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Google says temporary reprieve the US issued for Huawei, that lets it use licensed Google apps, doesn't apply to new products like the upcoming Mate 30 flagship — NEW YORK/FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Huawei Technologies plans to forge ahead with the launch of new high-end smartphones in Europe …
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Apple announces changes to its Siri audio clip review process, making it opt-in for users, bringing the work in-house, and saying it won't retain recordings — The top line news is that Apple is making changes to the way that Siri audio review, or ‘grading’ works across all of its devices.
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In the UK, YouTube is experimenting with an algorithm change that can reduce the views of “borderline content” from recommendations by 50%, says Susan Wojcicki — Views via recommendations of such ‘borderline’ videos were halved in similar US trial
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Indictment of the Capital One hacker alleges that she used exploited servers of Capital One and those of over 30 other companies to mine cryptocurrency — A federal grand jury indicted Paige Thompson, a former Amazon engineer, on multiple counts of wire fraud and computer fraud on allegations …
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Box reports Q2 revenue of $172.5M, up 16% YoY, beating estimates, a net loss of $36.2M vs. $38.1M a year ago, and billings of $172.9M, up 6% YoY — The enterprise cloud company reported $172.5 million in revenue, up 16% year over year. — Box delivered better-than-expected second quarter financial results on Wednesday.
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Microsoft says it supports the addition of its proprietary exFAT file system to the Linux kernel and expects the Linux community to submit a conformant version — Microsoft today announced it is supporting the addition of its exFAT file system to the Linux kernel.
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Bangalore-based Vedantu, which operates an interactive online tutoring service, raises $42M Series C led by Tiger Global and WestBridge Capital — Vedantu, a Bangalore-based startup that operates an online tutoring service, today announced it has raised $42 million as it races to expand …
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Hulu launches its live TV guide on the web, Roku, and Apple TV, and says the Live Guide is coming to other platforms soon — Yesterday, Hulu began rolling out an updated version of its mobile app sporting the brand-new interface the company first unveiled at CES in January.| Sophie Kleeman / VICE: |
A-list celebrities, from Will Smith to Zac Efron to Alexa Chung, have recently become YouTube vloggers, adopting the feel of authenticity for the new medium — Over the past 20 or so months, some of the biggest stars in the world have turned to something people do to get famous in the first place: vlogging.
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Three prominent men in the video game industry were accused of sexual assault in one day this week, re-igniting a broader debate about #MeToo and the industry — Developers who worked on ‘Gears of War 4’ and ‘Night in the Woods’ have been accused of sexual assault. — MARCO PIUNTI/GETTY IMAGES
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Analysis of Apple's supply chain data shows that, despite some diversification into India and Brazil, Apple's dependence on China has deepened since 2015 — (Reuters) - Tapping factories in Brazil and India has not lessened Apple Inc's (AAPL.O) dependence on China, the company's supply chain data shows …
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Source: Apple will begin selling its devices online in India over the coming months, after the country relaxed rules mandating local production — - iPhone maker could start online sales in India within months — Eased requirements may reduce China manufacturing dependency
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