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Microsoft wants the government to prevent abuse of facial recognition

Microsoft president Brad Smith is calling on the federal government to step in and pass laws to prevent the abuse of facial recognition technologies.

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  Stocks slip on US-China trade concerns

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  Google Maps for iPhone now includes personalized recommendations

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Congress will grill Google's CEO this week — here's what to expect

When big tech executives were invited to testify before Congress in September, Google opted to be represented by an empty seat rather than send its CEO, Sundar Pichai. That will change on Tuesday.

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  Exclusive Netflix streaming data shows why investors shouldn’t worry

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  Elon Musk says the SEC can't stop him from tweeting what he wants

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Stocks may be tanking but don't leave them in the doghouse

Stocks have been pounded in December. Do they deserve it?

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  Stocks may be tanking but don't leave them in the doghouse

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  Google has acquired one of India's most popular train tracking apps

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Netflix's star-studded 'Triple Frontier' arrives in March 2019

Netflix has unveiled a trailer and release date for Triple Frontier, a new cartel thriller with an impressive cast. Starring Oscar Isaac, Ben Affleck, Son's of Anarchy's Charlie Hunnam and Pedro Pascal, the film follows a team of ex-US Special Forces soldiers working for themselves instead of their country. The film will get a rare theatrical release, usually a sign that Netflix has award or prestige ambitions.

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  Tesla tests Autopilot navigation for traffic lights and roundabouts

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  Google's Mountain View development plans include affordable housing

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The 19 best big companies to work for in 2019, according to Glassdoor

Employer review website Glassdoor released its annual “Best Places to Work” report, consisting of the top 100 large companies to work for going into 2019.

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  The 19 best big companies to work for in 2019, according to Glassdoor

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  Google's rumored Pixel 3 'Lite' XL might ditch the notch

  Engadget

Netflix superhero show 'The Umbrella Academy' debuts February 15th

Netflix has finally taken the wraps off its adaptation of the Dark Horse comic The Umbrella Academy. The streaming service has posted a teaser trailer that both confirms the series' February 15th premiere date and offers a glimpse into its take on Gerard Way's (yes, from My Chemical Romance) and Gabriel Bá's oddball superhero show. You only get fleeting glimpses of what the Umbrella Academy members are up to in the teaser.

Qualcomm Says It Won Case Banning Sale of Older iPhones in China

The Fuzhou Intermediate People’s Court ruled that Apple is infringing two Qualcomm patents and issued injunctions against the sale of the iPhone 6S, iPhone 6S Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X, the San Diego, California-based chipmaker said in a statement Monday. The most recent models introduced in September, the iPhone XS, XR and XS Max, are not covered by the ban.

A Foolish Take: Apple Loses the Wearables Crown to a Chinese Challenger

Xiaomi floods the market with cheap fitness trackers.

Why Apple and Qualcomm Stocks Are Moving in Opposite Directions

American tech giant Apple (AAPL) has been known for its innovative and quality products since its inception. In the latest blow to Apple, it seems to be losing its legal battle with popular chipmaker Qualcomm (QCOM) in China.