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<p>Google has been fined $57 million by a French regulator for not presenting transparent information about its data-gathering practices.</p>

Google fined $57 million under new European data privacy law

The fine is the biggest imposed under the General Data Protection Regulation.

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<p>Fake news keyboard</p>

WhatsApp limits message forwarding to fight fake news

Global limit imposed after violence in India was blamed on misinformation that spread across the social network.

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Facebook launches online petitions, GoFundMe fundraises for US government employees

In today's top news, Facebook launches a new tool for users to start online petitions, GoFundMe fundraises for employees affected by the US government shutdown and Microsoft sounds the death knell for Windows 10 Mobile.

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<p>What have you done, Slack?</p>

Slack's new logo is weird

Commentary: When you go from a "#" to a colorful splat, it's just strange.

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Netflix price hike, Google acquires Fossil IP

This week's major tech stories include Netflix's price hike, a potential Motorola Razr comeback and Google's acquisition of Fossil smartwatch tech.

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9 great reads from CNET this week

We learned how Facebook is still key to the pet rescue world, stepped out in Nike's new self-lacing sneakers and took a ride on the most high-tech chairlift.

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Qualcomm didn't have all the license negotiating power, exec testifies

And the company never stopped supplying chips to companies during disputes, Qualcomm's Fabian Gonell says.

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Facebook is building a meme hub called LOL to attract teens

The social network says the concept is still in the early stages.

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<p>Walmart may not launch its rumored streaming service.</p>

Walmart's rumored streaming service isn't going to happen, says report

The retail giant will focus on its Vudu division instead, says CNBC.

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Facebook could face record fine from US regulators, report says

The fine hasn't been finalized but is expected to be larger than the record-setting $22.5 million the Federal Trade Commission imposed on Google in 2012, according to The Washington Post.

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<p>The Symfonisk speaker.&nbsp;</p>

Ikea and Sonos to launch Symfonisk speakers in August, says report

The Swedish furniture company showcased prototype Symfonisk speakers last year.

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<p>Apple iPhone pile stack</p>

Qualcomm wouldn't release modems as often without Apple's business

Apple is the only smartphone company that buys a standalone modem, CTO James Thompson testified in the FTC case Friday.

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What Amazon’s Alexa will tell us in 2019

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Qualcomm wouldn't release modems as often without Apple's business

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Bird Box got Netflix to spill viewership numbers and now it can't stop

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What it's like wearing Nike's $350 self-lacing Adapt BB sneakers

 Wearable Tech

Saturn's rings are a relatively new addition, NASA says

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