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Apple launches Apple Music Radio with rebranded Beats 1 radio, new stations

Apple Music 1 will still have the same live radio content under its new name, along with a lineup of shows from artists.
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How to watch the Democratic National Convention online

The Democratic National Convention takes place August 17-20. Here's how to watch it live starting tonight.
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Epic Games is suing Apple over Fortnite, App Store policies

Epic Games filed a complaint against Apple on Thursday, alleging anticompetitive practices.
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Here’s how Facebook is preparing for Election Day chaos

Facebook is using its voting information center to closely track misinformation threats leading up to Election Day.
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Russell Kirsch, inventor of the pixel, dead at 91

Russel Kirsch changed the landscape of digital imaging as we know it with the invention of the pixel.
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Uber might shut down its app in California over how employees are classified

If Uber has to abide by a new preliminary injunction and treat California drivers as regular employees, the CEO said the app might have to shut down.
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Facebook’s automated hate speech detection is getting even better

Facebook's latest Community Standards Enforcement Report reveals it now detects 95% of hate speech content automatically.
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Facebook restricts news outlets that have ties to political groups

Under new restrictions, Facebook’s News tab will no longer include news publishers that have political affiliations. 
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Neck gaiters may be worse than not wearing a mask at all, study finds

A new study found that neck gaiters were the least effective face covering in containing droplets when speaking.
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Google is turning Android phones into an earthquake tracking system

Google's Android Earthquake Alerts System works anywhere in the world and turns every Android device into a mini seismometer.
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The best online concerts to watch in August

Musicians continue to perform online amid social distancing, so we’ve compiled a list of major upcoming livestream concerts.
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Snapchat will add in-app voter registration tools

Snapchat's voting features will roll out next month and will include a voting checklist and a voter registration tool.
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Verizon expands 5G Ultra Wideband service into San Jose

Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband is now available in San Jose, and 5G mobile edge computing services are available in Boston and the Bay Area.
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Twitter iOS app update lets you choose who can reply to your tweets

Twitter rolled out a new feature to its iOS app that lets users limit who can reply to their tweets. 
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Virginia coronavirus contract-tracing app uses Apple and Google software

Covidwise is free to download on iPhone and Android devices for those who live in Virginia.
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Canon reportedly targeted by ransomware cyberattack

Customers who use Canon’s free 10GB storage feature could have been affected by this alleged ransomware attack.
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Instagram Reels launches in the U.S. to lure you off TikTok

Instagram Reels is an in-app editing tool for creating 15-second videos synced to music or another type of audio.
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Class-action lawsuit alleges TikTok steals data from minors

Minors are alleging through their parents that the TikTok social media app collects information like facial biometric data, locations, contacts, and more.
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Federal bill would ban corporate facial recognition without consent

Senator Jeff Merkley introduced a bill on Tuesday to prevent private corporations from collecting facial recognition data without people’s consent.
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EU launches investigation into Google’s plan to buy Fitbit

The European Union has opened a probe into Google’s proposed acquisition of Fitbit and whether it would unfairly advantage the company's market position.
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Google revenues drop for first time in the company’s history

Google made $38.3 billion in revenue, compared to $38.9 billion during the same time last year, according to Alphabet's Q2 earnings report.
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Verizon expands rural internet options with LTE Home Internet

Verizon’s LTE Home Internet offers unlimited data, as well as download speeds of 25 Mbps and peak internet speeds of 50 Mbps.
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Google Maps reminds you to wear a mask in new update

Google Maps added a banner to its Explore tab that says Wear a Mask. Save Lives.
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Zuckerberg wrote Facebook can ‘just buy any competitive startups’

U.S. Representative Joe Neguse questioned Zuckerberg about his acquisitions of other companies such as WhatsApp and Instagram.
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Bezos doesn’t deny Amazon used third-party seller data

Representative Jayapal questioned Bezos about reports that Amazon employees access third-party seller data to directly compete with its own products.
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Google gets grilled at start of Big Tech hearing

U.S. Representative David Cicilline grilled Google CEO Sundar Pichai over Google stealing from other businesses and favoring its own products in searches.
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TikTok is revealing its algorithm — and attacking Facebook

TikTok took a jab at Facebook in a post on Wednesday saying it welcomes competition, but only if it's fair.
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How to watch the CEOs of Facebook, Google, Amazon, and Apple testify to Congress

Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, Sundar Pichai, and Tim Cook will testify before Congress. Here's how to watch it live.
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MacKenzie Scott has donated $1.7B to charity since divorce from Jeff Bezos

In a new Medium post, MacKenzie Scott talks about why she committed to donating $1.7 billion to various organizations.
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Watchmen, Mrs. Maisel, and The Mandalorian lead Emmy nominations

Watchmen, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and The Mandalorian led the nominations for the 72nd Emmy Awards.
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Twitter restricts Donald Trump Jr.’s account over viral hydroxychloroquine video

Twitter restricted Donald Trump Jr.’s account on Tuesday after he posted a viral video containing misinformation about hydroxychloroquine and the coronavirus.
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Baseball is back — with virtual crowds to fill up empty stadiums

Fox Sports is adding virtual fans to its MLB broadcasts, starting with Saturday's scheduled games.
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Steve Wozniak sues YouTube, Google over Bitcoin scam videos

Steve Wozniak claims YouTube has failed to take down the scam videos that feature photos of his face and offer a cryptocurrency giveaway.
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Facebook ordered to pay $650 million in facial recognition lawsuit

Facebook has to pay a new total of $650 million in a settlement of an Illinois facial recognition lawsuit over its photo-tagging facial recognition feature.