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- First LookFBI won't say how it hacked into San Bernardino shooter's iPhone
An 'outside source' provided a method for the FBI to hack into Sayed Farook's iPhone after Apple's refusal. Although that closes one legal case, it leaves officials and companies without future guidelines.
- Justice Department cracks iPhone without help from Apple
The development punctured the perception that Apple's security might have been good enough to keep consumers' information safe even from the US government.
- India hustles to no longer have slowest Internet speed in Asia-Pacific
The country's average Internet speed is a fifth of the US's and a ninth of South Korea's, a new report says.
- Oculus Rift launch: Will virtual reality transform our lives?
At $600, the Oculus Rift marks the first high-end consumer virtual reality headset. The start of a revolution or a cool product looking for more than a niche audience?
- Could a Fredkin gate be the next quantum leap forward for computing?
Building quantum computers is tricky business, with a range of obstacles to overcome, but scientists have had a recent breakthrough with a new circuit that could speed up development.
- Amid concerns about online privacy, people willing to share more data
At a forum on data privacy, Massachusetts state regulators said distinguishing between legitimate and predatory uses of data shared online is increasingly difficult.
- Why Comcast is expanding its low-cost Internet program to public housing
The cable giant's $10-a-month program will now be offered to public housing residents in Miami-Dade County, Philadelphia, Nashville, and Seattle.
- First LookMicrosoft chatbot held a mirror up to Twitter, and the reflection wasn't pretty
Microsoft took the AI chatbot offline less than a day after it went live after it began tweeting offensive statements.
- Netflix admits to throttling video feeds for some mobile users
Starting in May, Netflix subscribers on mobile will have more control over their data usage.
- First LookHow Google is tightening encryption for Gmail
Google is looking to make Gmail safer and its using encryption technology to help.
- In age of Spotify and Netflix, will readers pay for ad-free news stories?
Blendle lets readers pay between 9 and 49 cents to read a single article. It launched in the US on Wednesday.
- How Google Photos uses machine learning to create customized albums
The cloud-based photo app will now automatically create albums showing the 'best' photos from a particular event, such as a vacation, while identifying famous landmarks seen in a photo.
- Can one red line cut out cyberbullying? 'Reword' insults a tweet at a time.
Reword, a Google Chrome extension, prompts internet users to reconsider hurtful language they type on social media. Its creators hope it could become widespread in schools.
- Robot Sophia could be a glimpse into the future
A new robot displayed at SXSW could be part of future robot technology. Able to communicate and make facial expressions, the robot might one day walk among people.
- Why liquid metal batteries will soon be even cheaper
A new discovery has shown common calcium can be used in liquid metal batteries, offering a less expensive alternative to typical lithium-ion batteries.
- Touting simplicity, Comcast makes cable services available on Amazon
One or two-year subscriptions to a range of Comcast TV, Internet, and phone services are now available on the dedicated "Amazon Cable Store."
- Apple's iOS 9.3: Designed to prep you for a better night's sleep
A new feature packaged with Apple's iOS 9.3 update can filter out light on compatible devices that is believed to negatively affect sleep cycles.
- Why Uber will pay up to $10,000 for hackers to break into its system
The company's 'bug bounty' is part of an emphasis on transparency and collaboration with friendly 'white hat' hackers.
- Is Facebook engaging in racial profiling for advertisers?
Advertisers can target 'multicultural affinity' groups on Facebook, but the social network says categorizing people by their race-related interests is different from profiling.
- Apple v. FBI court case postponed: What now?
The US government requested Monday – and was granted – a postponement in the court hearing of its battle with Apple, citing a possible breakthrough in its efforts to gain access to the San Bernardino shooter's iPhone.