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Facebook aims to bypass ad blockers on desktop by changing signifiers used to detect ads, will roll out improved ad preferences tool to opt out of targeted ads — SAN FRANCISCO — Digital ads pop up online so frequently and ubiquitously that many people are using software to block them.
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Google's Inbox now bundles Trello and Github emails, summarizes Google News alerts, and lets users save files to Google Drive — Staying on top of your to-do list can be a challenge. In order to get things done, you often need to hunt through your inbox to find what you're looking for … | Ina Fried / Recode: |
Intel is acquiring deep-learning company Nervana Systems, the first big exit for Andy Rubin's Playground Global; a source says the deal is valued at $350M+ — The chip giant is betting that machine learning is going to be a big deal in the data center. — Intel is snapping …
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Researchers find 12 of 16 Bluetooth smart locks they tested could be hacked and opened by unauthorized users — LAS VEGAS — Many Bluetooth Low Energy smart locks can be hacked and opened by unauthorized users, but their manufacturers seem to want to do nothing about it …
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Google tests a more personalized version of its virtual assistant, Google Now, with a new feature called Explore Interests that lets users pick specific topics — Google Now, the intelligent personal assistant bundled into Android and Google's search application, is already adept at bringing …
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| Ken Yeung / VentureBeat: |
Twitter opens Moments to more partners, brands, and influencers, will open to all in coming months — Twitter is opening up its Moments feature to users, but only if you're one of its select influencers, brands, or partners. The company revealed that it has given certain “groups of creators” …
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| Dan Goodin / Ars Technica: |
Researchers uncover advanced malware with 50+ modules that's existed since 2011 and infected government agencies and telcos in Russia, Iran, Sweden, China, more — Espionage platform with more than 50 modules was almost certainly state sponsored. — Security experts have discovered …
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| Edmund Lee / Recode: |
Disney buys a 33% stake for $1B in streaming firm BAMTech, now spun out of MLB digital business, and plans streaming sports network — If cord-cutting ever gets bad, Disney now has an easier way to go direct to consumer. — Disney is buying a one-third stake in streaming video company BAM Tech …
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P&G cuts back on targeted Facebook ads, finding broader Facebook campaigns more effective, as Facebook adds tools to boost brand awareness for big advertisers — Move shows challenges of such limits on big brands; Facebook offers new tools for large companies
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| Ingrid Lunden / TechCrunch: |
Dutch recruiter Randstad buys job hunting portal Monster for $429M, site to keep brand and continue to operate as separate entity, was once valued at $5.5B — Yet one more significant piece of M&A in the online recruitment industry. Today Randstad Holdings, an Amsterdam-based human resources …
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| Aaron Boyd / Federal Times: |
Final Federal Source Code policy includes pilot program requiring federal agencies to publicly release 20% of their code, which will be housed on Code.gov — This post has been updated with additional comments from Federal CIO Tony Scott. — Original Post: 3:30 p.m.| BBC: |
Iran becomes first country to ban and block access to Pokémon Go, following a years-old religious ruling issued against an earlier Pokémon card game — Authorities in Iran have banned the Pokemon Go app because of unspecified “security concerns”.
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