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Facebook, Google could face new tax in Britain for failing to tackle extremism

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Facebook, Google could face new tax in Britain for failing to tackle extremism Tech giants like Google and Facebook, already under fire for not doing enough to combat extremism and fake news, could face new taxes in the United Kingdom if a government official has his way.

Facebook admits major flaws

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Facebook admits major flaws Ex-executive says it's bad for society.

Tech Q&A: Bitcoin, net neutrality, mounting TVs and more

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Tech Q&A: Bitcoin, net neutrality, mounting TVs and more I keep hearing about Bitcoin. I don’t get it. Can you explain if it is a good investment?

How to keep a smart home safe from hackers

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How to keep a smart home safe from hackers Kurt the 'CyberGuy' shares tips.

The best Alexa commands to try with your new Echo

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The best Alexa commands to try with your new Echo No matter how many Amazon Echo commercials you see, it takes a little time to adjust to Alexa. Putting a virtual assistant in your home signals a change in lifestyle, sort of like adopting a puppy. There will be a lot of trial-and-error, but once you find your rhythm, you’ll forget what life was like without her.

The Worst Job in Technology: Staring at Human Depravity to Keep It Off Facebook

The Worst Job in Technology: Staring at Human Depravity to Keep It Off Facebook

Chicago Apple store's snow, ice hazards call for 'fine-tuning'

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Chicago Apple store's snow, ice hazards call for 'fine-tuning' Looks like Apple has gotten caught with its California roots showing. The Silicon Valley tech giant's flagship store in Chicago, which opened in October, was designed with a range of architectural bells and whistles -- except perhaps more consideration for the harsh winter realities of the Windy City.

8 ways to enjoy New Year's Eve military style

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8 ways to enjoy New Year's Eve military style Hunters, shooters, outdoorsman, military and first responder families, this essential New Year's Eve gear list is for you.

Apple apologizes for tampering with iPhones

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Apple apologizes for tampering with iPhones Find out why Apple is apologizing for tampering with users’ phones without telling them.

The most exciting military vehicles of 2017

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The most exciting military vehicles of 2017 Tiny tanks with virtual reality, snow motorcycles and silent motorcycles that can run on anything from BBQ propane to jet fuel were three of the most exciting this year.

Apple apologizes for slowing down older iPhones

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Apple apologizes for slowing down older iPhones The tech giant is slashing prices on battery replacements.

10 biggest weapons stories of 2017

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10 biggest weapons stories of 2017 Concealed carry guns, lasers, sound weapons that attack invisibly, new nuclear bombs….Reveals of new weapons – both personal protection and military use - were big this year. Not just in the sheer number, but in the wide range of types of weaponry.

Facebook, cocaine, opioids: How addictive is the social network?

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Facebook, cocaine, opioids: How addictive is the social network? According to some health specialists, the excessive use of social media may wind up having a similar short-term impact as opioids and cocaine.

Apple apologizes for slowing down older iPhone batteries

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Apple apologizes for slowing down older iPhone batteries Apple has issued an apology and said it will cut the cost of replacing iPhone batteries after the tech giant caused an uproar last week when it admitted it slowed down batteries on older iPhones for technical reasons.

Tech that will change your life in 2018

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Tech that will change your life in 2018 Kurt 'The Cyber Guy' Knutsson explains what you need to know.

Top tech trends to watch in 2018

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Top tech trends to watch in 2018 Kurt 'The Cyber Guy' Knutsson has the roundup on 'Fox & Friends.'

3 of the craziest bulletproof body armor advances of 2017

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3 of the craziest bulletproof body armor advances of 2017 A look at three wild, out of the box, new types of body armor that aim to provide better protection to law enforcement officers and troops across the globe.

'Star Wars' has a new Jedi: An Ohio grandma with lightsaber skills

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'Star Wars' has a new Jedi: An Ohio grandma with lightsaber skills A viral video of a grandmother shows her celebrating Christmas with a round of an augmented reality "Star Wars" video game.

Looks like that wasn't the last Jedi, after all: An Ohio grandma wields the Force

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Looks like that wasn't the last Jedi, after all: An Ohio grandma wields the Force A viral video of a grandmother shows her celebrating Christmas with a round of an augmented reality "Star Wars" video game.

Grandmother battles Darth Maul with a lightsaber

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Grandmother battles Darth Maul with a lightsaber Plays Star Wars virtual reality game.

Facebook rolling back controversial initiative to fight fake news

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Facebook rolling back controversial initiative to fight fake news Facebook announced last week that it is rolling back its controversial “Disputed Flags” measure next to articles deemed fake news amid studies showing it does not stop the spread of such content and only encourages users to click on it.

Tucker takes on economist who claims it's time to ditch cash

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Tucker takes on economist who claims it's time to ditch cash Harvard University Professor Kenneth Rogoff on the case for a cashless society.

Apple now facing at least 8 class-action lawsuits over slowing down older iPhones

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Apple now facing at least 8 class-action lawsuits over slowing down older iPhones The lawsuits over slow iPhones keep piling up.

Amazon sold 'tens of millions' of Alexa devices this holiday season

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Amazon sold 'tens of millions' of Alexa devices this holiday season Amazon has shown off some stats for the holiday season, and as usual it hasn't held back with the superlatives. Among the data we learn that one of its smart speakers was its biggest seller this holiday season.

Will robots forever change the workspace?

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Will robots forever change the workspace? A recent study found that up to a third of the American workforce will have to switch occupations by 2030 to find work, thanks in large part to rapid advances being made in automation and robotic technology.

Weak iPhone X demand sparks selloff in Apple stock

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Weak iPhone X demand sparks selloff in Apple stock Reports of lukewarm demand takes shine of tech giant Apple's stock; Fox Business Network's Nicole Petallides reports from the floor of the NYSE.

How to track Santa on Norad and Google Earth

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How to track Santa on Norad and Google Earth Kids across the globe are excitedly awaiting Santa's arrival tonight, but did you know how you can track his journey?

Tips to take picture perfect photos on your phone

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Tips to take picture perfect photos on your phone Kurt 'The Cyber Guy' Knutsson explains what you need to know.

Tech Q&A: Apple CarPlay, deadly chargers, taking advantage of Twitter and more

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Tech Q&A: Apple CarPlay, deadly chargers, taking advantage of Twitter and more I don’t like how much of my personal information is available online. Is it possible to remove your listing from the people search sites?

10 handy things you probably don't know Netflix can do

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10 handy things you probably don't know Netflix can do The end of the year is when we count our blessings: family, friends... and nearly unlimited movies and television for $10.99 a month.

Best tactical stocking stuffers for 2017

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Best tactical stocking stuffers for 2017 We have curated the ultimate gifts that are small enough to fit in Christmas stockings … but are sure to be massive in impact.

How social robots will invade our homes … and what we can do about it

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How social robots will invade our homes … and what we can do about it I’m not sure how I feel about social robots. The idea is to have a bot that talks to you, recognizes your face and voice, and can take family photos on cue. But it also feels like your home has been invaded by an alien -- one that might be recording everything you say.

6 top tactical gifts for women

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6 top tactical gifts for women Handbags, jewelry, clothing, sports equipment — we’ve taken these holiday gift go-tos and created a gift guide with a tactical twist.

6 of the best Bond-worthy holiday gifts

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6 of the best Bond-worthy holiday gifts Here are six more Bond-inspired gifts that will deliver maximum impact this holiday season.

Eric Schmidt stepping down as Alphabet's chairman

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Eric Schmidt stepping down as Alphabet's chairman Lauren Simonetti has more on the departure from Google's parent company.

'iPhone X Plus' should lead Apple's new product charge in 2018

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'iPhone X Plus' should lead Apple's new product charge in 2018 More iPhones X-like phones are coming from Apple in 2018, in addition to the HomePod, new MacBooks, and new app strategy.

iPhone X Plus' should lead Apple new product charge in 2018

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iPhone X Plus' should lead Apple new product charge in 2018 More iPhones X-like phones are coming from Apple in 2018, in addition to the HomePod, new MacBooks, and new app strategy.

Google bigwig Eric Schmidt shocks with surprise resignation amid reports his personal life is being eyed

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Google bigwig Eric Schmidt shocks with surprise resignation amid reports his personal life is being eyed In a surprise move, former Google CEO Eric Schmidt is stepping down as executive chairman of the search giant’s parent company Alphabet next year.

Google’s Eric Schmidt steps down as questions of timing grow

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Google’s Eric Schmidt steps down as questions of timing grow Eric Schmidt announced he is stepping down as executive chairman of Google parent Alphabet Inc. Some are questioning the timing of his surprising announcement citing his past well-known affairs with multiple women.

Apple admits to slowing old iPhones when new models come out

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Apple admits to slowing old iPhones when new models come out Kurt 'The Cyber Guy' Knutsson explains after a new lawsuit is filed against the company.

Facebook says job ads that target by age aren’t (necessarily) discriminatory

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Facebook says job ads that target by age aren’t (necessarily) discriminatory ProPublica is picking on Facebook's ad-targeting system again, but Facebook says the age filters are appropriate. The report names a number of companies that took out job ads on Facebook that were targeted to specific age groups.

Tactical stocking stuffers

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Tactical stocking stuffers Fox Firepower: Allison Barrie shares her top picks for outstanding stocking stuffers with a tactical spin.

Apple being sued over slowing down older iPhones

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Apple being sued over slowing down older iPhones Apple has admitted that it intentionally slows down older iPhone models to help preserve battery life in older phones. But now the company is being sued for its admission.

Top last-minute holiday gifts for gamers

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Top last-minute holiday gifts for gamers The holiday shopping season is almost over, but a lot of folks are still getting their gifts together, while others rely on the last minute to get all their shopping done. So if you’re still stuck for gift ideas for the gamers in your life, we have a few suggestions.

Best tactical stocking stuffers for 2018

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Best tactical stocking stuffers for 2018 We have curated the ultimate gifts that are small enough to fit in Christmas stockings … but are sure to be massive in impact.

Python attacks man's running shoes, video goes viral

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Python attacks man's running shoes, video goes viral A python's obsession with a pair of running shoes has mystified a Cairns man who encountered the wild reptile “attacking” his footwear in his yard.

Your old iPhone really is getting slower

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Your old iPhone really is getting slower So you weren’t imagining it after all, and now Apple is admitting it.

Your data is being grabbed by Web 'trackers'

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Your data is being grabbed by Web 'trackers' The number of trackers on the Web collecting your data is alarming, according to a study.

Inside Christmas week at an Amazon Prime fulfillment hub

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Inside Christmas week at an Amazon Prime fulfillment hub Todd Piro reports on the final rush to ship holiday gifts.

Facebook wants your face data—to benefit your privacy, of course

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Facebook wants your face data—to benefit your privacy, of course Should you allow Facebook to access and store your face data?

Last-minute gift ideas for gamers, tech-heads in your life

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Last-minute gift ideas for gamers, tech-heads in your life Eammonn Dignam has a few suggestions.