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Google Pixel 2 impresses, Microsoft rolls out new Surface Book

The most important stories in tech include reviews of the new Google Pixel 2 and 2 XL. Meanwhile, Microsoft unveils the Surface Book 2 in 13-inch and 15-inch models.

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<p>Regina Dugan will be stepping down from her role at Facebook to pursue a new endeavor.</p>

Facebook's secret hardware lab is losing its chief visionary

Regina Dugan announces that she will be stepping down from her role at Facebook early next year.

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<p>Alphabet, Google's parent company, will be redeveloping 3.3 million acres along the waterfront of Lake Ontario for its Sidewalk Labs initiative.</p>

Justin Trudeau welcomes Google's Toronto tech paradise

Google parent company Alphabet is developing a major urban lab along Lake Ontario.

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<p>The cast of "South of Market: The Musical" sings (and selfies) about life in Silicon Valley.&nbsp;</p>

Silicon Valley stereotypes meet musical in 'South of Market'

The newly revised show sings and dances its way through the more absurd corners of Silicon Valley, where everything is self-driving, even data sets.

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KRACK security flaw affects virtually every wireless device

The biggest stories in tech include a flaw in a Wi-Fi security protocol that makes countless devices vulnerable and Nintendo reportedly looking to expand what kind of games you can play on the Switch.

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Jeffrey Katzenberg: Harvey Weinstein 'not a lone actor'

Hollywood executive notes that rampant sexual harassment is not limited to entertainment industry.

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<p>Arianna Huffington discusses Softbank's investment in Uber at the WSJD tech conference in Laguna Beach, California.</p>

Uber-SoftBank deal 'very likely' to be finalized next week

Uber board member Arianna Huffington predicts the closure of the mega-investment is at hand.

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Apple hit with $440M in damages in VirnetX patent lawsuit

Judge issues final judgment in legal battle with patent holder that began in 2010.

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<p>The U.S. Supreme Court will review the case, United States v. Microsoft.</p>

US Supreme Court to review Microsoft email privacy case

The court will examine whether US tech firms have to provide data to law enforcement conducting a criminal investigation, even if that data is held overseas.

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<p>Facebook is reportedly looking for employees who have a national security clearance.</p>

Have national security clearance? Facebook wants you

A report from Bloomberg says that the social network wants to hire employees with national security clearance.

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Apple may ditch Touch ID next year, Twitter targets harassment

In today's tech news, Apple is predicted to bring Face ID to all iPhones in 2018, Twitter talks tough on harassment and NASA gets playful in space

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What the heck is a 5G network?

The hype about this important phone network standard is about to become deafening. CNET's Stephen Shankland explains what you need to know.

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