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!Facebook Drops Stock Move That Would Have Solidified Zuckerberg’s Control
The social network’s board withdrew a stock reclassification proposal after a shareholder suit that would have put Mr. Zuckerberg in a courtroom.
- 23 hours ago 23 Sep 17, 6:57pm -
!One Surprise Standout for Uber: Food Delivery
Despite a late start, the company’s foray into delivering food, a cutthroat $100 billion-plus service industry, eclipses ride hailing in some markets.
- 23 hours ago 23 Sep 17, 6:56pm -
!Push for Gender Equality in Tech? Some Men Say It’s Gone Too Far
After revelations of harassment and bias in Silicon Valley, a backlash is growing against the women in tech movement.
- 23 hours ago 23 Sep 17, 6:33pm -
Uber Loses License to Operate in London
London’s transportation agency criticized Uber’s corporate culture, the latest setback for a company that has faced an array of controversies this year.
- 2 days ago 23 Sep 17, 12:45am -
Editorial: Facebook’s Belated Awakening
As social media companies wield greater power in the political system, more safeguards are needed.
- 2 days ago 23 Sep 17, 12:18am -

Reuters: Technology News

!Britain's Deliveroo raises $385 million for food fight
LONDON (Reuters) - British food delivery company Deliveroo has raised $385 million in private funding, it said on Sunday, as it prepares for expansion to help it compete with publicly traded rivals such as Delivery Hero and Just Eat.
- 3 hours ago 24 Sep 17, 2:57pm -
!A celebrity listing crashes Japanese exchange's party
TOKYO (Reuters) - On Japan's newest exchange, fame can pay off. That may not be so great for investors though.
- 4 hours ago 24 Sep 17, 1:55pm -
!Internet giants, once above the fray, on the defensive in Washington
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Internet giants, including Alphabet's Google and Facebook , are moving to compromise on several major policy issues as they adjust to an abrupt shift in the political winds in Washington.
- 6 hours ago 24 Sep 17, 11:07am -
!Amazon affiliate to buy $27.6 million stake in Indian retailer Shoppers Stop
MUMBAI (Reuters) - An affiliate of Amazon.com Inc has agreed to buy a 1.79 billion-rupee ($27.6 million) stake in Indian retailer Shoppers Stop Ltd, the Indian company said in a filing.
- 14 hours ago 24 Sep 17, 3:08am -
!Uber ready to make concessions to reverse London license decision: paper
LONDON (Reuters) - U.S. taxi firm Uber is prepared to make concessions as it seeks to reverse a decision by London authorities not to renew its license in the city, which represents a potentially big blow for the fast-growing company, a newspaper rep…
- 19 hours ago 23 Sep 17, 10:30pm -

TIME - Technology

WSJD - Technology

!Mashable Tests Notion that 'Pivot to Video' Leads to Digital-Media Riches
The company, known for its mix of technology and pop-culture stories, is exploring selling itself to an investor and has had extensive discussions with a German TV broadcaster, people familiar with the matter said.
- 44 mins ago 24 Sep 17, 4:53pm -
!U.S. Tells 21 States They Were Targeted By Hackers
The Department of Homeland Security gave election officials in nearly two dozen states additional information on Russian targeting of their election systems last year, ending months of uncertainty among administrators about which states were targete…
- 3 hours ago 24 Sep 17, 2:13pm -
!Should U.S. Companies Be Required to Report Breaches?
Companies like Equifax don’t like you knowing they’ve been hacked—but it would be better for consumers and businesses if they were quicker to report it.
- 5 hours ago 24 Sep 17, 12:47pm -
!German Manufacturers Play Defense Against Chinese Hackers
A wave of attacks by Chinese hackers on Germany’s cutting-edge manufacturers is raising alarm in Berlin and prompting the government to step in to defend the country’s competitive edge.
- 6 hours ago 24 Sep 17, 11:44am -
Facebook Abandons Plans to Change Share Structure, Avoiding Lawsuit
Facebook abandoned a plan to change its stock structure that would have given Mark Zuckerberg more control, the latest in a string of reversals by the social-media giant.
- 1 day ago 23 Sep 17, 4:55pm -

ZDNet: Technology News

!Apple Watch with LTE, Fitbit Ionic, Google leaks, Moto X4 (MobileTechRoundup #407)
Apple's new products started arriving this week and some purchases were made by the hosts. Fitbit's Ionic has also been attached to Matt's wrist for about 10 days.
- 54 mins ago 24 Sep 17, 4:43pm -
!UAG Monarch and Plasma Galaxy Note 8 hands-on: The best cases for the best smartphone
There are plenty of cases available for the most popular smartphones, but my absolute favorite comes from Urban Armor Gear. The UAG Monarch in crimson is stunning and provides the style and protection I want in a case.
- 5 hours ago 24 Sep 17, 12:21pm -
'Hey, Walmart, please use my API instead of your EDI'
Survey of 900 IT executives finds rising adoption of cloud-based integration; search is on for holistic approaches.
- 1 day ago 23 Sep 17, 2:35pm -
Video Roundup: New in smartphones
Late summer and early autumn is always a busy time of year for smartphones. This year is no exception.
- 1 day ago 23 Sep 17, 12:00pm -
Intel cancels Project Alloy VR reference design
Intel is winding down its plans for Project Alloy, citing a lack of partner interest.
- 2 days ago 22 Sep 17, 9:05pm -

CNET News

!'Star Trek: Discovery' fights for more than Trekkies' hearts - CNET
Following Star Trek's legacy, the new show reminds us about the power of inclusion and diversity at a time when Americans seem more divided than ever.
- 22 mins ago 24 Sep 17, 5:15pm -
!Google wants to be Apple again. Here's the problem - CNET
Commentary: To succeed in mobile hardware, Google will have to master something for which it has never shown expertise: product marketing.
- 37 mins ago 24 Sep 17, 5:00pm -
!'Star Trek: Discovery' spaceship flies over New York - CNET
The USS Discovery takes off for real in Manhattan the night before the show's premiere. Well, sort of.
- 1 hour ago 24 Sep 17, 4:20pm -
!CNET UK podcast 528: Analysing Apple and Uber's London ban - CNET
Are Apple's iPhones worth the money and is London right to ban Uber from operating? The CNET UK podcast discusses all the biggest tech stories.
- 3 hours ago 24 Sep 17, 2:40pm -
!Going once, going twice: An Apple-1 and a Steve Jobs autograph - CNET
Tech nostalgia is driving auction bidders to scramble for vintage computers and memorabilia.
- 6 hours ago 24 Sep 17, 12:00pm -

WIRED

!Live From The Berlin Marathon: You Can't Outrun Bad Weather
Heat, humidity, and slippery roads dashed the world record dreams at the Berlin Marathon
- 4 hours ago 24 Sep 17, 1:21pm -
!The Blockbuster Showdown At This Year's Berlin Marathon
Can three elite runners, with a little help from Nike and Adidas, smash the marathon world record?
- 4 hours ago 24 Sep 17, 1:20pm -
!Sean Spicer's Emmys Appearance Tops This Week's News Roundup
Stop trying to make Sean Spicer happen.
- 5 hours ago 24 Sep 17, 1:00pm -
!All the Ways Equifax Epically Bungled Its Breach Response
The Equifax breach that potentially exposed the personal information of 143 million people was bad. The company's response has almost been worse, if that's even possible.
- 5 hours ago 24 Sep 17, 1:00pm -
!August Smart Lock Review: A High-Tech Alternative to the Key Under the Mat
The redesigned August Smart Lock lets you use your phone as your key.
- 6 hours ago 24 Sep 17, 12:00pm -

Slashdot

!Equifax Hit With 'Dozens' of Lawsuits from Shareholders and Consumers -- Plus a Possible Class Action
An anonymous reader quotes the Washington Post:Since it announced a massive data breach earlier this month, Equifax has been hit with dozens of lawsuits from shareholders, consumers and now one filed by a small Wisconsin credit union that represents…
- 7 mins ago 24 Sep 17, 5:30pm -
!Amazon Starts Charging For Cloud Computing Resources By the Second
AmiMoJo writes: "Back in the old days, you needed to buy or lease a server if you needed access to compute power," remembers Amazon's AWS blog. "When Amazon launched EC2 back in 2006, the ability to use an instance for an hour, and to pay only for…
- 1 hour ago 24 Sep 17, 4:30pm -
!Cloudflare Pays First $7,500 Bounties In War Against Patent Troll
Cloudflare declared war on a group of lawyers that files patent lawsuits against tech firms, by offering bounties for the discovery of patent-invalidating "prior art." Now an anonymous reader writes:On Thursday, Cloudflare announced it has paid out…
- 2 hours ago 24 Sep 17, 3:30pm -
!Governments Turn Tables By Suing Public Records Requesters
schwit1 quotes the AP:Government bodies are increasingly turning the tables on citizens who seek public records that might be embarrassing or legally sensitive. Instead of granting or denying their requests, a growing number of school districts, mun…
- 3 hours ago 24 Sep 17, 2:30pm -
!ARM TrustZone Hacked By Abusing Power Management
"This is brilliant and terrifying in equal measure," writes the Morning Paper. Long-time Slashdot reader phantomfive writes: Many CPUs these days have DVFS (Dynamic Voltage and Frequency Scaling), which allows the CPU's clockspeed and voltage to vary…
- 4 hours ago 24 Sep 17, 1:30pm -

Washington Post - Tech

London rejects Uber’s license, saying the company is not ‘fit and proper’ for passengers
The company vowed to fight the decision in court.
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Calculator: The Game is friendlier — and maybe more fun — than math homework
Players are presented with a goal and a limited number of moves in which to reach it.
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Challenge your engineering skills with Circuit Scramble
Players are given just a few moves to get things in working order.
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Fighting hard — and losing — the gender discrimination battle in the tech world
Ellen Pao recounts her tech industry life and the hurdles to changing the guys’ game
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Facebook, Google and Twitter face proposed bill targeting shadowy political ads
After Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg pledged to be more transparent about political ads online, two senators are pushing a measure to force the company and other digital platforms to do so.
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