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China's border guards close to Xinjiang install Android malware on tourists' devices that scans for 70K+ files and downloads texts, calendar entries, phone logs — The malware downloads a tourist's text messages, calendar entries, and phone logs, as well as scans the device for over 70,000 different files.
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Facebook updates News Feed ranking algorithm to reduce the distribution of sensational health claims or promotion of products with health-related claims — People come together on Facebook to talk about, advocate for, and connect around things like nutrition, fitness and health issues.
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| Sam Machkovech / Ars Technica: |
Nvidia unveils new RTX Super series of graphics cards with more power for the same price as RTX; 2060 Super, 2070 Super launch July 9; 2080 Super on July 23 — 2060 Super, 2070 Super launch July 9; 2080 Super launches July 23. — The rumors are true: nine months after the launch …
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| Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai / VICE: |
Behind Google's Jigsaw unit, where current and former employees describe a toxic workplace environment, mismanagement, high turnover, and ignored HR complaints — Google's internet freedom moonshot has gotten glowing attention for its ambitious projects. But current and former employees …
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| Shara Tibken / CNET: |
Samsung announces its next Unpacked event will be held on August 7 in New York, likely detailing the Galaxy Note 10 — It's official. Samsung said Monday it'll hold its next big product launch on Aug. 7 in New York, confirming CNET's scoop from last month about the launch plans.| Dylan Byers / NBC News: |
Tim Cook emails a reporter to say the WSJ report about Jony Ive's departure—and his frustration with Cook's alleged lack of interest in design—is “absurd” — In a rare, scathing statement sent exclusively to NBC News, Cook took issue with a report published Sunday night by The Wall Street Journal.
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| Samuel Axon / Ars Technica: |
Apple representatives talk about Project Catalyst, and developers from Twitter, Gameloft, and TripIt share their experiences about developing apps with Catalyst — The people already using Catalyst tell Ars what Mac users and devs should expect. — SAN JOSE, Calif.—When Apple revealed macOS Catalina …
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| Paresh Dave / Reuters: |
As Alphabet's Loon prepares for its first commercial trial to deliver cell service via balloon in Kenya, some wireless carriers doubt the tech's viability — SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Google's bet on balloons to deliver cell service soon faces a crucial test amid doubts about the viability …
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Sources detail the extensive lobbying campaign by the US semiconductor industry that preceded President Trump's decision to ease some restrictions on Huawei — - Trump's easing up on entity list comes after lobbying campaign — American firms say current restrictions harm national security| Madhumita Murgia / Financial Times: |
Big tech lobbying group says UK's proposal to hold firms liable for harmful content is disproportionately broad, will undermine privacy, and curtail free speech — The world's biggest tech companies have attacked the UK's push to impose a legal “duty of care” on them to prevent so-called … | Sarah Perez / TechCrunch: |
Sony's PlayStation Vue raises prices by $5/month for all tiers, bringing the cheapest plan to $50/month, following YouTube TV, which raised prices in April — Sony's PlayStation Vue live TV streaming service is joining its rivals with the roll out another price increase.
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| Thomas Franck / CNBC: |
Sources: Dish Network and T-Mobile have agreed to a divestiture deal, pending resolution of DOJ concerns regarding proposed Sprint/T-Mobile merger — KEY POINTS — T-Mobile CEO John Legere (L) speaks as Sprint CEO Marcelo Claure looks on at the New York Stock Exchange, April 30, 2018.
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| Tamoor Hussain / GameSpot: |
Google's Stadia chief suggests that ISP data caps will not be a major issue for the game streaming service, but there are reasons to be skeptical of the ISPs — Asking a lot. — Phil Harrison, vice president and general manager of Google, has indicated that he doesn't believe data caps represent …
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