FBI used geofence warrant in Seattle after BLM protest attack, new documents show | The agency sought information about all Android users in the region of the Seattle Police Officers Guild
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FBI used geofence warrant in Seattle after BLM protest attack, new documents show
“I submit that there is probable cause to search information in the possession of Google.”
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Apple Makes Progress in India as iPhone Sales Rise 34% to Record
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Apple Makes Progress in India as iPhone Sales Rise 34% to Record
Apple Inc. had its strongest quarter for iPhone sales in India yet, a sign the Cupertino, Calif.-based company is finally making progress in the world’s fastest-growing smartphone market.
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Sweden returns to cold war tactics to battle fake news
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Sweden returns to cold war tactics to battle fake news
Fears of poll meddling by Russia prompt new ‘psychological defence’
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FBI used Google location data to investigate Seattle arson following BLM protest
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FBI used Google location data to investigate Seattle arson following BLM protest | Engadget
n 2020, federal police used a geofence warrant to obtain location data from Google as part of an investigation into an attempted arson against a police union headquarters in Seattle, new court documents show..
Engineers develop surgical “duct tape” as an alternative to sutures
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Engineers develop surgical “duct tape” as an alternative to sutures
MIT engineers developed a kind of surgical “duct tape.” The strong, flexible, and biocompatible sticky patch can be applied to biological tissues and organs to help seal tears and wounds.
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Dubai seeks to cut carbon emissions by 30% by 2030, says government media office
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Dubai seeks to cut carbon emissions by 30% by 2030, says government media office
Dubai has announced its ambition to cut carbon emissions by 30 percent in eight years time, amid the United Arab Emirates' wider pledge to have net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Meta's vision for the metaverse is an 'old idea' that's 'never worked,' tech CEO says
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Meta's vision for the metaverse is an 'old idea' that's 'never worked,' tech CEO says
Meta's new metaverse business lost more than $10 billion in 2021. Former Evernote CEO Phil Libin says the company's metaverse vision is "uncreative."
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Breach of state database may expose personal information
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Breach of state database may expose personal information
SEATTLE (AP) — The Washington State Department of Licensing said the personal information of potentially millions of licensed professionals may have been exposed after it detected suspicious activity on its online licensing system.
Meta threatens to pull Facebook and Instagram from Europe if it can't target ads
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iTWire - Meta threatens to pull Facebook and Instagram from Europe if it can't share data with the US
Meta states in an SEC filing it is considering leaving Europe if it can no longer exchange data from European users with the United States, following the Schrems II decision. This story is evolving, a...
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Germany vows to combat hate speech, extremism on Telegram
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Germany vows to combat hate speech, extremism on Telegram
A free-to-use instant messaging service, Telegram has a reputation for allowing any content without moderation.
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The U.S. is debating whether to adopt a digital dollar
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The U.S. is debating whether to adopt a digital dollar
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Facebook's unprecedented slump this week has some newer employees panicking. More experienced staffers see a rebound, and an opportunity for bigger equity awards.
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Facebook's unprecedented slump this week has some newer employees panicking. More experienced staffers see a rebound, and an opportunity…
A record week of turbulence for Facebook has some inside and outside the company waiting for a comeback.
SpaceX has so many Starlink satellites they're increasingly photobombing astronomers' images, a study says
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SpaceX has so many Starlink satellites they're increasingly photobombing astronomers' images, a study says
A new study found Starlink satellites are photobombing astronomical images, potentially hindering spotting of dangerous asteroids.
NASA Approves First Private Astronauts for Axiom Mission to the International Space Station
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NASA Approves First Private Astronauts for Axiom Mission to the International Space Station
NASA and its international partners approved crew members for Axiom Space’s first private astronaut mission to the International Space Station. The flight, called Axiom Mission 1 or Ax-1, is targeted to launch Wednesday, March 30, from Launch Complex 39A…
Cracking down on methane ‘ultra emitters’ is a quick way to combat climate change, researchers find. Latest study underscores how satellites are exposing emission sources around the globe. ‘It’s a harbinger of what’s to come,’ one expert says.
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Opinion | The IRS should not make you scan your face to see your tax returns
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Opinion | The IRS should not make you scan your face to see your...
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Why the heck is there still an automotive chip shortage?
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Why the heck is there still a chip shortage for cars?
The chip shortage is still impacting the automotive industry in 2022, though the good news is this problem is expected to get better as the year goes on.
CDC turns to poop surveillance for future COVID monitoring | Sewage can detect surges and variants before testing, CDC says.
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CDC turns to poop surveillance for future COVID monitoring
Sewage can detect surges and variants before testing, CDC says.
US carriers ask the FCC for $5.6 billion to replace Huawei and ZTE equipment
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US carriers ask the FCC for $5.6 billion to replace Huawei and ZTE equipment
The price of removing Chinese equipment from American wireless networks is likely to cost more than the government anticipated.
For the first time in its history, Facebook is in decline. Has the tech giant begun to crumble?
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/feb/06/first-time-history-facebook-decline-has-tech-giant-begun-crumble
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For the first time in its history, Facebook is in decline. Has the tech giant begun to crumble? | John Naughton
As long as the number of users kept growing, Mark Zuckerberg felt able to ride out scandals and criticism. He can no longer rely on that defence
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House Passes Bill to Invest Billions in Bolstering Chip Production and Supply Chain Infrastructure
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House Passes Bill to Invest Billions in Bolstering Chip Production and Supply Chain Infrastructure
However, both chambers will need to negotiate a compromise bill before it reaches President Biden's desk.