US issues guidelines but no new rules for safe air travel
Federal officials said Thursday that airlines should consider limiting capacity on planes to promote social distancing, but stopped short of requiring them to do so.
Jul 03, 2020
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US wants undersea data cable to skip Hong Kong
US Justice Department officials on Wednesday recommended that a high-capacity undersea data cable system proposed by Google and Facebook bypass Hong Kong, citing potential national security concerns following China's moves ...
Jun 17, 2020
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Red Hat to remove contentious terms like 'master' and 'slave' from its source code
The technology company Red Hat said Tuesday that it would take measures to remove contentious terms like "master/slave" from its source code and other areas, in an effort to make its products more inclusive.
Jun 30, 2020
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Sony pulls back curtain on PlayStation 5 console
Sony on Thursday gave the world the first look at its upcoming PlayStation 5, along with a glimpse at action-packed games being tailored for the next-generation consoles.
Jun 12, 2020
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Apple re-closes some stores, raising economic concerns
Apple's Friday decision to close stores in four states with surging coronavirus cases highlights a question that other businesses may soon face: Stay open or prepare for more shutdowns?
Jun 20, 2020
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Green aviation still has electrifying future despite virus
The aviation industry has long been under pressure to reduce pollution, and while airlines have taken a financial wallop from the coronavirus crisis it may not stop a greening of the skies.
Jun 19, 2020
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Google loses appeal against $56 million fine in France
France's highest administrative court has upheld a fine of 50 million euros ($56 million) Google was ordered to pay for not being "sufficiently clear and transparent" with Android users about their data protection options.
Jun 19, 2020
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UK regulators investigate Facebook's purchase of Giphy
British regulators have opened an investigation into Facebook's recent purchase of Giphy over concerns that it will stifle competition.
Jun 12, 2020
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Optimism abounds on cryptocurrency ETFs despite lack of action
The financial technology industry is predicting that regulators will allow investments in virtual currencies through exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, despite rejections of past efforts and with no indication by officials that ...
Jun 10, 2020
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Sony to unveil PS5 games in online event
Sony unveiled plans to showcase games tailored for its planned PlayStation 5 consoles Thursday in a sign of a ramped up effort for the year-end holiday season.
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