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Monday

Do Not Sell My Personal Information: California Eyes Data Privacy Measure

In California, an initiative expected on November's ballot would be one of the broadest online privacy regulations in the U.S. traffic_analyzer/Getty Images hide caption

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Do Not Sell My Personal Information: California Eyes Data Privacy Measure

A sweeping new data privacy law has gone into effect in Europe, and California may soon follow with its own protections. Backers say the state's move could prompt such standards across the U.S.

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Monday

3D Scans Help Preserve History, But Who Should Own Them?

A 360-degree camera is used to document the Khe Min Ga Zedi temple in Bagan, Myanmar. Kieran Kesner for CyArk hide caption

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3D Scans Help Preserve History, But Who Should Own Them?

Historic sites around the world face mounting threats: war, climate change, natural disaster. There's a rush to use 3D scans for preservation. But experts have questions about how the scans are used.

3D Scans Help Preserve History, But Who Should Own Them?

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Wednesday

Tuesday

Business

Advocates Question Facebook's Latest Effort To Protect Data

Facebook has suspended 200 apps for possible misuse of user data in their ongoing effort to protect privacy after their role in the Cambridge Analytica scandal.

Advocates Question Facebook's Latest Effort To Protect Data

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Tuesday

Technology

Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg Tries To Move Company Forward After Data Scandal

Facebook's annual developer conference kicks off Tuesday, as developers at the heart of Facebook's business model gather for the first time since the Cambridge Analytica scandal raised new questions about how much access developers get to Facebook users.

Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg Tries To Move Company Forward After Data Scandal

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Business

Slower Than Expected iPhone X Sales Likely To Hurt Apple's Earnings

As Apple gets ready to release its first quarter earnings Tuesday, there's a lot of chatter among analysts that iPhone use is stagnating. The company has moved down a notch in popularity in China.

Slower Than Expected iPhone X Sales Likely To Hurt Apple's Earnings

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Wednesday

Is Netflix On Its Way To World Domination Of Streaming?

Netflix CEO Reed Hastings delivers a keynote address at the 2016 CES trade show in Las Vegas. Big entertainment rival Disney could challenge the service that made binge-watching popular. Steve Marcus/Reuters hide caption

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Is Netflix On Its Way To World Domination Of Streaming?

Netflix flew past Wall Street expectations and added 7.4 million subscribers globally in the first quarter. But a big entertainment rival could challenge the service that made binge-watching popular.

Is Netflix On Its Way To World Domination Of Streaming?

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Friday

Technology

Facebook Users React To Privacy Breaches

In the same week that Mark Zuckerberg testified about the extent of users' privacy violations, Facebook has also been alerting some 87 million users that their data may have been scooped up.

Facebook Users React To Privacy Breaches

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Wednesday

Business

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Faces Day 2 Of Lawmakers' Questions

Zuckerberg testified in front of the Senate judiciary and commerce committees Tuesday. A preview of what to expect from his second day of testimony — this time before House panels

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Faces Day 2 Of Lawmakers' Questions

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Monday

As Views Of Tech Turn Negative, Remorse Comes To Silicon Valley

Things like smartphone addiction, false stories and election interference leave some tech executives regretful about what they've created. Manan Vatsyayana/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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As Views Of Tech Turn Negative, Remorse Comes To Silicon Valley

News about smartphone addiction, false stories and election interference have some tech executives regretful about what they've created. Some in the industry are turning to fixing the problems.

As Views Of Tech Turn Negative, Remorse Comes To Silicon Valley

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Wednesday

Technology

Attack At YouTube Offices Brings Company's Content Policy Into Question

The shooter in the attack at YouTube's offices was angry at the company. In social media postings, she claimed that her videos were being filtered, censored and demonetized, but it's not clear that was a motivation for her shooting spree. But the tragedy gets to a profound challenge at YouTube — deciding what content stays up and gets displayed prominently and what comes down or gets buried in search results.

Attack At YouTube Offices Brings Company's Content Policy Into Question

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Tuesday

National

Active Shooter Confirmed At YouTube's Headquarters In Silicon Valley

Police have confirmed reports of an active shooter at the Silicon Valley headquarters of YouTube.

Active Shooter Confirmed At YouTube's Headquarters In Silicon Valley

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Saturday

Is It Even Possible To Protect Your Privacy On Facebook?

Mary Guedon of the group Raging Grannies holds a sign as she protests in 2010 outside of the Facebook headquarters in California. Privacy advocates say it's too difficult to fully protect your privacy on Facebook. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images hide caption

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Is It Even Possible To Protect Your Privacy On Facebook?

You might be asking this question after revelations that personal data were used by a firm tied to the Trump campaign. A privacy advocate says "you'd be spending your day full time" dealing with it.

Is It Even Possible To Protect Your Privacy On Facebook?

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