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First LookWhy FBI won't share details of iPhone hack with White HouseThe FBI announced Wednesday it would not share the vulnerability that allowed hired hackers to unlock the iPhone of San Bernardino shooter聽Syed Rizwan Farouk last month.
First LookHow Twitter made it easier to report abuseTwitter is cracking down on abusive tweets and users. The platform has just unveiled new improvements to its reporting tool.
If you photograph yourself with a camera drone, is it still a selfie?A new camera drone technology raises a philosophical question: When is a selfie not a selfie?
Will 'mind-controlled' drones take off?A recent thought-powered drone race could signal a first step in brain-controlled technology becoming more usable and widespread in everyday life.
A $15,000 phone promises privacy for those who can afford itSirin Labs, a British-Israeli startup, plans to sell highly secure phones aimed at executives next month. But the phone's features could eventually trickle down to mass consumer devices, some technologists say.
Scientists accidentally discover the secret to long-lived batteriesScientists have discovered technology that could potentially make batteries last hundreds of thousands of recharge cycles, rather than just hundreds.聽
Why are Apple鈥檚 services being mysteriously shut down in China?Some experts say聽that the shutdown may be an effort to promote local tech companies that are competing with foreign companies, including Apple.
Why Opera is rolling out a native VPN serviceThe Opera browser's latest service provides a free boost to anonymity and security.聽
Facebook is rolling out group-calling on MessengerFacebook plans to keep adding features to its Messenger app, which already has more users than Skype.
Why was Google.com 'partially dangerous' yesterday, safe today?Google.com's own Safe Browsing tools classified the site as 'partially dangerous,' which was reversed Tuesday night. It's unlikely Google.com poses a significant danger to the average user.
Is Amazon's monthly pricing really a challenge to Netflix?The e-commerce giant revamped pricing for its Prime video streaming to monthly rates, but the new services may be most useful as an addition to smaller cable packages, rather than a replacement.
How this AI-human partnership takes cybersecurity to a new levelA program designed by MIT to battle hackers is example of effective artificial intelligence and human collaboration.
Why is Google facing European antitrust investigation?The tech giant prevailed in a Supreme Court challenge to its Google Books project, but European Union regulators are preparing to charge Google with antitrust violations, which could lead to a fine of up to $6 billion.聽
Amazon unveils a standalone monthly video streaming serviceAmazon has unveiled two plans designed to convince customers wary of its former annual fee to give month-by-month streaming a go. The new plans' pricing is also meant to lure away Netflix viewers.聽
Bendable 'wallpaper' cameras are right around the cornerIn the latest manifestation of a growing trend 鈥撀爐he miniaturization of technology 鈥撀爐iny adaptable lenses have been melded together on flexible sheets, offering the promise of flexible cameras.
First LookWhy Obama's encouraging the FCC to 'unlock the cable boxOn Friday, the Obama administration announced it would support an effort intended to give consumers more choice over the TV service they receive, as part of a broad effort to improve competition.
Microsoft follows Apple, sues federal governmentMicrosoft says that the government has issued more than 2,000 secret warrants for information seizure. The company claims that this is a violation of First and Fourth Amendment Constitutional rights for consumers.聽- It's time for tough talk on tradeOpinion: Washington policy elites need to get beyond thinking of the debate as one of unrestrained global trade versus stubborn protectionism.
First LookTesla 3 proves popular, but will electric cars go mainstream?The Tesla 3 electric car has gathered $13 billion worth of pre-orders for the sedan two years before the car will be ready. Does this signal a turning point in the love affair between Americans and their gas-guzzling cars?
Fingerprint recognition could soon replace keys, credit cardsAfter Apple helped popularize the use of fingerprint identification by incorporating sensors in its phones last year, the prospects for a new frontier in the world of smart cards have brightened.
