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Bill Gates (still) doesn't think regulators should break up Big Tech

He argues that it just creates more companies that behave badly.

By J. Fingas, 6h ago

09.15.19

Central banks to question Facebook over Libra cryptocurrency

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Internet

Central banks to question Facebook over Libra cryptocurrency

They're concerned the virtual money would destabilize the financial world.

By J. Fingas, 09.15.19

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09.15.19

New York state bans sales of flavored e-cigarettes

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Politics

New York state bans sales of flavored e-cigarettes

It's also stepping up efforts to curb the marketing of e-cigs to teens.

By J. Fingas, 09.15.19

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09.10.19

51 companies tell Congress it's time to tackle data privacy

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Politics

51 companies tell Congress it's time to tackle data privacy

Amazon, AT&T and Qualcomm are among those involved.

By J. Fingas, 09.10.19

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09.07.19

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Politics

Google acknowledges DOJ scrutiny as part of competition review

It's handing over information about past antitrust cases.

By J. Fingas, 09.07.19

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09.04.19

FCC offers another $950 million for broadband in Puerto Rico

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Internet

FCC offers another $950 million for broadband in Puerto Rico

It's hoping this will lead to 5G and fiber internet access.

By J. Fingas, 09.04.19

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09.02.19

E-bikes are now allowed in US national parks, for better or worse

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Transportation

E-bikes are now allowed in US national parks, for better or worse

There are concerns they could be unsafe and harmful to the parks.

By J. Fingas, 09.02.19

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08.27.19

Facebook's local alerts will be available across the US

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Internet

Facebook's local alerts will be available across the US

Governments will have another way to deliver urgent info.

By J. Fingas, 08.27.19

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08.21.19

Fitbit will play a key role in Singapore's public health program

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Wearables

Fitbit will play a key role in Singapore's public health program

The country hopes activity trackers will help people stay in shape.

By J. Fingas, 08.21.19

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08.18.19

Ransomware attack in Texas targets local government agencies

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Security

Ransomware attack in Texas targets local government agencies

It appears to have been a coordinated effort.

By J. Fingas, 08.18.19

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Government

Bill Gates (still) doesn't think regulators should break up Big Tech

Central banks to question Facebook over Libra cryptocurrency

New York state bans sales of flavored e-cigarettes

51 companies tell Congress it's time to tackle data privacy

Google acknowledges DOJ scrutiny as part of competition review

FCC offers another $950 million for broadband in Puerto Rico

E-bikes are now allowed in US national parks, for better or worse

Facebook's local alerts will be available across the US

Fitbit will play a key role in Singapore's public health program

Ransomware attack in Texas targets local government agencies

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