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Tuesday

Spotify Faces Class Action For Copyright Infringement

Musician David Lowery of Camper Van Beethoven and Cracker says Spotify streamed his songs without his permission. Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images hide caption

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Spotify Faces Class Action For Copyright Infringement

The lawsuit alleges that the streaming music service fails to properly compensate artists for the right to reproduce or distribute recordings. It's the latest in the ongoing debate over streaming.

Spotify Faces Class Action For Copyright Infringement

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Monday

How Did We Do On 2015 Tech Predictions? 'Still Waiting'

The Echo, a digital assistant that can be set up in a home or office, vaulted into the top 10 of Amazon's best-selling electronics this year. Mark Lennihan/AP hide caption

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How Did We Do On 2015 Tech Predictions? 'Still Waiting'

Last year, our tech reporters looked ahead to developments dealing with anticipatory computing, data breaches and Apple. Now as 2015 ends, they consider what has changed.

How Did We Do On 2015 Tech Predictions? 'Still Waiting'

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Wednesday

Fact Checking Uber On Labor Laws

Supporters cheer during a meeting Monday when the Seattle City Council voted to approve a measure that would allow ride-sharing drivers for Uber and other ride services to unionize. Matt Mills McKnight/Reuters/Landov hide caption

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Fact Checking Uber On Labor Laws

A law passed by Seattle that allows Uber and other contract drivers to organize raises many legal questions. But despite claims by Uber, labor experts say, it has real teeth.

Fact Checking Uber On Labor Laws

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As Tech Firms Come To Oakland, So Do Hopes Of Racial Diversity

Adan Faudoa landed a job at Pandora, one of the first tech companies to set up shop in Oakland. Pendarvis Harshaw/Youth Radio hide caption

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As Tech Firms Come To Oakland, So Do Hopes Of Racial Diversity

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Oakland, Calif., is known for being diverse. The tech industry? Not so much. But there's hope the situation will improve as more tech companies move to Oakland.

As Tech Firms Come To Oakland, So Do Hopes Of Racial Diversity

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Thursday

Square CEO Jack Dorsey outside the New York Stock Exchange before his company went public on Thursday.

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Do Underwhelming Square, Match IPOs Mean Bubble Trouble?

Online payment startup Square and online dating giant Match have gone public. Their lackluster prices are the latest sign of Wall Street growing weary of tech hype and multibillion-dollar "unicorns."

Do Underwhelming Square, Match IPOs Mean Bubble Trouble?

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Wednesday

Could Your Social Media Footprint Step On Your Credit History?
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Could Your Social Media Footprint Step On Your Credit History?

The head of a credit scoring firm says Facebook posts can offer an insight into creditworthiness. If your online presence becomes a financial health gauge, there are legal protections to know about.

Could Your Social Media Footprint Step On Your Credit History?

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Tuesday

Soon It'll Be OK To Tinker With Your Car's Software After All

A service technician uses a diagnostic device in front of a diesel engine in a Volkswagen Touran in an auto repair shop in Hanover, Germany. Researchers have been pushing for freedom to learn more about the code inside cars in the fallout of the VW software-rigging scandal. Julian Stratenschulte/EPA/Landov hide caption

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Soon It'll Be OK To Tinker With Your Car's Software After All

Security researchers and owners will be able to dig into the software built into cars and farming equipment under new exemptions from the Librarian of Congress, who oversees a copyright law provision.

Monday

Don't Necessarily Judge Your Next E-Book By Its Online Review

Yelp users, who flock to the platform known for its reviews and recommendations, should be on the lookout for astroturfing — the creation of fake reviews to make a business look more popular. Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images hide caption

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Don't Necessarily Judge Your Next E-Book By Its Online Review

Online scams known as catfishing and astroturfing produce fake reviews for e-books published under fake names or generate false praise for restaurants. In either case, it pays to be skeptical.

Don't Necessarily Judge Your Next E-Book By Its Online Review

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Friday

It's Not Just VW: A Robust Market For Reprogramming Vehicles
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It's Not Just VW: A Robust Market For Reprogramming Vehicles

An entire marketplace exists on the Internet for tuners, devices that help drivers crank up the power on vehicles and then hide the evidence. We visit a local diesel shop to see how it works.

It's Not Just VW: A Robust Market For Reprogramming Vehicles

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Wednesday

What Happens When The Price Of Free Goes Up? YouTube Is About To Find Out
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What Happens When The Price Of Free Goes Up? YouTube Is About To Find Out

YouTube has long suggested it may try to charge for its content. The new subscription service "Red" hopes to lure users with exclusive content from top stars, offline access to music and other perks.

What Happens When The Price Of Free Goes Up? YouTube Is About To Find Out

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