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- New "Safety Truck" aims to prevent accidents while passing on the roadSamsung is developing new technology that uses cameras and video monitors to let drivers to see what's ahead of the semi truck in front of them.聽
- Why Google joined fight against revenge pornGoogle says it cannot remove images from the websites, but will remove them from Google search results.
- AT&T, Verizon, WhatsApp not protecting user privacy, says EFF reportIn the Electronic Frontier Foundation's most recent "Who's Got Your Back?" annual report, nine companies earned full five-star ratings. But the EFF is concerned that some companies haven't prioritized their users' data.
- Google builds neural network, makes it hallucinateUsing image-recognition software and a feedback loop Google researchers have produced art both beautiful and strange.
- Twitter's secret project lets you follow events, not just peopleTwitter will launch Project Lightning in the next few months. This new tool offers a curated approach to current events and story collections on the social media giant.
- After $7 billion purchase, what did Microsoft get from Nokia?Microsoft parts ways with former Nokia head Stephen Elop,聽as the company refocuses away from 'Devices.'
- FCC says AT&T misled customers, issues biggest fine in its historyFCC comes after AT&T with a $100 million fine for misleading customers about its 'unlimited' data plan.
- California discloses details of self-driving car accidentsCalifornia state officials have released details on six accidents that involved self-driving car prototypes, reversing a policy on concealing information on how the autonomous vehicles were performing during testing on public roads.
- Nest's smart home now includes security cam, improved Nest ProtectAfter being acquired by Google last January, Nest held its first press conference on Wednesday, announcing improvements to the Nest Protect and a new home-security camera.
- How crowdfunding brought the Statue of Liberty to AmericaThe Statue of Liberty arrived in New York harbor on June 17, 1885. But it took two crowdfunding campaigns to actually finish Lady Liberty.聽
- Is your Samsung Galaxy vulnerable to hackers?Over 600 million Samsung Galaxy phones have a flaw in the keyboard software that may allow hackers to take almost full control of the phone, says a cybersecurity firm.
- How personal food computers could revolutionize farmingCaleb Harper, founder of an agricultural innovation group at MIT, has built a prototype of the personal food computer, which has the potential to give everyone the ability to plant perfect crops all year round.
- Your home is about to get a lot smarter, and so is everything elseThanks to Nest and others, the Internet of Things is becoming more accessible to businesses and consumers. There are barriers to its universal adoption, but experts say that connectivity could have tremendous benefits.
- Google marks anniversary of Statue of Liberty's arrival in New York HarborThe Statue of Liberty arrived in New York Harbor on June 17, 1885, quickly becoming a national landmark.
- Tell presidential candidates, 'It鈥檚 the enterprise, stupid!'Opinion: Listen up, Republicans: Government is not bad. Face it, Democrats: Business is not bad. America needs both to flourish.
- At E3, once male-only game franchises welcome heroinesWomen protagonists have a storied role in video games, but few series let you choose to play as either male or female characters.
- After the exit of its CEO, how can Twitter get its wings back?Twitter has been faced with a turnover in management and a tumbling stock price that has fallen 30 percent since late April.聽
- Amsterdam 3D-printed bridge: Would you drive over this bridge?Amsterdam 3D-printed bridge:聽A Netherlands-based startup is set to build a bridge over a canal in Amsterdam using 3D-printing robots.
- Google announces YouTube Gaming. Will the app grab online gamers' attention?This summer, YouTube will launch YouTube Gaming, a channel for gamers to stream and broadcast games and e-sports. Many see this as Google's direct attack on Twitch, a popular video game streaming service.
- Google and others try to get rid of the password. But why?Google is the latest to join the wave of companies trying to eliminate the need for passwords. By using context-aware settings, password managers, biometrics, and two-step verification, we may no longer need a barrier to access our accounts.