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European Union court rules Facebook can be ordered to take down “illegal comments” worldwide

This is a pretty significant ruling and could spark some worldwide debate. As is expected, the laws in the European Union are...

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Mobile / Security / Tech

Proposed Texas bill could make data throttling a crime in designated disaster areas

The bill was introduced due to the throttling issue California firefighters had while battling wildfires.

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Tech

The United States Justice Department is suing California over net neutrality laws

The Justice Department says the federal government, not the states, has the exclusive power to regulate these laws.

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Google / Tech

The Belgium government may be suing Google for not blurring military installations

Google works with many governments to blur satellite photos of military installations.

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Android / iOS / Mobile

Florida police attempt to unlock smartphone using deceased man’s finger

While it isn't illegal for Florida police to do this, some are questioning if it was fitting.

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Security / Tech

Michigan Governor Rick Snyder signs bill making possession of ransomware a crime

The new laws are supposed to help law enforcement go after the creators of ransomware in an effort to stop it.

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Apple / Business / Tech

Apple gets hit with sanctions in Qualcomm case for withholding documents

Apple is rumored to be working on possibly making its own mobile chips for their iPhones to reduce dependency on 3rd party chip...

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Drones / Tech

CNN receives Part 107 waiver allowing for UAS flights over people

The Snap drone is fairly small and with its enclosed blades should pose a minimal threat to people should it malfunction and...

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Business / Tech

Federal Trade Commission investigating Amazon for “deceptive discounting”

The Federal Trade Commission is already reviewing Amazon's bid to buy Whole Foods so they tacked this investigation onto the review.

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Google / Security / Tech

Judge issues warrant for specific Google search data from everyone in Edina, Minnesota

Chances are very good that most residents would not have their search results pulled, even if Google does comply with the warrant.

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Security / Tech

Las Vegas Senate Bill 109 would outlaw required human microchipping

Many people have purchased these kits to keep track of their children but some companies in Belgium and Sweden use the technology...

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iOS / Mobile / Tech

Man sues Uber for €45 million after wife discovers affair through Uber notifications

Upon finding out this information, the wife filed for divorce and this is why this Frenchmen is suing Uber.

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Google / Tech

Are Google Advertising Contracts Now A Target Of EU?

Google advertising contracts could be the latest target of an aggressive European Union campaign against the search giant and its parent company, Alphabet. Margrethe...

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Google / Tech

Google Faces $3.4b Fine From European Commission

The European Commission is ready to lay down a record $3.4 billion dollar (€3 billion euros) fine on Google in their case...

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Auto

Ford Launches “No Profile” Light Bar For Police SUV

Police vehicles are generally easy to spot with their markings, color and large light bar across the roof. But law enforcement agencies...

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Business / Tech

YouTubers React To “REACT” Trademark From The Fine Bros

YouTube has long been a place for people to post a wide array of video content from funny cat videos to major...

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Business / Reviews

Federal Law Banning Honest Review “Gag Clauses” Gets Senate Commerce Committee Hearing

We love reviewing products here at Techaeris for you, our readers. And it’s fun to get to play with some of the...

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Apple / Tech

The DOJ Seeks Loophole To Force Apple iPhone Decryption

Apple and Android fans tend to butt heads and not agree on much when it comes to their preferred operating systems, all except...

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Google / Tech

Could Google’s Next Kid-Friendly Product Be Google Maps For Kids?

Google recently rolled out a kid-friendly version of YouTube and has already expressed the desire to continue to make its products more accessible to...