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Researchers trick Tesla autopilot into driving into opposing traffic

Researchers trick Tesla autopilot into driving into opposing traffic 333 by ve55

Automatic compensation for broadband users goes live

Five UK broadband and landline providers will now compensate users when services do not work. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TOILl2

Intel VISA Exploit Gives Access to Computer’s Entire Data, Researchers Show

Intel VISA Exploit Gives Access to Computer’s Entire Data, Researchers Show 341 by DennisP

Facebook's Zuckerberg calls for more regulation of Internet

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Facebook's Zuckerberg calls for more regulation of Internet Zuckerberg said there are four areas where more oversight is necessary: harmful content, election integrity, privacy and data portability.

These Silicon Valley Investors’ Bets May Pay Off

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By ERIN GRIFFITH from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2JReGBP

Burnout caused by chronic stress is widespread

Burnout caused by chronic stress is widespread 299 by howard941

Man makes money from cold calls with his own higher-rate phone number (2013)

Man makes money from cold calls with his own higher-rate phone number (2013) 342 by Jerry2

Saudi Arabia 'hacked Amazon boss's phone', says investigator

An investigator working for Jeff Bezos says Saudi Arabia accessed data on the Amazon boss's phone. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JT8IAx

Bezos Investigation Says the Saudis Obtained His Private Data

Bezos Investigation Says the Saudis Obtained His Private Data 433 by NN88

Dogs demonstrate the existence of an epileptic seizure odour in humans

Dogs demonstrate the existence of an epileptic seizure odour in humans 378 by howard941

Boston Dynamics’ new robot stacks boxes [video]

Boston Dynamics’ new robot stacks boxes [video] 352 by oedmarap

Lucet: Native WebAssembly Compiler and Runtime

Lucet: Native WebAssembly Compiler and Runtime 381 by kickdaddy

Mark Zuckerberg’s Call to Regulate Facebook, Explained

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

Bezos’s Security Consultant Accuses Saudis of Hacking the Amazon C.E.O.’s Phone

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By KAREN WEISE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2I08CUZ

Bezos’s Security Consultant Accuses Saudis of Hacking the Amazon C.E.O.’s Phone

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By KAREN WEISE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2UneIFv

Mark Zuckerberg asks governments to help control internet content

Mark Zuckerberg writes an open letter calling for new laws to monitor internet content. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WF2qGd

RSS Is Better Than Twitter

RSS Is Better Than Twitter 364 by k1m

Why GNU grep is fast (2010)

Why GNU grep is fast (2010) 455 by jacobedawson

Apple Cancels AirPower Product

Apple Cancels AirPower Product 361 by gtCameron

Lyft is wildly overvalued: NYU marketing professor

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Lyft is wildly overvalued: NYU marketing professor NYU Marketing Professor Scott Galloway on his concerns about investing in Lyft for the long term.

Software Won’t Fix Boeing’s ‘Faulty’ Airframe

Software Won’t Fix Boeing’s ‘Faulty’ Airframe 402 by farseer

Ask HN: Physicists of HN, what are you working on these days?

Ask HN: Physicists of HN, what are you working on these days? 446 by sachin18590

Lyft's overvaluation concerns

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Lyft's overvaluation concerns NYU Marketing Professor Scott Galloway on Lyft's IPO and concerns over the company's outlook.

Lyft goes public despite concerns of mounting debt

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Lyft goes public despite concerns of mounting debt Dow Jones Newswires Chief Editor Glenn Hall and FBN's Susan Li on Lyft's IPO and the outlook for the markets.

Tech Tent: Apple, Lyft and feel-good tech

Lyft shares, Apple TV+, and those times when tech gets it right. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TIeXXh

Lyft makes public debut amid doubts of future profitability

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Lyft makes public debut amid doubts of future profitability Barron's senior writer Jon Swartz on Lyft's Wall Street debut and concerns over the company's debt and outlook for profitability.

Russia police probe 'dark net' murder case

Investigators are looking into claims that a killing was arranged and paid for via covert net forums. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2CI4aH6

Lyft shares pop in Wall Street debut

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Lyft shares pop in Wall Street debut Constellation Research founder Ray Wang and FBN's Stuart Varney on Lyft's Wall Street debut.

Don't nationalize 5G: Former Gov. Scott Walker

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Don't nationalize 5G: Former Gov. Scott Walker Former Gov. Scott Walker, R-Wis., on President Trump's 2020 reelection efforts, the Green New Deal and concerns over potential calls to nationalize 5G.

Lyft Shares Soar in Trading Debut That Bodes Well for Wave of Tech I.P.O.s to Come

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By KATE CONGER and MICHAEL J. de la MERCED from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2uBkJ2O

YouTube’s Product Chief on Online Radicalization and Algorithmic Rabbit Holes

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

I Miss Rails

I Miss Rails 591 by chanind

Netflix, Amazon leading to messier breakups?

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Netflix, Amazon leading to messier breakups? Relationship and online dating expert Dr. Jess Carbino on the complications of breaking up in an increasingly tech world.

The Week in Tech: Who Should Let Driverless Cars Off the Leash?

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By JAMIE CONDLIFFE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2I0o2Ze

Facebook begins new EU political ads rules

The new rules, are part of attempts by the social network to clamp down on election abuse. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2uzwJ4V

America's race to 5G: Government is not the answer

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America's race to 5G: Government is not the answer The feds have no experience in developing such a system. They have never done it before, and it is doubtful they could do it at all; they darned sure could not do it that fast.

NSA contractor pleads guilty to data theft

The former programmer could get a jail sentence of nine years for stealing terabytes of sensitive data. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2V5UVHY

Facebook challenges Belgian tracking ban

The company faces a fine of 250,000 euros per day for not complying with a request to delete personal data. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UjrIfk

Huawei Shrugs Off U.S. Clampdown With a $100 Billion Year

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

The Mounting Federal Investigations Into Facebook

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By CECILIA KANG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2FId6OE

Trump administration’s lawsuit against Facebook isn’t going anywhere: Judge Napolitano

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Trump administration’s lawsuit against Facebook isn’t going anywhere: Judge Napolitano Fox News senior judicial analyst Judge Andrew Napolitano discusses the Trump administration’s lawsuit against Facebook and how Republicans are calling on Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) to step down as chairman of the House Intelligence Committee.

Lyft Prices I.P.O. at $72 a Share, Marking Arrival of Gig Economy to Wall Street

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By MICHAEL J. de la MERCED and KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2JMvr0X

Why Bother with What Three Words?

Why Bother with What Three Words? 510 by MagicAndi

IBM purged ‘gray hairs’ and ‘old heads’ as it launched Millennial Corps: lawsuit

IBM purged ‘gray hairs’ and ‘old heads’ as it launched Millennial Corps: lawsuit 381 by hanging

Senior population creating tech phenomenon to stay independent

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Senior population creating tech phenomenon to stay independent Research shows that more than ever senior citizens are embracing technology in their every day life.

Chad - where social media has been cut for a year

Activists in Chad are demanding that the government restore access to social media after it was cut a year ago. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2CIXMzj

Trump administration reportedly makes progress in China trade talks on forced technology transfers

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Trump administration reportedly makes progress in China trade talks on forced technology transfers 'Coming Collapse of China' author Gordon Chang on reports of progress on the issue of forced technology transfer in the Trump administration trade negotiations with China.

Cisco Fixes RV320/RV325 Vulnerability by Banning “curl” in User-Agent

Cisco Fixes RV320/RV325 Vulnerability by Banning “curl” in User-Agent 601 by pjf

Rep. Devin Nunes: Ready to submit criminal referrals

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Rep. Devin Nunes: Ready to submit criminal referrals Rep. Devin Nunes, R-Calif., on the political fallout from the Mueller report.

Grindr 'up for sale on security grounds'

The app's Chinese owner, Kunlun Group, is reportedly seen as a security risk by US authorities. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WzqGJP

Huawei could pose long-term national security risks, UK watchdog says

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Huawei could pose long-term national security risks, UK watchdog says The report could renew calls to ban the company from country's fifth-generation wireless network.

How technology is improving seniors' lives

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How technology is improving seniors' lives Consumer Technology Association President Gary Shapiro on how technology can help seniors live independently and safely.

Salesforce.com sued over links to trafficking site

The software firm is accused of helping a site known to be involved in the trafficking of women. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2FGcYiH

Microsoft says encryption laws make companies wary of storing data in Australia

Microsoft says encryption laws make companies wary of storing data in Australia 457 by technion

Ben Carson takes on Facebook over housing discrimination on the social media platform

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Ben Carson takes on Facebook over housing discrimination on the social media platform Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson on efforts to end housing discrimination on social media networks such as Facebook and President Trump's calls to overhaul Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

Huawei Security ‘Defects’ Are Found by British Authorities

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By ADAM SATARIANO from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2UWof3y

Facebook to ban white nationalism and separatism

The social media firm is under pressure after the New Zealand mosque attack was live-streamed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WuCrkx

Keybase is not softer than TOFU

Keybase is not softer than TOFU 558 by malgorithms

Microsoft Seizes Websites It Traces to Iranian Hackers

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By KAREN WEISE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2WlTTYu

Facebook vows to block white nationalism, separatism on platforms

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Facebook vows to block white nationalism, separatism on platforms Deke Digital Founder & CEO Dave Maney discusses how Facebook announced a ban on content supporting white nationalism or separatism.

Trump meets with Google CEO Sundar Pichai to discuss ‘political fairness’

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Trump meets with Google CEO Sundar Pichai to discuss ‘political fairness’ President Trump said in a tweet that he met with Google CEO Sundar Pichai to discuss “political fairness.”

Facebook to ban white nationalist content

Facebook to ban white nationalist content 469 by anigbrowl

Trump says Google committed to US military, not China

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Trump says Google committed to US military, not China The top U.S. general previously said Google's work in China was aiding the country's military.

Facebook bans white nationalism following New Zealand mosque shooting

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Facebook bans white nationalism following New Zealand mosque shooting In April users who search for terms associated with white supremacy will be instead directed to Life After Hate.

Yann LeCun, Geoffrey Hinton and Yoshua Bengio win Turing Award

Yann LeCun, Geoffrey Hinton and Yoshua Bengio win Turing Award 509 by mmq

Britain's 'bullied' chatbots fight back

Chatbot designers are writing witty responses to abusive messages. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Orh80B

Turing Award Won by Three Pioneers in Artificial Intelligence

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By CADE METZ from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2UfLRTB

EU deals major blow to big tech with new copyright reforms

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EU deals major blow to big tech with new copyright reforms Swing Technologies co-founder Tommy Stadlen on the new European Union copyright rules impacting big tech and the impact of the Lyft IPO.

Volkswagen, Amazon partner on cloud network to boost production

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Volkswagen, Amazon partner on cloud network to boost production Dubbed the “Volkswagen Industrial Cloud,” the system will link operations at the automaker’s 122 manufacturing plants.

British-Canadian AI expert Geoffrey Hinton wins Turing Award

Geoffrey Hinton shares this year's award with two other leading figures in artificial intelligence. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UZ2EHF

Chinese owner of gay dating app seeks sale amid US national security concerns

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Chinese owner of gay dating app seeks sale amid US national security concerns Beijing Kunlun Tech Co. is abandoning plans for a Grindr IPO amid the CFIUS concerns.

A Favorite Tool While Reporting on Start-Ups: Paper?

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By ERIN GRIFFITH from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2TYcFsj

Twitter birth-year hoax locks users out of accounts

The social network says that changing your birth year to 2007 won't launch a colourful design on the site. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2CGlgoK

Road safety: UK set to adopt vehicle speed limiters

The EU plans to make the technology mandatory from 2022 and the UK says it will follow suit. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Yujz6X

Not buying Netflix was Apple and Tim Cook's biggest strategic mistake: Dan Ives

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Not buying Netflix was Apple and Tim Cook's biggest strategic mistake: Dan Ives Wedbush Securities Managing Director Daniel Ives on the legal battle between Apple and Qualcomm, the EU tech copyright reforms, Apple's new streaming service and Facebook removing fake accounts.

Aluminium firm cyber-attack cost at least £25.6m

Norsk Hydro is still recovering from the attack, with one part of the company remaining "at a standstill". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UTtbpL

Should investors avoid Lyft IPO?

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Should investors avoid Lyft IPO? Flynn Zito Capital Management's Doug Flynn on the Lyft IPO, the outlook for Apple and UPS' use of drones.

Three Pioneers in Artificial Intelligence Win Turing Award

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By CADE METZ from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2UegGIg

Protecting Your Internet Accounts Keeps Getting Easier. Here’s How to Do It.

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By BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2U4uQN3

Democrats are in grief over Mueller report: Rep. Gaetz

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Democrats are in grief over Mueller report: Rep. Gaetz Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) criticizes special counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia investigation and says that Democrats are in "grief" over the Mueller report.

EU refuses to ban Chinese tech giant Huawei

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EU refuses to ban Chinese tech giant Huawei The European Union won’t require its member countries to ban Huawei from their wireless networks, despite the U.S.’s warning that the Chinese tech giant poses an intelligence threat. Cybersecurity expert Morgan Wright reacts to the EU’s decision.

Mumble – Open source, low latency, high quality voice chat software

Mumble – Open source, low latency, high quality voice chat software 355 by LinuxBender

FTC Issues Orders to Examine Privacy Practices of Seven U.S. Broadband Providers

FTC Issues Orders to Examine Privacy Practices of Seven U.S. Broadband Providers 289 by infodocket

Apple stock: Should investors be cautious?

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Apple stock: Should investors be cautious? Kaltbaum Capital Management President Gary Kaltbaum and Fox News contributor Liz Peek give their outlook on Apple, after the tech company announced its new streaming service and credit card.

ZipRecruiter CEO Ian Siegel: We have created the 'smartest algorithm' that’s ever been built

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ZipRecruiter CEO Ian Siegel: We have created the 'smartest algorithm' that’s ever been built ZipRecruiter CEO Ian Siegel discusses how his company is using artificial intelligence to help match job seekers with employers and responds to 2020 presidential candidate Andrew Yang’s criticism that AI will hurt the job market.

European Parliament approves copyright reform

European Parliament approves copyright reform 526 by haywirez

Apple’s new credit card draws skepticism from partner Goldman Sachs

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Apple’s new credit card draws skepticism from partner Goldman Sachs Analysts at the investment bank warned the new credit card wouldn't be a moneymaker for Apple.

Apple targets core customers with new credit card, but skimpy rewards draw criticism

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Apple targets core customers with new credit card, but skimpy rewards draw criticism A slew of cards with similar or better rewards programs are already available.

Apple doubles down on services business

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Apple doubles down on services business Tech analyst Russ Frushtick on the new services unveiled by Apple.

Inside Google’s Rebooted Robotics Program

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By CADE METZ, BRIAN DAWSON and MEG FELLING from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2WoOlwc

Three-unique-words 'map' used to rescue mother and child

How three words - "weekend", "foggy" and "earphones" - rescued a mother and child after a car crash. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UjhtrD

A.I. Is Flying Drones (Very, Very Slowly)

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By JAKE SWEARINGEN from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2JQg3AS