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Saturday

Too Much Video Streaming To Choose From? It's Only Going To Get Worse

The Handmaid's Tale, starring Elisabeth Moss, coincided with a spike in new subscribers to Hulu, one of an increasing number of video streaming platforms. George Kraychyk/Hulu hide caption

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Business

Too Much Video Streaming To Choose From? It's Only Going To Get Worse

It can be frustrating when viewers try to figure out which service has what they want to watch — Netflix, Prime, Hulu? It's about to get worse as more streaming services launch this year.

Too Much Video Streaming To Choose From? It's Only Going To Get Worse

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Tuesday

Coming To A City Near You, 5G. Fastest Wireless Yet Will Bring New Services

A 5G cell (center) in Sacramento, Calif. Mayor Darrell Steinberg says he hopes the new high-speed wireless service will attract businesses to the city. Laura Sydell/NPR hide caption

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Technology

Coming To A City Near You, 5G. Fastest Wireless Yet Will Bring New Services

Sacramento, Calif., is one of the first U.S. cities to have 5G wireless service, and its mayor sees 5G giving the city an edge in attracting businesses and autonomous-vehicle technology.

Coming To A City Near You, 5G. Fastest Wireless Yet Will Bring New Services

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Wednesday

Storing Health Records On Your Phone: Can Apple Live Up To Its Privacy Values?

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Business

Storing Health Records On Your Phone: Can Apple Live Up To Its Privacy Values?

As its iPhone sales growth slows, Apple has been expanding its presence in health care, where privacy matters. Apple's privacy values could give it an edge, if the company lives up to them.

Storing Health Records On Your Phone: Can Apple Live Up To Its Privacy Values?

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Friday

Microsoft Workers Protest Army Contract With Tech 'Designed To Help People Kill'

Raman Ghuman demonstrates a HoloLens device at Microsoft's annual conference for software developers on May 7, 2018, in Seattle. Microsoft workers are protesting the use of the augmented reality technology in a U.S. Army contract. Elaine Thompson/AP hide caption

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Business

Microsoft Workers Protest Army Contract With Tech 'Designed To Help People Kill'

They say Microsoft's contract "crossed the line" into weapons development for the first time and that the company is failing to inform its engineers "on the intent of the software they are building."

Thursday

Advocates Ask FTC 'To Hold Facebook Accountable' For In-Game Purchases By Kids

Advocacy groups are asking the Federal Trade Commission to open an investigation into Facebook practices that let children make in-game purchases without their parents' permission. Josh Edelson/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Technology

Advocates Ask FTC 'To Hold Facebook Accountable' For In-Game Purchases By Kids

Following the unsealing of court documents, children's rights groups are asking the agency to open an investigation into practices that allow such purchases without parental permission.

Tuesday

Apple, Google Criticized For Carrying App That Lets Saudi Men Track Their Wives

The Absher app, available in the Apple and Google apps stores in Saudi Arabia, allows men to track the whereabouts of their wives and daughters. Apple App Store/Screenshot by NPR hide caption

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Technology

Apple, Google Criticized For Carrying App That Lets Saudi Men Track Their Wives

An app that allows men to track the whereabouts of their wives and daughters is available in the Apple and Google app stores in Saudi Arabia. The firms are getting blowback for carrying the app.

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Business

Earnings Are Up At Google's Parent Company But So Is Spending

Alphabet, parent company of Google, reported strong revenue in the last quarter — mostly from advertising. Analysts weren't totally satisfied with the results. They say the company is spending more.

Earnings Are Up At Google's Parent Company But So Is Spending

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Wednesday

Business

Apple Reports Slow Holiday Sales Hurt Revenue And Profits

Apple posted its first holiday quarter decline in revenue and profit in more than a decade. It warned the slowdown in its core iPhone business and weakness in China have spilled into this year.

Apple Reports Slow Holiday Sales Hurt Revenue And Profits

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Monday

Ravi Belani, managing director at Alchemist Accelerator, speaks at a recent presentation by the startup in Sunnyvale, Calif.

Ravi Belani, managing director at Alchemist Accelerator, speaks at a recent presentation by the startup in Sunnyvale, Calif. Laura Sydell/NPR hide caption

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Economy

Tech Industry Confronts A Backlash Against 'Disruptive Innovation'

Silicon Valley is rethinking the implications of technology that disrupts entire industries, while the man who coined the term "disruptive innovation" stands by its basic goodness.

Tech Industry Confronts A Backlash Against 'Disruptive Innovation'

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Wednesday

Technology

Suspended Twitter Account Plays A Role In Misleading Viral Video

A suspended Twitter account appears to have help spread video of a controversial encounter between a group of Catholic school boys and a Native American elder.

Suspended Twitter Account Plays A Role In Misleading Viral Video

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Sunday

Shutdown Makes Government Websites More Vulnerable To Hackers, Experts Say
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Technology

Shutdown Makes Government Websites More Vulnerable To Hackers, Experts Say

The longer the federal shutdown lasts, the more likely security breaches of government websites become, cyber specialists say. And it could lead to security problems long after the government reopens.

Shutdown Makes Government Websites More Vulnerable To Hackers, Experts Say

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Tuesday

Business

After Years Of Blockbuster Global Sales, Apple's iPhone Hits A Slump

Apple's stock nose dived after the company told analysts that it would be lowering revenue expectations this quarter. It cited problems in China as the reason.

After Years Of Blockbuster Global Sales, Apple's iPhone Hits A Slump

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Monday

The Relentless Pace Of Satisfying Fans Is Burning Out Some YouTube Stars

YouTube star Elle Mills recently took a month off from posting videos, telling her fans, "I will be putting my mental health first for a bit." Courtesy of Elle Mills hide caption

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Technology

The Relentless Pace Of Satisfying Fans Is Burning Out Some YouTube Stars

In the age of fast-paced social media, the pressure to perform has reached new heights. Like many entertainers who dream of reaching the top, YouTube stars are discovering it's not all fun and games.

The Relentless Pace Of Satisfying Fans Is Burning Out Some YouTube Stars

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