After the US Justice Department launches an investigation into the ride-hailing company, Oregon’s best-known city also demands answers.
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Science fiction has been offering depictions of video phones and video calling for over 100 years. Take a look at how those visions of the future compare to the reality of today.
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Chinese internet Tencent has continued its recent investment spree after it backed U.S.-based game studio Pocket Gems to the tune of $90 million. Tencent invested in Pocket Gems back in 2015, when it put in a reported $60 million for a 20 percent stake. This time around the Wall Street Journal reported the investment as $90 million, which TechCrunch has confirmed independently. That deal,… Read More
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Need a little help blocking a specific string of websites from your kids, or worse, yourself? Luckily, we’ve put together a brief guide outlining the multiple ways for doing so.
The post Just can’t resist the urge to peek at Facebook? Here’s how to block it, or any other website appeared first on Digital Trends.
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Drafting sane tech policy is hard. But that’s no excuse for not doing it, as Comey’s tenure as FBI Director proves. The post The Real Threat to Our Government Is Tech Illiteracy appeared first on WIRED.
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Microsoft decided to take a more traditional approach with the recently-announced Surface Laptop, but how does the forthcoming device compare to Apple’s Touch Bar-equipped flagship?
The post High-end laptop Shootout: Microsoft Surface Laptop vs. Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch appeared first on Digital Trends.
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A Russian photographer in the White House has raised suspicions of surveillance. But the real issue is Trump’s lack of security care. The post We Shouldn’t Have to Ask if a Russian Photog Bugged the White House appeared first on WIRED.
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Apple’s videos and tips suggest that hidden camera features aren’t always instantly intuitive.
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Chat app’s new feature taps neural networks and the work of artists to turn your selfie into a personalized sticker pack.
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Peer into the new “Twin Peaks,” where strange happenings are afoot. The series revival debuts on Showtime on May 21.
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