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Social media firms 'must tackle grooming'

Charity demands action after 5,000 online grooming offences were recorded by police in 18 months. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GSnaX6

$35,000 Tesla Model 3 Available Now

$35,000 Tesla Model 3 Available Now 386 by felipemesquita

YouTube bans comments on all videos of children

YouTube bans comments on all videos of children 339 by _wmd

Uber and Lyft Said to Offer Drivers a Chance to Participate in I.P.O.s

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By KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2GS6COH

Tesla unveils $35K Model 3, shifts all sales online

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Tesla unveils $35K Model 3, shifts all sales online The new version of the Model 3 will have a range of 220 miles, a top speed of 130 miles-per-hour and will be capable of going from 0-60 miles-per-hour in 5.3 seconds.

Amazon facing local opposition in Virginia after failed New York HQ2

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Amazon facing local opposition in Virginia after failed New York HQ2 Virginia House of Delegates member Lee Carter (D) on why he is against Amazon moving its second headquarters to Arlington, Virginia.

YouTube Bans Comments on Videos of Young Children in Bid to Block Predators

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By DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2GPA3kB

Tesla is trying to offset bad news with announcement: Gordon Johnson

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Tesla is trying to offset bad news with announcement: Gordon Johnson Vertical Group managing director Gordon Johnson and former Wall Street Journal reporter Zachary Karabell on how Tesla updated its website to say “great things are launching at 2PM Pacific” and whether investors should be bullish on the company.

UC terminates subscriptions with Elsevier in push for open access

UC terminates subscriptions with Elsevier in push for open access 379 by tingletech

FTC cracking down on fake Amazon reviews

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FTC cracking down on fake Amazon reviews The FTC announced that it had settled a case with Cure Encapsulations and its owner, Naftula Jacobowitz

Bill Gates' top breakthrough technologies to watch

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Bill Gates' top breakthrough technologies to watch MIT tapped the Microsoft co-founder to curate its annual list of innovative tech.

Mozilla releases the largest to-date public domain transcribed voice dataset

Mozilla releases the largest to-date public domain transcribed voice dataset 308 by Vinnl

The IPO market concerns facing investors

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The IPO market concerns facing investors Slated CEO Stephan Paternot on his concerns about the IPO market.

YouTube bans comments on videos of children

The streaming platform is disabling comments on videos of children after paedophiles left predatory comments. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2tJG21Q

Tesla's cash flow numbers after this bond payment are going to get very difficult: Gasparino

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Tesla's cash flow numbers after this bond payment are going to get very difficult: Gasparino FBN's Charlie Gasparino on Tesla's upcoming bond payment, reports of a new Tesla model and the outlook for the IPO market.

TikTok pays record $5.7M fine for collecting data from children

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TikTok pays record $5.7M fine for collecting data from children The FTC said the $5.7 million penalty was the largest ever settlement for a children’s privacy issue.

Gaming is no longer kind of a niche or fringe audience: Super League CEO

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Gaming is no longer kind of a niche or fringe audience: Super League CEO Super League CEO Ann Hand on the strategy behind the platform for the amateur video game community.

IBM security expert gives tips for protecting personal data from new threats

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IBM security expert gives tips for protecting personal data from new threats Hackers are pivoting to “cryptojacking” in order to get at your personal data, according to IBM Security VP Caleb Barlow

Elon Musk's inconsistencies hurting the Tesla brand?

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Elon Musk's inconsistencies hurting the Tesla brand? Fox News contributor Gary Kaltbaum on U.S. fourth-quarter GDP rising 2.6 percent and the outlook for Tesla.

Apple investors poised to vote on controversial conservative proposal

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Apple investors poised to vote on controversial conservative proposal The proposal would require the firm to release ideological information on board nominees.

Show HN: Zero – A fast, zero-configuration server for React, Node.js, Markdown

Show HN: Zero – A fast, zero-configuration server for React, Node.js, Markdown 500 by asadlionpk

Running a Bakery on Emacs and PostgreSQL

Running a Bakery on Emacs and PostgreSQL 454 by flocial

Facebook and Telegram Are Hoping to Succeed Where Bitcoin Failed

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By NATHANIEL POPPER and MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2IGTA8H

Doctor oversees surgery miles away in Barcelona with 5G video link

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Doctor oversees surgery miles away in Barcelona with 5G video link Fox News medical correspondent Dr. Marc Siegel on the potential use of 5G and robotics in surgery and his upcoming speech at CPAC.

'Useless slimming pills face fake Amazon reviews' fine

A company that sold "ineffective" fat-fighting herbal supplements is facing a $12.8m (£9.6m) fine. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IIAxL1

Google must provide details on Nest microphone error

Three US senators write to Google, asking questions about the hidden microphone in Nest devices. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2BUG7o0

Cyber criminals shifting from ransomware to crypto mining

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Cyber criminals shifting from ransomware to crypto mining IBM Security Vice President Caleb Barlow on cyber criminals shifting away from ransomware attacks.

Broadband speed must be revealed to customers

Regulator Ofcom says providers must offer "clear, honest" information to consumers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Nywhwx

Momo challenge: The anatomy of a hoax

The ghoulish meme known as "momo" is a hoax, fact-checkers and charities say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Vp16q3

Bank customers hit by dozens of IT shutdowns

Customers suffer during regular operational and security incidents, BBC analysis of new data reveals. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2EBNpib

Huawei’s Cutest Fans in China? A Troupe of Dancing Children

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By RAYMOND ZHONG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2XuNo7c

FTC launches new tech antitrust task force

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FTC launches new tech antitrust task force FBN’s Hillary Vaughn, Forbes Media Chairman Steve Forbes, Barron’s senior editor Jack Hough, FBN’s Susan Li and Fox News contributor Scott Martin discuss whether the Federal Trade Commission’s new task force is a form of government overreach.

Virginia activists launch campaign against Amazon’s HQ2 plans

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Virginia activists launch campaign against Amazon’s HQ2 plans FBN’s Hillary Vaughn, Forbes Media Chairman Steve Forbes, Barron’s senior editor Jack Hough, FBN’s Susan Li and Fox News contributor Scott Martin discuss how activists and local leaders in Virginia are voicing their concerns about Amazon’s HQ2 project.

MWC 2019: Huawei Politics, Robots and Speedy 5G

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By ADAM SATARIANO and EDU BAYER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2ViMsRk

F.T.C. Hits Musical.ly With Record Fine for Child Privacy Violation

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By CECILIA KANG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2H6U5X2

Immersive Linear Algebra

Immersive Linear Algebra 440 by reverse

Elon Musk teases Tesla news, changes Twitter handle

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Elon Musk teases Tesla news, changes Twitter handle Shares of Tesla climbed on the tweets.

Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus Review: A $1,000 Smartphone With Compromises

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By BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2IH1cbn

We Need Chrome No More

We Need Chrome No More 410 by kaishin

Limiting Your Digital Footprints in a Surveillance State

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By PAUL MOZUR from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2tIcvp8

California keeps a secret list of criminal cops, but says you can’t have it

California keeps a secret list of criminal cops, but says you can’t have it 317 by rrauenza

Pokemon: Nintendo announces two new games, Sword and Shield, for the Switch

This is the first 'real' Pokemon game to appear on consoles, following successful titles on handheld and mobile. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Sva4jZ

Nasa Happily Reports the Earth Is Greener

Nasa Happily Reports the Earth Is Greener 373 by ph0rque

Do we want our phone buttons back?

Three devices at MWC are bringing back physical keyboards in preference to touch screens. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ny5u3g

FedEx autonomous delivery robot travels on sidewalks, roadsides, climbs stairs

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FedEx autonomous delivery robot travels on sidewalks, roadsides, climbs stairs With FedEx SameDay Bot, major retailers can have orders delivered directly to customers’ doors.

Joe Biden can't beat Trump, no Democrats can, because of the president's record of results, Herman Cain says

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Joe Biden can't beat Trump, no Democrats can, because of the president's record of results, Herman Cain says Former Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain on former Vice President Joe Biden's potential 2020 presidential bid and some Microsoft workers calling for the cancellation of a contract with the military.

Brick-and-mortar retailers using tech to improve customers' in-store experience

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Brick-and-mortar retailers using tech to improve customers' in-store experience The CyberGuy Kurt Knutsson on how brick-and-mortar retailers are using technology to better understand consumers and improve the customer experience in an effort to boost sales.

Campaign Monitor

Campaign Monitor comes up a little short when compared to the leaders of the email marketing space. But for those with more basic needs, it's an effective tool that includes robust marketing and analytics functionality. from PCMag.com Latest Articles https://ift.tt/2IDT4rP

FedEx unveils new robot for same-day deliveries

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FedEx unveils new robot for same-day deliveries FedEx Executive Vice President Brie Carere on the shipping company's new SameDay Bot for same-day deliveries.

OneWeb satellite internet mega-constellation set to fly

A London-based start-up's multi-billion-pound plan would make the web available everywhere on Earth. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Uawqso

Iris-scanning phone pitched at refugees

UK firm IrisGuard hopes to help refugees access banking and services with its device. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Vto2Vr

Energizer 'thick boi' phone gives 50 days of battery life

Could chunky smartphones be the future for our pocket tech? This huge new handset has tech experts talking. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2EACg0M

Redis Turns 10 – How it started with a single post on Hacker News

Redis Turns 10 – How it started with a single post on Hacker News 428 by mrburton

Momo challenge: Police advise over 'freaky game'

The "game" on WhatsApp has been accused of encouraging children to self-harm. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Xqd7gL

Pi-Hole – A black hole for Internet advertisements

Pi-Hole – A black hole for Internet advertisements 353 by tosh

Spotify launches in India to tap growing digital market

The Swedish firm faces competition from several local rivals in the fast-growing digital market. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Vo1HIG

MailChimp

If you're a small business looking to start a robust email marketing campaign, then you should definitely try MailChimp out. from PCMag.com Latest Articles https://ift.tt/2TbzNSX

HP computer stranded in space

A pair of "off-the-shelf" servers sent up to the International Space Station in an experiment still have not returned to Earth. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2T23ZjT

Why is tech show full of men?

Women make up less than a quarter of delegates at the annual technology fair in Barcelona. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IFrZEG

Bernie Sanders says raising taxes on Amazon and large corporations will pay for his policies

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Bernie Sanders says raising taxes on Amazon and large corporations will pay for his policies “Bulls & Bears” panel on how Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) said that taxing wealthy corporations will help pay for his socialist policies.

SEC asks judge to hold Tesla CEO Elon Musk in contempt for violating settlement

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SEC asks judge to hold Tesla CEO Elon Musk in contempt for violating settlement FoxNews.com automotive editor Gary Gastelu discusses how the Securities and Exchange Commission asked a federal judge to hold Tesla CEO Elon Musk in contempt for violating a court settlement.

Texas governor touts low taxes, fewer regulations to woo businesses

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Texas governor touts low taxes, fewer regulations to woo businesses Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) discusses why Texas is a business friendly state.

Top ten most popular docker images each contain at least 30 vulnerabilities

Top ten most popular docker images each contain at least 30 vulnerabilities 321 by vinnyglennon

Trump admin to investigate tech sector for anticompetitive behavior

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Trump admin to investigate tech sector for anticompetitive behavior The announcement marks an escalation in federal scrutiny over the tech sector.

The 'Fortnite effect' shakes video game industry, but is it here to stay?

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The 'Fortnite effect' shakes video game industry, but is it here to stay? Fortnite’s unprecedented success has sparked fierce competition among video game publishers for the attention of consumers.

U.A.E. to Use Equipment From Huawei Despite American Pressure

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

Humans who are not concentrating are not general intelligences

Humans who are not concentrating are not general intelligences 342 by jseliger

The Gyllenhaal Experiment

The Gyllenhaal Experiment 409 by iron0013

Ad-free social network Vero to charge subscription fees

Vero has built a community of nearly five million members, it says, but will now start charging. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VfyNKO

Self-harm clips hidden in kids' cartoons

YouTube is failing to deal with dangerous content on its kids' channel, says charity. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2U8e8rN

SEC has the power to ruin Elon Musk: Judge Andrew Napolitano

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SEC has the power to ruin Elon Musk: Judge Andrew Napolitano Fox News senior judicial analyst Judge Andrew Napolitano on the potential legal fallout from the SEC asking a federal judge to call Tesla CEO Elon Musk in contempt.

Tesla at risk from unstable leadership?

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Tesla at risk from unstable leadership? Lido Isle Advisors President Jason Rotman on Home Depot's fourth-quarter results and the SEC asking a federal judge to call Tesla CEO Elon Musk in contempt.

SEC wants judge to hold Musk in contempt over tweets

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SEC wants judge to hold Musk in contempt over tweets Former prosecutor David Bruno on the SEC asking a federal judge to hold Tesla CEO Elon Musk in contempt over his recent tweets.

Facebook moderators facing health concerns over disturbing content

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Facebook moderators facing health concerns over disturbing content Sen. James Lankford, (R-Okla.), on efforts to rein in drug prices, a report on the mental health concerns over Facebook moderators that screen potentially disturbing content and the debate over border wall funding.

Huawei is absolutely at the core of China's plans to dominate technology

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Huawei is absolutely at the core of China's plans to dominate technology 'The Coming Collapse of China' author Gordon Chang on mounting concerns over the tech threat from Huawei, U.S. trade talks with China and the upcoming summit with North Korea.

Myths in Machine Learning Research

Myths in Machine Learning Research 346 by crazyoscarchang

Facebook bans Tommy Robinson's page

The former English Defence League leader is deemed to have broken rules around hate speech. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SorAGt

Show HN: Automatically synchronize subtitles with video

Show HN: Automatically synchronize subtitles with video 461 by smacke

Scooter fault leaves Lime riders injured

The bug can mean riders are flung from the scooters while travelling at high speed, Lime warned. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2H0Bax6

Famous Laws of Software Development

Famous Laws of Software Development 409 by pplonski86

Tesla's Elon Musk may be in contempt over tweet

The US financial regulator asks a judge to sanction the Tesla boss for breaking a deal over tweeting. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2BUvql6

ICANN Calls for DNSSEC for All Domains Following Domain Hijacking Attempts

ICANN Calls for DNSSEC for All Domains Following Domain Hijacking Attempts 313 by teddyh

A Famous Photo of Chernobyl’s Most Dangerous Radioactive Material (2016)

A Famous Photo of Chernobyl’s Most Dangerous Radioactive Material (2016) 292 by lelf

Sam Altman: Bay Area is no longer the obvious place for startups

Sam Altman: Bay Area is no longer the obvious place for startups 354 by everbody

Sunlight through glass does not provide Vitamin D

Sunlight through glass does not provide Vitamin D 418 by bookofjoe

DOJ continues probe of Sprint, T-Mobil deal over antitrust concerns: Charlie Gasparino

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DOJ continues probe of Sprint, T-Mobil deal over antitrust concerns: Charlie Gasparino FBN’s Charlie Gasparino discusses how the Department of Justice is continuing its probe of the Sprint-T-Mobile deal.

Tesla in focus after fatal Model S crash in Florida

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Tesla in focus after fatal Model S crash in Florida Gerber Kawasaki CEO Ross Gerber and Wall Street Journal automotive reporter Tim Higgins on the concerns surrounding Tesla and how a driver was killed after crashing his 2016 Tesla Model S into a tree in Florida.

Are Samsung, Huawei's foldable smartphones worth the hefty price tag?

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Are Samsung, Huawei's foldable smartphones worth the hefty price tag? Foldable smartphones are raising questions over whether consumers will pay up.

Books I Recommend

Books I Recommend 477 by ingve

Samsung's, Huawei's foldable phones raise concerns of an Apple innovation lag

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Samsung's, Huawei's foldable phones raise concerns of an Apple innovation lag Tech analyst Shana Glenzer on Samsung's new foldable smartphone the Galaxy Fold.

My Twitch Live Coding Setup

My Twitch Live Coding Setup 502 by ingve

US senators press for Huawei to be excluded from solar power market

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US senators press for Huawei to be excluded from solar power market The 11 lawmakers urged the Department of Homeland Security and the Energy Department to prevent Huawei from providing solar inverters.

HoloLens 2: Rory goes hands-on

Rory Cellan-Jones learns how to fix an aircraft using the HoloLens 2 headset. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Vor3q1

Investment scam targets Instagram users

Victims lost an average of nearly £9,000 after falling for scams appearing on the image-sharing platform. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2H3hBnJ

The precious metals inside our smartphones

Zoe Kleinman looks at some of the elements that make our phones work, and the cost to our planet. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ICupE4

YouTube takes ads off 'anti-vax' video channels

The World Health Organization said anti-vaccine views were a "top 10 global health threat" in 2019. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2tAFuez

How Discord Scaled Elixir to 5M Concurrent Users (2017)

How Discord Scaled Elixir to 5M Concurrent Users (2017) 438 by lelf

Cleave.js – Format input text content when you are typing

Cleave.js – Format input text content when you are typing 431 by octosphere

GCHQ: Chinese tech 'threats' must be understood

The agency's chief says there are "opportunities" too, but UK telecoms cyber-security must improve. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2H0kINp

Linus Torvalds on Why ARM Won't Win the Server Space

Linus Torvalds on Why ARM Won't Win the Server Space 493 by msh

Firefox to Block All 3rd Party Trackers by Default

Firefox to Block All 3rd Party Trackers by Default 394 by geekybiz

LG's Dual Screen foldable phone breaks apart

LG opts to release a second screen accessory rather than a device with a single flexible display. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2tyNqNx

Microsoft HoloLens 2 augmented reality headset unveiled

The headset lets users control actions via eye movements, and also presents a better quality view. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TcXF8r

Nokia 9 PureView uses five cameras to take a photo

The handset fuses together shots simultaneously taken by the five cameras to enhance image quality. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2H0rdzR

Huawei Mate X smartphone folds face out

Huawei unveils a foldable phone that has several advantages over Samsung's from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NqZ8me

Exoskeleton helps people with paralysis to walk

Floriane is able to walk using an exoskeleton that detects how she wants to move. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GEyHJz

New York governor orders probe into Facebook access to data from other apps

New York governor orders probe into Facebook access to data from other apps 393 by tareqak

Microsoft workers protest $479M military deal

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Microsoft workers protest $479M military deal The letter was addressed to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and President Brad Smith.

You Do Not Need Blockchain: Popular Use Cases and Why They Do Not Work

You Do Not Need Blockchain: Popular Use Cases and Why They Do Not Work 439 by discovan

A Heavily-Commented Linux Kernel Source Code [pdf]

A Heavily-Commented Linux Kernel Source Code [pdf] 597 by turingbook

Cisco CEO on 5G technology: The reality is going to match the hype

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Cisco CEO on 5G technology: The reality is going to match the hype Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins discusses the concerns surrounding Huawei, cyber security and his outlook on 5G technology.

NHS told to ditch 'outdated' pagers

The health secretary wants to scrap the “archaic technology” which costs the NHS about £6.6m a year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2BN8h4i

Facebook collects data from apps even if no account is used: Report

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Facebook collects data from apps even if no account is used: Report “Bulls & Bears” panel discusses the privacy concerning surrounding Facebook and whether Congress needs to regulate the tech giant.

Job Creators Network president: We will continue to fight the growing tide of socialism in US

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Job Creators Network president: We will continue to fight the growing tide of socialism in US Job Creators Network President Alfredo Ortiz on why his group put up billboards slamming Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) and the problems surrounding socialism.

US-China 5G war: Trump urges companies to speed up development

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US-China 5G war: Trump urges companies to speed up development Polygon.com co-founder Russ Frushtick discusses how President Trump is urging U.S. companies to implement 5G wireless technology.