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Facebook to Launch a TV Chat Device This Year, Might Include Support for Streaming Netflix: Report | Technology News

Facebook to Launch a TV Chat Device This Year, Might Include Support for Streaming Netflix: Report Facebook is launching its own TV streaming service this fall and has reportedly approached Netflix, Disney, Hulu, HBO and other media companies for a new TV chat device for making video calls from TVs.

Gabbard: Google and Facebook have the power to influence our fair elections | Technology News

Gabbard: Google and Facebook have the power to influence our fair elections Democratic presidential candidate Rep. Tulsi Gabbard addresses the influence big tech can have on campaign and elections on 'Fox News @ Night.'

Viral math problem baffles many on Internet: Can you solve 8÷2(2+2)? | Technology News

Viral math problem baffles many on Internet: Can you solve 8÷2(2+2)? “8÷2(2+2).” Can you solve this math problem? The equation went viral online this week on Twitter causing major confusion as to its answer.

Amazon Said to Be Launching Online Food Delivery Service in India to Rival Swiggy, Zomato | Technology News

Amazon Said to Be Launching Online Food Delivery Service in India to Rival Swiggy, Zomato Amazon is planning a foray into the burgeoning online food delivery business in India this year, two sources aware of the development said, in a move that could raise competition in an increasingly crowded market.

Researchers: Bots targeted race during Democratic debate | Technology News

Researchers: Bots targeted race during Democratic debate According to research done by analytics firm Storyful, bot-like accounts pushed the hashtag #DemDebateSoWhite during Tuesday night's Democratic presidential debate. Of the 460 accounts that Storyful analyzed, 400 received what they describe as a 'medium bot score.' The source of the bots has not yet been determined, and despite the activity around the hashtag, it did not feature among the top 20 hashtags shared during the debate.

WWII US submarine discovered off Alaska continues ‘Lost 52 Project's’ mission of honoring sailors | Technology News

WWII US submarine discovered off Alaska continues ‘Lost 52 Project's’ mission of honoring sailors Missing piece of WWII USS Grunion discovered off of Alaska.

Apple Card, Apple's latest product, is coming next month | Technology News

Apple Card, Apple's latest product, is coming next month Apple CEO Tim Cook said on the company's fiscal third-quarter earnings call that the Apple Card, Apple's entry into the credit card business, would launch next month.

Bots targeted race during Democratic debate, researchers say | Technology News

Bots targeted race during Democratic debate, researchers say Bot-like accounts pushed the hashtag #DemDebateSoWhite during Tuesday night’s Democratic presidential debate in Detroit, according to a report from social media analytics firm Storyful.

Stars attend Google summit on climate change in private jets, mega yachts | Technology News

Stars attend Google summit on climate change in private jets, mega yachts Katy Perry, Leonardo DiCaprio and more attended a Google summit on climate change in private jets and mega yachts.

The Tools for Covering Tech Are the Same as in 2009 | Technology News

By JOHN HERRMAN from NYT Technology https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/31/technology/personaltech/tools-covering-tech-same-2009.html?partner=IFTTT Get FREE UDEMY Coupons Here

New focus on cyber security after Capital One data breach impacts over 100 million customers | Technology News

New focus on cyber security after Capital One data breach impacts over 100 million customers Cybersecurity consultant David Kennedy on massive Capital one data breach.

Apple Reports Declining Profits and Slowing Growth, Again | Technology News

By JACK NICAS from NYT Technology https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/30/technology/apple-earnings-iphone.html?partner=IFTTT Get FREE UDEMY Coupons Here

Amazon's Ring service may have 200 police department partnerships already | Technology News

Amazon's Ring service may have 200 police department partnerships already Amazon's Ring security service is reportedly working with 200 law enforcement agencies.

For Facebook and Google, huge fines will cause only limited harm | Technology News

For Facebook and Google, huge fines will cause only limited harm Regulators have slapped Facebook and Google with some very large fines recently, but are the penalties really hurting the hugely profitable titans of Silicon Valley?

Army tests robot-force attack on enemy 'tank ditch, minefield' | Technology News

Army tests robot-force attack on enemy 'tank ditch, minefield' Surging into heavy enemy fire, navigating rigorous terrain and forward-placing sensors and weapons close to enemy targets, teams of Army robots conducted a “deep assault through a breach” during an exercise intended to prepare the service for a new kind of man-machine drone warfare.

Huawei’s Sales Jump Despite Trump’s Blacklisting | Technology News

By RAYMOND ZHONG from NYT Technology https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/30/technology/huawei-trump.html?partner=IFTTT Get FREE UDEMY Coupons Here

Nearly 40 percent of Generation Z are sexting: study | Technology News

Nearly 40 percent of Generation Z are sexting: study When it comes to sending intimate photos, Gen Z is leading the charge, with nearly 40 percent of youngsters ages 18 to 22 sending off a naked pic of themselves.

GOP Sen. Josh Hawley takes aim Facebook and YouTube's 'deceptive techniques' | Technology News

GOP Sen. Josh Hawley takes aim Facebook and YouTube's 'deceptive techniques' Sen. Josh Hawley has announced legislation designed to curb social media addiction and target “deceptive techniques” that tech giants use to exploit users.

Hacker arrested in Capitol One data breach | Technology News

Hacker arrested in Capitol One data breach Ex-tech worker gains access to 100 million Capitol One accounts; Tracee Carrasco reports.

Alleged Seattle hacker arrested in Capital One breach, boasted on social media: report | Technology News

Alleged Seattle hacker arrested in Capital One breach, boasted on social media: report Authorities claim a Seattle software engineer was responsible for the hacking of Capital One and obtained the personal data of over 100 million people in what appears to be one of the biggest breaches of a big bank in history.

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

By RAYMOND ZHONG from NYT Technology https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/30/technology/trump-trade-war-vietnam.html?partner=IFTTT Get FREE UDEMY Coupons Here

Capital One data breach exposes info of 106M customers, applicants; suspect arrested | Technology News

Capital One data breach exposes info of 106M customers, applicants; suspect arrested Capital One Financial Corp., the fifth-largest U.S. credit-card issuer, said Monday that a hacker accessed the personal information of approximately 106 million card customers and applicants, one of the largest ever data breaches of a big bank.

Democratic presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard explains why she is suing Google | Technology News

Democratic presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard explains why she is suing Google Rep. Tulsi Gabbard accuses search giant Google of censoring her message when it briefly suspended her campaign advertising account following the first Democratic presidential debate.

Navy preps Littoral Combat Ship for massive 'blue water' warfare | Technology News

Navy preps Littoral Combat Ship for massive 'blue water' warfare Destroying enemy helicopters on the open sea, hitting attacking enemy drones and countering opposing surface ships from safer stand-off distances are all combat missions now being emphasized by the Navy as it prepares its Littoral Combat Ship for massive “blue water” warfare - an effort designed to widen the ship’s attack potential and build upon its expansive scope of shallow water missions. 

Hackers could gridlock entire cities using connected cars, researchers say | Technology News

Hackers could gridlock entire cities using connected cars, researchers say Imagine a future in which you're riding along in a self-driving vehicle and, suddenly, it shuts down in the middle of a major intersection.

Uber Lays Off 400 People From Its Global Marketing Team | Technology News

By KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/29/technology/uber-job-cuts.html?partner=IFTTT Get FREE UDEMY Coupons Here

Apple's Siri lets contractors hear couples having sex, confidential medical information: report | Technology News

Apple's Siri lets contractors hear couples having sex, confidential medical information: report Apple contract workers can overhear confidential medical information and couples having sex, as part of maintaining quality control for the tech giant's AI-powered voice assistant Siri, according to a new report.

Navy names new salvage and rescue ship in honor of Native American tribe | Technology News

Navy names new salvage and rescue ship in honor of Native American tribe The Navy’s newest towing, salvage and rescue ship will be named to honor the history and service of the Saginaw Chippewa Tribe of Michigan.  

Sony wants to build a wearable 'air conditioner' | Technology News

Sony wants to build a wearable 'air conditioner' Sony, via its experimental First Flight program, is crowdfunding a wearable "air conditioner" known as the Reon Pocket that people could wear as they deal with high temperatures.

16-year-old wins $3 million playing 'Fortnite' | Technology News

16-year-old wins $3 million playing 'Fortnite' 16-year-old wins $3 million dollar prize in ‘Fortnite’ world cup.

16-year-old wins $3M playing 'Fortnite' | Technology News

16-year-old wins $3M playing 'Fortnite' Kyle "Bugha" Giersdorf, a 16-year-old from Pennsylvania, won first place at the Solos competition at the first-ever Fortnite World Cup, winning $3 million in prize money.

Is huge Facebook fine enough? | Technology News

Is huge Facebook fine enough? Critics call $5 billion levy a slap on wrist.

5 Things to Know About Military Romance Scams on Facebook | Technology News

By JACK NICAS from NYT Technology https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/28/technology/military-romance-scams-facebook.html?partner=IFTTT Get FREE UDEMY Coupons Here

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

By JACK NICAS from NYT Technology https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/28/technology/facebook-military-scam.html?partner=IFTTT Get FREE UDEMY Coupons Here

Why Whole Foods Hasn’t Satisfied Amazon’s Grocery Appetite | Technology News

By KAREN WEISE from NYT Technology https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/28/technology/whole-foods-amazon-grocery.html?partner=IFTTT Get FREE UDEMY Coupons Here

You can be sued for posting a negative online review | Technology News

You can be sued for posting a negative online review Online reviews are a blessing and a curse. When they’re glowing, a single review can boost business and improve morale. A bad review can be hurtful and drive away customers. Since many reviews are anonymous, the web is full of unfiltered vitriol, and people are getting savvy that you cannot trust negative reviews.

Ransomware is a 'best seller' on underground hacker forums | Technology News

Ransomware is a 'best seller' on underground hacker forums Ransomware is a hit with hackers says a news study.

Card skimmers, old laptop fixes, fingerprint scans, and more: Tech Q&A | Technology News

Card skimmers, old laptop fixes, fingerprint scans, and more: Tech Q&A Watch out for skimmers, find the tech help you need and revive your old laptop.

Russian suspect in $4B Bitcoin fraud is sued in California; US, Russia seek his extradition from Greece | Technology News

Russian suspect in $4B Bitcoin fraud is sued in California; US, Russia seek his extradition from Greece A Russian suspect linked to a $4 billion Bitcoin fraud case -- whose extradition from Greece is sought by U.S. authorities -- has now been hit with a civil lawsuit in California.

Password Stealing Malware Attacks Rise 60 Percent in First Half of 2019: Kaspersky | Technology News

Password Stealing Malware Attacks Rise 60 Percent in First Half of 2019: Kaspersky The use of malware designed to harvest consumers digital data, known as password stealers, grew 60 percent in the first half of 2019, affecting a large number of users in India, showed data from cyber-security firm Kaspersky.

How to keep your child’s data safe from hackers? | Technology News

How to keep your child’s data safe from hackers? Kurt ‘The CyberGuy’ Knutsson provides insight.

In Hong Kong Protests, Faces Become Weapons | Technology News

By PAUL MOZUR from NYT Technology https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/26/technology/hong-kong-protests-facial-recognition-surveillance.html?partner=IFTTT Get FREE UDEMY Coupons Here

SoftBank Unveils New Tech Fund to Expand Its Sprawling Portfolio | Technology News

By RAYMOND ZHONG from NYT Technology https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/26/technology/softbank-vision-fund-2.html?partner=IFTTT Get FREE UDEMY Coupons Here

Navy tests future amphibious attack strategy | Technology News

Navy tests future amphibious attack strategy The future of amphibious attack may consist of thousands of disaggregated manned and unmanned surveillance boats, armor-carrying connectors, minesweepers, big-deck amphibs and small attack vessels operating in tandem as the Navy and Marine Corps refine a new strategic approach and continue their pivot toward a new, great-power threat environment.

Password Stealing Malware Attacks Rise 60 Percent in First Half of 2019: Kaspersky | Technology News

Password Stealing Malware Attacks Rise 60 Percent in First Half of 2019: Kaspersky The use of malware designed to harvest consumers digital data, known as password stealers, grew 60 percent in the first half of 2019, affecting a large number of users in India, showed data from cyber-security firm Kaspersky.

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

By MATTHEW ROSENBERG from NYT Technology https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/25/technology/facebook-ad-library.html?partner=IFTTT Get FREE UDEMY Coupons Here

Sen. Kennedy discusses the power of Facebook's influence | Technology News

Sen. Kennedy discusses the power of Facebook's influence FTC slaps Facebook with a record $5 billion fine; reaction from Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy on 'The Story.'

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

By MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/24/technology/ftc-facebook-privacy-data.html?partner=IFTTT Get FREE UDEMY Coupons Here

Facebook hit with $5B fine and new privacy regulations | Technology News

Facebook hit with $5B fine and new privacy regulations After months of speculation, Facebook and the FTC agreed to a $5 billion fine for privacy violations, as well as new oversight on how the company handles user data.

iPhone with 137 diamonds and 18K gold costs whopping $25G | Technology News

iPhone with 137 diamonds and 18K gold costs whopping $25G Golden Concepts has formatted an iPhone XS Max that is covered in 137 diamonds, 18-karat gold and a gilded skull for a whopping $25,000.

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

By MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/24/technology/ftc-facebook-privacy-oversight-data-practices.html?partner=IFTTT Get FREE UDEMY Coupons Here

When Online Procrastination Is Your Job | Technology News

By AMANDA HESS from NYT Technology https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/24/technology/personaltech/internet-culture.html?partner=IFTTT Get FREE UDEMY Coupons Here

A Guide to Picking the Right Phone Plan | Technology News

By BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/24/technology/personaltech/a-guide-to-picking-the-right-phone-plan.html?partner=IFTTT Get FREE UDEMY Coupons Here