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As facial recognition use grows, so do privacy fears
Facial recognition is playing an increasing role in law enforcement, border security and other purposes
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Xiaomi announces Redmi S2 and Redmi Note 5 in Pakistan
Xiaomi launches two powerful devices Redmi S2 and Redmi Note 5 that produce high-resolution images anywhere, anytime
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California agency probing Tesla's Fremont factory for the third time
Investigation follows a complaint from one of the automaker’s employees at the plant
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NY jury convicts two men for trading on hacked press releases
A federal jury in Brooklyn, New York on Friday convicted two men for illegally trading on corporate press releases
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Twitter suspends over 70 million accounts in two months
More than 9.9 million “potentially spammy” or automated accounts have been identified and challenged per week
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Punjab targets data sciences to improve governance
ITU will collaborate with world-class practitioners to create innovative solutions
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Mukesh Ambani unveils broadband plan for India
The announcement is likely to send a chill up the spines of India's broadband providers
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EU Parliament to vote on controversial copyright law
Thursday's parliament vote is not final, but only sets out the negotiating position of MEPs
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Mobike to scrap China user deposit in bike-sharing race
Existing users will be able to get a refund of their deposits as the company’s service also gets integrated
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ZTE names new CEO
While other top executives to comply with US mandate
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Vietnam activists flock to 'safe' social media after cyber crackdown
Some activists say they migrated to Minds after content removal and abuse from pro-government netizens on Facebook
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Singapore watchdog says Grab-Uber deal hurts competition
The deal has invited regulatory scrutiny in the region with the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore
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China court bans Micron chip sales in patent case
The ruling comes amid an escalating trade spat between Washington and Beijing over tariffs
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Samsung's second quarter profit seen flagging
As smartphone innovation dries up
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Shouting CEO, changing rules: inside Tesla's Model 3-building sprint
It pulled out all the stops in the final week of June to meet its goal of making 5,000 Model 3s in a week
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Uber in talks with Careem to merge ride-hailing services in Middle East
Uber says that it would need to own more than half of the combined company, if not buy Careem outright
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Facebook shares drop on report of widened probe on data scandal
Erasing nearly $12 billion from the company’s market valuation
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WhatsApp to take action over deadly rumours, says India
Its parent company Facebook has also been grappling with a global data privacy scandal
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After 'mob justice', India asks WhatsApp to curb spread of false messages
False messages about child abductors on WhatsApp have helped to trigger mass beatings of more than a dozen people
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Apple rebuilds mapping app
Amsterdam-based TomTom NV will continue to be a data provider for Apple’s maps app
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Facial recognition was key in identifying US shooting suspect
Privacy activists warn that the tech could be used for warrantless surveillance
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Portuguese tech firm uncorks smartphone
The cork case has certified antibacterial properties and protects against battery radiation
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Bitcoin skids below $6,000, hits lowest level since November
Virtual currencies have been stuck in a downward trend for most of 2018 after last year’s frenzied interest fizzled
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'Flying brain' designed to follow German astronaut launches
The basketball-sized device, called CIMON, will be the first robot of its kind to interact with people in space
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California, home of Silicon Valley, ramps up online privacy law
The move promises a shift in terrain on which internet firms operate, in the wake of recent scandals
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Twitter, Facebook launch tools to track advertising
The moves aim towards greater transparency regarding US federal election campaign ads
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Samsung confirms Galaxy Note 9 launch
The South Korean giant has sent out invitations for an event on August 9th for the new Galaxy device
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Fresh delay in launch of NASA's giant space telescope
The James Webb Space Telescope- which NASA has long expected to replace the fabled Hubble- has faced multiple hitches
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Apple, Samsung settle US patent dispute
The rivals went to court over Apple’s allegations that Samsung violated patents by copying the design of the iPhone
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Japan space probe reaches asteroid in search for origin of life
Spacecraft will land in coming months to collect samples thought to contain organic matter and water
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PayPal launches debit card for its mobile app
The American company hopes to gain an edge over rivals in the increasingly competitive digital payments landscape
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US city ends facial recognition program with Amazon
The move came after rights groups raised concerns that the service could be used in ways violating civil liberties
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Facebook eases ban on cryptocurrency ads
Will allow content from approved advertisers but continue ban on those tied to binary options, initial coin offerings
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Twitter to confirm new accounts in spam fight
Will ask for email addresses or phone numbers to battle manipulation by automated bots
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Uber gets London licence back for 15 months
Lawyers of the ride-hailing app convinced a London magistrates court judge that it had mended its ways
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Early detection of 'olive tree leprosy' with drones
Bacterial infection ravaging olive orchards spotted using high-tech cameras that detect heat and electromagnetic waves
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Video makers want YouTube to change subscription tool
Executives addressed top criticisms during a session they hosted at VidCon
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Australia buys high-tech drones to monitor South China Sea
The high-altitude, long endurance, aircraft can provide a 360-degree view for over 2,000 nautical miles
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US plans limits on Chinese investment in technology firms
The move marks another escalation of President Donald Trump’s trade conflict with Beijing
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WhatsApp text triggers lynching in India
The messaging service struggles with incendiary content in India
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China's Didi steps up challenge to Uber
Ride-sharing giant intensifies drive for global business, joins rivals in Melbourne
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Uber battles to keep London license
The ride-hailing giant goes to court on Monday to overturn a decision stripping it of its license in London
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'Because I can': Careem welcomes Saudi women drivers
Uber also plans to introduce women drivers to their service this autumn
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As Facebook ages, teens look elsewhere to connect
The landscape has shifted since a 2014-15 Pew survey which found Facebook leading other social networks
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Pakistan all set to launch remote sensing satellite next month
PakTES-1A is fully indigenous project of scientists and engineers of SUPARCO
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Silicon Valley-style coding boot camp seeks to reset Japan
Programs like Code Chrysalis are trying to change Japan’s traditional corporate culture
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Uber driver found streaming show before self-driving car crash
A police report showed “safety” driver behind the wheel was distracted and streaming the television show on her phone
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YouTube offers creators new ways to earn money
Viewers will pay $4.99 a month for channel memberships giving them access to exclusive content
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Electric scooter-sharing moves into the fast lane
Big investments allowing nimble startups to reach billion-dollar valuations