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Taking Nasa's space buggies for a spin

BBC Click's Spencer Kelly takes a ride in some in some of Nasa's latest vehicles. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2STBh1q

Cisco to Pay $8.6 Million to Settle Government Claims of Flawed Tech

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By KATIE BENNER and KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Znx5cP

London Lab Advances Use of A.I. in Health Care, but Raises Privacy Concerns

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By CADE METZ from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Zq0HGy

The Tools for Covering Tech Are the Same as in 2009

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By JOHN HERRMAN from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2ysjNjb

Facebook funds AI mind-reading experiment

Machine-learning algorithms interpret speech from brain signals, in a study funded by the social network. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YvgmqB

Russia denies OneWeb's satellite internet request

OneWeb, which is based in the UK, was seeking to use a certain band of radio frequencies in Russia. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3354cUP

The Lion King - how VR brought the animals to life

Director Jon Favreau explains how technology allowed the film to obtain a documentary look. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Yg6Vfj

Samsung profits tumble as it warns of 'challenges' ahead

It comes as a trade row between Seoul and Tokyo creates fresh uncertainty for the electronics giant. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Kg4Y8W

Pregnant Jemma Lucy's 'irresponsible' Instagram post banned

The Advertising Standards Authority banned reality star's ad for making claims about weight loss. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SYKWE4

Apple sales rise while iPhone revenues dip

Third quarter sales rose 1% to $53.8bn, but net profit dropped 13% to $10bn. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32ZZo39

Apple Reports Declining Profits and Slowing Growth, Again

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By JACK NICAS from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2SQ5i2f

Huawei’s Sales Jump Despite Trump’s Blacklisting

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

Chinese vlogger who used filter to look younger caught in live-stream glitch

Chinese vlogger caught using filter to make herself look younger upsets fans. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KgVVVe

Drones grounded after crash near playing children

Drones carrying lab samples between hospitals in Switzerland have been grounded. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YxPxxY

Google reveals fistful of flaws in Apple's iMessage app

The security researchers involved say that Apple has yet to fix all of the discovered flaws. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ylMj66

Fire Emblem: Nintendo cuts voice actor over emotional abuse

Chris Niosi is being removed from Fire Emblem: Three Houses, days after the game's release. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YBdj02

Giffgaff fined £1.4m for overcharging mobile customers

Regulator Ofcom says "unacceptable" mistakes affected 2.6 million customers of the mobile phone group. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MpngHC

How to get visitors on to your home wi-fi easily

The tech hack that means visitors to your home will never have to ask for your wi-fi login again. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SPTcWA

Huawei sees trouble ahead despite revenue rise

The Chinese tech giant has been under global scrutiny for allegedly posing a security risk. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LLosWp

Huawei’s Sales Jump Despite Trump’s Blacklisting

By RAYMOND ZHONG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Kic7Wy

Your Next iPhone Might Be Made in Vietnam. Thank the Trade War.

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

Capital One data breach: Arrest after details of 100m US individuals stolen

The hacker gained access to individuals' date of birth, addresses and phone numbers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SPh1xM

Grindr: Chinese parent company plans to list gay dating app

Grindr's Chinese owner said US authorities no longer object to a public listing of the gay dating app. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OsdgQk

Is routine genetic profiling coming closer?

Genome sequencing projects around the world are revealing promising new health insights. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YvuiAR

Uber Lays Off 400 People From Its Global Marketing Team

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By KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/31cgWHN

Dark web criminal bought 'quadrillions of Zimbabwe bank notes'

Richard Castro used part of his proceeds to buy Zimbabwe's defunct currency. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YcZpSA

TikTok owner ByteDance developing smartphone

Chinese social media company ByteDance has made a deal with device-maker Smartisan to develop a smartphone. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZfL5Fu

China jails award-winning cyber-dissident Huang Qi

Huang Qi - who was the first person put on trial for internet crimes in China - is jailed again. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/310yjuS

Fears of Navalny Poisoning Are Rooted in Previous Attacks on Kremlin Foes

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By NEIL MacFARQUHAR from NYT Automobiles https://ift.tt/2Yq71w9

Rights group loses mass surveillance appeal in High Court

Liberty brought the challenge against the government's so-called "Snoopers' Charter" in June. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KcjzSO

Airbnb host fined £100,000 for letting council flat

A council tenant used a fake identity to rent out his central London flat to tourists on Airbnb. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Oz1uEa

'He liked my spirit, and approved my visa on the spot'

How technology boss Vik Verma was able to get a visa to emigrate to the US and make a fortune in business. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZirkwT

'I don't get paid' - Running Instagram for Love Islanders

No pay, nasty messages and hack attempts - the friends who look after social media for Love Island contestants. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YoqhKv

Fortnite World Cup: 15-year-old Brit Jaden Ashman is gaming millionaire

Fifteen-year-old Jaden Ashman wins half of $2.25 million (£1.8m) after coming second with his teammate in the Fortnite World Cup duo finals. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YnzXZZ

5 Things to Know About Military Romance Scams on Facebook

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

Facebook Connected Her to a Tattooed Soldier in Iraq. Or So She Thought.

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By JACK NICAS from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2JY8KVu

Nasa’s Valkyrie robot could help build Mars base

The semi-autonomous robot is able to use human tools and guide itself across difficult terrain. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YsUw2U

US teenager wins $3m playing computer game Fortnite

It is the largest prize pool in the history of e-sports, with $30m shared amongst the winners. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3108oTX

Why Whole Foods Hasn’t Satisfied Amazon’s Grocery Appetite

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

Teen Fortnite millionaire: 'I got first Xbox when I was six'

Jaden Ashman, 15, from Essex has won half of $2.25 million (£1.8m) in the Fortnite World Cup finals. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Y7tVxb

Mum of teen British Fornite player: 'I've thrown an Xbox out'

Lisa Dallman's fifteen year old son Jaden Ashman has just won half of $2.25 million (£1,817,000) in the Fortnite World Cup finals. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ytTbi5

Fortnite: UK player places second in e-sports World Cup

Jaden Ashman from Essex will split $2.25m (£1,8m) with his Dutch team mate Dave Jong. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32YZacK

Fnatic: 15 years at the top of esports

The founder of one of the worlds most well known esports teams speaks to Newsbeat about their 15 year journey. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ybWIRV

Marcus Hutchins spared US jail sentence over malware charges

Marcus Hutchins had previously pleaded guilty to two charges of writing banking malware. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YjKDo7

'New cars are a headache,' says retiring Bedford mechanic, 80

Alan Filby is handing the business over to his son but will still pop in to help. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JR9pIe

T-Mobile and Sprint Are Merging. What Does That Mean for You?

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

Privacy Group Files Legal Challenge to Facebook’s $5 Billion F.T.C. Settlement

By NATASHA SINGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2K4wC8W

The Week in Tech: Huge Fines Can’t Hide America’s Lack of a Data Privacy Law

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By JAMIE CONDLIFFE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Yks1o7

Johannesburg ransomware hits electricity supply

A ransomware attack is blamed for causing electricity supply problems in South Africa's biggest city. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GwvGck

Three to give customers 5G at 'no extra cost'

The mobile network promises "completely unrestricted" 5G when it launches in August. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Yrqhh1

Australia to police tech giants' algorithms

The country wants a special office to hold firms such as Facebook and Google to account. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GwnBEw

Netflix Cambridge Analytica film: Social media is 'like a crime scene'

The makers of Netflix's The Great Hack say data is now the world's most valuable asset. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Y7tuD5

New Hyperloop speed record set and other news

BBC Click's Nick Kwek looks at some of the week's best technology news stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JRU1vi

Fortnite World Cup: Battle royale as players compete for millions

Forty million players attempted to qualify but only 100 finalists have a shot at winning the $3m (£2.4m) top prize in New York. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GvL8pn

In Hong Kong Protests, Faces Become Weapons

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By PAUL MOZUR from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Oly63X

SoftBank Unveils New Tech Fund to Expand Its Sprawling Portfolio

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By RAYMOND ZHONG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Y3bSYQ

Fortnite World Cup: Players battle for biggest total prize pool

The top four Fortnite players will soon become millionaires while others take home $50,000 or more. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OhEmtz

The quiet scheme saving thousands from ransomware

No More Ransom says it has helped 200,000 people recover from ransomware attacks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2K3ZaiW

Are speed limiters the best way to reduce road deaths?

Intelligent speed assistance systems could reduce accidents and speeding fines, but do they work? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JTmMrI

Alphabet Earnings: Profits Triple and Slump Worries Ease

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By DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Zf2pui

Apple Pays $1 Billion for Part of Intel’s Modem Business

By JACK NICAS and DON CLARK from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2ydM5hq

Chris Hughers, a Facebook Founder, Is Working With the Government to Break It Up

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By STEVE LOHR from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Y5ZiIs

Amazon Earnings: Just How Impatient Are Shoppers?

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

Tulsi Gabbard, Democratic Presidential Candidate, Sues Google

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

Love Islanders given social media adverts guide

The idea is to help people tell when social posts from celebrities are being paid for by brands. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JOE7lm

Flurry of Boris Johnson adverts tested on Facebook

Facebook's advert library shows the Conservatives have been testing a variety of subtly different messages. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ycsjxi

Twitter's retweet inventor says idea was 'loaded weapon'

The developer whose team came up with the idea of automating retweeting now regrets it. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YjUqL8

Fortnite World Cup finals: How to watch it, when it's on and who is through?

The Fortnite World Cup finals kick off tomorrow with players from all over the world competing to take home various titles. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SBGOcX

Facebook 'rocked to its very foundations'

Sir Nick Clegg, in a BBC interview, says the firm was deeply affected by the Cambridge Analytica scandal. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LFKOIu

Ad Tool Facebook Built to Fight Disinformation Doesn’t Work as Advertised

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By MATTHEW ROSENBERG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2YjrP8C

The Nasa astronauts on a mythical mission to Mars moon

Nasa is trying to understand how humans behave when confined together for a long period of time. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Y1uAQJ

Franky Zapata: Flyboard inventor fails in cross-Channel bid

Franky Zapata was hoping to cross from northern France to southern England in just 20 minutes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OeWnZt

O2 to launch 5G network in UK in October

It will be the last of the UK's four 5G networks to launch, and the only one not to use Huawei kit. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30TJ0iF

Samsung Galaxy Fold 'ready' for launch after screen fix

The firm delayed the release of its folding device after early reviewers reported broken screens. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YfWYK4

Virgin Media pledges gigabit broadband to millions of homes

The broadband provider aims to deliver gigabit speeds to 15 million homes by the end of 2021. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JOkHgs

Facebook Says F.T.C. Has Opened Formal Antitrust Investigation

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By MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Mac6WZ

Hyperloop track to be built in Saudi Arabia

New moves to make hyperloop technology a reality in the Middle East. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YgVejI

Facebook uses AI to map Thailand's roads

The company is making its newly created maps available for others to use and edit, via OpenStreetMap. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2M913NL

Facebook to pay $5bn to settle privacy concerns

Social network must also establish an independent privacy committee that Mark Zuckerberg cannot control. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Y1Mram

F.T.C. Orders Facebook to Add Oversight of Data Practices

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By MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/32MYmrc

F.T.C. Orders Facebook to Add Oversight of Data Practices

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By MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2LD9pxN

When Online Procrastination Is Your Job

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By AMANDA HESS from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/32OS4qU

A Guide to Picking the Right Phone Plan

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

YouTube Is a Big Business. Just How Big Is Anyone’s Guess.

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

Alibaba opens door to US sellers on its oldest platform

Helping US merchants access its platform will help Alibaba.com compete against the likes of Amazon. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2M8itKw

Tokyo 2020: Meet the Olympic and Paralympic robots

With a year to go until the Olympics and Paralympics in Tokyo, meet the robots that will be used on site at the events. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Z8148s

Detective Pikachu breaks record and other video games news

BBC Click's Marc Cieslak looks at the latest news in video games. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Oj6wUU

Technology giants' power to be probed in US

Firms like Facebook, Google, Amazon and Apple will be scrutinised in a Department of Justice probe. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32MP7Hx

Justice Department Opens Antitrust Review of Big Tech Companies

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By DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2YhDS6A

Dog learns new tricks via vibrating vest

Tai the dog is learning to respond to remote-controlled commands via a haptic vest. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SwkFfU

The mushroom that AI thinks is a pretzel

Researchers have compiled a database of 7,500 images that AI has failed to identify correctly. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Y95H0x

Bohemian Rhapsody becomes the oldest video to get 1bn views

Queen's signature song reaches the YouTube milestone, but it's still not in the site's Top 100. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GpP1w1

Grand Theft Auto's Diamond Casino lets cash be turned into chips

Players can convert real money into chips and spend it on slot machines or roulette in GTAV online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32O2xmE

Lancaster University students' data stolen by cyber-thieves

The university, which alerted police, was subject to a "sophisticated and malicious" phishing attack. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Y7eO1J

Flashing Your Headlights? You’re Probably Sending the Wrong Signals

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By CHRISTOPHER MELE from NYT Automobiles https://ift.tt/30KkhgK

'Rape cases dropped' over police phone search demands

Campaigners say investigations have stopped after complainants refused to hand over their devices. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JWqVcX

How Japan's trade row with South Korea could hit tech supplies

A trade row between Japan and South Korea could pose a threat to supplies of smartphones and devices. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LzIxij

Bird Is Said to Raise New Funding at $2.5 Billion Valuation

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By ERIN GRIFFITH from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2LCyiK2

Should robots ever look like us?

Some think humanoid robots will be easier to interact with, but others think we'll find them creepy. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32GsTXv

Huawei: Government decision on 5G rollout delayed

The implication of the recent US ban on its companies from dealing with Huawei was not clear, the government says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SANgkj

Fifa packs and loot boxes 'not gambling' in UK

The gambling watchdog has told MPs that current legislation does not put them under its remit. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JKJySz

Russian intelligence 'targets Tor anonymous browser'

A hack of a Russian intelligence contractor exposes secret projects - including cracking Tor. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2M4kvv3

Kazakhstan's new online safety tool raises eyebrows

Kazakhstan's government security certificates could open up "secure" web traffic to inspection. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Yoe9gy

Musk promises '10km Hyperloop tunnel' in 2020

The Hyperloop project aims to transport people inside high-speed pods along underground tunnels. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2M6T6Zq

With $1 Billion From Microsoft, an A.I. Lab Wants to Mimic the Brain

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By CADE METZ from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2XY7D0M

Why 3D printing could be key to a Moon base

Construction materials, ceramics and food could all one day be printed on the lunar surface. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Yh7zse

Equifax to pay up to $700m to settle data breach

The credit score agency has agreed a settlement after hackers stole 147 million people's details. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JRCm5O

Three resists watchdog's call for 'fairer' mobile phone fees

Ofcom had called on networks to automatically cut prices for out-of-contract mobile subscribers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ymseeo

Body-worn cameras to be compulsory for bailiffs

The government says the move will help tackle "intimidation and aggression" used by some bailiffs. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ss4h09

'I kept my multimillion dollar business secret'

Young entrepreneur Marcin Kleczynski secretly ran his business Malwarebytes from his college dormitory. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30PhoLL

Bianca Devins: The teenager whose murder was exploited for clicks

Images of Bianca Devins' death were widely shared online. Experts say this exposed a bigger problem. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YZxYIh

Algae bio-curtains: Architects' radical solution to capture carbon

Scientists and architects in London have developed 'bio-curtains' to act as an alternative to urban trees. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30F9LYf

Cari Watterton gives her tips on how to get into the games industry

Young developer Cari Watterton, who works for a games firm located in Dundee, offers her tips for getting into the business from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xVpaHt

French sci-fi team called on to predict future threats

The "red team" will be employed to imagine future military threats – and how how to prevent them. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32ypg5Y

The Week in Tech: Some Workers Hate Robots. Retraining May Change That.

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

YouTube: 'We don't take you down the rabbit hole'

In his first interview, YouTube's UK managing director defends the platform's algorithms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32DinAb

Police will 'struggle' to track criminals via 5G

European police forces are scrambling to develop tools that help them track criminals using 5G networks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XSzEa0

BritBox: ITV and BBC set out plans for new streaming service

Shows like Love Island, Gavin & Stacey and Victoria will be on ITV and the BBC's streaming service. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Yd87zl

London Underground to get full 4G coverage

Passengers will be able to make calls and go online anywhere on the Tube network by the mid-2020s. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30Ab4ro

Hovering, gliding drone takes-off and other tech news

BBC Click's Paul Carter looks at some of the week's best technology news stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ydzrh4

Car parts from weeds: The future of green motoring?

The motor industry is trying to reduce its carbon footprint in a number of innovative ways. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XOoxyY

Inventor Hovers Over Bastille Day Celebration

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By EMMANUEL MACRON VIA STORYFUL from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2M8ndzZ

Sorry, You Won’t Be Hovering Over Paris Anytime Soon

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By HEATHER MURPHY from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/32CgG64

Microsoft Earnings: Tech’s Quiet Giant Keeps Its Focus on the Cloud

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By KAREN WEISE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2XNAnt3

Is Huawei a Security Threat? Vietnam Isn’t Taking Any Chances

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By RAYMOND ZHONG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2JFqZz8

Qualcomm Is Fined Again by European Regulators for Antitrust Behavior

By REUTERS from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2xS5d4v

'My $19 Uber ride cost 100 times that'

Passengers reportedly paid 100 times more than they should have after Uber's payments system goes awry. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JBZ0jy

A Playlist to Deter the Homeless: ‘Baby Shark’ and ‘Raining Tacos’

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By NICHOLAS BOGEL-BURROUGHS from NYT Automobiles https://ift.tt/2YayCFJ

MPs call for halt to authorities' use of facial recognition

The House of Commons' Science and Technology raises concerns about accuracy and bias. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Z3Ls60

Moon hoax? Five reasons why the landings were real

Conspiracy theories surround the Moon landings but BBC Click seeks to dispel some of the myths. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Y9nOaQ

The social media giant is accused of promoting videos arguing the Earth isn't round.

Many people who believe the Earth is not round first heard the idea on YouTube. But how important was the video-sharing website in helping the flat Earth movement grow? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xVwhQ0

Netflix shares sink 10% as subscriber take-up slows

The video streaming pioneer blamed price rises for adding fewer paid subscribers than hoped. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xY1nqd

Instagram hides likes count in international test 'to remove pressure'

The number of likes is a measure of how well content is doing on the social media platform. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xUohih

FaceApp: Chuck Schumer asks for FBI investigation

Senior Democrat Chuck Schumer says the photo app's use of personal data is "deeply troubling". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YcyipT

UK workers who lose jobs to AI will be retrained

The government launches a scheme to retrain workers whose jobs may vanish because of automation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SlIQ0o

Facebook’s Cryptocurrency Faces Second Day of Critical Hearings

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By NATHANIEL POPPER and MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2XXPCL8

Can you trust FaceApp with your face?

An app that transforms photos of people's faces into younger and older versions has gone viral. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JCYGkT

The Sad Truth About Sleep-Tracking Devices and Apps

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

Covering Protests Where There Is a Distrust of Social Media

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By DANIEL VICTOR from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/32xxATl

Google suspends ticket site Viagogo from advertising

The move follows further legal action against the ticket resale website. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XRGsVy

Amazon Faces E.U. Inquiry Over Data From Independent Sellers

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By KEVIN GRANVILLE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2JIXNpD

Google's Project Dragonfly 'terminated' in China

The firm's plan to launch a censored search engine in China had faced much criticism. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Sk43rI

Elon Musk reveals brain-hacking plans

Start-up NeuraLink wants to start testing its human computer interface on humans. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XOCeJe

Data of 'nearly all adults' in Bulgaria stolen

A hacker targeted the Balkan country's tax agency and reportedly offered local media access to stolen data. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Gg1MsO

Google Glass Has an Afterlife as a Device to Teach Autistic Children

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By CADE METZ from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Yfvx7v

Education publisher Pearson to phase out print textbooks

Pearson says students will only be able to rent physical books as it makes all products "digital first". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2jZBVxw

The CubeSat revolution changing the way we see the world

Small, cheap satellites can help us track pollution, crop yields and congestion like never before. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XQuVWw

Elon Musk’s Company Takes Baby Steps to Wiring Brains to the Internet

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By JOHN MARKOFF from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Sna5Yz

‘I Don’t Trust You Guys’: Lawmakers Unite to Take Aim at Big Tech

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By STEVE LOHR, MIKE ISAAC and NATHANIEL POPPER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2NW49ax

Disability emojis: Guide dog and wheelchair user made available

The Emojis have been released by Apple to represent disabled people better. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30ypzvN

'Cordless' Dyson fan advert falls foul of watchdog

The UK Advertising Standards Authority bans a Dyson ad for implying fan is cordless. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Yan9G0

Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency attacked at Senate hearing

The tech giant's Libra digital currency is attacked by senators who say the company is not trusted. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2lDwB37

Storm Area 51: US Air Force warns over Facebook event

More than a million people RSVP to an event calling for people to break into the Nevada base. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2li1ES5

Juventus to be called Piemonte Calcio in Fifa after PES deal

Fifa 20 will be the first game in 25 years not to feature the licence for Serie A champions Juventus. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2k4D1rQ

Senators Grill Facebook Executive on Company’s Cryptocurrency Plans

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

Daily Stormer founder 'should pay $14m' in damages, judge says

A magistrate recommends Andrew Anglin pay £14m to a Jewish woman over his harassment campaign. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2lv0qmm

Trump: Google should be probed over China treason claim

President Trump tweets he will look into allegations made by the tech billionaire Peter Thiel. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2lcRVMG

AI solves Rubik's Cube in under one second

An AI system teaches itself to solve the Rubik's Cube more quickly than any human. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2k8iUc9

Bianca Devins murder images flood Instagram

Instagram is struggling to remove graphic images of the body of a 17-year-old girl. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ldr5En

Don’t Scoff at Influencers. They’re Taking Over the World.

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By KEVIN ROOSE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2k0oJIK

Facebook scam-busting service goes live

New tools to fight online scams are launched after a legal action by TV personality Martin Lewis. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2lqJTQl

Will ships without sailors be the future of trade?

May saw the world's first unmanned commercial shipping operation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LVHNmO

Facebook's Libra could be misused, says treasury chief Mnuchin

Steven Mnuchin joins other powerful voices in warning that the cryptocurrency could be misused. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GfoW2B

A Feisty Google Adversary Tests How Much People Care About Privacy

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By NATHANIEL POPPER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2lb1YC7