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July 19, 2019 8:21 AM

Fast-growing web of doorbell cams raises privacy fears

Critics complain that the systems turn neighborhoods into places of constant surveillance and create suspicion that falls heavier on minorities. Police say the cameras can serve as a digital neighborhood watch.

by The Associated Press

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July 19, 2019 5:59 AM

How a 10-year-old boy helped Apollo 11 return to Earth

Greg Force was just a boy when his father, the director of a NASA tracking station in Guam, called home with an important mission for him: To help the crew of Apollo 11 return safely to Earth.

by Mia Warren and Josh Axelrod

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July 17, 2019 12:08 PM

Apple, Google continue inclusive push with new emojis

Apple and Google are rolling out dozens of new emojis that include cute critters, of course, but also expand the number of images of human diversity.

by Associated Press

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July 12, 2019 3:41 PM

Report: FTC approves roughly $5B fine for Facebook

The fine would be the largest the FTC has levied on a tech company. But it won't make much of a dent for Facebook, which had nearly $56 billion in revenue last year.

by Associated Press

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July 10, 2019 11:31 AM

Instagram to flag hateful comments before you send them

Instagram is rolling out a feature that will notify users when their comments may contain harmful or offensive content, then give them the opportunity to undo the posts before other users see them.

by Amy Scott

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July 1, 2019 11:22 AM

Scientists make model embryos from stem cells to study key steps in human development

Researchers hope these so-called embryoids could provide crucial new insights into how to treat infertility, prevent miscarriages and birth defects and many diseases. But they stir ethical concerns.

by Rob Stein

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June 5, 2019 3:40 PM

Is there finally more help in the fight against robocalls?

New tools are coming to fight robocalls, but don't expect unwanted calls to disappear.

by Associated Press

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June 4, 2019 11:21 AM

Huawei chairman willing to sign a 'no-spy' deal with the United States

A top Huawei executive accused the U.S. of inappropriate conduct, while also striking a conciliatory tone -- a response that reflected the level of exasperation being felt by the Chinese tech giant.

by Pallavi Gogoi

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May 30, 2019 3:41 PM

Scientists genetically modify fungus to kill mosquitoes that spread malaria

The modified fungus produces spider toxin that rapidly kills mosquitoes, raising hopes for a new weapon to fight a disease that sickens millions. But not everyone is convinced.

by Rob Stein