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TEDWomen: Vibrations offer new way to track elephants

A technique used to study earthquakes have been adapted to track elephants in the wild. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SkBWre

Space Odyssey helps launch first 8K TV channel

The classic film will be broadcast in super-high definition 8K on a new TV channel in Japan. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SkYnwj

Brexit: Minister resigns over Theresa May's 'naive' deal

Sam Gyimah says a row about the EU's Galileo sat-nav system shows any deal will be "EU first". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2U2kfyo

Former Belgian PM is calling for a special prosecutor to investigate Facebook

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Former Belgian PM is calling for a special prosecutor to investigate Facebook Conservative commentator Kurt Schlichter and Democratic strategist Kristen Hawn discuss how former Belgian Prime Minister Guy Verhofstadt is calling for a special prosecutor to go after Facebook.

NYC Council plans hearings on Amazon’s headquarters deal

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NYC Council plans hearings on Amazon’s headquarters deal “Bulls & Bears” panel discuss how the New York City Council will host hearings on Amazon’s headquarters deal.

Google staffers discussed burying conservative news organizations: Report

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Google staffers discussed burying conservative news organizations: Report “Bulls & Bears” panel on the report that Google staffers discussed burying conservative news organizations in the company’s search function.

2018 Holiday Gift Guide: Technology

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By Unknown Author from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2SnMdTz

Marriott hack hits 500M Starwood guests

Marriott hack hits 500M Starwood guests 343 by tooba

Marriott could be larger than the Target breach: Cybersecurity expert

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Marriott could be larger than the Target breach: Cybersecurity expert Cybersecurity expert David Kennedy on the investigation into the Marriott data breach.

Web Hosting Hub

Web Hosting Hub offers excellent customer support and strong shared and WordPress hosting, but it lacks the advanced hosting options that many growing businesses will eventually need. from PCMag.com Latest Articles https://ift.tt/2KIxsb9

FBI looking into Marriott hack

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FBI looking into Marriott hack 'Security Brief' host Paul Viollis on the fallout from Marriott's data breach.

Facebook staff reportedly asked to research George Soros

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Facebook staff reportedly asked to research George Soros Loup Ventures Managing Director Gene Munster on Facebook staff reportedly asked to research George Soros by COO Sheryl Sandberg and Amazon's potential role in health care.

Google staff pledge cash to striking workmates

The cash would be used to support any staff striking over Google's work on a search engine for China. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2U6e0ts

Health secretary Matt Hancock accused of breaking ethics rules

Labour demands an ethics probe after health secretary talks about "GP at Hand" app in an interview. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QqAaYo

New app helps prevent your Twitter feed from getting you fired

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New app helps prevent your Twitter feed from getting you fired The CyberGuy Kurt Knutsson on how the 'Will my Tweets get me Fired' cleans up your Twitter feed of tweets that could put your job at risk.

The Week in Tech: Facebook’s Three Big Problems

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By KEVIN ROOSE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2zyjep7

Marriott discloses major data breach

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Marriott discloses major data breach FBN's Cheryl Casone on Marriott reporting a data breach of its Starwood guest reservation database.

Marriott hack hits 500 million guests

Marriott says details of up to 500 million guests may have been accessed in a database breach. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zxgHeX

Google Container for Firefox – Prevent Google from tracking you around the web

Google Container for Firefox – Prevent Google from tracking you around the web 363 by LukeWalsh

Tesco and VW plan free electric car charging points

Customers can leave electric cars to charge while shopping, under a partnership with Volkswagen. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Sj3zB6

Floyd Mayweather and DJ Khaled pay SEC cryptocurrency penalties

The regulator says the celebrities did not tell followers they had been paid to promote some investments. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PaQkAc

Google Tried to Patent My Work After a Job Interview

Google Tried to Patent My Work After a Job Interview 418 by jerryX

Ex-Autonomy boss Mike Lynch charged with fraud in the US

Founder of UK software giant is charged with fraud seven years after the firm's sale to Hewlett-Packard. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Q7wcnZ

Starbucks to block porn on free wi-fi in US

The coffee chain says watching porn has always been banned, but it will now block access to content. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2rdnLsn

MeToo founder Tarana Burke: Campaign now 'unrecognisable'

Tarana Burke first used the phrase 12 years ago before it became a global movement last year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zGF1ev

New for AWS Lambda: Use Any Programming Language and Share Common Components

New for AWS Lambda: Use Any Programming Language and Share Common Components 365 by abd12

Advent of Code 2018

Advent of Code 2018 463 by rauhl

Sheryl Sandberg Is Said to Have Asked Facebook Staff to Research George Soros

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By NICHOLAS CONFESSORE and MATTHEW ROSENBERG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2AC3UHw

Globalism is slowly killing patriotism: Morgan Wright

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Globalism is slowly killing patriotism: Morgan Wright Cybersecurity expert Morgan Wright on how globalism is slowly killing patriotism and how Google is planning to build a search engine for China.

Should Congress start regulating big tech?

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Should Congress start regulating big tech? Attorney Harmeet Dhillon discusses the problems surrounding big tech companies and how Google workers are protesting the company’s plan to build a search engine for China.

Floyd Mayweather and DJ Khaled Are Fined in I.C.O. Crackdown

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

Facebook considered charging companies for user data

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Facebook considered charging companies for user data “Bulls & Bears” panel on how court documents revealed that Facebook considered charging companies for personal user data.

‘I’m Broke and Mostly Friendless, and I’ve Wasted My Whole Life’

‘I’m Broke and Mostly Friendless, and I’ve Wasted My Whole Life’ 479 by petethomas

Go 2, here we come

Go 2, here we come 317 by mdelias

Apple is basically a one-product company: Former Microsoft COO

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Apple is basically a one-product company: Former Microsoft COO Former Microsoft COO Bob Herbold on President Trump's upcoming meeting with tech executives and Microsoft's battle with Apple for the highest valuation.

NASA's plans for a return to the moon

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NASA's plans for a return to the moon NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine on the agency's proposal for a return to the moon and the Mars Lander.

Smart meter fitting slows as deadline looms

Fewer smart meters are being fitted despite the government insisting all homes will have one by 2020. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2E4ldFo

Strange earthquake waves rippled around Earth

Strange earthquake waves rippled around Earth 368 by curtis

SubEthaEdit 5 is now free and open source

SubEthaEdit 5 is now free and open source 357 by schwuk

NES.css: 8-bit style CSS framework

NES.css: 8-bit style CSS framework 461 by RyanShook

Carphone Warehouse faces Black Friday backlash

Problems with credit checks led some customers to be wrongly refused smartphone contracts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2E4L5kO

Facebook's PR woes not denting its user base?

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Facebook's PR woes not denting its user base? SocialFlow CEO Jim Anderson on the PR woes plaguing Facebook and Google.

Patron's John Paul DeJoria takes on the smartphone world

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Patron's John Paul DeJoria takes on the smartphone world ROK Group co-founder John Paul DeJoria on the new 3D smartphone.

Facebook's UK political ad rules kick in

Facebook starts to enforce its tighter political advertising rules in the UK following a delay. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TVTpb1

Regulation ahead for big tech?

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Regulation ahead for big tech? Rep. Marsha Blackburn, (R-Tenn.), on mounting privacy and bias concerns over big tech.

Raids mounted on fake Indian tech support centres

Microsoft complained to local police, who arrested more than 50 people in call centres. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2DR4ULp

Apple briefly overtaken by Microsoft as most valuable company

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Apple briefly overtaken by Microsoft as most valuable company Tiger 21 Chairman Michael Sonnenfeldt on Microsoft briefly taking over Apple in valuation and the fallout from President Trump's tariffs.

Google aims to transform US libraries into digital training hubs

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Google aims to transform US libraries into digital training hubs Google is partnering with libraries in all 50 states to roll out digital training workshops, FOX Business exclusively learned.

Nintendo smashes its rules for gaming vloggers

The gaming giant will now let players share videos on YouTube, Twitch and others. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2E5Vc91

Microsoft Is Worth as Much as Apple. How Did That Happen?

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

Serkis on Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle special effects

Andy Serkis has directed the new movie Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle using motion capture effects. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KK6j80

Japan Is Giving Away 8M Abandoned Houses

Japan Is Giving Away 8M Abandoned Houses 362 by rmason

Fortran is still a thing

Fortran is still a thing 398 by zeveb

EC2 Instances Powered by Arm-Based AWS Graviton Processors

EC2 Instances Powered by Arm-Based AWS Graviton Processors 417 by mcrute

Magnus Carlsen Beats Fabiano Caruana to Win World Chess Championship

Magnus Carlsen Beats Fabiano Caruana to Win World Chess Championship 407 by tosh

Google CEO Sundar Pichai to testify before Congress next week

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Google CEO Sundar Pichai to testify before Congress next week Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) on how Google CEO Sundar Pichai is expected to testify before the House Judiciary Committee next week.

Facebook should be subject to lawsuits: Rep. Gohmert

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Facebook should be subject to lawsuits: Rep. Gohmert Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-Texas) on how a former Federal Trade Commission official claimed that a Facebook official made false statements to international leaders.

What happened when sextortion scammers targeted a BBC Trending reporter?

Investigating cyber criminals who use your password to threaten to expose you on social media from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2BDPGba

Google may face fines in Europe for tracking users

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Google may face fines in Europe for tracking users FBN’s Susan Li and the “Bulls & Bears” panel discuss how Google could face fines in Europe for the ‘deceptive’ way it tracks users’ locations.

That Virus Alert on Your Computer? Scammers in India May Be Behind It

By VINDU GOEL and SUHASINI RAJ from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2AvQMDT

The demise of the tech stock era

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The demise of the tech stock era S&P Equity Chief Investment Officer Erin Gibbs on concerns over the outlook for tech stocks.

One Planet York: 'Ethical hacker' exposed council app flaw

A developer proved phone numbers and encrypted passwords of One Planet York users could be found on the app. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2FKNQcv

Google CEO faces first Capitol Hill grilling amid string of controversies

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Google CEO faces first Capitol Hill grilling amid string of controversies Executives from the search giant skipped a congressional hearing earlier this year.

Huawei: Why has UK not blocked Chinese firm's 5G kit?

New Zealand's bar on the company's 5G kit raises questions about why the UK seems less concerned. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2FHtUam

The Insect Apocalypse Is Here

The Insect Apocalypse Is Here 386 by surbas

Successful second round of fusion experiments with Wendelstein 7-X

Successful second round of fusion experiments with Wendelstein 7-X 525 by mrfusion

Make Your Friends and Family Less Irksome This Holiday Season

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

Covering a White House Where News Is Always Just a Tap Away

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By KATIE ROGERS from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2rcJ6lD

AWS Ground Station – Ingest and Process Data from Orbiting Satellites

AWS Ground Station – Ingest and Process Data from Orbiting Satellites 565 by leef

Fortnite addiction sending kids to rehab?

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Fortnite addiction sending kids to rehab? Gamer World News host 'Captain' Rob Steinberg on huge popularity of Fortnite and growing concerns of video game addiction.

Amazon's health care push

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Amazon's health care push Fox News contributor Jonathan Hoenig on Amazon's push into health care.

How to balance full-time work with creative projects

How to balance full-time work with creative projects 647 by cookingoils

Helping companies adapt to AI

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Helping companies adapt to AI IBM Chief Talent Officer Diane Gherson on companies and employees preparing for the increasing use of AI in the workplace.

NYC is a technology hub: William C. Rudin

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NYC is a technology hub: William C. Rudin Rudin Management CEO William C. Rudin on big tech's impact on commercial real estate and the outlook for Federal Reserve policy.

Big tech's next frontier: Your health

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Big tech's next frontier: Your health FBN's Lauren Simonetti on the pros and cons of the increasing use of technology in health care.

Massage app exposes 'sex pest' clients

Urban Massage left thousands of customer records exposed, including complaints about its clients. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2r8ifHx

How to Survive the Next Era of Tech (Slow Down and Be Mindful)

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By FARHAD MANJOO from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2RqIyEc

Huawei: NZ blocks Chinese firm on national security fears

Concerns about espionage risks has sparked global scrutiny of telecoms gear made by China's Huawei. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2rhCvXv

Cost of 118 calls to be capped after charges soar

Most popular directory enquiries service charges more than £11 for a 90 second call, regulator says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PWMHDo

'Fraudsters exploited my angry tweet'

A writer thought he was dealing with a bank after complaining of poor service, but it was a con-artist. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Rjg7Iz

Global lawmakers slam Mark Zuckerberg for failing to appear at hearing

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Global lawmakers slam Mark Zuckerberg for failing to appear at hearing “Bulls & Bears” panel on how Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg refused to attend a hearing in Westminster.

A Hot Seat for Facebook, an Empty Chair for Zuckerberg and a Vow to Share Secret Files

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By ADAM SATARIANO from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2KBe2Fl

IBM CEO joins calls for regulating consumer tech companies

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IBM CEO joins calls for regulating consumer tech companies Vision 4 Fund Distributors Vice President Heather Zumarraga on how IBM CEO Ginni Rometty agreed with Apple CEO Tim Cook on regulating technology companies.

We are Google employees. Google must drop Dragonfly

We are Google employees. Google must drop Dragonfly 597 by daveowei

Here's how much NASA's Mars InSight Lander cost

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Here's how much NASA's Mars InSight Lander cost Despite delays and technology redesigns, the cost of NASA's recent Mars landing cost less than you probably think.

Open Source is Not About You

Open Source is Not About You 686 by jashkenas

Google urged to drop Chinese 'Dragonfly' project

Staff sign an open letter saying Google's work on a censored search engine would aid repression in China. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2BAJvog

Trump warns Apple iPhones could face 10% tariff, shares sink

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Trump warns Apple iPhones could face 10% tariff, shares sink Apple’s flagship smartphones and other devices are largely manufactured in China.

Google just paid $1B for new property in Silicon Valley

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Google just paid $1B for new property in Silicon Valley It is the second-largest property purchase in the U.S. this year.

Using AI to do your accounting

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Using AI to do your accounting Botkeeper CEO Enrico Palmerino on how the company uses artificial intelligence to help with accounting.

MPs' fury over Mark Zuckerberg 'no-show'

Facebook executive Richard Allan faces international committee on fake news and disinformation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2DLgo34

Chinese AI caught out by face in bus ad

The smart software accused a woman pictured in an advert on a bus of flouting road traffic laws. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Qkq7nG

I still miss my headphone jack, and I want it back

I still miss my headphone jack, and I want it back 511 by bennettfeely

Touchdown triumph for Nasa's probe

The US space agency's robot is the first mission aiming to study the Red Planet's deep interior. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ao8B84

Uber fined £385,000 for losing UK customer data

The ride-hailing company should have done more to protect user data, say UK data regulators. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zqQ7nK

'Park anywhere' electric bike hire launched in Milton Keynes

The bikes use a motor to help cyclists, but similar schemes with pedal bikes have been widely vandalised. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ApmS4h

Google challenged over location tracking

European consumer groups want Google investigated for collecting data on where people go. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2FIVDHV

Questions to Ask Before Joining a Startup

Questions to Ask Before Joining a Startup 596 by hharnisch

'I use Snapchat to sell sexual videos'

Jodie Carnall says she likes the money she can earn - but it's not without cost to her personal life from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KyDwmv

Inside Sellafield's death zone with the nuclear clean-up robots

As Sellafield's Thorp nuclear reprocessing plant closes, the huge and dangerous clean-up begins. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2DZdp7N

Marsha Blackburn on big tech: The American people are tired of privacy breaches

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Marsha Blackburn on big tech: The American people are tired of privacy breaches Tennessee Senator-elect Marsha Blackburn (R) discusses how British MPs are pushing advertisers to boycott big tech companies until they do more to address terrorism.

Amazon’s own ‘Machine Learning University’ now available to all developers

Amazon’s own ‘Machine Learning University’ now available to all developers 516 by ydereky

Gamer arrested 'after rape overheard on gaming stream'

Daniel Enrique Fabian, 18, is facing two charges after allegedly being overheard assaulting a 15-year-old. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QiAqsi

Kohl’s, Walmart are well positioned in this environment: Oliver Chen

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Kohl’s, Walmart are well positioned in this environment: Oliver Chen Cowen Group Managing Director Oliver Chen discusses why he expects strong Cyber Monday sales and how mobile shopping will impact sales.

Backdoor in event-stream library dependency

Backdoor in event-stream library dependency 624 by cnorthwood

Facebook under scrutiny

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Facebook under scrutiny WSJ Editorial Board member Allysia Finley on concerns over the potential regulatory oversight and action against Facebook.

Sark electricity: The Channel Island that could lose its power

The Channel Island of Sark has no cars or streetlights - and by the end of the week might have no electricity either. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TLboRv

US Postal Service website flaw exposed data of 60M users: Report

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US Postal Service website flaw exposed data of 60M users: Report The vulnerability impacted USPS InformedDelivery, an online portal that allows the service’s users to track deliveries.

GM to slash jobs and close eight plants

The carmaker plans to halt production at eight factories globally by the end of 2019, cutting more than 14,000 jobs from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2FF1AW8

Tide turning against Google, Facebook over privacy concerns?

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Tide turning against Google, Facebook over privacy concerns? Transpire Ventures' John Meyer on privacy concerns over big tech companies such as Google and the outlook for bitcoin.

Dive – A tool for exploring each layer in a Docker image

Dive – A tool for exploring each layer in a Docker image 620 by boyter

Macy's the brick-and-mortar Black Friday standout?

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Macy's the brick-and-mortar Black Friday standout? Strategic Resource Group Managing Director Burt Flickinger on the holiday shopping season.