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China just got a huge spike in internet users

With 30 million more internet users in the first half of this year, China has hit 800 million in total.

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Facebook deletes hundreds of accounts linked to influence campaigns from Russia, Iran

The company took down hundreds of fake accounts associated with two separate efforts.

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Google knows where you are

An investigation uncovers that Google is tracking your location in lots of different ways. Meanwhile, the Pixel 3 XL may have shown up in the wild again. Yes, really. All that and your comments on this episode of Alphabet City!

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How Microsoft spotted another Russian hacking attempt

Also: How it all fits in with a larger campaign to influence elections.

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<p>Facebook has removed over 5,000 ad targeting categories to limit advertisers' ability to be discriminatory on its platform.</p>

Facebook axes 5,000 ad categories that excluded based on ethnicity, religion

The company plans to educate its advertisers on discriminatory behavior.

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Google wants you to start exercising more (The 3:59, Ep. 446)

Google's got new ways to let you track your activity, Microsoft has spotted an election-meddling attempt, and we check out the Oppo Find X phone.

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SEC settles 'fraudulent scheme' case against VC Michael Rothenberg

The watchdog says the VC and his firm misappropriated millions of dollars in investor money.

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<p>Facebook is reportedly rating users' trustworthiness in an effort to fight fake news on its platform.</p>

Facebook is reportedly rating your trustworthiness

It's part of the social network's effort to battle misinformation.

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Amazon Prime can't save you from ads on Twitch anymore

Even if you pay for Twitch Prime, you're going to see ads in your Fortnite and Overwatch streams now.

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<p>A photo posted by PragerU that says "all those diversity administrators, they depend for their livelihoood -- that means their paycheck -- on creating victims, [says] Charlie Kirk."</p>

Facebook apologizes for removing conservative PragerU videos

The company has restored the videos, saying it was a mistake.

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VC Rothenberg sues Silicon Valley Bank, seeking to clear reputation

The investor says the bank mishandled money, making it look like he'd embezzled funds and inflicting $100 million in damage to the firm.

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<p>HTC Vive and Vive Pro owners will be able to go wireless in September, but the latter will cost a little extra.</p>

HTC Vive Wireless Adapter will cost $300, launch in September

VR gamers looking to cut the cord with their PC will be able to preorder it from Sept. 5.

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