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Behind the Google-Southern Poverty Law Center relationship

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Behind the Google-Southern Poverty Law Center relationship Why does Google use the SPLC to police YouTube videos? #Tucker

YouTube has tapped far-left group to help police content, report says

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YouTube has tapped far-left group to help police content, report says YouTube has enlisted the far-left Southern Poverty Law Center to assist with policing content, according to The Daily Caller.

Google gets 2.4M requests from Europeans to be 'forgotten'

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Google gets 2.4M requests from Europeans to be 'forgotten' Google has been flooded with 2.4 million requests from individuals and companies across Europe to be “forgotten” — that is, wiped clean from any Web search.

The Moon will get 4G in 2019

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The Moon will get 4G in 2019 There are many places on Earth where you can regularly hear the screams of people unable to get a good signal.

'Burmese Bin Laden': Facebook removes page of Buddhist monk after racist rant

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'Burmese Bin Laden': Facebook removes page of Buddhist monk after racist rant The notorious firebrand Buddhist monk Ashin Wirtathu, also known as the "Burmese bin Laden," has been kicked off Facebook for violating its community standards.

How to Learn Piano with Technology

How to Learn Piano with Technology

Can net neutrality survive 5G?

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Can net neutrality survive 5G? BARCELONA—A one-size-fits-all approach to net neutrality won't work in a 5G world, Ericsson CEO Börje Ekholm said at an MWC press conference.

How Amazon paid zero in taxes on its billions

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How Amazon paid zero in taxes on its billions In 2017, Amazon reported $5.6 billion of U.S. profits and didn't pay a dime of federal income taxes on it. It also gets a $789 million windfall from Trump's new tax law. #Tucker

Barbra Streisand cloned her dog twice

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Barbra Streisand cloned her dog twice In an interview touching several different subjects, from her potential return to Broadway, dealing with sexism and her thoughts on the 2017 Oscars, Barbra Streisand has revealed that her two puppies are actually clones of a dog she used to have.

Barbara Streisand cloned her dog Samantha twice

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Barbara Streisand cloned her dog Samantha twice Barbra Streisand cloned her Coton de Tuléar dog Samantha twice. The two clones are named Miss Violet and Miss Scarlett.

Barbara Streisand cloned her dog twice

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Barbara Streisand cloned her dog twice In an interview touching several different subjects, from her potential return to Broadway, dealing with sexism and her thoughts on the 2017 Oscars, Barbara Streisand has revealed that her two puppies are actually clones of a dog she used to have.

Study shows minorities use Twitter to voice issues ahead of mainstream coverage

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Study shows minorities use Twitter to voice issues ahead of mainstream coverage In a study of over 46 million tweets, researchers commissioned by the Knight Foundation found how minorities on Twitter interact with the news. The Twitter study highlights how news is handled on the platform -- in both good ways and bad.

Study sheds light on teen sexting habits

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Study sheds light on teen sexting habits If you've finally mastered "OMG" and "IYKWIM," you may be ready for the next step in deciphering text messages—though if you're the parent of a teen, you might not like what you uncover.

Apple prepping huge 6.5-inch iPhone X Plus, cheaper model

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Apple prepping huge 6.5-inch iPhone X Plus, cheaper model Apple sees Samsung's familiar, but modestly updated Galaxy S9 , and raises it, by a lot.

Apple to open 'AC Wellness' medical clinics for employees

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Apple to open 'AC Wellness' medical clinics for employees Amazon isn't the only US tech giant aiming to upend health care.

Cyberstalk victim says she feared tormentor would kill her

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Cyberstalk victim says she feared tormentor would kill her NEW YORK (AP) — Nearly two dozen times, Francesca Rossi called law enforcement to complain that an ex-boyfriend was harassing her online, posting nude images of her, sending notes to her bosses that she had a sexually transmitted disease and making it appear she was running guns and trafficking in child pornography.

Welsh police force is first in UK to use virtual reality to train its officers

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Welsh police force is first in UK to use virtual reality to train its officers Gwent Police, located in Wales, recently launched a new, immersive virtual reality training system for its officers, becoming the first police force in the United Kingdom to do so.

Experts imagine how robot-led AI apocalypse could play out

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Experts imagine how robot-led AI apocalypse could play out Sci-fi movies have long portrayed a frightening world where robots take over and use humans as slaves.

In dramatic rescue, police drone saves man from freezing to death in ditch

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In dramatic rescue, police drone saves man from freezing to death in ditch A police drone helped save an unconscious man, who was suffering from hypothermia, from freezing to death following a car crash in the U.K. countryside.

The next big threat to consumer brands (Yes, Amazon's behind it)

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The next big threat to consumer brands (Yes, Amazon's behind it) Big brands would rather shoppers not ask Alexa.

Power bank catches fire in airplane overhead bin

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Power bank catches fire in airplane overhead bin How safe are power bank suitcases? Kurt 'The Cyber Guy' Knutsson provides insight on 'Fox & Friends First.'

This A.I. literally reads your mind to re-create images of the faces you see

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This A.I. literally reads your mind to re-create images of the faces you see Neuroscientists at Canada’s University of Toronto Scarborough have demonstrated A.I. technology that can read your mind by reconstructing images from brain data. Here's how it works.

This giant clock will tick for 10,000 years, but you'll never find it

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This giant clock will tick for 10,000 years, but you'll never find it Would you pay $42 million for a clock that ticks once a year?

Cosmetic surgeon warns against 'Snapchat dysmorphia'

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Cosmetic surgeon warns against 'Snapchat dysmorphia' Doctors say social media filters are creating an unrealistic expectation of one's image.

Studies are increasingly clear: Uber, Lyft congest cities

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Studies are increasingly clear: Uber, Lyft congest cities BOSTON (AP) — One promise of ride-hailing companies like Uber and Lyft was fewer cars clogging city streets. But studies suggest the opposite: that ride-hailing companies are pulling riders off buses, subways, bicycles and their own feet and putting them in cars instead.

Microsoft fights US in high court to protect global business

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Microsoft fights US in high court to protect global business WASHINGTON (AP) — Microsoft has an eye on its international customers as it confronts the Trump administration in a Supreme Court fight about turning over emails to investigators.

Facebook's VR shooter game at CPAC prompts backlash, apology

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Facebook's VR shooter game at CPAC prompts backlash, apology Facebook is facing a backlash after it showcased a virtual reality shooting game at a right-wing conference on Friday.

Samsung's new Galaxy may not be much of a discovery

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Samsung's new Galaxy may not be much of a discovery Samsung’s new Galaxy S9 smartphone introduced on Sunday adds more bells and whistles than ever — but experts wonder if they’ll be enough to kick-start sales.

Apple AirPods may soon get over-ear headphone sibling with better sound quality

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Apple AirPods may soon get over-ear headphone sibling with better sound quality The ubiquitous Apple AirPods may soon be getting a sibling. According to KGI analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple is preparing to release an over-the-ear headphone product that might debut as early as this year. 

12 texting tips you didn't know the iPhone could do

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12 texting tips you didn't know the iPhone could do “Hey, can I call you?” I bet millions send this text every day. It’s common etiquette. You text first and see whether someone is busy. If you get a “Sure,” or “Y,” or “K,” you can ring that person up.

US, Britain in cybersecurity divide over Chinese tech firm Huawei

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US, Britain in cybersecurity divide over Chinese tech firm Huawei Washington is cranking up pressure on Huawei Technologies Co., the Chinese telecommunications-equipment maker that U.S. officials view as a potential tool for state-sponsored spying.

5G promises, free stuff on Amazon and more: Tech Q&A

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5G promises, free stuff on Amazon and more: Tech Q&A I have a bunch of old USB thumb drives. Since everything is in the cloud, are they good for anything now?

Stores make push in scan and go tech, hope shoppers adopt it

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Stores make push in scan and go tech, hope shoppers adopt it NEW YORK (AP) — Shoppers at self-checkout lanes scanning all their groceries after they're done shopping? Old school. More stores are letting customer tally their choices with a phone app or store device as they roam the aisles.

Fallout from Parkland impacts gaming world

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Fallout from Parkland impacts gaming world New questions about video games' influence on childhood violence.

Google Home Max can also damage wood furniture

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Google Home Max can also damage wood furniture After discovering — to my furniture’s detriment — that the Apple HomePod and the Sonos One speakers can potentially leave white marks on certain wood surfaces, I decided to see what other smart speakers are capable of causing similar damage.

A Guide to Law Enforcement Spying Technology

A Guide to Law Enforcement Spying Technology

Samsung Galaxy S9 preview: Biggest and newest Android phone due next week

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Samsung Galaxy S9 preview: Biggest and newest Android phone due next week The top dog in the Android phone space is due for a refresh next week.

Amazon Go may soon be expanding to 6 new locations, reports says

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Amazon Go may soon be expanding to 6 new locations, reports says It's been exactly a month since Amazon opened its highly anticipated cashier-less convenience stores, Amazon Go. Now, the company is looking to bring the simplicity of literal grab-and-go to more markets across the U.S.

Kirk Cameron on parenting kids in a 'social media world'

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Kirk Cameron on parenting kids in a 'social media world' Actor Kirk Cameron discusses his new documentary 'Connect.' The film tackles parenting in the new tech era.

Stanford’s ‘diamond anvil’ technology could be a game-changer for chemistry

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Stanford’s ‘diamond anvil’ technology could be a game-changer for chemistry Stanford's molecular diamond anvil could be used to create custom molecules through the triggering of unique chemical reactions. And all by simply giving them a good, high-pressured squeeze!

What it's like to be a conservative in Silicon Valley

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What it's like to be a conservative in Silicon Valley A new survey shows that Silicon Valley conservatives feel persecuted at their companies. Fired ex- Google engineer James Damore may know that feeling all too well. #Tucker

Defense missile designed to destroy mortars, artillery

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Defense missile designed to destroy mortars, artillery Lockheed Martin is developing a Miniature Hit to Kill Missile which can take out mortars, artillery and UAV’s with a direct hit

Putting the Hamilton 68 under the microscope

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Putting the Hamilton 68 under the microscope Does Bill Kristol's group really track Russian disinformation on Twitter or is it perpetrating a fraud? The Intercept's Glenn Greenwald sounds off. #Tucker

Hit a bullet with a bullet: New defensive missile could prevent close range attacks

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Hit a bullet with a bullet: New defensive missile could prevent close range attacks Lockheed Martin is developing a Miniature Hit to Kill Missile that could blast mortars and artillery straight out of the sky.

U.S. soldiers to get major night vision upgrade

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U.S. soldiers to get major night vision upgrade Allison Barrie on why American soldiers may soon be issued new, advanced night vision goggles similar to the type used by elite U.S. Special Operations forces.

US soldiers set to receive new Special Operations-style night vision goggles

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US soldiers set to receive new Special Operations-style night vision goggles American soldiers may soon be issued new, advanced night vision goggles similar to the type used by elite U.S. Special Operations forces.

Hackers hijack Tesla system in bold cryptocurrency attack

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Hackers hijack Tesla system in bold cryptocurrency attack Tesla has become the latest target of hackers attempting to “mine” cryptocurrency, according to cloud security company RedLock.

Man sues Microsoft for $600M after a forced Windows upgrade destroyed his PC

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Man sues Microsoft for $600M after a forced Windows upgrade destroyed his PC A lawsuit against Microsoft may seem outlandish but expresses a not-uncommon user complaint.

Ex-Google employee claims he was wrongfully fired

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Ex-Google employee claims he was wrongfully fired First ex-Google engineer James Damore sued his former employer for firing him after he put out a memo saying women aren’t fit for tech jobs.

Tim Cook bristles at the idea that the Apple HomePod is following the Echo

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Tim Cook bristles at the idea that the Apple HomePod is following the Echo By the time the Apple HomePod made its official debut earlier this year, the Amazon Echo had already spent more than three years with homeowners. But Tim Cook wants you to know that the HomePod isn't just a "me too" product.

T-Mobile offers $200 off iPhone X, half off a second Apple Watch

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T-Mobile offers $200 off iPhone X, half off a second Apple Watch Looking to snag some new Apple gear at a discount?

Social media network CEO: How Google censors my company

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Social media network CEO: How Google censors my company Bill Ottman, co-creator of Mind.com, talks to Tucker in latest example of how Big Tech has become a bigger threat to civil liberties than even the federal government. #Tucker