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- First LookWhy FBI won't share details of iPhone hack with White House
The FBI announced Wednesday it would not share the vulnerability that allowed hired hackers to unlock the iPhone of San Bernardino shooter Syed Rizwan Farouk last month.
- First LookHow Twitter made it easier to report abuse
Twitter is cracking down on abusive tweets and users. The platform has just unveiled new improvements to its reporting tool.
- If you photograph yourself with a camera drone, is it still a selfie?
A new camera drone technology raises a philosophical question: When is a selfie not a selfie?
- Will 'mind-controlled' drones take off?
A recent thought-powered drone race could signal a first step in brain-controlled technology becoming more usable and widespread in everyday life.
- A $15,000 phone promises privacy for those who can afford it
Sirin Labs, a British-Israeli startup, plans to sell highly secure phones aimed at executives next month. But the phone's features could eventually trickle down to mass consumer devices, some technologists say.
- Scientists accidentally discover the secret to long-lived batteries
Scientists have discovered technology that could potentially make batteries last hundreds of thousands of recharge cycles, rather than just hundreds.
- Why are Apple’s services being mysteriously shut down in China?
Some experts say that the shutdown may be an effort to promote local tech companies that are competing with foreign companies, including Apple.
- Why Opera is rolling out a native VPN service
The Opera browser's latest service provides a free boost to anonymity and security.
- Facebook is rolling out group-calling on Messenger
Facebook plans to keep adding features to its Messenger app, which already has more users than Skype.
- Why was Google.com 'partially dangerous' yesterday, safe today?
Google.com's own Safe Browsing tools classified the site as 'partially dangerous,' which was reversed Tuesday night. It's unlikely Google.com poses a significant danger to the average user.
- Is Amazon's monthly pricing really a challenge to Netflix?
The e-commerce giant revamped pricing for its Prime video streaming to monthly rates, but the new services may be most useful as an addition to smaller cable packages, rather than a replacement.
- How this AI-human partnership takes cybersecurity to a new level
A program designed by MIT to battle hackers is example of effective artificial intelligence and human collaboration.
- Why is Google facing European antitrust investigation?
The tech giant prevailed in a Supreme Court challenge to its Google Books project, but European Union regulators are preparing to charge Google with antitrust violations, which could lead to a fine of up to $6 billion.
- Amazon unveils a standalone monthly video streaming service
Amazon has unveiled two plans designed to convince customers wary of its former annual fee to give month-by-month streaming a go. The new plans' pricing is also meant to lure away Netflix viewers.
- Bendable 'wallpaper' cameras are right around the corner
In the latest manifestation of a growing trend – the miniaturization of technology – tiny adaptable lenses have been melded together on flexible sheets, offering the promise of flexible cameras.
- First LookWhy Obama's encouraging the FCC to 'unlock the cable box
On Friday, the Obama administration announced it would support an effort intended to give consumers more choice over the TV service they receive, as part of a broad effort to improve competition.
- Microsoft follows Apple, sues federal government
Microsoft says that the government has issued more than 2,000 secret warrants for information seizure. The company claims that this is a violation of First and Fourth Amendment Constitutional rights for consumers.
- It's time for tough talk on trade
Opinion: Washington policy elites need to get beyond thinking of the debate as one of unrestrained global trade versus stubborn protectionism.