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A look at 5G's most promising applications -- for now

There’s a lot of hype around 5G. CNET’s Ask Maggie offers a glimpse into some of the cool things it will enable — and why you should care.

Articleby Marguerite ReardonOctober 22, 2018 5:00 AM PDT

<p>29 Nov 2013, Houston, Texas, USA --- Houston, United States. 29th November 2013 -- A crowd waits for Fry's Electronics to open at 6 a. M. on Black Friday, in Houston, Texas. Many in the line had waited nearly 8 hours through the cold night. -- Black Friday sales enticed many to begin shopping early Friday morning, in Houston, Texas. --- Image by © Jon Shapley/Demotix/Corbis</p>

5 things to know about Black Friday 2018

What to expect, where to find the best deals and how to steer clear of all the hype.

Articleby Rick BroidaOctober 22, 2018 5:00 AM PDT

Facebook reportedly shopping for a cybersecurity company

Acquisition would aim to shore up security following the largest hack in the company's history.

Articleby Steven MusilOctober 21, 2018 2:45 PM PDT

<p>Uber is bringing its safety features to the UK and Europe.</p>

Uber brings app safety features to more drivers and riders

After alleged attacks and sexual assaults by its drivers, the ride-hailing company is launching Safety Toolkit in dozens of countries.

Articleby Dara KerrOctober 19, 2018 11:54 AM PDT

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<p>WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange addresses the media from the balcony of the Embassy of Ecuador in London in 2017.</p>

Wikileaks' Julian Assange sues Ecuador for violating his 'rights and freedoms'

He's been living at the country's embassy in London since 2012.

Articleby Marrian ZhouOctober 19, 2018 8:48 AM PDT

<p>Twitter reportedly suspended massive network of bots spreading a pro-Saudi Arabia message.</p>

Twitter reportedly removes pro-Saudi bots after Jamal Khashoggi disappearance

NBC News gave the social network a list of suspected bot accounts.

Articleby Sean KeaneOctober 19, 2018 6:43 AM PDT

<p>Nick Clegg: from Westminster to Silicon Valley.</p>

Facebook hires former UK deputy prime minister as it seeks 'new perspectives'

Nick Clegg is the most senior European politician to be hired by a Silicon Valley company.

Articleby Katie CollinsOctober 19, 2018 6:39 AM PDT

<p>Facebook said the ads continued to show up on Anna England-Kerr's feed due to a bug and a problem with its machine learning models </p>

Facebook apologizes for showing baby product ads to woman who lost her child

The bereaved mother still saw the ads after sharing news of her loss on the site and changing her settings.

Articleby Sean KeaneOctober 19, 2018 4:22 AM PDT

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Boston cop sues online marketplace that sold gun used on him

Armslist is running a "haven" for illegal gun trafficking, the lawsuit alleges.

Articleby Steven MusilOctober 18, 2018 5:34 PM PDT

Comparing Project Stream to a console

We pit Google and Ubisoft's Project Stream gaming service against an Xbox One to see how well it can play Assassin's Creed: Odyssey on a Chrome browser.

Videoby Logan MoyOctober 18, 2018 3:47 PM PDT

<p>FCC Chairman Ajit Pai says a new report showing an increase in broadband investment between 2016 and 2017 justifies his agency's repeal of popular Obama-era net neutrality regulations.</p>

Pai claims report findings validate net neutrality repeal

Broadband providers are investing in their networks again thanks to the FCC's repeal of net neutrality, says FCC Chairman Ajit Pai. Critics say otherwise.

Articleby Marguerite ReardonOctober 18, 2018 1:42 PM PDT