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Facebook eases rules to allow violent speech against 'Russian invaders'
AFP, Published on 11/03/2022
» WASHINGTON: Facebook said Thursday that due to the invasion of Ukraine it has temporarily eased its rules regarding violent speech to allow statements like "death to Russian invaders," but not credible threats against civilians.
Massive tech show will go on, in virtual format
AFP, Published on 11/01/2021
» SAN FRANCISCO: The big tech show will go on, but online only: the 2021 Consumer Electronics Show kicks off Monday aiming to create connections and showcase the latest in robotics, smart devices, digital health and more.
Google tightens privacy settings for new users
AFP, Published on 25/06/2020
» SAN FRANCISCO: Google has begun auto-deleting new users' search data and location history on a rolling 18-month basis, CEO Sundar Pichai announced, as the tech giant moves to tighten privacy settings.
Fake news: Algorithms in the dock
AFP, Published on 14/07/2018
» PARIS - At the heart of the spread of fake news are the algorithms used by search engines, websites and social media which are often accused of pushing false or manipulated information regardless of the consequences.
Nokia sues Apple for patent infringement
AFP, Published on 22/12/2016
» HELSINKI - Nokia announced Wednesday it is suing Apple in German and US courts for patent infringement, claiming the US tech giant was using Nokia technology in "many" products without paying for it.
Artificial intelligence creeps into daily life
AFP, Published on 15/12/2016
» SAN FRANCISCO - Mark Zuckerberg envisions a software system inspired by the "Iron Man" character Jarvis as a virtual butler managing his household.
Apple's Jobs loses out in Paris street name vote
AFP, Published on 14/12/2016
» PARIS - Steve Jobs may have been a technological revolutionary, but his legacy will not be remembered in a Paris street name.
Google self-driving car unit spins off as Waymo
AFP, Published on 14/12/2016
» WASHINGTON - Google's self-driving car unit is being spun off and rebranded as Waymo as it aims "to make it safe and easy for people and things to move around."
GoPro cuts staff, shifts focus
AFP, Published on 01/12/2016
» SAN FRANCISCO - Mini-camera maker GoPro announced plans Wednesday to cut 15 percent of its staff as its shifts its focus to its core manufacturing operations.
Android malware steals million Google accounts: researchers
AFP, Published on 30/11/2016
» WASHINGTON - Malicious software designed to attack Android smartphones has breached the accounts of more than a million Google users, security researchers said Wednesday.