FOX NEWS: Is social media making us dumber?

Is social media making us dumber?



Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel on new evidence that technology is hurting us.

As China Takes Aim, Silicon Valley Braces for Pain

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As China Takes Aim, Silicon Valley Braces for Pain

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FOX NEWS: E-sports shakeup: Overwatch League commissioner departs for Fortnite

E-sports shakeup: Overwatch League commissioner departs for Fortnite



Many people credit Nate Nanzer with popularizing Overwatch as an e-sport.

FOX NEWS: The North Face is sorry for hacking Wikipedia photos to promote brand

The North Face is sorry for hacking Wikipedia photos to promote brand



The North Face is apologizing for secretly changing photos on Wikipedia pages to promote the brand's products.

FOX NEWS: New app tracks the trackers on your mobile device

New app tracks the trackers on your mobile device



It may come as a surprise that there are dozens of trackers running on your iPhone, delivering the data they gather throughout the day and night.

FOX NEWS: Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s personal security chief accused of sexual harassment, racism: report

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s personal security chief accused of sexual harassment, racism: report



Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg's personal security chief has been accused of sexual harassment and making racist and homophobic comments, according to a news report.

FOX NEWS: Apple WWDC preview: Here’s the new stuff that’s coming

Apple WWDC preview: Here’s the new stuff that’s coming



Apple will kick off its World Wide Developer’s Conference next week, where the tech giant is sure to have several announcements about its latest software.

FOX NEWS: Tech titan and wife insist they did not kill teenage model

Tech titan and wife insist they did not kill teenage model



A bitcoin millionaire and his wife, have vehemently denied that they had anything to do with the death of an 18-year-old model after her nude body was found in Malaysia in December 2017.

The Week in Tech: Disinformation’s Huge Inaction Problem

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The Week in Tech: Disinformation’s Huge Inaction Problem

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FOX NEWS: Is Twitter making you dumber? A new study suggests yes

Is Twitter making you dumber? A new study suggests yes



Research finds high school students that used Twitter as a studying tool performed worse than average on exams.

Apps Purged by Apple Say It Holds the Key They Need to Get Back In

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Apps Purged by Apple Say It Holds the Key They Need to Get Back In

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FOX NEWS: Baltimore's mayor blames NSA for ransomware attack that cripple city's computer networks

Baltimore's mayor blames NSA for ransomware attack that cripple city's computer networks



Mayor Jack Young says the ransomware is a spinoff of a cyberweapon that hackers stole it from the NSA in a 2017 breach; Gillian Turner reports from Baltimore.

Uber’s First Results After I.P.O. Show Slowing Growth and $1 Billion Loss

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Uber’s First Results After I.P.O. Show Slowing Growth and $1 Billion Loss

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Uber’s First Results After I.P.O. Show Slowing Growth and $1 Billion Loss

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Uber’s First Results After I.P.O. Show Slowing Growth and $1 Billion Loss

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FOX NEWS: New app tracks data trackers on your mobile device

New app tracks data trackers on your mobile device



It may come as a surprise that there are dozens of trackers running on your iPhone, delivering the data they gather throughout the day and night.

FOX NEWS: Navy wants 350 billion social media posts for epic research project

Navy wants 350 billion social media posts for epic research project



The U.S. Navy wants to amass 350 billion social media posts for a massive data archive that will provide new insight into how people communicate online.

FOX NEWS: Baltimore seeks federal aid to pay for damage caused by crippling ransomware attack

Baltimore seeks federal aid to pay for damage caused by crippling ransomware attack



Residents are still unable to pay city water bills, tickets, taxes and close real estate deals online, prompting city employees to work 12-hour shifts in order to conduct all day-to-day city business; Gillian Turner reports from Baltimore.

FOX NEWS: US military building ‘missile-killing’ lasers that it will mount onto jets

US military building ‘missile-killing’ lasers that it will mount onto jets



Anti-missile lasers could soon be attached to U.S. fighter jets after a successful ground test.

24/7 Surveillance with Shocking Rewards and Punishments: Could China's Big Brother System Come to USA?

It's like an Orwellian Big Brother nightmare. The Chinese Communist Party is using advanced technology to secure government control over the lives of nearly everyone in the society by establishing a system of social credits based on each person's perceived behaviors and attitudes.  

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FOX NEWS: Military sealift may need more help to get combat vehicles to Europe

Military sealift may need more help to get combat vehicles to Europe



As the Pentagon accelerates its pivot toward great power competition and moves beyond 15 years of counterinsurgency, the US military continues to build up forces, increase training and conduct exercises with regional allies in both the European and Pacific theaters.  

FOX NEWS: Military sealift may deed more help to get combat vehicles to Europe

Military sealift may deed more help to get combat vehicles to Europe



As the Pentagon accelerates its pivot toward great power competition and moves beyond 15 years of counterinsurgency, the US military continues to build up forces, increase training and conduct exercises with regional allies in both the European and Pacific theaters.  

'I Thought We Were Going to Die': US Missionaries Ambushed, Saved by Mysterious Man on Motorcycle

These American missionaries were ambushed by an armed gang firing machine guns at them in Haiti. One missionary was shot and was bleeding out, but then a mysterious man showed up.

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FOX NEWS: Facebook ignores Hillary Clinton, Nancy Pelosi amid growing backlash over doctored video

Facebook ignores Hillary Clinton, Nancy Pelosi amid growing backlash over doctored video



Facebook is standing by its refusal to take down a doctored video of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi amid a growing backlash from Democrats. 

Nancy Pelosi Criticizes Facebook for Handling of Altered Videos

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Nancy Pelosi Criticizes Facebook for Handling of Altered Videos

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Pelosi Criticizes Facebook for Handling of Altered Videos

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Pelosi Criticizes Facebook for Handling of Altered Videos

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German Police Admit That the ‘Holy Spirit’ Saved Speeding Driver From Getting Fined

Police in the German border town of Viersen have revealed that a speeding driver was spared a hefty fine because of the “Holy Spirit.”

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FOX NEWS: 'White-collar sweatshop': Google Assistant contractors slam tech giant

'White-collar sweatshop': Google Assistant contractors slam tech giant



Google's use of artificial intelligence to power many of its products, including its Google Assistant, inspires awe and praise.

Iranian-American on Mission to Free Mideast Women from Violent Oppression

"Our strategy is to equip women leaders who can have a lasting impact around the globe," Shirin Taber said. "Our women are decision makers, influencers and mobilizers, impacting through their organizations on a national level."

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FOX NEWS: Businesses balk at FCC bid to block robocalls

Businesses balk at FCC bid to block robocalls



Some businesses are pushing back against a regulatory proposal that would allow phone companies to block unwanted robocalls.

FOX NEWS: Fake accounts pose as candidates, reporters to push pro-Iran agenda

Fake accounts pose as candidates, reporters to push pro-Iran agenda



A propaganda effort possibly out of Iran has been using Facebook and Twitter to try and impersonate real Americans, including a handful of US congressional candidates, according to new research.

What Is 'Europe's Destiny'? Why EU's Right Turn Points to Stalingrad-Style Shutdown

After a strong showing by Eurosceptic parties in last week's elections, European leaders are now worried about their future, fighting over who will lead Europe's Parliament. 

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FOX NEWS: Facebook's average US user spent 38 minutes per day on the platform, a drop from 2017, but Instagram usage increased

Facebook's average US user spent 38 minutes per day on the platform, a drop from 2017, but Instagram usage increased



Are Americans spending less time on Facebook?

On Migrant Journeys With WhatsApp and Google Translate

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On Migrant Journeys With WhatsApp and Google Translate

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FOX NEWS: Laptop full of malware sells for $1.3M

Laptop full of malware sells for $1.3M



Nobody would deliberately install malware on a laptop they intend to use, but doing so in the name of art turns out to be very lucrative.

FOX NEWS: Air Force surges toward first B-21 stealth bomber test aircraft

Air Force surges toward first B-21 stealth bomber test aircraft



The Air Force now appears to be testing components and building initial models of its new, highly-secret B-21 stealth bomber, a platform intended to hold any target at risk, anywhere in the world, at any time, for decades to come.

FOX NEWS: Trump campaign checking out Twitter alternative amid censorship fears

Trump campaign checking out Twitter alternative amid censorship fears



Could this alternative social media network become a Twitter for Trump fans? Social media strategist Kris Ruby explains.

Apps That Blast Out Crime Alerts Don’t Have to Rattle You

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Apps That Blast Out Crime Alerts Don’t Have to Rattle You

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Your Kids Think You’re Addicted to Your Phone

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Your Kids Think You’re Addicted to Your Phone

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FOX NEWS: Parler CEO: Social media is supposed to be a community forum

Parler CEO: Social media is supposed to be a community forum



Parler CEO John Matze discusses social media's war on free speech and the rise of censorship.

Pope Says Argentine Bishop Now Facing Vatican Abuse Trial

An Argentine bishop close to Pope Francis is now on trial at the Vatican, accused of sexually abusing seminarians.

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Knife-Wielding Man Attacks Schoolgirls in Japan, Killing 2

A man carrying a knife in each hand and screaming "I will kill you!" attacked a group of schoolgirls waiting at a bus stop just outside Tokyo on Tuesday, killing two and injuring 16 before killing himself, officials and media said.   

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FOX NEWS: Facebook removes Iran-linked accounts as analysts tie some to disinformation campaign

Facebook removes Iran-linked accounts as analysts tie some to disinformation campaign



Facebook on Tuesday removed 51 user accounts, 36 pages and seven groups and three Instagram accounts that originated in Iran and engaged in "inauthentic behavior" on social media.

FOX NEWS: US soccer app brings fans closer to the action, players

US soccer app brings fans closer to the action, players



The U.S. soccer organization has launched its first-ever mobile app to rally up fans from across the nation and bring greater visibility to this winning team.

FOX NEWS: Apple rejects Google CEO's criticism over privacy being a 'luxury good'

Apple rejects Google CEO's criticism over privacy being a 'luxury good'



A senior Apple executive dismissed Google CEO Sundar Pichai's claim that Apple is only able to focus on privacy because it charges a premium for its products.

FOX NEWS: MacKenzie Bezos pledges half of $35B fortune to charity

MacKenzie Bezos pledges half of $35B fortune to charity



MacKenzie Bezos said on Tuesday that she would pledge half of her enormous fortune to charity, something her ex-husband, Jeff, has been criticized for not doing. 

FOX NEWS: Amazon is eyeing a return to New York City

Amazon is eyeing a return to New York City



“We don’t comment on rumors or speculation,” an Amazon spokeswoman said.

FOX NEWS: All 3 Navy Zumwalts now 'in the water' – how can a destroyer be stealthy?

All 3 Navy Zumwalts now 'in the water' – how can a destroyer be stealthy?



Eluding radar, quietly sailing into enemy territory and launching long-range precision attacks from less-detectable positions all begin to paint the picture of how a “stealthy” offensive surface destroyers could transform modern maritime warfare.