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Future of AT&T-Time Warner Deal Is in Judge’s Hands

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

WhatsApp boss and co-founder Jan Koum to quit

Jan Koum says he wants to pursue new projects, but reports say he clashed with parent company Facebook. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2FuuhzS

WhatsApp Co-Founder Leaving Facebook’s Board Amid User Data Disputes

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

Claims made by IBM about Watson and AI

Claims made by IBM about Watson and AI 459 by dirtyaura

Creepy or Not? Your Privacy Concerns Likely Reflect Your Politics

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By NATASHA SINGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2JEytPL

StreetLend.com shuts down, citing GDPR regulations

StreetLend.com shuts down, citing GDPR regulations 613 by cbeach

Seattle vacates hundreds of marijuana charges going back 30 years

Seattle vacates hundreds of marijuana charges going back 30 years 335 by MilnerRoute

Lessons learned from a failing local mall

Lessons learned from a failing local mall 399 by oftenwrong

NPR Retracts Story 'The Man Who Spent $100K To Remove A Lie From Google'

NPR Retracts Story 'The Man Who Spent $100K To Remove A Lie From Google' 400 by jessaustin

Review: Fitbit Versa

Bored of your fitness band? Welcome to the ideal smartwatch for casual health-tracking... from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2rfQX1N

Hands-on Preview: Shadow of the Tomb Raider

Globetrotting Lara heads to Latin America for the trilogy's high-stakes finale. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2HCjFVs

App of the week: RememBear

This lightweight password manager from the TunnelBear VPN folks is furry good. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2rfQT23

NATO wins largest cyber-defence exercise

The NATO team won the CCDCOE's largest live fire cyber-defence exercise Locked Shields; plus Australia joins grouping as new member. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2HDdznT

How to: Use Windows XP securely

If you insist on using Windows XP, whether for hardware, software or user reasons, then you are living dangerously compared to upgrading, nonetheless, there are things you can do to reduce the risk explains Aryeh Goretsky. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2rcMigP

Simple, but not cheap, phishing kit found for sale on Dark Web

Cyber-criminals are nothing if not attuned to finding new customers for their wares, as Check Point and CyberInt found when they came across a next-generation phishing kit for sale on the Dark Web geared toward the neophyte. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2HBJo05

Intel says it 'bit off too much' amid 10nm chip delays

Investors raise concerns over Intel's market position despite record revenues. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2rfQJrt

Windows 10 - The April 2018 update has a confirmed release date

Windows 10 is due another update... from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2HCkltT

Azure at the heart of Microsoft's revenue growth

Microsoft puts 16% year-on-year growth in revenue down to customers' digital innovation. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2rcM8WL

Is it nearly time to dump Windows for Chrome OS?

Google shows Microsoft how it's done with OS updates, but there's still one thing missing. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2HCkjSN

IBM demonstrates how blockchain tech can track physical jewellery

Big Blue shows how the digital technology can augment very physical industries. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2rcM35p

“Lifefaker.com makes faking perfection easy”

“Lifefaker.com makes faking perfection easy” 628 by olifrost

A home-made lithographically-fabricated integrated circuit

A home-made lithographically-fabricated integrated circuit 502 by DEFCON28

Logan Paul ends daily YouTube vlog series

The popular video creator says he will no longer post daily updates after 536 uploads. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2r9LoSo

China shuts down Player Unknown cheat code gang

The cheats helped players survive longer in the hugely popular survival shooter game. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2r9msdC

Why All the New Terms of Service?

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By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2KomO93

Future of AI in asset management

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Future of AI in asset management MetLife Executive V.P. Steve Goulart on the U.S. economic outlook, Federal Reserve policy and the impact of technology on asset management.

Facebook 'downvote' button in new test

Facebook says the tool, now being trialled in New Zealand, is not a "dislike" key. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2FslrT6

Behind T-Mobile-Sprint Merger, a Race to Keep Up With China in 5G

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By RAYMOND ZHONG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2vTHhiO

Legal row over who owns France.com domain

A man who has run the France.com website since 1994 is suing after it was given to the French government. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HDvEhr

France seizes france.com from man who's had it since 1994

France seizes france.com from man who's had it since 1994 424 by coobird

Tesla driver banned for M1 autopilot seat-switch

He said he was the "unlucky one who got caught" after being seen in the passenger seat on the M1. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Foam5D

Regain control

The new rules which might help stop private information being shared without our knowledge. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JG9YC1

T-Mobile agrees $26bn mega-merger with Sprint

The US telecoms firms could win more customers through the deal, as long as regulators approve it. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2w5RWr1

Sentinel tracks ships' dirty emissions from orbit

The EU's new satellite pollution-tracker will be a powerful tool to monitor vessels' emissions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HQ43gv

Body cameras deter attacks and abuse at Welsh hospitals

Security staff at five of Wales' health boards now wear recording devices to try to deter violence. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JFtdeH

Porn block

Soon you'll have to prove you're 18 years old if you want to watch pornography online. Here is all you need to know. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HU3TV3

God of War: Games no longer where actors careers 'go to die'

Christopher Judge, who plays Kratos in the new God of War, talks about the jump from the silver screen to games. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2w793Zx

'Hacker's paradise'

How cyber security firm Darktrace was set up by former members of the UK security services and maths professors. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Kpbz0j

One Goal of Amazon’s HQ2: Learn the Lessons of Seattle

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By NICK WINGFIELD from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2r9mFxD

Blockchain Will Be Theirs, Russian Spy Boasted at Conference

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By NATHANIEL POPPER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2vX5DZc

Games no longer where careers 'go to die'

Christopher Judge the actor who plays Kratos in the new God of War speaks to Newsbeat about the jump from the silver screen to games. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JCMXQk

Fortnite: 13-year-old is game's youngest professional player

Kyle Jackson from Sidcup in Kent is set to compete for cash prizes in events all over the world. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JAo33K

Fake five-star reviews being bought and sold online

A trade in false online reviews relied upon by millions is identified by a BBC investigation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HzKidI

Make your own sourdough

Make your own sourdough 526 by hendricius

Relative's DNA from genealogy websites cracked East Area Rapist case

Relative's DNA from genealogy websites cracked East Area Rapist case 370 by HoppedUpMenace

Flask 1.0 Released

Flask 1.0 Released 527 by JonoBB

Google's “Director of Engineering” Hiring Test (2016)

Google's “Director of Engineering” Hiring Test (2016) 547 by josephscott

EU agrees on total ban of bee-harming pesticides

EU agrees on total ban of bee-harming pesticides 388 by YeGoblynQueenne

Deadline to amend UK surveillance laws

A High Court judgement calling for changes came out of a legal challenge mounted by rights group Liberty. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2vN2KKe

Tech Tent: the technology of pleasure

Meet the British firm making its mark in the sex tech sector. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2r25A9E

Two Koreas Agree to End War This Year, Pursue Denuclearization

Two Koreas Agree to End War This Year, Pursue Denuclearization 415 by almost_usual

Games With Gold May releases include MGS5: The Phantom Pain, Vanquish

Oh, look. Metal Gear. And, oh, what's that? THIS MONTH INCLUDES VANQUISH, GUYS! from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2r3VlRi

PureShape is a minimalist mousepad for Apple’s Magic Mouse, inspired by Dieter Rams

No more squeaks from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2Hv7Fow

Ransomware up 350% says 2018 Global Threat Intelligence Report

Ransomware up 350% and spyware ranks first in volume of malware at 26% reflecting attackers' desire for long-term presence for information. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2r3VfsU

Nervous about the Switch 2? Don’t be.

Reinventing the wheel is over. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2Hv7EAY

How to: Hide your IP address

We explain why you might want to hide your IP address and how to do it safely. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2r57ZiT

Facebook posts record revenues for first quarter

Facebook's active users grew year-on-year, although a GDPR-shaped cloud may be on the horizon for the social network. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2HxlGCj

Microsoft is reportedly working on a new lightweight version of Windows 10

Windows 10 Lean is aimed at low-end devices with only 16GB storage, according to reports. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2r3F8eR

How to: Stop your browser freezing

How to diagnose and fix hangs and crashes in Chrome, Firefox and Edge from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2HzQUZp

Will raising price of Amazon's Prime subscription hurt membership?

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Will raising price of Amazon's Prime subscription hurt membership? Strategic Resource Group Managing Director Burt Flickinger on the outlook for Amazon.

GDPR: Your data protection questions answered

Deputy Information Commissioner answers questions from BBC Radio 5 live listeners about changes to law. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HwMdvy

Making More Room for a Nook Library

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

Kevin’s Week in Tech: Let’s Check In on the Other Social Networks, Shall We?

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

Stack Overflow Isn’t Very Welcoming – It’s Time for That to Change

Stack Overflow Isn’t Very Welcoming – It’s Time for That to Change 468 by ingve

This is the best earnings have been since 2011: Phil Orlando

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This is the best earnings have been since 2011: Phil Orlando Federated Investors Chief Equity Market Strategist Phil Orlando on earnings season, the outlook for the tech sector and the U.S. economy.

How to handle the flood of GDPR privacy updates

How best to make sense of revamped privacy terms issued ahead of the EU's data protection shake-up. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HvornN

IS web media targeted in EU-led attack

The EU police agency says it has "punched a big hole" in Islamic State propaganda. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2r4wuN1

Wildlife photo competition disqualifies 'stuffed anteater' image

Wildlife Photographer of the Year excludes a winning image for featuring a taxidermy specimen. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2r32xhd

Golden State Killer suspect traced using genealogy websites

Investigators hunting the Golden State Killer say they matched DNA to data from ancestry websites. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Fl5jmi

Matrix and Riot Confirmed as the Basis for France’s Secure Instant Messenger App

Matrix and Riot Confirmed as the Basis for France’s Secure Instant Messenger App 386 by arctux

Amazon earnings more than double, stock price jumps

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Amazon earnings more than double, stock price jumps FBN’s Deirdre Bolton on the release of Amazon’s earnings.

Microsoft’s Cloud Has Business Booming Again

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By STEVE LOHR from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2HXdoDj

Magnasanti: Large and Terrifying SimCity (2010)

Magnasanti: Large and Terrifying SimCity (2010) 401 by ingve

Nintendo Switch fuels strong rise in profits

The Japanese company's fast-selling console boosts profits, as a new president is announced. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HRUddH

Canada data firm AIQ may face legal action in UK

The role of a small Canadian firm in the Cambridge Analytica scandal is becoming clearer. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2I6JAlj

Revenge porn hub taken down by Dutch police raid

The notorious Anon-IB site was the source of nude images of celebrities shared widely in 2014. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2vUCOg2

PlayStation Plus May games include Rayman Legends, Beyond

PS Plus subscribers have at least one great game awaiting them next month. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2r1YNM1

Forget smart cities - this is the future of urban innovation

Big Data, sensors and other smart-city tech can improve how we humans live. We reveal the future of urban living, and the pitfalls we need to avoid. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2HttO6O

The Aura Band is a seriously clever fitness tracker that rewards you for hitting your goals

For good measure. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2r2wAoF

Toshiba arms its X98 OLED series with Alexa support and future-proofed HDR

And it’ll hopefully come in a bit cheaper that its rivals... from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2HsQfZO

Review: Canon EOS M50 camera

Crikey, Canon’s finally made a solid mirrorless cam for beginners... from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2r1YLUp

Opera launches (another) mobile app – Opera Touch 1.0

Opera Software has launched Opera Touch 1.0 a mobile app for Android (with iOS due to follow shortly). from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2Hsxm9k

CCleaner attackers gained access to app developer's network via TeamViewer

The attackers who infected 2.27 million machines last year using a modified version of the computer maintenance app CCleaner gained unauthorised access to the developer's network using remote access program TeamViewer. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2r0J9AP

Two-thirds of online banking systems in 2017 contained high-risk vulnerabilities

75 percent of online banking systems contained cross-site scripting flaws, 69 percent lacked protection from data interception, 63 percent had insufficient authorisation, 50 percent were vulnerable to sensitive data disclosure. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2HttGEm

How to: Use Twitter analytics and start sharing like the pros

Here’s how to make the most of Twitter’s data analysis tools - and why you need to. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2r0pZLi

The Nintendo Switch has been blown wide open by an unfixable hack

Thanks to an exploit at the core of Nintendo Switch's hardware, hackers are now running Gamecube games and more. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2Hsxdmi

Nanowires could hold the key to safer, less flammable Lithium-ion batteries

Scientists have made Lithium-ion batteries both safer and more powerful with the use of nanowires. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2r2i8gi

This chatbot could help you become Instagram famous by predicting the success of your next post

Become the Instagram success you deserve to be, with the help of this AI chatbot. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2Httxki

Windows Phone apps to be killed off

Microsoft drops support for Teams, Yammer, and Skype for Business apps as of next month. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2r2u41r

Google's G Suite redesign draws on AI to kill email clutter

Confidential mode also aims to protect personal data and reduce risk of user error. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2Hsx2Ya

Sinclair Spectrum designer Rick Dickinson dies in US

Rick Dickinson, who drew up designs for the Sinclair computers, has died in the US. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JxfDKG

Trade in China the focus of Tim Cook's meeting with Trump?

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Trade in China the focus of Tim Cook's meeting with Trump? SocialFlow CEO Jim Anderson on Facebook's advertising revenue and Apple CEO Tim Cook's meeting with President Trump.

Video game loot boxes declared illegal under Belgium gambling laws

The Belgium Gaming Commission finds video game loot boxes violate its gambling legislation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HzeGks

Adding Fonts to an iPad

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

Hard to find negatives in Facebook's 1Q report: Dan Niles

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Hard to find negatives in Facebook's 1Q report: Dan Niles AlphaOne Capital Partners Founding Partner Dan Niles on Facebook's first-quarter results and outlook.

Snapchat releases new Spectacles 2.0

Over a year after the first version's launch, Spectacles 2.0 are released with new features. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2r19hwh

Facebook accused of bullying by MPs

Chief technology officer Mike Schroepfer faces tough questions on political ads and Cambridge Analytica. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2r08fQj

Iran blocks video and images on Telegram messaging app

Iranians fear the restriction will be followed by a total block on the popular messaging app from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2I2rf8L

Facebook's 1Q results not impacted by data scandal

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Facebook's 1Q results not impacted by data scandal Mashable Deputy Tech Editor Michael Nunez on Facebook's first-quarter results and the outlook for Amazon and Microsoft.

Researchers found a way to hack Amazon’s Alexa: report

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Researchers found a way to hack Amazon’s Alexa: report Independent Women’s Forum’s Nan Hayworth and Democratic strategist Wendy Osefo discuss the report that researchers discovered a way to hack Amazon’s Alexa.

Facebook’s advertising is 'doo doo': Benchmark's Kevin Kelly

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Facebook’s advertising is 'doo doo': Benchmark's Kevin Kelly Chatham Road Partners Director Colin Gillis and Benchmark Investments Managing Partner Kevin Kelly on whether investors should be concerned about Facebook and the problems the media giant could face with advertisers.

Facebook sales soar 'despite challenges'

The firm reported a near 50% revenue rise and said it is taking a broader review of responsibility. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ka8dhv

Facebook’s Privacy Scandal Appears to Have Little Effect on Its Bottom Line

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By SHEERA FRENKEL and KEVIN ROOSE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2HPVRwo

Facebook beats earnings expectations

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Facebook beats earnings expectations Facebook released its quarterly earnings and revenue, beating expectations. FOX Business’ Deirdre Bolton, Nicole Petallides, Mashable’s Michael Nunez, Bubba trade show host Todd Horwitz and Capitalistpig Asset Management’s Jonathan Hoenig discuss.

Microsoft makes AI training courses available to the public

Microsoft makes AI training courses available to the public 300 by rbanffy

How Fake Mark Zuckerbergs Scam Facebook Users Out of Their Cash

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By JACK NICAS from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2qXYzX3

YouTube Kids to give parents more control over output

The firm has been criticised for using algorithms not human judgment to curate the app. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HrWHAp

BuzzFeed partners with Netflix for documentary series

The series, which launches in July, will go behind-the-scenes as journalists pursue stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2qXQhhZ

Medicare will require hospitals to post prices online

Medicare will require hospitals to post prices online 236 by DoreenMichele

Amazon Alexa to reward kids who say: 'Please'

A good manners feature will praise children if they ask questions politely. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KfuAlt

Capcom and Sega are friends in this latest Humble Bundle

Oh, and Sony. Don't forget Sony. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2HPpy0J

A one-second video taken by the Rosetta probe on the surface of a comet

A one-second video taken by the Rosetta probe on the surface of a comet 401 by mikecarlton

Electric Buses Are Hurting the Oil Industry

Electric Buses Are Hurting the Oil Industry 376 by jseliger

Patent Review System Upheld by U.S. Supreme Court

Patent Review System Upheld by U.S. Supreme Court 306 by jackfoxy

Show HN: Intuitive Linear Algebra and 3D Geometry

Show HN: Intuitive Linear Algebra and 3D Geometry 378 by smspillaz

Tech company career ladders

Tech company career ladders 332 by tim_sw

MIT Researchers Have Developed a ‘System for Dream Control’

MIT Researchers Have Developed a ‘System for Dream Control’ 529 by dsr12

How a News Junkie Stays Plugged In: Newsletters and Her Kids

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By REBECCA BLUMENSTEIN from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2qXCnMY

Hotel door locks worldwide were vulnerable to hack

Cyber-security researchers found a way to unlock rooms across the world without leaving a trace. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2vJtBa3

How to Juice and Jam at the Same Time

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By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2qXNJk2

Google's Gmail gets self-destruct option ahead of GDPR

Google adds security measures to minimise the risk of data-protection breaches in its mail service. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KfovFW

Twitter Stays on an Upswing, With Second Straight Quarter of Profit

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By NELLIE BOWLES and ADAM SATARIANO from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2HLoZoK

Google gun emoji becomes water pistol

Facebook is expected to follow suit after internet giant falls into line with most other major platforms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2qZmgxq

Twitter sees boost in 1Q ad revenue

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Twitter sees boost in 1Q ad revenue ARK Invest Analyst James Wang and Barron's Senior Editor Tiernan Ray on Twitter's first-quarter results and outlook.

Workers of Silicon Valley, It’s Time to Organize

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

TSB mobile and online 'up and running'

Customers can access their accounts, but only a limited number can get in at any one time. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HWZMW7

Dumber phone

Dumber phone 557 by jstanley

Hijack of Amazon’s domain service used to reroute web traffic for two hours

Hijack of Amazon’s domain service used to reroute web traffic for two hours 530 by coloneltcb

Facebook will go after conservative, Christian content: Todd Starnes

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Facebook will go after conservative, Christian content: Todd Starnes Fox News radio host Todd Starnes on why he believes that Facebook is politically biased. He also weighs in on the social media giant's new censorship rules.

Steel tariffs a ‘tax’ on tech: Gary Shapiro

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Steel tariffs a ‘tax’ on tech: Gary Shapiro Consumer Technology Association CEO Gary Shapiro discusses how President Trump’s steel tariffs are hurting the stock market.

European Regulators Ask if Facebook Is Taking Too Much Data

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By NATASHA SINGER and SAPNA MAHESHWARI from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2FdXcb8

Tech shares sell off

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Tech shares sell off Fortune Executive Editor Adam Lashinsky on the outlook for the tech sector.

Canada developing quantum radar to detect stealth aircraft

The Canadian government has invested $2.7m in a project developed by the University of Waterloo. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HqFvqJ

Firewatch developer acquired by Valve

Small studio Campo Santo is now a part of a PC monolith. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2HM5KLH

Review: Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 smartphone

The best-looking phone you can buy, but no 3.5mm jack and no water-resistance dampen its appeal. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2vFi77F

SiOnyx’s Aurora is an action cam built to shine in the darkness

Low light, lots of light – it’s happy either way. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2qVbQQt

Philips’ 436M6VBPAB is a big-screen gaming monitor with serious HDR credentials

The bright stuff. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2vIua3R

LinkedIn Autofill flaw lets hackers harvest website visitors' personal info

If the visitor clicks anywhere on the page, then according to Cable, "LinkedIn interprets this as the AutoFill button being pressed, and sends the information via postMessage to the malicious site". from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2HM5xIp

Does the Model B+ push back a potential Raspberry Pi 4?

A Pi-free 2017 was set to be followed by a Pi-free 2018 but the launch of the Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ has changed this. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2vIu4t1

Microsoft has no more Windows Phones left to sell

Windows Phone has left the building. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2qVbI3r

The problem with Detroit: Become Human's handling of domestic abuse

Detroit: Become Human's opening act is layered and intriguing, but hampered by some questionable design decisions. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2vItZ8H

Adobe Flash is nearly dead, with 95% of websites ditching it

Adobe will retire Flash in 2020, but developers are jumping ship already. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2HP01Fb

Google gets caught up in Russian internet censorship battle

US search giant accused of helping Telegram chat service evade Russian ban. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2vItSdh

Kaspersky hits back at Twitter ban with open letter

Eugene Kaspersky quotes Game of Thrones in letter claiming his firm is being unfairly censored. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2qWqKFS

Amazon will now deliver packages to your car

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Amazon will now deliver packages to your car Money Map Press Chief Technical Strategist DR Barton, Rosecliff Capital's Mike Murphy and FBN's Ashley Webster and Liz MacDonald on Amazon delivering packages to parked cars and the company's plans to expand its grocery business in India.

Facebook in PR crisis mode, says academic at heart of row

Dr Kogan also accused Cambridge Analytica boss Alexander Nix of fabrication. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2qWIJet

Posting PDF Files on Facebook

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By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2vI5gRV

Why it took a long time to build the tiny link preview on Wikipedia

Why it took a long time to build the tiny link preview on Wikipedia 628 by Yossi_Frenkel

Inside the green beauty boom disrupting the market

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Inside the green beauty boom disrupting the market Tara Folley is disrupting the conventional beauty market with her natural beauty company, Follain. A look at how her company is changing standards and empowering consumers.

BBC iPlayer streams sport in 4K HDR for first time

A rugby match was livestreamed via iPlayer in a trial featuring the high-quality TV formats. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ka6Y1J

TSB boss says sorry for banking chaos

Customers remain locked out of their accounts and are unable to make payments as chaos continues. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KcXmn0

Ransomware infects Ukraine energy ministry website

Hackers have taken Ukraine's energy ministry website offline, demanding a Bitcoin ransom to release encrypted files. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HqaKGA

Amazon Tries a New Delivery Spot: Your Car

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By NICK WINGFIELD from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2HVeBIJ

Vodafone rated worst mobile provider by Which? survey

The mobile phone giant is ranked lowest for the seventh year in a row by consumer body Which?. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2vIwmbK

Now Is the Perfect Time for an RSS Renaissance

Now Is the Perfect Time for an RSS Renaissance 467 by neflabs

Chinese tech giants' sexist job ads exposed

Some adverts offered "men only" jobs while others wanted "trim" women applicants, Human Rights Watch found. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2qWdgJD

YouTube publishes deleted videos report

The video-sharing website details the reasons why millions of videos have been removed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HryupT

Google’s Parent Company Spends Like It’s Thinking of a Future Beyond Ads

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By DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2vEWx38

YouTube Says Computers Are Catching Problem Videos

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

C3 IoT, Microsoft team up to bring AI to industrial 'Internet of Things'

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C3 IoT, Microsoft team up to bring AI to industrial 'Internet of Things' C3 IoT Founder Tom Siebel on whether people should be concerned about Google when it comes to privacy and his company’s partnership with Microsoft.

This Start-Up Says It Wants to Fight Poverty. A Food Stamp Giant Is Blocking It.

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By STEVE LOHR from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2qTGnxK

How Looming Privacy Regulations May Strengthen Facebook and Google

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By DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI and ADAM SATARIANO from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2qRzvRG

Robot helps Jack McLinden, 14, to be Everton mascot

A robot carried on to the pitch feeds panoramic live images and sound back to Jack McLinden's tablet. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Hojh8W

Spotify tests filter to block swearing in songs

The trial feature skips explicit tracks but only works on Apple devices and lacks a parental lock. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2vDs0CF

Russia Telegram ban hits Google and Amazon services

Google and Amazon have been caught up in Russian attempts to block the Telegram messaging app. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2qSg620

Police 'visit funeral home to unlock dead man's phone'

Police in Florida are criticised for allegedly entering a funeral home to use a dead man's finger to unlock his smartphone. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HlKc9x

Apple's Shazam deal faces European probe

Seven countries asked the European Commission to review the purchase of the music identification app. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JiwFMd

Tech giants are battling it out to supply the global internet - here’s why that’s a problem

Google’s Project Loon uses high altitude navigable balloons to deliver internet to rural and remote areas - but is this a good idea? from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2Hok0Lm

Kira is a classic-feel mechanical keyboard ‘arted up’ with trippy RGB backlighting

Keys are good. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2qUnGcw

Preview: Samsung Galaxy Note 9

Note-worthy upgrades in store for the stylus-packing smartphone? from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2HkWuPb

App of the week: Touchgrind BMX 2

Put your digits to the test with a touchscreen BMX game that’s pretty spoketacular. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2qVka1w

Mailstore Home 11.0 offers more robust protection for your email

German email back-up company MailStore Software GmbH has released MailStore Home 11.0 for PCs running Windows 7, 8.1 and 10. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2HlBFn1

Trackers exploit 'login with Facebook' feature to gather & share user data

Web trackers like Bandsintown are exploiting the "Login with Facebook" feature to gain access to data from the social media firm's users, according a report by security researchers at the Freedom to Tinker blog. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2qVk5ee

Now your brain can be hacked to kill you; neurostimulator implants at risk

Academic researchers have discovered that brain implants, known as neurostimulators, can be hacked and could prevent patients from "speaking or moving, cause irreversible damage to his brain, or even worse, be life-threatening". from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2HmJQze

Are iOS and MacOS getting too close?

Apple's Tim Cook certainly thinks so. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2qTALmt

Best Google Home commands

Amazon Echo has Alexa Skills, the Google Home comes with AI-powered Actions. Here's our pick of the best. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2HmJGI8

The best Facebook alternatives

If you’re fed up with Facebook, tired of Twitter and irritated by Instagram, why not join a more interesting social network? from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2qVjUQ6

How to: Boost your iPhone X battery life

If you've noticed a drop or simply want to limit how much degradation your iPhone X battery experiences, read on. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2HojrRK

Will the iPhone SE 2 be unveiled in June?

A new regulatory filing on a Eurasian commission database has revealed a new iPhone is incoming in June. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2qTAyQd

Bug in LinkedIn's AutoFill left user data exposed

The flaw, now patched, could have allowed attackers to steal personal data undetected. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2HmJvMY

You Don’t Want the Malware Prize

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How many jobs are at risk from artificial intelligence?

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How many jobs are at risk from artificial intelligence? Accenture Chief Technology and Innovation Officer Paul Daugherty on how artificial intelligence will impact the workforce in America in the future.

Iran's banks banned from dealing in crypto-currencies

Iran bans its banks from using Bitcoin, amid money-laundering concerns. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2F9XbVB

Difficult to have a bull market without tech in the lead: David Nelson

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Difficult to have a bull market without tech in the lead: David Nelson Belpointe Chief Strategist David Nelson on the state of the markets.

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Man fined for hate crime after filming pug's 'Nazi salutes'

Mark Meechan put footage on YouTube of the dog reacting to statements such as "Sieg Heil" by raising its paw. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2vxWWEi

TSB customers report online problems

One man was credited with £13,000 he didn't have, and could see details of someone else's account. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2qVZMxA

South Korea turns off loudspeaker broadcasts into North

South Korea says silencing the propaganda broadcasts will help set the mood for the inter-Korean summit. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2qXoKwz

A Former Top Wall Street Regulator Turns to the Blockchain

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By NATHANIEL POPPER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2vAdifM

Amazon’s Critics Get New Life With Trump’s Attacks on the Company

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By CECILIA KANG, NICK WINGFIELD and DANIELLE IVORY from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2HRYbAI

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Heart surgeons refuse difficult operations to avoid poor mortality ratings

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Jeremy Hunt threatens social media with new child-protection laws

The health secretary wants action from the sites on underage use, bullying, and screen-time limits. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2qS4oER

Is Facebook’s Campbell Brown a Force to Be Reckoned With? Or Is She Fake News?

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Facebook has auto-enrolled users into a facial recognition test in Europe

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The ASUS Tinker Board is a compelling upgrade from a Raspberry Pi 3 B+

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HQ Trivia: The free app giving away thousands of pounds

How does a free app with no adverts go about becoming a success with Hollywood actors whilst giving away thousands in cash? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JeCOcz

Silicon Valley companies join Google protestors in fighting drone program

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Silicon Valley companies join Google protestors in fighting drone program Lt. Gen. Thomas McInerney (Ret.) on how multiple technology companies have joined thousands of Google employees in protesting the company’s involvement in a drone program.

Wells Fargo Hit with $1B in Fines

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Warren Buffett simply blew it on Wells Fargo stock: Dick Bove Hilton Capital Management strategist Dick Bove discusses why Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett should have pulled the plug on Wells Fargo stock.

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GDPR: Are you ready for EU's huge data privacy shake-up?

Organisations have just seven weeks to prepare for a major shake-up to EU data privacy laws. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HiQdDF

Review: AOC Q3279VWF 31.5in display

With an MVA panel, 75Hz refresh rate at 1440p and huge 31.5in display, this monitor hits the sweet spot. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2K0Zhe9

Motorola's Moto G6 does a pretty good flagship smartphone for a much lower price

Fly like a G6. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2JaLO25

Should the US treat Russian hacking networks like ISIS?

Current tactics to discourage rogue nation-states from engaging in malicious cyber-behavior are failing, and could necessitate more drastic actions, according to experts speaking at an RSA 2018 panel session on Tuesday. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2K4pRmu

2nd gen AMD Ryzen processors are now available!

The chips that will power the new X470 chipset our out in the wild. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2JbRLvJ

Grab a free copy of Satellite Reign while you can

Humble Bundles are typically good value, but if there's one thing that's even better value, it's free. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2K3BoT9

Explainer: What is your digital footprint?

Your digital footprint is always growing - so how can you keep it under control? from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2Hh7SHI

Review: Nintendo Labo

Nintendo Labo is far more than just cardboard decoration, it’s the frontier of educational gaming. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2K0Z0YF

Reddit is "more engaging than porn" apparently - or is it?

It's complicated from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2Hf23L6

How to: Try out Windows 10 S using a virtual machine

A guide to using Microsoft's answer to ChromeOS without having to buy a new machine. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2K4pQyW

Supreme Court sticks to the sidelines in DoJ-Microsoft dispute

CLOUD Act raises crucial questions about overseas data that court fails to answer from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2JbRpFp

New social network bills itself as the anti-Facebook

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New social network bills itself as the anti-Facebook NewsPicks CEO Ian Myers on the social network's business model.