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Instagram hides some posts that mention abortion

Instagram is blocking posts that mention abortion from public view, in some cases requiring users to confirm their age before letting them view posts offering information about the procedure.

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'Silicon Heartland' boon for Ohio, but families mourn homes

Ohio families that have called rural land home for generations are lamenting the loss of their property to a massive development project.

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Instagram and Facebook remove posts offering abortion pills

Facebook and Instagram have begun promptly removing posts that offer abortion pills to women who may not be able to access them following a Supreme Court decision that stripped away constitutional protections for the procedure.

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Company buying Trump's social media app faces subpoenas

The company planning to buy Donald Trump’s new social media business disclosed Monday that it has received subpoenas from a federal grand jury in New York.

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Russian weapons wrecked in Ukraine war on display in Poland

Officials say a display of war-damaged Russian weapons in downtown Warsaw serves as a reminder of the horrors of the war in Ukraine but also that Russian aggression can be defeated.

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Jury takes fraud case against Elizabeth Holmes's ex-partner

The fate of hard-nosed technology executive Ramesh “Sunny” Balwani is now in the hands of a jury that will weigh criminal charges alleging he joined disgraced Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes, his former partner, in an elaborate fraud that jarred Silicon Valley.

After Roe, Dems seek probe of tech's use of personal data

Four Democratic lawmakers are asking federal regulators to investigate Apple and Google for allegedly deceiving mobile phone users by enabling the collection and sale of their personal data.

Toyota recalls electric car for faulty wheel that may detach

Toyota is recalling 2,700 of its bZ4X crossover vehicles globally for wheel bolts that could become loose, in a major setback for the Japanese automaker’s ambitions to roll out electric cars.

NASA: Give us back our moon dust and cockroaches

NASA wants its moon dust and cockroaches back.

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Instagram tests using AI, other tools for age verification

Instagram is testing new ways to verify the age of people using its service, including a face-scanning artificial intelligence tool, having mutual friends verify their age or uploading an ID.

Amazon providing $23M for affordable housing in Seattle

Amazon says it's providing $23 million to help minority-led organizations build or preserve more than 500 new affordable housing units in Seattle.

Amazon's Alexa could soon mimic voice of dead relatives

Amazon’s Alexa might soon replicate the voice of family members - even if they’re dead.

Fix the Hog: Harley, Westinghouse ordered to fix warranties

Federal regulators have accused Harley-Davidson and Westinghouse of imposing illegal warranty terms on customers and ordered them to fix their warranties and ensure that their dealers compete fairly with independent repair-makers.

Michigan to destroy some blood spots in fight over consent

Michigan has agreed to destroy more than 3 million dried blood spots taken from babies and kept in storage.

American Airlines testing face-scanning at DFW Airport

American Airlines says passengers with PreCheck can now pass through security checkpoints at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport with a face scan and phone app.

Houston teen meets Apple CEO Tim Cook

The typical teenaged boy might spend his free time gaming or playing sports, but one local teen, Jones Mayes II, created an app for gardeners that allows them to detect invasive vines.

Microsoft: Russian cyber spying targets 42 Ukraine allies

Microsoft says “strategic espionage” by state-backed Russian hackers has targeted government agencies, think tanks, businesses and aid groups in 42 countries supporting Ukraine.

Space chief hopes for 'Kennedy moment' from European leaders

The head of the European Space Agency says Russia's invasion of Ukraine highlights the need for the continent to become less dependent on other nations.

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EXPLAINER: How platforms dealt with 'RINO hunting' video

When a GOP Missouri U.S. Senate candidate released a video Monday in which he cocked a gun after calling for a hunt of fellow Republicans who he believes are “RINOs,” or Republicans in Name Only, Facebook scraped it off its platform within a few hours.

Facebook and US make deal to stop discriminatory housing ads

The Justice Department says Facebook will change its algorithms to prevent discriminatory housing advertising as its parent company subjects itself to court oversight in a response to a U.S. lawsuit.

Google exec to UN: Ukraine 'a crystal ball' for info warfare

A Google executive is warning the U.N. Security Council Tuesday that cyberattacks, disinformation and other forms of information warfare being waged in Ukraine are a “crystal ball” for future problems elsewhere.

Trial of former Theranos exec Sunny Balwani nears end

A jury on Tuesday is scheduled to hear closing arguments in the trial of Ramesh “Sunny” Balwani, the former Theranos official charged with teaming up with his secret lover, CEO Elizabeth Holmes, to carry out a massive fraud.

Colorado guilty plea a first for US election task force

A Nebraska man has pleaded guilty in federal court to making death threats against Colorado’s top elections official.

Apple workers vote to unionize at Maryland store

Apple store employees in a Baltimore suburb voted to unionize by a nearly 2-to-1 margin.

Maryland Apple workers face hurdles after vote to unionize

The historic vote by employees of a Maryland Apple store to unionize — a first for the technology giant — is a significant step in a lengthy process that labor experts say is heavily stacked against workers in favor of their employers.

Verizon, AT&T delay some 5G service over airlines' concerns

Verizon and AT&T won't power up some wireless towers near airports until next summer to give airlines more time to make sure the new service won't interfere with planes.

SpaceX reported to fire employees critical of CEO Elon Musk

A report in The New York Times says the rocket ship company run by Tesla CEO Elon Musk has fired several employees involved in an open letter that blasted the colorful billionaire for his behavior.

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Residents say China used health tracker for crowd control

Angry bank customers who traveled to a city in central China to retrieve their savings from troubled rural banks have been stopped by a health app on their cellphone.

Costa Rica chaos a warning that ransomware threat remains

Costa Rica has been reeling from unprecedented ransomware attacks disrupting everyday life in the Central American nation for the last two months.

Kentucky court delves into use of cell phones for tracking

The Kentucky's Supreme Court has issued a sharply divided ruling against the warrantless use of cellphones as tracking devices by police.

Musk aims to ease concerns in address to Twitter workers

In an unusual move for what’s been an unusual takeover bid for Twitter by the world’s richest man, Tesla CEO Elon Musk addressed the social platform’s employees Thursday, even though his $44 billion offer has not yet been completed.

EU beefs up disinformation code amid Russia fake news fears

The European Union is beefing up its code of practice on disinformation by enlisting more tech companies and adding measures to prevent online purveyors of fake news from profiting.

Mo'Nique, Netflix reportedly settle her suit alleging bias

Mo'Nique and Netflix reportedly have settled her lawsuit that accused the streaming service of racial and sexual discrimination.

US report: Nearly 400 crashes of automated tech vehicles

Automakers have reported nearly 400 crashes of vehicles with partially automated driver-assist systems, including 273 involving Teslas.

US report: nearly 400 crashes of automated tech vehicles

Automakers reported nearly 400 crashes of vehicles with partially automated driver-assist systems, including 273 involving Teslas, according to new statistics from U.S. safety regulators.

Study: Facebook fails to catch East Africa extremist content

A new study has found that Facebook failed to catch Islamic State group and al-Shabab extremist content in posts aimed at East Africa as the region remains under threat from violent attacks and Kenya prepares to vote in a closely contested national election.

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So long, Internet Explorer. The browser retires today

Microsoft has officially sent Internet Explorer into retirement.

Cooling housing market prompts layoffs at Redfin

Redfin, the Seattle-based real estate brokerage, says it will lay off 8% of its employees as the housing market cools off.

Data likely shows Teslas on Autopilot crash more than rivals

The government plans soon to release data on collisions involving vehicles with autonomous or partially automated driving system that will likely single out Teslas for a disproportionately high number of such crashes.

Musk to address Twitter employees for 1st time this week

Elon Musk will address Twitter employees Thursday for the first time since the billionaire and Tesla CEO offered $44 billion to buy the social media platform.

Automakers ask Congress to lift electric vehicle tax cap

Major automakers are asking Congress to lift the cap on how many people can receive tax credits for buying a hybrid or fully electric vehicle.

Tesla proposes a 3-for-1 stock split; Ellison to leave Board

Tesla has proposed a three-for-one split of its stock.

Washington Post fires reporter in center of online battle

The Washington Post has fired reporter Felicia Sonmez, who has triggered a vigorous online debate this past week over social media policy and public treatment of colleagues.

White supremacists are riling up thousands on social media

White nationalists and supremacists are building thriving, macho communities across social media platforms like Instagram, Telegram and TikTok.

NLRB denies Amazon's ask to close union hearing to public

A federal labor board has denied Amazon's request to bar the public from a hearing on the company’s bid to overturn a historic union win at one of its Staten Island, New York, warehouses.

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Big Tech attacks become rallying cry for GOP candidates

Republicans are pushing an anti-Big Tech message in the midterm campaigns as they look to tap into the resentment toward large technology companies that increasingly courses through their party.

Teslas with Autopilot a step closer to recall after wrecks

Teslas with partially automated driving systems are a step closer to being recalled.

FTC Chair Khan plans key work on kids' data privacy online

The head of the Federal Trade Commission says the agency is pushing a robust agenda of actions and policies to help safeguard children’s privacy online.

Facebook fails again to detect hate speech in ads

Facebook has failed another test of its ability to detect blatant, violent hate speech in advertisements submitted to the platform by the nonprofit group Global Witness.

Reports: Twitter to provide Musk with raw daily tweet data

Twitter plans to offer Elon Musk access to its “firehose” of raw data on hundreds of millions of daily tweets in an effort to push forward the Tesla billionaire’s agreed-to $44 billion acquisition of the social media platform, according to multiple news reports.

Quick Fix: How to save your voicemails

Tech reporter Chris Velazco shares how to save old voicemails for The Washington Post's Help Desk.

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We the Users: Instagram preys on our closest fears to keep us coming back

New dad and Post tech columnist Geoffrey Fowler asked Frances Haugen for help understanding why shocking Instagram images kept appearing next to his baby's.

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We the Users: How 'runaway' algorithms lead us into dark places

Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen and The Washington Post tech columnist Geoffrey Fowler discuss the potential harms of unchecked social media algorithms.

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What Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover means for you

Twitter accepted a $44 billion takeover offer from Elon Musk on April 25. Why did he want to buy the social media giant?

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We tested anti-stalking tech on AirTags, Tiles and SmartTags

Technology columnist Geoffrey Fowler hid an Apple AirTag, a Samsung SmartTag and a Tile in a stroller to test the effectiveness of anti-stalking technology.

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Virtual workout, real sweat: VR fitness apps, scientifically tested

The Washington Post tech reporter Tatum Hunter worked out using Oculus fitness apps to find which could match against real-world cardio exercise.

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First all-private mission arrives to the International Space Station

A crew of three wealthy entrepreneurs and a former NASA astronaut, who is serving as their guide, docked on April 9 at the ISS.

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SpaceX launches first private astronaut mission to the ISS

SpaceX successfully launched a crew of private citizens from the Kennedy Space Center on a flight to the International Space Station on April 8.

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Will you need to work from the metaverse someday?

Is the metaverse coming to your workplace? Tech at work writer Danielle Abril explains what you need to know for The Washington Post's Help Desk.

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What's the best payment app for your side hustle?

Technology writer Tatum Hunter breaks down the best payment apps for The Washington Post's Help Desk.

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We asked The Post's TikTok guy to take us behind the scenes

Dave Jorgenson takes us behind the scenes of his job: TikTok creator for The Washington Post.

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Concerned about your privacy on TikTok? Change this setting now.

Technology reporter Heather Kelly explains how to protect your privacy on TikTok for The Washington Post's Help Desk.

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Do you use Twitter? Lock down these settings.

Technology reporter Heather Kelly explains how to protect your privacy on Twitter for The Washington Post's Help Desk.

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5G service is beginning to get faster. What does this mean for you?

Tech reporter Chris Velazco explains what you need to know to get 5G service on your smartphones.

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Elizabeth Holmes found guilty in Theranos fraud trial

Stephanie Hinds, a U.S. attorney, said in a statement on Jan. 3 that the guilty verdicts reflected Holmes’ "culpability in this large scale investor fraud."

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Can technology fill the void where more police officers are needed? (Dec. 15, 2021) – Houston Public Media

On Wednesday's show: The city considers new technology that identifies where and when shots are fired and alerts police. Can it fill the void of additional law enforcement personnel the city can’t afford?

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The underwater 'kites' generating electricity as they move

Tidal power generators that look like aircraft are being tested in the sea off the Faroe Islands.

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How to buy gifts during a supply chain crisis

Help Desk reporter Heather Kelly looks at what might cause holiday shopping headaches and how to avoid them.

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Disposable phone numbers and privacy apps: How to use 'burners' to protect your personal information

The Washington Post's Tatum Hunter shows how tools thieves used to hide from the law can help you protect your privacy, money and data from being stolen.

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SpaceX launches Crew-3 mission to International Space Station

SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket lifted off, carrying four astronauts to the International Space Station from the Kennedy Space Center on Nov. 10.

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SpaceX Crew-2 astronauts complete safe water landing in the Gulf of Mexico

Four astronauts splashed down safely in the Gulf of Mexico on Nov. 8, completing a six-month mission on the International Space Station.

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Delta Airlines Rolling Out Facial Recognition In Atlanta Airport

The new technology is part of a partnership with the TSA to cut wait times at security checkpoints.

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Be careful what you look for: Item trackers can help recover stolen things but may put you in danger

Inexpensive Bluetooth trackers like AirTags and Tile give us the perilous power to find and confront our thieves.

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Senators say new social media laws could be on the way - sooner than later | Accountable

Senators say new social media laws could be on the way - sooner than later | Accountable

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UN investigator: Gender equality in free speech is far off

An independent U_N_ investigator is warning that despite the Nobel Peace Prize to courageous Filipino journalist Maria Ressa, “gender equality in freedom of expression remains a distant goal.”

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Google might be tracking you. Turn off this setting to make it stop.

Tech reporter Heather Kelly shares a quick tip to make your Google experience more private for The Washington Post's Help Desk.

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Here’s how to upcycle and recycle your old gadgets and smartphones

Tech reporter Chris Velazco shares tips on what to do with your old phones and gadgets for The Washington Post's Help Desk.

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Would going off Google make for a better vacation? We tried it for a day.

There’s no telling what you might find — or how you’ll find it — when the search engine is off.

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Payment apps are a convenient way to pay for things. But they each come at a cost

To find the best payment apps to go cashless, tech reporter Tatum Hunter compares usability and major features for The Washington Post's Help Desk.

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SpaceX lands first all-civilian crew in Atlantic Ocean

SpaceX’s Inspiration4 flight splashed down in the Atlantic Ocean on Sept. 18, completing the first all-civilian mission to orbit the Earth.

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Everything in Apple's iPhone event in 6 minutes: iPads, Watch Series 7, iPhone 13

Watch the highlights of Apple's Sept 14 fall product reveal.

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Apple announces new Series 7 Watch and additional Fitness+ classes

On Sept. 14, the Apple showed off a new smartwatch with a tougher, larger screen and new software for typing messages.

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Inside the Ohio factory that could make or break Biden’s big solar energy push

First Solar is one of few U.S. solar-panel manufacturers in an industry dominated by Chinese factories.

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3D-printed rockets could represent another step forward for the commercial space industry

Relativity Space is building rockets using an autonomous, 3D manufacturing robot called "Stargate."

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Apple delays plan to scan iPhones for child abuse

It said it had listened to feedback from privacy campaigners and others and would reassess.

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Infrastructure Bill Funds New Technology To Combat Drunk Driving

The technology could be in all new cars that are manufactured in the next few years.

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The Pandemic Shows Why Counting Global Deaths Is Essential

Too many countries fail to record deaths and their causes accurately. This makes tracking the spread of Covid-19 and other diseases harder than it needs to be.

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Instagram admits moderation mistake over racist comments

The social-media platform said its technology had been erroneously identifying the comments as benign.

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Technology Helps Researchers Track Ocean Pollution In Near Real Time

Technology is helping scientists expose the pollution of smaller, less known oil spills and those responsible for them.

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Autonomous weapons are fighting on battlefields from Armenia to Libya. War will never be the same.

The U.S., Russia and China say a ban on AI weapons is unnecessary. But growing number of activists and international allies are pushing for restrictions.

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KGTV: California Experts Deploy New Tech To Fight Wildfires

The technology lets experts predict which areas might burn the worst during wildfire season.

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How Southern California became the epicenter for right-wing activism against vaccine mandates

Activists see their fight as a patriotic struggle against government overreach, authoritarianism, and even a battle for their civil rights to refuse vaccines.

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Drones and live-streams: How tech is changing conservation

Around the world, animal conservation has evolved so it's not just humans monitoring wildlife.

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New U.S. Army night-vision goggles use augmented reality

The Enhanced Night Vision Goggle-Binocular, or ENVG-B, combines low light and thermal images with an augmented reality overlay.

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New U.S. Army nightvision goggles use augmented reality

The Enhanced Nightvision Goggles Binocular or ENVG-B combine low light and thermal images with an augmented reality overlay.

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Facebook’s Oversight Board decides who stays and goes. Here’s what you should know.

The board will decide if former president Donald Trump is allowed on Facebook, a test case of social media companies' power to moderate inflammatory speech.

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Archaeologists use new digital technology to uncover mysteries of a church in Jerusalem

The walls of Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre are etched with thousands of small crosses, but who made them remains an open question. Archaeologist Amit Re'em analyzed thousands of etchings with new digital technology to try to solve the mystery. Ian Lee reports.

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United Airlines turns to CO2 removal technology to offset emissions

United Airlines is turning to technology that aims to capture carbon dioxide from the air and store it underground to help offset its carbon emissions completely by 2050, a change from offset programs the airline industry and others have traditionally leaned on to reduce their footprints. The company is developing a carbon capture plant in the Permian Basin in Texas. While the coronavirus pandemic has decimated air travel around the world, airlines usually generate around 2% of global carbon emissions. Carriers have used biofuels and carbon offsets, which are purchased in exchange for conserving forests and other projects. "The only way we can truly make a dent in the levels of atmospheric carbon is through direct air capture and sequestration."

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CBSN Originals presents "Reverb | A City Under Surveillance"

CBSN Originals presents "Reverb | A City Under Surveillance" The Detroit Police Department is using facial recognition technology and a network of surveillance cameras to combat the city’s high crime rates. But critics say the technology has racial bias built into it and has even landed innocent people behind bars. In this documentary, CBSN Originals explores the debate over high-tech policing that promises to make our communities safer yet at the same time threatens our civil liberties.

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Hello and welcome: robot waiters to the rescue amid virus

They came in just ahead of that time, said Hus daughter Leah, who also works at the restaurant, the Royal Palace. Their duties will include greeting customers, serving drinks and dishes and returning used glasses and crockery. We will use them to make sure the 1.5 meters (5 feet) we need during the corona crisis sticks, Leah Hu said. We want to give them a normal name," said Leah Hu. They help us with the work we do, said Leah Hu.

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