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Instagram unveils new video service in challenge to YouTube

By Associated Press

The expansion, called IGTV, will increase Instagram's video time limit from one minute to 10 minutes for most users.

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Verizon to end location data sales to brokers

Verizon is first major U.S. wireless carrier to step back from a business practice that has drawn criticism for...

By Associated Press

Apple closing iPhone security gap used by law enforcement

The loophole will be shut down in a forthcoming update to Apple's iOS software, which powers iPhones.

By Associated Press

The global tech hubbub: Why it's no longer Silicon Valley or bust

From Africa to Bogota, a global village of tech hubs is diluting the innovation hegemony of Silicon Valley.

By Priya Guha

Developer defends school-shooting game as victims complain

The "Active Shooter" game was created by Anton Makarevskiy, a 21-year-old developer from Moscow, Russia.

By Associated Press

German Chancellor Angela Merkel shakes hands with a humanoid robot

Robots to the rescue: How automation can create a more equal society

Discussion on automation often focuses on dystopian outcomes but it could improve gender equality at work.

By Debra Howcroft

Google pledges not to use AI for weapons or surveillance

The search giant had been formulating a patchwork of policies around ethical questions for years, and finally put them...

By Associated Press

Facebook says privacy-setting bug affected as many as 14M

A software bug in Facebook led some users to post publicly by default regardless of their previous privacy settings.

By Associated Press

Mark Zuckerberg gives evidence to Senate

Why the EU should dismantle Facebook

Facebook could soon hold more data on its users than any government.

By Felix Arndt

Cambridge Analytica boss accused of siphoning off millions as company faced collapse

The Financial Times reported that Alexander Nix banked $8m for "unbooked services".

By Staff Reporter

Visa denies system crashed after cyber attack, blames hardware

Visa says computers systems now operating at 'full capacity' after major disruption inflicts payment chaos on customers.

By Associated Press

Employees of German car manufacturer Porsche

Why Data Monetization Is a Win-Win for B2B Businesses

Advances in B2B technology opens the door to new revenue opportunities and improved customer relations.

By Andy Peebler

Jury says Samsung must pay $539M for copying parts of iPhone

Apple had argued it was owed more than $1 billon while Samsung contended the amount should be only $28 million.

By Associated Press

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Brakes were not working on self-drive Uber that killed woman

An Arizona woman was killed by the Uber vehicle in the first known pedestrian. death by a self-driving car.

By Julian Kossoff

Mark Zuckerberg Live: Facebook tycoon agrees to webcast of European Parliament testimony

Mark Zuckerberg will face a public grilling over Cambridge Analytica data scandal at the European Parliament.

By Associated Press

New York workers could get right to ignore bosses emails and phone calls

"Right to disconnect" bill sponsored by New York City councilman wants to fine employers $250 who require staff to...

By Associated Press

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Instagram unveils new video service in challenge to YouTube

Verizon to end location data sales to brokers

Apple closing iPhone security gap used by law enforcement

The global tech hubbub: Why it's no longer Silicon Valley or bust

Developer defends school-shooting game as victims complain

Robots to the rescue: How automation can create a more equal society

Google pledges not to use AI for weapons or surveillance

Facebook says privacy-setting bug affected as many as 14M

Why the EU should dismantle Facebook

Cambridge Analytica boss accused of siphoning off millions as company faced collapse

Visa denies system crashed after cyber attack, blames hardware

Why Data Monetization Is a Win-Win for B2B Businesses

Jury says Samsung must pay $539M for copying parts of iPhone

Brakes were not working on self-drive Uber that killed woman

Mark Zuckerberg Live: Facebook tycoon agrees to webcast of European Parliament testimony

New York workers could get right to ignore bosses emails and phone calls

Celeste review: A challenging platformer about mental health and perseverance

Jeff Goldblum will help you build your dinosaur theme park in Jurassic World Evolution

GTA 6 reportedly set for Vice City return and will star series' first female protagonist

Nintendo Switch 2.0: No plans for updated hardware in 2018

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Car data: Utah Tesla driver had hands off wheel before crash

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Facebook purges 200 rogue apps as data scandal grows

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