Technology

May 10, 2016 7:03 PM

Is Facebook suppressing politically conservative content?

The fallout continues after the tech website Gizmodo published an article on Monday alleging that Facebook wasn't just relying on algorithms to identify trending topics on the social media platform.

by Laura Wagner

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April 21, 2016 4:00 AM

Dayton wants big boost in cybersecurity funding; lawmakers won't click

Every day, hackers try to break into Minnesota's vast state government computer network. Gov. Mark Dayton wants nearly $46 million to help state agencies shore up their online defenses. So far, lawmakers aren't on board.

by Brian Bakst

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April 2, 2016 11:40 AM

Neither rain nor snow nor lack of address will stop these deliverymen

Lots of houses in Nigeria have no numbers, so deliveries are often late. But two techies have devised a solution. And they're creating new jobs in the process.

by Malaka Gharib

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March 17, 2016 5:27 PM

Broadband demands rise in Minnesota, but who'll pay the bill?

Sharp differences are emerging over how Minnesota leaders will spread high-speed Internet to more households and businesses around the state. The key question: How much of the budget surplus will they spend?

by Brian Bakst

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June 3, 2015 7:17 AM

Coming soon: More ads on Instagram, and a 'buy' feature on Pinterest

So far, Pinterest's announcement has been getting more positive responses than Instagram's.

by Sam Sanders

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April 3, 2015 6:51 AM

Firms wonder whether to bite bullet and buy .sucks

Some worry that online venting could reach unprecedented heights with the debut of a new Internet domain. Ralph Nader is featured in a promotional video for the .sucks domain.

by Martin Moylan

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March 20, 2015 9:00 AM

How secure is your data?

We invited three technology and security experts to talk about the current state of data security.

by J. Brian Atwood, Bruce Schneier and Tracy Mumford

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February 5, 2015 12:00 AM

Does Facebook cause depression? Depends on how you use it

Researchers found Facebook can make you sadder, but only if you're using it to lurk from afar.

by Elise Hu and Tajha Chappellet-Lanier

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January 16, 2015 7:51 AM

Long-Lost European spacecraft spotted by NASA probe orbiting Mars

The Beagle-2 Mars Lander was lost Christmas Day 2003. Today, British scientists confirmed their spacecraft was found partially deployed on the surface of the Red Planet.