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In school districts that ban books, e-readers offer a workaround
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Iran cracks down on citizens’ internet access following spreading protests
The FTC takes a second look at Amazon-iRobot deal
The FCC is finally pulling the reins on space junk
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The latest movie pirating tool: Spotify’s ‘video podcast’
Your phone data isn’t safe from Customs and Border Protection
Hacker may have just leaked early ‘Grand Theft Auto 6’ footage
China’s DNA policing program targeted Tibetans and other minorities, reports reveal
These new interactive maps reveal the incredible global journeys of migrating birds
Hacker gains ‘full access’ to Uber’s networks using one of oldest tricks in the book
TikTok remains evasive on the data it collects
Ethereum finally completed ‘The Merge’
Facebook’s automated image removal system is flawed, says Oversight Board
New federal mapping tool brings climate resiliency to everyday Americans
Extreme heat is knocking out data centers
Walmart wants to combine big box and big bank
Whistleblower tells Congress that Twitter has a spy problem
AI voice filters can make you sound like anyone—and make anyone sound like you
Amazon’s tech empire is expanding into mechatronics
We have quantum computers—now Amazon and Harvard want a quantum internet
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DOJ accuses Google of buying its position as a default search engine
Websites are dropping Facebook’s third-party login button
Crypto scammers duped YouTube audiences with fake Apple Event ‘livecast’
Ransomware hackers hit a massive Los Angeles School system over the weekend
Using Chrome? Check for this update right away
End-to-end encryption now available for most Ring devices
Signal’s new president is a privacy advocate and active critic of Big Tech
Cloudflare finally drops virulently anti-trans message board, Kiwi Farms
Scammers are using a Webb Telescope photo to hide complex malware
Four Amazon warehouse workers died on the job within a month
Twitter is testing a much-anticipated edit button
These 5 popular Chrome extensions are compromising your computer
‘The Merge’ is happening. Here’s what that means for those in crypto.
The US government just teased its instant payment system for 2023
Uber enlists home security company ADT in attempt to improve ride safety
FTC sues data broker for selling sensitive information, including abortion clinic visits
Privacy advocates urge cancellation of Amazon’s nightmarish Ring Nation
A new generation of wearables may know when you’re stressed
Twitter will start streaming podcasts, and they’re not limited to 280 characters
What Google’s latest algorithm tweaks mean for your search results
Anyone can now sign up for DuckDuckGo’s private email service
Congress sounds really concerned about unidentified aerial phenomenon
A startup is using AI to make call center workers sound ‘American’
These psychologists found a better way to teach people to spot misinformation
Viral AI rapper dropped from major record label for racist content
TikTok’s rumored ‘Nearby’ feed would show videos recorded in your neighborhood
Plot twist: MoviePass is returning from the dead next month
Yelp will flag anti-abortion pregnancy centers in its local listings
Privacy concerns over period-tracking apps are valid, Mozilla report finds
Whistleblower claims Twitter is lying about user privacy, bots, security, and more
Apple finally extends home repairs to (some) MacBook owners
7 alternatives to your phone’s built-in web browser
YouTube removes video of Tesla superfan testing autopilot safety on a child
Instagram explains why it’s feeding you specific suggested posts
Streaming services pulled ahead of cable TV in viewers, barely
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