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Facebook Scandal Affected More Users Than Thought: Up To 87m

Facebook revealed that tens of millions more people might have been exposed in the Cambridge Analytica privacy scandal than previously thought and said it will restrict the user data that outsiders can access.

Congress Challenge: How To Tame Industry Giant Facebook

Facebook isn’t just a company. It’s a behemoth, with 2.1 billion monthly users, $40 billion in revenue and more than 25,000 employees worldwide.

When Drone Imperiled New Zealand Plane, Nobody Called Police

When a drone flew within meters of a landing plane last week, endangering 278 passengers and crew, Air New Zealand responded by saying that such reckless drone operators should be thrown in prison.

Foxconn Set Construction Hiring Targets

Foxconn Technology Group is setting some construction hiring targets for its manufacturing campus in Racine County.

Daimler To Recall 3 Million Vehicles To Ease Diesel Doubts

German automaker Daimler will voluntarily recall 3 million Mercedes-Benz brand cars with diesel engines in Europe to improve their emissions performance, the company said this week, in the wake of widespread public debate over the future of diesel. 

Dispute Could Mean Financial Panic In Bitcoin

Got some bitcoin? An internal dispute over the digital currency could soon mean financial losses, whipsawing prices and delays in processing payments.

Facebook Working On Way To Charge For Reading News Artilces

Facebook is working on a way for news organizations to charge readers for articles they share and read on the social network.

Netflix Still Piling Up Viewers And Big Programming Bills

Netflix Still Piling Up Viewers And Big Programming Bills

Riveting 'Dunkirk' Is Nolan's, and Year's, Best

Riveting 'Dunkirk' Is Nolan's, and Year's, Best

Poll: Young Americans Say Online Bullying A Serious Problem

Teens and young adults say cyberbullying is a serious problem for people their age, but most dont think theyll be the ones targeted for digital abuse.

Why You Can't Always Trust Your Handy Map App

For centuries, people have relied on maps to figure out where they are and where theyre going. But todays digital maps seemingly more precise than ever arent always as dependable as they appear.

Aid Groups Now Using The Same Data Technology As Bitcoin

In the Zaatari refugee camp in Jordan, Amar Al-Eid heads toward the checkout of the food distribution store carrying supplies for his two children. The shopkeeper raises a black box to his face and scans the Syrian refugees iris. The transaction goes through and a days rations are secured.

Inflatable Sea Monster Takes Over A Rusting Warehouse

A giant sea monster has taken over a building at Philadelphias Navy Yard, but only temporarily.

Losses From Natural Disasters Surge Over Last 20 Years

The U.N. office for disaster risk reduction said that worldwide reported economic losses from earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, floods, hurricanes and other climate-related disasters surged to total nearly $2.9 trillion over the past 20 years.

Netflix Assembles New US Production Hub In New Mexico

Netflix has chosen New Mexico as the site of a new U.S. production hub and is in final negotiations to buy an existing multi-million dollar studio complex on the edge of the states largest city, government and corporate leaders announced this week.

Steve Jobs: His Legacy Continues To Shape Apple

APPLES FUTURE LIES IN ITS PAST:Theres no denying Steve Jobs impact on Apple and the way in which his visions have shaped the company.

UN Report: Technologies Can Help Lives But Boost Inequality

New technologiesfrom artificial intelligence to gene editing hold immense potential to improve people's live - but can also drive greater inequality and social dislocation, according to a U.N. report launched this week.

Google Brings Camera Twists, Bigger Screens To Pixel Phones

Googles new Pixel phones mirror an industry trend toward lusher, bigger screens and add twists on the camera for better pictures.

Hubble Space Telescope Working Again After 3-Week Shutdown

The Hubble Space Telescope is studying the cosmos once again after a three-week shutdown.

Virgin Orbit Mates Rocket To Jet For Airborne Launch System

Southern California-based Virgin Orbit has reached a milestone in developing its airborne orbital launch system.

Michigan Awards $4.8M In ‘Mobility' Grants To Help Disabled

The state of Michigan announced the final round of “mobility” grants it gives out to encourage pilot projects to help transport seniors, the disabled and veterans with autonomous vehicles and other technology.

Grocery Robots Detect Spills - With Some Far-Off Human Help

A wheeled robot named Marty is rolling into nearly 500 grocery stores to alert employees if it encounters spilled granola, squashed tomatoes or a broken jar of mayonnaise.

Colorado Students Photographed For Facial Recognition Study

More than 1,700 people walking on a University of Colorado campus were unknowingly photographed as part of a facial recognition research project funded by U.S. intelligence and military agencies, a newspaper reported.

In ‘Parabellum,' John Wick Is On The Run Again

Movies can be blessedly simple.

Photos: A Privacy-Conscious Social Media From Cupertino

It would be tempting to think that Apple just doesn’t ‘get’ social media.

Why A U.S. Vs China 'Tech Cold War' Could Be Upon Us

Perilous stakes for both superpowers

Salesforce Buying Tableau As Businesses Embrace Data

Salesforce, a maker of customer-management software, is buying Tableau Software in an all-stock deal valued at $15.7 billion.

Britain To Intensify Fight Against Climate Change

Britain’s outgoing prime minister on Wednesday announced plans to eliminate the country’s net contribution to climate change by 2050.

Uber, Volvo Cars Launching New Self-Driving Vehicle

Uber is teaming with Volvo Cars to launch its newest self-driving vehicle.

Customs Says Hack Exposed Traveler, License Plate Images

U.S. Customs and Border Protection said this week that photos of travelers and license plates collected at the nation’s borders have been exposed in a malicious cyberattack.