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New Year's Eve Times Square drone grounded due to weather, NYPD says | Technology News

New Year's Eve Times Square drone grounded due to weather, NYPD says A rainy New Year’s Eve in New York has some Times Square revelers ponying up to keep dry, while police are scrapping plans to deploy a drone to keep watch over the crowd for the first time.

In Screening for Suicide Risk, Facebook Takes On Tricky Public Health Role | Technology News

By NATASHA SINGER from NYT Technology https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/31/technology/facebook-suicide-screening-algorithm.html?partner=IFTTT Get FREE UDEMY Coupons Here

Firm Led by Google Veterans Uses A.I. to ‘Nudge’ Workers Toward Happiness | Technology News

By DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/31/technology/human-resources-artificial-intelligence-humu.html?partner=IFTTT Get FREE UDEMY Coupons Here

5G Is Coming Next Year. Here’s What You Need to Know. | Technology News

By DON CLARK from NYT Technology https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/31/technology/personaltech/5g-what-you-need-to-know.html?partner=IFTTT Get FREE UDEMY Coupons Here

DHS investigates cyberattack which disrupted newspaper delivery for the Los Angeles Time, Chicago Tribune, Baltimore Sun | Technology News

DHS investigates cyberattack which disrupted newspaper delivery for the Los Angeles Time, Chicago Tribune, Baltimore Sun Tribune Publishing first detected the presence of malware in its computer systems on Friday and then took steps to fight back, but it was too late and publishing was already disrupted; Matt Finn reports from Chicago.

Fortnite's Ninja was 2018's most viewed Twitch Channel, hands down | Technology News

Fortnite's Ninja was 2018's most viewed Twitch Channel, hands down For gamers, 2018 was the year that Tyler "Ninja" Blevins achieved a level of celebrity rarely seen in the industry up to this point. 

Chinese schools enforce 'smart uniforms' with GPS tracking to surveil students | Technology News

Chinese schools enforce 'smart uniforms' with GPS tracking to surveil students Ten schools in China have new "intelligent uniforms" that will track students' attendance and whereabouts with embedded computer chips. 

Breaking up (with Facebook) is hard to do. Here’s how | Technology News

Breaking up (with Facebook) is hard to do. Here’s how Every relationship has a breaking point. Even yours with Facebook.

Scarlett Johansson speaks out against fake AI-generated sex videos | Technology News

Scarlett Johansson speaks out against fake AI-generated sex videos Actress Scarlett Johansson is speaking out against fake AI-generated sex videos online.

Facebook Data Scandals Stoke Criticism That a Privacy Watchdog Too Rarely Bites | Technology News

By NICHOLAS CONFESSORE and CECILIA KANG from NYT Technology https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/30/technology/facebook-data-privacy-ftc.html?partner=IFTTT Get FREE UDEMY Coupons Here

Computer virus cripples Tribune Publishing, Los Angeles Times | Technology News

Computer virus cripples Tribune Publishing, Los Angeles Times A computer virus hit newspaper printing plants in Los Angeles and at Tribune Publishing newspapers across the country.

After Facebook apologizes for ban, Franklin Graham says tech giant should have standard based on 'God's word' | Technology News

After Facebook apologizes for ban, Franklin Graham says tech giant should have standard based on 'God's word' Facebook apologized to evangelical leader Franklin Graham for a 24-hour ban last week over a 2016 post about North Carolina's H.B. 2, known as the "bathroom bill," saying that one of its content moderators made a mistake.

After Facebook apologizes for ban, Franklin Graham says tech giant should have standard based on 'God's will' | Technology News

After Facebook apologizes for ban, Franklin Graham says tech giant should have standard based on 'God's will' Facebook apologized to evangelical leader Franklin Graham for a 24-hour ban last week over a 2016 post about North Carolina's H.B. 2, known as the "bathroom bill," saying that one of its content moderators made a mistake.

Naughty scammers swiping electronics, filling boxes with sand or other stuffing materials, customers warn | Technology News

Naughty scammers swiping electronics, filling boxes with sand or other stuffing materials, customers warn Some Maryland residents who received pricey electronics on Christmas morning found they’d been had when the boxes that were supposed to contain expensive items were instead filled with sand or other stuffing.

Mindfulness apps, souping up old cars and more: Tech Q&A | Technology News

Mindfulness apps, souping up old cars and more: Tech Q&A My car is a classic like me, older than dirt. Can I use my phone hands-free with it somehow?

The Week in Tech: A Peek at the Year Ahead | Technology News

By NELLIE BOWLES from NYT Technology https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/28/technology/2019-tech-year-ahead.html?partner=IFTTT Get FREE UDEMY Coupons Here

Tips to adjust the privacy settings on the cool tech gifts you were given for Christmas | Technology News

Tips to adjust the privacy settings on the cool tech gifts you were given for Christmas Kurt 'The CyberGuy' Knutsson shares tips to help you get the most out of your brand new gadgets.

Facebook's massive, secret rulebook for policing speech reveals inconsistencies, gaps and biases | Technology News

Facebook's massive, secret rulebook for policing speech reveals inconsistencies, gaps and biases Facebook is attempting to tackle misinformation and hate that its platform has enabled with a massive, byzantine and secret document of rules packed with spreadsheets and power point slides that gets updated regularly for its global content moderators. 

How secure is your messaging app? | Technology News

How secure is your messaging app? Which messaging app would you choose for absolute security? Every developer will profess that they responsibly consider the security and privacy of their users. But with so many different choices, it can be hard to tell which messaging platforms you can trust.

Elon Musk says 'pedo' insult of Thai cave rescuer is First Amendment-protected speech | Technology News

Elon Musk says 'pedo' insult of Thai cave rescuer is First Amendment-protected speech SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk moved on Wednesday to have a defamation lawsuit against him dismissed, claiming that when he called a Thai-cave rescue volunteer a "pedo" and a "child rapist" those were First Amendment-protected opinions. 

Delivery drones cheer shoppers, annoy neighbors, scare dogs | Technology News

Delivery drones cheer shoppers, annoy neighbors, scare dogs Robyn McIntyre, who lives on the outskirts of Australia’s capital, was in her family room a few months ago when she thought she heard a “chain saw gone ballistic.”

Russia tests new hypersonic weapon on Putin's orders | Technology News

Russia tests new hypersonic weapon on Putin's orders Russian President Vladimir Putin oversaw a test Wednesday of a new hypersonic glide vehicle, declaring that the weapon is impossible to intercept and will ensure Russia's security for decades to come.

Instagram Tests Horizontal Scrolling, Then Scrolls Back | Technology News

By SANDRA E. GARCIA and NIRAJ CHOKSHI from NYT Technology https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/27/technology/instagram-update-horizontal-scroll.html?partner=IFTTT Get FREE UDEMY Coupons Here

People are texting their exes and buying stuff in their sleep | Technology News

People are texting their exes and buying stuff in their sleep Andrew Watson, 26, was so good at coordinating international business deals that he did it in his sleep.

‘Tech addicts’ seek solace in 12 steps and rehab | Technology News

‘Tech addicts’ seek solace in 12 steps and rehab We like to say we’re addicted to our phones or an app or some new show on a streaming video service.

Remember Bitcoin? Some Investors Might Want to Forget | Technology News

By NELLIE BOWLES from NYT Technology https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/27/technology/bitcoin-cryptocurrency-crash.html?partner=IFTTT Get FREE UDEMY Coupons Here

India Curbs Power of Amazon and Walmart to Sell Products Online | Technology News

By VINDU GOEL from NYT Technology https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/26/technology/india-amazon-walmart-online-retail.html?partner=IFTTT Get FREE UDEMY Coupons Here

High tech gadgets to give your morning the jump start it needs | Technology News

High tech gadgets to give your morning the jump start it needs Give your morning the jump start it needs with these high tech refreshing drink machines including the Drinkpod Countertop Cold and Hot Water Cooler, Nespresso Essenza Mini, Hamilton Beach Professional All-Metal Drink Mixer and the Jura E8 Fully Automatic Espresso Machine.

Digital Privacy Is a Big Concern in Europe. For This Reporter, Too. | Technology News

By MATT APUZZO from NYT Technology https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/26/technology/personaltech/europe-tech-privacy-.html?partner=IFTTT Get FREE UDEMY Coupons Here

Facebook tops the list of least-trusted tech companies | Technology News

Facebook tops the list of least-trusted tech companies Last week, the latest in a long string of Facebook privacy scandals came to light: According to a report in The New York Times, the company skirted its own privacy rules to give more than 150 companies, including Microsoft, Amazon, Netflix, and Spotify, special privileges to its users' data.

Morgan Wright: State actors such as Russia and China are the biggest threat to our cyber security, not everyday hackers | Technology News

Morgan Wright: State actors such as Russia and China are the biggest threat to our cyber security, not everyday hackers Senior fellow at the Center for Digital Government weighs in on the uptick of cyber security hacks in 2018.

The Tech That Was Fixed in 2018 and the Tech That Still Needs Fixing | Technology News

By BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/26/technology/personaltech/tech-fix-2018.html?partner=IFTTT Get FREE UDEMY Coupons Here

Facebook’s lonely conservative takes on a power position | Technology News

Facebook’s lonely conservative takes on a power position After more than a year of research and discussion, Facebook Inc. FB -0.71% late this summer shelved a project called “Common Ground” that tried to encourage users with different political beliefs to interact in less-hostile ways. One reason: fears the proposed fix could trigger claims of bias against conservatives, according to people familiar with the decision.

Amazon quietly developing a plan to fight back against President Trump in the new year, insiders say | Technology News

Amazon quietly developing a plan to fight back against President Trump in the new year, insiders say Company hoping to be less dependent on USPS in the future as its mega-deal is targeted by the president; Gillian Turner reports.

New iPad Mini 5, 10-Inch iPad for 2019, report says | Technology News

New iPad Mini 5, 10-Inch iPad for 2019, report says Apple hasn't updated the iPad mini since 2015, when it first released the fourth-generation model, so it stands to reason the Cupertino tech giant will probably give its smallest tablet a refresh soon.

Major cyber attacks exposed millions of peoples' personal data in 2018 | Technology News

Major cyber attacks exposed millions of peoples' personal data in 2018 Cyber security analyst Morgan Wright on how to thwart potential cyber attacks.

Patreon Bars Anti-Feminist for Racist Speech, Inciting Revolt | Technology News

By NELLIE BOWLES from NYT Technology https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/24/technology/patreon-hate-speech-bans.html?partner=IFTTT Get FREE UDEMY Coupons Here

Facebook shares your messages | Technology News

Facebook shares your messages Backlash over peddling private communications.

Democrat Rep. Ro Khanna's plan to bring tech jobs to middle America | Technology News

Democrat Rep. Ro Khanna's plan to bring tech jobs to middle America Lawmaker speaks out on his positive and practical solution to expand tech jobs to the Heartland.

Gadgets and gear to make all your worries go away on Christmas Day | Technology News

Gadgets and gear to make all your worries go away on Christmas Day Kurt The Cyber Guy Knutsson reveals his last-minute gift ideas.

2018 in review: Best laptops from Apple, HP and more | Technology News

2018 in review: Best laptops from Apple, HP and more Laptops from Hewlett-Packard, Apple, Microsoft, Google, and Lenovo led the pack in 2018.   Fox News has compiled a list of some of the best ones offered this year.

One step to protect your online accounts from hackers and scammers | Technology News

One step to protect your online accounts from hackers and scammers It was bound to happen: Two-factor authentication (2FA) – that extra step that’s supposed to keep our devices and personal information safe – just no longer cuts it.

Kansas trying to unload $10M in computer equipment after abandoning costly tech project | Technology News

Kansas trying to unload $10M in computer equipment after abandoning costly tech project The administration of Kansas Gov. Jeff Colyer is trying to unload $10 million worth of computer equipment by selling it at a steep discount or donating it.

Google’s New Ad Recreates Iconic Home Alone Scenes With Macaulay Culkin and Google Assistant | Technology News

Google’s New Ad Recreates Iconic Home Alone Scenes With Macaulay Culkin and Google Assistant Google has released a new holiday-season ad for its series of products — the Pixel 3 XL, the Home Hub, the Home Mini, and the Nest doorbell — that brings back Macaulay Culkin as Kevin from Home Alone.

How arrest of Chinese ‘princess’ exposes regime’s world domination plot | Technology News

How arrest of Chinese ‘princess’ exposes regime’s world domination plot Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou’s arrest in Vancouver on Dec. 6 led to immediate blowback.

Facebook is under fire again, the social media company is receiving backlash over reports of a private messaging breach | Technology News

Facebook is under fire again, the social media company is receiving backlash over reports of a private messaging breach Tech analyst Ian Wishingrad weighs in on the latest Facebook breach.

Why the F.T.C. Is Taking a New Look at Facebook Privacy | Technology News

By NATASHA SINGER from NYT Technology https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/22/technology/facebook-consent-decree-details.html?partner=IFTTT Get FREE UDEMY Coupons Here

Give back with the best apps that support charities | Technology News

Give back with the best apps that support charities Kurt The Cyber Guy Knutsson tells you what you need to know on 'Fox & Friends.'

2018 year in review: Smartphone notches were all the rage | Technology News

2018 year in review: Smartphone notches were all the rage 2018 could be called the year of notch, as major phone makers followed in Apple’s footsteps by inserting a cutout at the top of the display.

Scrub Facebook, best weather apps and more: Tech Q&A | Technology News

Scrub Facebook, best weather apps and more: Tech Q&A Can you trust the Apple Watch ECG readings? I am concerned about my heart. My dad had a heart attack at my age!

JD.com Chief Richard Liu Will Not Be Charged With Sexual Assault | Technology News

By TIFFANY HSU and RAYMOND ZHONG from NYT Technology https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/21/technology/jd-com-richard-liu-rape.html?partner=IFTTT Get FREE UDEMY Coupons Here