

Trump on Amazon: Wants to create a level playing field for businesses, WH says

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Trump on Amazon: Wants to create a level playing field for businesses, WH says FBN’s Adam Shapiro discusses President Trump’s concerns regarding Amazon.

Turner Chief Pushes Back on Core Justice Dept. Argument

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By CECILIA KANG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2GC8ieF

Don't want the government going into my iPhone to protect me: Napolitano

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Don't want the government going into my iPhone to protect me: Napolitano Fox News senior judicial analyst Judge Andrew Napolitano on potential tech sector regulations.

Facebook must do better: Sen. Tim Scott

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Facebook must do better: Sen. Tim Scott Sen. Tim Scott, (R-S.C.), on Facebook's data scandal, reports President Trump is suggesting using military funds to pay for a border wall and investment "opportunity zones."

Trump vs. Amazon

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Trump vs. Amazon NYC Council Minority Whip Joe Borelli and FBN's Deirdre Bolton and Charlie Gasparino on the state of the tech sector.

Can Social Media Be Saved?

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By KEVIN ROOSE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2pKO4pM

Dreaming of a Spotless Social Media Timeline? The Solutions Are Far From Ideal

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By BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2pOrEmF

Trump reportedly targeting Amazon over antitrust concerns

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Trump reportedly targeting Amazon over antitrust concerns Marketing Zen CEO Shama Hyder and Crowdsout CMO Shana Glenzer on reports President Trump is targeting Amazon over antitrust concerns and the fallout over Facebook's data scandal.

I don't want to regulate Facebook to death: Sen. Kennedy

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I don't want to regulate Facebook to death: Sen. Kennedy Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) on the fallout over Facebook's data scandal.

Covering Disasters With 2 Phones, in Case One Falls in the Mud

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By JULIE TURKEWITZ from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2J26VEO

State attorneys general demand answers from Facebook

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State attorneys general demand answers from Facebook Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro on concerns over Facebook's privacy policy.

Tommy Robinson banned from Twitter

The company permanently revokes access to the anti-Islamic activist after earlier temporary suspensions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2uxJakq

Atlanta hit by ransomware attack

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Atlanta hit by ransomware attack Defense One Technology editor Patrick Tucker on the ransomware attack that shut down much of the Atlanta's city government computer system.

NYC Council member takes on after-hours work emails

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NYC Council member takes on after-hours work emails New York City Council member Rafael Espinal proposes bill to protect employees from retaliation if they do not respond to work emails after work hours.

Humble Indie Bundle 19 is loaded with gems

Not to diminish the 18 that came before, but this is a nice collection. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2J1XkxN

Insight into the Game Developers Conference

It may be the 'world's largest' event of its kind, but it's far from the most accessible. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2IbsVvy

Hands-on Preview: Huawei P20 Pro

Has Huawei just made the best phone in the world? Quite possibly... from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2J1ERBs

Huawei’s Porsche Design Mate RS is ridiculously powerful and expensive

Fancy an in-screen fingerprint scanner, 512GB storage and a 6in OLED screen all in one phone? from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2IbsOA8

Universal Media Server 7.0.0 adds Movies and TV Show library options, improves scanning performance

The Universal Media Server Project has released Universal Media Server 7.0.0, a major new release of its open-source, cross-platform media server for Windows, Mac and Linux computers. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2J1ECGy

Nearly 1/3 of tech workers will delete Facebook accounts amid scandal, study

Amid the recent Facebook scandal, a new study found 31 percent of tech workers said they will delete their accounts on the popular social media platform. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2DZG7Rz

Half a million infected with malware via Google Play QR code apps

Another day, some more Android malware, although this particular strain has a couple of ingenious tricks up its sleeve. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2J1EvuC

Nvidia has a plan to train driverless cars entirely in VR

Training cars in the Matrix is Nvidia's solution to avoiding autonomous vehicle accidents. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2E28ejb

Google launches education-focused Chrome OS tablet

Acer has partnered with Google to launch the Chromebook Tab 10, right before Apple's rumoured iPad launch. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2J1EPcO

Everything I didn't know I was sharing with Facebook

If Facebook knows it, you may as well be in on it too. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2E5ACBa

The Good Life is back up on Kickstarter

Latest from the mind behind Deadly Premonition and D4 takes another swing at life. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2J1Eeb4

Review: Far Cry 5

Ubisoft's vision of Montana in Far Cry 5 is diverting but ultimately a missed opportunity to explore some potent subject matter. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2IbsCAU

Can you go back to Fighting Fantasy?

A Return to Firetop Mountain, Forests of Doom and Deathtrap Dungeons. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2IZ3qyV

iPhone manufacturer Foxconn buys Belkin for $800m

The Chinese giant further diversifies its business to prevent over-reliance on Apple. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2IbsvFu

How to: 13 tricks to help you master Dropbox

From automation to hosting a website, there's so much more to Dropbox than file storage. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2J1E0ke

Apple unveils new iPad that will work with the now cheaper Apple Pencil

The first Apple event of 2018, held in Chicago, was geared all around education. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2IdgXS9

YouTube 'prankster' sued by In-N-Out Burger

The accused is alleged to have posed as the firm's chief executive and abused its food. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2pMSn2R

Starting Fresh With Firefox

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By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2GCg1JW

Happier teens use smartphones less: study

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Happier teens use smartphones less: study Mikhail Varshavski on a new study that teens who only use smartphones up to an hour a day are happiest.

Facebook's new privacy controls are too late: Robert Siciliano

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Facebook's new privacy controls are too late: Robert Siciliano Hotspot Shield cybersecurity analyst Robert Siciliano on Facebook introducing a new feature for users to download and delete data.

Facebook Introduces Central Page for Privacy and Security Settings

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By SHEERA FRENKEL from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2E19Bie

Which social media company benefits from Facebook's losses?

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Which social media company benefits from Facebook's losses? Viollis Group International's Paul Viollis and Disruptive Tech Research's Lou Basenese on the Facebook data scandal.

Facebook revamps its privacy controls

The social network claims the overhaul will make it easier for users to find and edit their data. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GdfbDP

Windows 7 patch for Meltdown enabled arbitrary reads and writes in kernel memory

Windows 7 patch for Meltdown enabled arbitrary reads and writes in kernel memory 489 by romac

I usually run 'w' first when troubleshooting unknown machines

I usually run 'w' first when troubleshooting unknown machines 572 by weinzierl

Uber Won’t Renew Permit for Self-Driving Cars in California

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By DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2upvmZs