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Netflix’s ‘Stay Here’ host on how to make money off short-term rentals

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Netflix’s ‘Stay Here’ host on how to make money off short-term rentals “Stay Here” co-host Peter Lorimer discusses how his show helps people redesign their short-term rentals, so they can rent them out on platforms such as Airbnb.

Netflix’s ‘Stay Here’ host on how to make money off short-term rentals

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Netflix’s ‘Stay Here’ host on how to make money off short-term rentals “Stay Here” co-host Peter Lorimer discusses how his show helps people redesign their short-term rentals, so they can rent them out on platforms like Airbnb.

Hundreds at Google Plan Walkout to Protest Handling of Sexual Harassment

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By KATE CONGER, DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI and KATIE BENNER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2qk5SaW

US attacks UK plan for digital services tax on tech giants

Plans to impose a new tax on tech giants risks US retaliation and could hurt trade relations. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2AEFMVW

When Adolescents Give Up Pot, Their Cognition Quickly Improves

When Adolescents Give Up Pot, Their Cognition Quickly Improves 411 by sverige

Tech companies ramp up lobbying efforts in DC

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Tech companies ramp up lobbying efforts in DC FBN’s Charlie Gasparino discusses big tech’s lobbying efforts in Washington and how employees of big tech companies are contributing millions to House and Senate candidates.

Robot company Starship Technologies start Milton Keynes deliveries

Hundreds of robots are starting to deliver packages to addresses across Milton Keynes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Szqf0H

Spotting Disinformation Online Before the Midterm Elections

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By KEVIN ROOSE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2P5dEUT

Royole's bendy-screen FlexPai phone unveiled in China

The FlexPai phone offers a tablet-sized screen when open or three separate displays when folded up. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SzW75h

Mobile phone shop staff 'enabling Sim swap scams'

Fraudsters are using lax ID checks at phone shops to commit identity theft, a BBC investigation finds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ql0xQR

Eurostar resets customer passwords after hack attack

The rail firm reset passwords after detecting efforts to break into some accounts earlier this month. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Q9IZlU

My somewhat complete salary history as a software engineer

My somewhat complete salary history as a software engineer 517 by jodooshi

Google executive leaves after sexual harassment claim

The New York Times reported the executive had been accused of sexual harassment in 2013. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2EU06XR

'Red Dead Redemption 2' takes in $725M in sales in first weekend

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'Red Dead Redemption 2' takes in $725M in sales in first weekend Capital Wave Strategist Shah Gilani and Payne Capital Management Senior Wealth Advisor Michelle McKinnon on the big sales of Rockstar Games' 'Red Dead Redemption 2' in its first weekend.

Yosemite fall: Victims identified as married bloggers from India

The couple who fell to their deaths had blogged about their love for travel and each other. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RosceX

Facebook shares a 'like' for investors?

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Facebook shares a 'like' for investors? Constellation Research founder Ray Wang on Facebook, Alibaba, Amazon and Netflix.

JPEG image of Shakespeare which is also a zip file containing his complete works

JPEG image of Shakespeare which is also a zip file containing his complete works 538 by firasd

Fifa: Governing body reveals IT data hack earlier this year

Football's world governing body Fifa says information was hacked from its IT systems earlier this year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Sz5ZfB

Amazon: The biggest threat to Facebook's ad revenue?

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Amazon: The biggest threat to Facebook's ad revenue? SocialFlow CEO Jim Anderson on the outlook for Facebook.

Apple Watches owners asked to return devices for repair after update glitch

Apple has withdrawn a software update after complaints that it "bricked" some owners' smartwatches. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2qmE5H2

Fake Cambridge Analytica ad hits Facebook

The bogus advert purports to be for the BeLeave Brexit campaign and received more than 1,000 views. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ssdfdn

Customizable controllers sweeping the video game industry

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Customizable controllers sweeping the video game industry Scuf Gaming CEO Duncan Ironmonger on the company's customizable video game controllers.

The digital shift in banking

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The digital shift in banking Bank of America Head of Consumer Banking and Merrill Edge Aron Levine on the growth of digital banking, bitcoin and the state of the company's consumer banking business.

Should investors put new money to work in stocks?

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Should investors put new money to work in stocks? Cresset Wealth Advisors' Jack Ablin on the impact of Federal Reserve policy and U.S. trade tensions with China on the markets.

Is Facebook doing enough to deal with privacy concerns?

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Is Facebook doing enough to deal with privacy concerns? Cyber security expert Ian Marlow on Facebook's data and privacy concerns.

Miss Those Video Games of Your Youth? Here’s How to Find Them

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By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Q8fJMp

Cardiff tech firm: 'We'll pay £100k, but can't get staff'

A tech skills shortage means some Welsh workers receive daily job offers, and salaries are increasing. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RpoaD5

Facebook daily visits growth slows as sales miss forecasts

The social media firm is seeing users shift from its most profitable business amid rising costs. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OgIHI9

We posed as 100 Senators to run ads on Facebook. Facebook approved all of them

We posed as 100 Senators to run ads on Facebook. Facebook approved all of them 364 by pulisse

Apple’s Tim Cook calls for ‘comprehensive federal privacy law’

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Apple’s Tim Cook calls for ‘comprehensive federal privacy law’ Former congressman Jason Chaffetz (R-Utah) on how Apple CEO Tim Cook wants a federal privacy law.

Silicon Valley is a grab bag for politicians: Kennedy

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Silicon Valley is a grab bag for politicians: Kennedy FBN’s Kennedy says that Silicon Valley is a grab bag for Democratic politicians in California.

Samsung Reaps Record Profit, but Tougher Times Could Come

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

Alphabet Executive Resigns After Harassment Accusation

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

Can artificial intelligence help stop religious violence?

Oxford University researchers have created a simulation designed to help prevent religious conflict. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zeK8Bw

Could Apple see a revenue boost from new products?

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Could Apple see a revenue boost from new products? “Bulls & Bears” panel on how Apple unveiled new products during an event in Brooklyn and whether those items will help boost the company’s revenue.

Facebook misses on revenue, user growth

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Facebook misses on revenue, user growth “Bulls & Bears” panel on Facebook’s third-quarter earnings report and whether the midterm elections are affecting the markets.

California gives Google's Waymo a green light to test fully driverless cars

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California gives Google's Waymo a green light to test fully driverless cars It's the first time California will open up public roads to self-driving cars with no one in the driver’s seat.

iPhones are allergic to helium

iPhones are allergic to helium 409 by kwiens

iPad Pro

iPad Pro 371 by tambourine_man

Facebook shares rise after release of earnings report

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Facebook shares rise after release of earnings report Barron’s Senior Editor Jack Hough and Crowdskout Chief Marketing Officer Shana Glenzer on Facebook’s third-quarter earnings and why there is continued value in the company’s stock.

T-Mobile deliver strong 3Q earnings results

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T-Mobile deliver strong 3Q earnings results T-Mobile president Mike Sievert reacts to the company’s third-quarter earnings report and the keys to growing its customer base.

Facebook Reports Slowing Revenue and User Growth

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By MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2CNfUZL

Is Facebook too reliant on Instagram?

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Is Facebook too reliant on Instagram? Facebook shareholder Courtney Reum and MarketWatch technology editor Jeremy Owens on whether Facebook is too dependent on Instagram.

Facebook misses estimates for quarterly user growth

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Facebook misses estimates for quarterly user growth FOX Business’ Susan Li reports on Facebook third-quarter earnings.

Apple unveils new products at NYC event

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Apple unveils new products at NYC event Apple reveals completely redesigned iPad Pro along with new versions of MacBook Pro and MacBook Air at keynote event featuring CEO Tim Cook in Brooklyn, New York. Fox Business Network's Deirdre Bolton reports.

Elon Musk buys $10M in Tesla shares, eyes $20M more

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Elon Musk buys $10M in Tesla shares, eyes $20M more The electric-car maker's CEO is increasing his stake in the company.

Apple Unveils New iPad and MacBook Air

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By JACK NICAS from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Q5bgKn

The market is saying Tesla needs to raise capital: Gasparino

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The market is saying Tesla needs to raise capital: Gasparino FBN’s Charlie Gasparino on concerns over Tesla’s potential cash-flow issues.

Apple unveils new iPad Pro, Macs

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Apple unveils new iPad Pro, Macs After launching a new iPhone, the tech giant is rolling out updates to some of its older products.

James Patterson teams up with Facebook Messenger for new novel release

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James Patterson teams up with Facebook Messenger for new novel release ‘The Chef’ author James Patterson on launching his new book ‘The Chef’ exclusively on Facebook Messenger.

Apple unveils new products

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Apple unveils new products Tech analyst Russ Frushtick on Apple’s new products and the state of the tech sector.

Why Jupyter is data scientists’ computational notebook of choice

Why Jupyter is data scientists’ computational notebook of choice 247 by sohkamyung

Kids’ Apps Are Crammed With Ads

Kids’ Apps Are Crammed With Ads 357 by chablent

Micro.blog

Micro.blog 343 by smacktoward

Copyright Office Adds DMCA Exemption for 'Abandoned' Online Games

Copyright Office Adds DMCA Exemption for 'Abandoned' Online Games 319 by SargeZT

Elon Musk has complete contempt for the SEC: Former SEC attorney

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Elon Musk has complete contempt for the SEC: Former SEC attorney Former SEC attorney Teresa Goody on Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s behavior since his settlement with the SEC.

Humanity has wiped out 60% of animals since 1970, major report finds

Humanity has wiped out 60% of animals since 1970, major report finds 384 by ryan_j_naughton

Android under-5s apps have 'unfair and deceptive' ads

Campaign groups and university researchers raise concerns about the ads found in Android apps. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Q722gw

Apple introduces new MacBook Air

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Apple introduces new MacBook Air FBN’s Deirdre Bolton on with the latest from Apple’s event in Brooklyn, NY.

Consumers holding onto their cell phones longer

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Consumers holding onto their cell phones longer FBN’s Susan Li on consumers waiting longer to upgrade their cell phones.

Is GE a buy?

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Is GE a buy? Point View Wealth Management’s David Dietze on the state of tech stocks and the outlook for General Electric.

UK to tax big tech

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UK to tax big tech ‘The Next Revolution with Steve Hilton’ host Steve Hilton on Britain’s plans to tax the revenue of big tech companies.

Warning over DJI drones falling out of the sky

Some incidents in which DJI drones "suffered a complete loss of power" have concerned a UK authority. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P2sifB

Porn-loving US official spreads malware to government network

The employee at the US Geological Survey had an "extensive history" of visiting adult websites. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Px98Og

Sony eyes record profit as gaming hits boost earnings

Strong demand for Spider-Man and other games is helping drive earnings at the Japanese electronics giant. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2qi0o0n

Uber appeals against drivers' rights to pay and holiday

The taxi-hailing app appeals against a ruling its drivers should be treated as workers, not self employed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2CPpTh9

Can we predict when and where a crime will take place?

Predictive policing using data analytics is gaining acceptance among police forces, but at what cost? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OVumGi

IBM’s Old Playbook

IBM’s Old Playbook 406 by feross

On Social Media, No Answers for Hate

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By SHEERA FRENKEL, MIKE ISAAC and KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2EQcZlv

What to expect from Apple’s event in Brooklyn

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What to expect from Apple’s event in Brooklyn Mobile Nations senior editor Russell Holly on what to expect from Apple’s event in Brooklyn.

Elon Musk says ‘420’ tweet was ‘worth it’ regardless of $20M SEC fine

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Elon Musk says ‘420’ tweet was ‘worth it’ regardless of $20M SEC fine “Bulls & Bears” panel on Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s claim that his tweet about taking the company private at $420 a share was “worth it.”

This Apple business is poised for 'massive' sales, firm says

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This Apple business is poised for 'massive' sales, firm says Apple’s next major source of revenue isn’t a gadget, according to one Wall Street firm.

Tech lobby group proposes new framework for privacy regulations

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Tech lobby group proposes new framework for privacy regulations ITI Council CEO and President Dean Garfield discusses how his company’s proposed framework will give consumers more control and a better understanding of how technology companies are using their personal data.

Israeli UN ambassador: We cannot allow people to promote violence on social media

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Israeli UN ambassador: We cannot allow people to promote violence on social media Israel utilizes a social media policy that has prevented hundreds of incidents.

Israeli UN ambassador: Social media is key element in preventing next killing

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Israeli UN ambassador: Social media is key element in preventing next killing Danny Danon, Israeli ambassador to the U.N., discusses the shooting at a synagogue in Pittsburgh and how Israel deals with possible terror threats on social media platforms.

Amazon, other tech giants face UK 'digital services tax'

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Amazon, other tech giants face UK 'digital services tax' The British finance minister announced his annual budget, which includes a new tax on large tech companies.

Facebook exodus: Nearly half of young users have deleted the app

Facebook exodus: Nearly half of young users have deleted the app 332 by octosphere

China’s King of Internet Fluff Wants to Conquer the World

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By RAYMOND ZHONG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2yE9NUI

Budget 2018: Tech giants face digital services tax

Chancellor Philip Hammond plans to tax the sales that digital giants generate in the UK. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2z9Szht

Red Hydrogen One: The internet reacts to the 3D-enabled phone

A smartphone with a pioneering 3D display fails to convince technology experts of its merits. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P10s3l

Calls for social media to take on extremist rhetoric

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Calls for social media to take on extremist rhetoric Defense One Technology Editor Patrick Tucker on the scrutiny over social media in the wake of the mail bomb case and the Pittsburgh shooting.

Conservative social network Gab shut down

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Conservative social network Gab shut down Tech analyst Ian Wishingrad on the social network used by the Pittsburgh shooting suspect.

Two months after Proton over 2,500 Windows games reported working on Linux Steam

Two months after Proton over 2,500 Windows games reported working on Linux Steam 363 by bdefore

Tesla faces criminal probe over Model 3 production numbers

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Tesla faces criminal probe over Model 3 production numbers Former SEC Chairman Harvey Pitt on the allegations against Tesla.

Some private equity firms are furious over a paper in a dermatology journal

Some private equity firms are furious over a paper in a dermatology journal 447 by ItsMe000001

The Architecture of Git (2012)

The Architecture of Git (2012) 353 by wheresvic1

Not Lisp again (2009)

Not Lisp again (2009) 395 by kamaal

Amazon's business model is cheating Americans, helping China?

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Amazon's business model is cheating Americans, helping China? Former Trump Campaign trade and jobs adviser Curtis Ellis argues Amazon benefits China but hurts Americans.