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Apple Shows Facebook Who Has the Power in an App Dispute

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By MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2Gejfme

Amazon’s Sales Growth Slows, Even as Cloud Business Stays Hot

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By KAREN WEISE from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2MIgo6m

Amazon beats on Q4 earnings as stock slides

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Amazon beats on Q4 earnings as stock slides “Bulls & Bears” panel on Amazon’s fourth-quarter earnings and whether the company will keep up its impressive momentum.

Apple blocks Google from running its internal iOS apps

Apple blocks Google from running its internal iOS apps 365 by rising-sky

Amazon will continue to dominate on customer service: Retail analyst

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Amazon will continue to dominate on customer service: Retail analyst Retail analyst Hitha Herzog and Benchmark Investments managing partner Kevin Kelly discuss their outlook on Amazon and how Facebook removed thousands of accounts linked to Iran.

Amazon shares seesaw after Q4 earnings beat

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Amazon shares seesaw after Q4 earnings beat FBN’s Deirdre Bolton reports on Amazon’s fourth-quarter earnings.

Twitter Says False Content Is Evolving, and Coming From More Countries, Including the U.S.

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By KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2HINxzW

Are Amazon's business practices anti-competitive?

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Are Amazon's business practices anti-competitive? Mercatus Center senior research fellow Veronique de Rugy discusses the growth of Amazon and whether the e-commerce giant has become too big.

Instagram: Girl tells how she was 'hooked' on self-harm images

Libby's father says he reported disturbing content to Instagram, but the company did nothing. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2t2rtpz

Chip Giant Intel Picks Interim Leader as Permanent C.E.O. After Long Search

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By DON CLARK from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2WxUbML

Tesla's Elon Musk is Trump on steroids in terms of management: Gasparino

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Tesla's Elon Musk is Trump on steroids in terms of management: Gasparino FBN's Charlie Gasparino on Tesla's fourth-quarter results and outlook.

Obscene porn rules relaxed in England and Wales

Guidelines about what constitutes "obscene" pornography have been relaxed in England and Wales. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2GbfmOU

Statistics Done Wrong

Statistics Done Wrong 483 by lawlorino

Mario Kart mobile delayed until summer 2019

Nintendo announces the Mario Kart Tour app will be delayed until summer 2019. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2G1broD

Facebook Referred to Kids as Young as Five as “Whales” for Its Monetized Games

Facebook Referred to Kids as Young as Five as “Whales” for Its Monetized Games 450 by throwaway2048

Facebook sees rise in users despite privacy concerns

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Facebook sees rise in users despite privacy concerns Kingsview Asset Management CIO Scott Martin on Facebook's fourth-quarter results, the rising number of Americans cutting the cord and getting rid of cable, and consumers' increasing use of credit cards.

Time to break up Facebook?

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Time to break up Facebook? Harvard Law Distinguished Fellow Vivek Wadhwa on the impact of Facebook and Tesla.

Russian hackers 'stole Mueller inquiry evidence'

Hackers are trying to discredit the inquiry into alleged Russian interference in US politics, prosecutors say. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Rujpbd

How Uber Freight is transforming logistics

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How Uber Freight is transforming logistics Uber Freight Head Lior Ron on how the company is attempting to improve the shipping industry and the company's potential plans for an IPO.

How PopSockets took over smartphones

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How PopSockets took over smartphones PopSockets CEO David Barnett on how he got the idea for the smartphone accessory and the company's Poptivism program to help boost charitable giving.

Drones help Galapagos tackle rat infestation

Tonnes of poison was laid down by drones in a project to get rid of the invasive species. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2CXz8KE

Facebook adviser attacks 'lax' child checks

Facebook's approach to parental consent was "most concerning", says a member of its Safety Advisory Board. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2MGEtug

Data collection helping Tesla speed away from competition in autonomous transportation?

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Data collection helping Tesla speed away from competition in autonomous transportation? ARK Invest analyst Tasha Keeney on the outlook for Tesla, Amazon and Facebook.

Tesla says it will be able to pay its next bond payment, but will it have enough cash to fund its growth?

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Tesla says it will be able to pay its next bond payment, but will it have enough cash to fund its growth? USA Today business reporter Nathan Bomey on Tesla's fourth-quarter results and outlook.

Knife crime: Suspects could be banned from social media

Those breaching sanctions aimed at cutting rising violence could face up to two years in prison. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2S9v6bN

Releasing Earnings, Microsoft Stays in Stride, With Cloud Powering the Way

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By KAREN WEISE from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2sYuQOC

Firm That Sold Social Media Bots Settles With New York Attorney General

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By NICHOLAS CONFESSORE from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2UshOVd

Maybe Only Tim Cook Can Fix Facebook’s Privacy Problem

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By KEVIN ROOSE from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2RYkahS

Regulate social media to protect children, MPs urge

A cross-party committee says social media companies should have a legal "duty of care" to children. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2BaE9iK

Facebook posts record profits despite privacy concerns

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Facebook posts record profits despite privacy concerns Fox News Headlines 24/7 Brett Larson discuss Facebook’s fourth-quarter earnings and the privacy concerns surrounding the social media giant.

Google’s also peddling a data collector through Apple’s back door

Google’s also peddling a data collector through Apple’s back door 382 by minimaxir

Facebook users continue to grow despite privacy scandals

The number of people who logged into the site at least once a month rose 9% last year. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Uu7wUu

Why isn't the internet more fun and weird?

Why isn't the internet more fun and weird? 405 by firloop

Facebook Gains More Users as Revenue and Profits Climb

By MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2UnO3om

Amazon Users in India to Get Less Choice and Pay More Under New Selling Rules

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By VINDU GOEL from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2UvhJA5

Facebook shares rise after beating Q4 expectations

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Facebook shares rise after beating Q4 expectations FBN’s Connell McShane on Facebook’s fourth-quarter earnings.

Corporate earnings are slowing down: Charlie Gasparino

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Corporate earnings are slowing down: Charlie Gasparino FBN’s Charlie Gasparino discusses how investors are reacting to the Fed’s decision to leave rates unchanged and Tesla’s upcoming earnings call.

Tesla beats on revenue, stock rises

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Tesla beats on revenue, stock rises FBN’s Susan Li reports on Tesla’s fourth-quarter earnings.

Artificial intelligence’s impact on the global economy

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Artificial intelligence’s impact on the global economy Mercer President Julio Portalatin and Philip Morris International CEO André Calantzopoulos discuss the changing global economy and the impact artificial intelligence is having on the workforce.

Artificial intelligence will be part of the college curriculum: MIT President Rafael Reif

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Artificial intelligence will be part of the college curriculum: MIT President Rafael Reif MIT President Rafael Reif talks to Gerry Baker of “Wall Street at Large” about how major universities are preparing students for how advances in artificial intelligence will impact the workforce of the future.

Apple is no longer just a hardware company, they're all about services: Susan Li

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Apple is no longer just a hardware company, they're all about services: Susan Li United Capital CEO Joe Duran on the outlook for the tech sector and the broader markets.

FIFA to stop selling in-game currency in Belgium

The move comes after the Belgian Gambling Commission threatened legal action over in-game loot boxes. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2MFq3uk

An Arsenal of Skype, Voice Recorders and FOIAs

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By Unknown Author from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2MFcs6d

Apple is a big influence on the market and perceptions of where the market is going: Dow Jones Newswires Chief Editor

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Apple is a big influence on the market and perceptions of where the market is going: Dow Jones Newswires Chief Editor Dow Jones Newswires Chief Editor Glenn Hall, tech analyst Eric Schiffer and Fox News contributor Jonas Max Ferris on the state of the tech sector and the broader markets.

Apple blocks Facebook from running its internal iOS apps

Apple blocks Facebook from running its internal iOS apps 362 by epaga

Ending our Medium integration

Ending our Medium integration 538 by thebaer

Big Brother is already watching us: Varney

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Big Brother is already watching us: Varney FBN's Stuart Varney on consumers increasingly losing their privacy to big tech.

Kwik Fit garages hit by computer virus

The car repair chain's IT system went offline on Saturday and has been experiencing problems since. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Bbhenr

Video game revenue growth slowing?

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Video game revenue growth slowing? Gamer World News Entertainment host Tian Wang on the outlook for video game revenue, Ohio State University announcing an esports program and GameStop hurt by video games' shift to digital downloads.

Does Facebook Really Know How Many Fake Accounts It Has?

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By JACK NICAS from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2RqYGoD

Big brother has now arrived, big brother is already watching you now: Varney

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Big brother has now arrived, big brother is already watching you now: Varney FBN's Stuart Varney on consumers increasingly losing their privacy to big tech.

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HostGator is an excellent web hosting service that's simple to use and offers an array of useful plans for consumers and small businesses. It's our top pick for shared web hosting and for novice webmasters in general. from PCMag.com Latest Articles http://bit.ly/2uxv2Tc

Facebook pays teens to install app that collects data: Report

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Facebook pays teens to install app that collects data: Report 'The Next Revolution' host Steve Hilton on Facebook and the future of Brexit.

DJI pledges painful action to tackle corruption

The world's bestselling drone-maker says it must tackle cases of employee theft. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2BbV4Sh

Remembering Roger Boisjoly: He Tried to Stop Shuttle Challenger Launch

Remembering Roger Boisjoly: He Tried to Stop Shuttle Challenger Launch 362 by drewvolpe

Scruff gay dating app bans underwear photos

The app bans images of men in underwear and swimwear after "repeated suspensions by app store distributors". from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2SgJDCi

The subscription service is really Apple's bright spot: Tech reporter

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The subscription service is really Apple's bright spot: Tech reporter WSJ tech and autos reporter Tim Higgins on the outlook for Tesla, Amazon, Apple and the overall tech sector.

Apple's services business' big growth potential

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Apple's services business' big growth potential Wedbush Securities Managing Director Daniel Ives on Apple's first-quarter results and outlook, earnings season and the key issues for investors.

Will be life for Apple after iPhone: Tech analyst

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Will be life for Apple after iPhone: Tech analyst Disruptive Tech Research's Lou Basenese on Apple's first-quarter results and the outlook for Facebook.

Facebook: Dissident republicans Saoradh take legal action

Saoradh claims the social media giant removed a number of its pages from its platform. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2FYq7oy

Children 'afterthought' for social media companies

England's children's commissioner writes to social media companies, urging them to tackle disturbing content. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2TlA6Hr

How to Save on Your Next Apple Purchase

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By BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2RlQ2Yx

PledgeMusic: The day the music died?

Crowdfunding site PledgeMusic seems to have run out of money, leaving musicians wondering what to do. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2sShPG9

The one about Friends still being most popular

They might not have been born when it was made, but Friends is a favourite programme for the young. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2HHdvUq

Facebook has been paying people to install a “Research” VPN

Facebook has been paying people to install a “Research” VPN 433 by randomacct3847

iPhone FaceTime Bug That Allows Spying Was Flagged to Apple Over a Week Ago

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By NICOLE PERLROTH from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2FY6oVP

Apple needs to start putting its cash to use: Transpire Ventures managing partner

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Apple needs to start putting its cash to use: Transpire Ventures managing partner Transpire Ventures managing partner John Meyer discusses Apple’s first-quarter earnings and why the company needs to focus more on its services business.

Instacart paying 80 cents an hour because worker received a large tip

Instacart paying 80 cents an hour because worker received a large tip 443 by timebomb0

Apple iPhone sales in 'disappointing' fall

Revenue from the tech giant's signature iPhone fell 15% in the most recent quarter. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2B9bL0A

Apple stock rises after beating on revenue

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Apple stock rises after beating on revenue FBN’s Susan Li reports on Apple’s first-quarter earnings.

Apple Says Profits Were Flat, Citing Slump in China

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By JACK NICAS from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2FXHnu6

Huawei and China Have Limited Ways to Answer U.S. Charges

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By PAUL MOZUR and RAYMOND ZHONG from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2RoNZmv

Show HN: Open startups with their revenue, metrics, and stories

Show HN: Open startups with their revenue, metrics, and stories 367 by Malfunction92

U.S. Accuses Huawei of Stealing Trade Secrets, Defrauding Banks

U.S. Accuses Huawei of Stealing Trade Secrets, Defrauding Banks 324 by ericzawo

Linear Algebra by Jim Hefferon – free textbook

Linear Algebra by Jim Hefferon – free textbook 440 by n-izem

Firefox 65.0 released

Firefox 65.0 released 456 by theodorejb

How businesses can help consumers feel safer from the risks of identity fraud

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How businesses can help consumers feel safer from the risks of identity fraud Experian's Steve Wagner on businesses' mounting concerns over identity theft of their customers.

Apple's FaceTime could be spying on you. Here's how to turn it off

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Apple's FaceTime could be spying on you. Here's how to turn it off The privacy glitch was first revealed on Monday; now, Apple is scrambling to fix it.

Kingdom Hearts 3 game released 'without an ending'

The epilogue is downloaded only once the 40 hours of game-play is completed. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2FWmuzy

How to Disable FaceTime to Avoid Eavesdropping Bug

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By MATTHEW HAAG from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2G9QW8k

Huawei: A simple guide to why the company is in so much trouble

One of the world's favourite phone makers is fighting for its reputation. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2B8O7RS

Too much screen time linked to slowed development in toddlers: study

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Too much screen time linked to slowed development in toddlers: study Fox News medical correspondent Dr. Marc Siegel on a team of Israeli scientists' cancer research and a study that liked too much screen time to slow development in toddlers.

Yahoo data breach payout blocked by judge

The judge is unhappy about the sum involved and the vagueness of promised cyber-security fixes. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2TmCtdg

Apple to patch privacy bug in video-calling feature

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Apple to patch privacy bug in video-calling feature The software patch will be issued by the end of the week.

Huawei and China Have Limited Ways to Answer U.S. Charges

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By PAUL MOZUR and RAYMOND ZHONG from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2CRDxyy

T-Mobile, Sprint executives to defend $26.5 billion merger before House panels

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T-Mobile, Sprint executives to defend $26.5 billion merger before House panels The hearing comes as the two companies continue to try to win federal approval for the deal.