Apple’s iBooks Store and iTunes Movies banned in China
Not even Apple is immune to regulatory scrutiny in the country.

April 22, 2016 at 07:16AM
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I Saw the Future of Netflix in a Japanese Reality Show
It wants to hook me on a Japanese reality show I can’t find anywhere else and never would have found if its algorithms hadn’t determined that this obscure overseas morsel was exactly the kind of video junk food I’d compulsively devour.

April 22, 2016 at 06:30AM
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How a Senator used Facebook ads to influence employees in a single D.C. building
For a glimpse into just how precise Facebook ad targeting is getting, look to Washington, D.C. Specifically look to 1849 C Street, N.W., a few blocks from the White House, where you’ll find the headquarters for the Department of the Interior, the federal agency tasked with managing national parks, federal land and natural resources.

April 21, 2016 at 06:54PM
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Is Apple’s next product an electric car?
Apple has hired ex-Tesla engineer and opened R&D base in Germany, but reports suggest first versions of long-rumoured vehicle won’t be self-driving.

April 21, 2016 at 06:54PM
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Uber for failure: How on-demand startups crash and burn
Shuddle — dubbed “Uber for Kids” — is just the latest on an increasingly long list of on-demand companies to go dark even though they had millions in venture capital: Spoonrocket and Kitchensurfing (Uber for food), HomeJoy (Uber for home cleaning) and Sidecar, an early ride-hailing competitor

April 21, 2016 at 05:03PM
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When Rape Is Broadcast Live On The Internet
Sexual assault, domestic abuse, and attempted murder are among the crimes recently captured on live video services. BuzzFeed News uncovered one apparent incident of a rape aired in real time and asked what it means for the companies that host this content.

April 20, 2016 at 03:24PM
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Magical Earbuds Let You Tune In and Out of the World Around You
In short, these two round, white buds provide almost total control over how the world sounds.

April 20, 2016 at 02:25PM
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Snapchat’s Bob Marley filter is causing havoc
While Snapchat hasn’t officially said the Bob Marley filter and 4/20 are connected, we’re all smart enough to recognize the company has taken the opportunity to capitalize on the social media-friendly holiday with both hands.

April 20, 2016 at 01:28PM
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In Cold Fusion 2.0, Who’s Scamming Whom?
The researcher claiming a cold fusion breakthrough is in the midst of a $100 million lawsuit, all while others race to duplicate his efforts, trying to prove that this time it’s not all smoke and mirrors.

April 20, 2016 at 01:28PM
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How A Former Robotics Engineer Builds The Perfect Pair Of Skis
Mike Parris studied to become an architect. He worked on a robotic lunar lander as an engineer. Now he builds skis, and his skis are really, really good.

April 20, 2016 at 12:35PM
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