Information Technology
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What Google's Chrome ad blocker means for users, advertisers
Feb 17, 2018 12:00 am - Google, already one of the dominant players in the online advertising world, may soon have even more power in that space. It is now taking on the challenge of determinin...
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Analysis: We've reached peak smartphone. What are Apple, Samsung going to do?
Feb 10, 2018 12:08 am - You don't really need a new smartphone. Sure, some of them squeeze more screen into a smaller form. The cameras keep getting better, if you look very close. And you had ...
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Will robot delivery vans hit your street before self-driving cars?Feb 10, 2018 12:07 am - The future of driverless driving looks like a giant toaster with a funny hat. That's an approximation of a new autonomous vehicle recently unveiled by Nuro, a Silicon Va...
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5 do's and don'ts when using shopping appsFeb 10, 2018 12:06 am - Retailers such as Target and Amazon are embracing mobile applications to help consumers save money and time with features like digital wallets and augmented reality. Whe...
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Twitter exec on fake news: 'We are not the arbiters of truth'
Feb 10, 2018 12:00 am - There are lots of things you can't do on Twitter. You can't threaten violence, post pornography or wear a swastika in your profile pic. But you can lie. Twitter made cle...
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States, FCC on collision course over net neutrality
Feb 10, 2018 12:00 am - State governments are becoming a pivotal player in the battle over net neutrality. In recent weeks, legislatures stretching from California to Massachusetts have introdu...
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Analysis: How some cities are attracting 5G ahead of others
Feb 10, 2018 12:00 am - As communities nationwide wait to learn how high-speed mobile networks will figure in a long-promised infrastructure plan, some cities are already attracting private inv...
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A new (and free) chatbot may help employees report instances of harassment
Feb 10, 2018 12:00 am - Editor's note: An earlier version of this story incorrectly said the Spot service can help employees determine if harassment took place. The service allows employees...
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Analysis: Why Twitter is now profitable for the first time ever
Feb 10, 2018 12:00 am - Twitter posted a surprise profit in its Thursday earnings report - marking the first time it's ever made money as a public company. The company attributed its improved f...
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Breaking up with your smartphone is really hard (just ask these people)
Feb 10, 2018 12:00 am - Maya Oren wants to dial back her dependence on her smartphone. She plans to do it slowly by getting a new phone - a simple one that doesn't download apps or take photos ...