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Facebook chief says internet firms in 'arms race' for democracy
The hearings come with online firms facing intense scrutiny for allowing the propagation of misinformation
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German fintech to push Commerzbank out of DAX 30
Frankfurt stock exchange operator Deutsche Boerse plans to unveil the new composition of the index
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Could it soon be game over for the Fortnite craze?
After the first disappointing revenue data since the game's release last year
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Amazon hits trillion-dollar milestone with focus on the long game
Following an incredible journey for the internet giant since launching as an online bookseller two decades ago
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Chinese tycoon's arrest in US stemmed from rape accusation
Liu was released without being charged after his arrest on Friday and has returned to China
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Samsung changes approach for upcoming devices
The company plans to bring new features to mid-range devices before flagships
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Going up! Japan to test mini 'space elevator'
The test equipment will hitch a ride on an H-2B rocket being launched from the southern island of Tanegashima
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Amazon India unveils Hindi website, app in battle with Flipkart
None of India’s other leading e-commerce portals currently have a local language version of their apps or websites
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Electric Mercedes opens assault on Tesla
With sales of its entry-level Model 3 sedan expected to reach about 50,000 cars
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Google races to parry the rise of Facebook
Facebook’s success has shaken Alphabet’s Google CEO, Sundar Pichai, who has made developing markets a priority
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Tech nostalgia on show at Berlin's IFA
The "new trends" section of the fair is dominated by Polaroid
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After Trump bashing, tech firms gird for congressional grilling
Top executives from Twitter and Facebook were to appear in two hearings with Google's participation a question mark
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UAE announces first astronauts to go to space
The country has its sights set on space with a programme worth $5.4 billion
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Apple launches repair program for faulty iPhone 8
The devices were sold between September 2017 and March 2018
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'Facebook definition of terrorism helps states mute dissent'
A UN human rights expert urged Facebook to narrow its “sweeping” definition of terrorism
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After Hyderabad, Careem speeds to Sukkur
The company plans on expanding to two more cities in the province by the end of the year
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China blocks Australian state broadcaster's website: ABC
It comes a year after the Australian Broadcasting Corporation began running a Chinese-language service
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Back to school for French kids... without their phones
The ban banishes tablets and smart watches from French primary and junior high schools
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Japanese messaging app operator Line to launch cryptocurrency
As the company tries to build up a wide range of businesses using its popular messaging app as a platform
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China to launch nationwide inspections of ride-hailing companies
Didi said it welcomed the move and would fully cooperate to implement measures for improvement
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Ontario to include Tesla in rebate program after court decision
The incentive program provides rebates of up to $10,640 for people who bought electric cars
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Apple self-driving car rear ended during road testing
The executives have never publicly spoken about the company’s self-driving car program
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Trump vows to fight censorship of conservatives by social media firms
He told a campaign-style rally in Indiana that his administration is standing up for free-speech rights
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ZTE sees third-quarter profit after first-half loss on US supplier ban
The result of a US supplier ban that forced the telecoms gear maker to halt operations for three months
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California looks to adopt Obama-style net neutrality rules
They have until midnight to pass so-called SB 822 on the final day of the legislative session or wait until next year
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Apple expected to unveil new iPhone models on September 12
Including one with a larger display than previous models with an edge-to-edge display similar to the iPhone X
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Senior Republican calls for reopening of Google probe
Citing "important developments" since the review was closed in 2013
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China to limit number of online games over myopia fears
The plan is the latest move to tighten government oversight over the country's fast-growing video game industry
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Careem adds delivery service to its fleet
Customers can now send, track and receive small packages
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Apple buys startup focused on lenses for AR glasses
The company has ambitions to make a wearable device that would superimpose digital information on the real world
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Senate panel to hear from Twitter, Facebook next week
To look at how social media companies are responding to foreign influence operations
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Drones and stakeouts: how Tesla 'haters' put pressure on CEO Musk
A go-private deal at $420 a share announced by Musk
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Trump idea on regulating Google 'unfathomable'
Other internet firms enjoy the same constitutional protections on free speech as news outlets
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Panasonic to move UK headquarters on Brexit fears
The headquarters would move from outside London to Amsterdam in October
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OK computer: How AI could help forecast quake aftershocks
A type of artificial intelligence known as deep learning, loosely modelled on the way human brain makes connections
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Robot teachers invade Chinese kindergartens
The autonomous robot was seen telling stories and challenging children with logic problems
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Texan begins selling 3D-printed gun plans despite judge's order
Cody Wilson had initially published the downloadable files on his website four weeks ago
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AI to seep further into everyday life at Berlin's IFA
Samsung may send its voice assistant Bixby into battle with Google's Assistant
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Instagram adds verified accounts to 'stop bad actors'
Blue badges displayed will indicate holders have gone through a verification process
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Russia's Kalashnikov branches out from rifles to robots and e-cars
The remarkable transformation is without precedent in its 200-year history
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Facebook rolls out video service worldwide
Amid a shift in video viewing habits away from traditional television to online platforms including Netflix and Hulu
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Google lets you personalise emojis from selfies
It is able to create 100 new sticker styles using your personalised avatar
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Apple expected to remove 3D touch from new iPhones
3D touch has been an essential feature of iPhone 6S and was a major selling point for the device
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Bank of Spain's website hit by cyber attack
The attack has not had any effect on the bank’s services or its communications with the European Central Bank
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German antitrust watchdog plans action on Facebook this year
The probe is being closely watched in Europe amid mounting concerns over leaks of data
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Startup delivers groceries in self-driving cars
The service will kick off this month in parts of San Jose in a partnership with e-commerce company GrubMarket.com
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Toyota pours $500 mn into driverless car tieup with Uber
Technology from both companies will be integrated into purpose-built Toyota vehicles
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YouTube bout earns millions as boxing keeps distance
More than 15,000 fans crowded into Britain's Manchester Arena on Saturday to watch boxing novices
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Facebook removes top Myanmar military official, others from website
The world’s largest social media networking site said it had removed 46 Pages and 12 accounts
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New digital exchange seeks to host Islamic finance startups
The exchange has applied for a digital exchange license in Malta