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Apple buys German maker of AR/VR tech

SensoMotoric Instruments makes a range of eye-tracking hardware and software perfect for augmented and virtual reality.

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<p>Rep. Cedric Richmond, left, chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, is one of many in the CBC wanting Uber to hire more African American executives.&nbsp;</p>

Black lawmakers urge Uber to diversify its leadership

The Congressional Black Caucus sends a letter to the embattled ride-hailing service, urging it to make diversity a priority when filling top-level jobs.

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Weaker encryption up for debate, SpaceX double launch

In today's tech news, Australian officials push for weaker encryption of social media at "Five Eyes" summit, and UK Parliament email accounts are attacked. Plus, SpaceX pulls off back-to-back launches.

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What your SMB can do to get big-business cybersecurity

CNET@Work: About 60 percent of small businesses close their doors within six months following a cyberattack. Put in place a comprehensive defense before cybercriminals target you.

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Czech company hosts Facebook bikini contest to choose interns

Commentary: Power conglomerate CEZ seems to think making potential interns wear bikinis and hard hats is cultural enrichment.

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How I tried to get Microsoft to turn me away from MacBooks

Commentary: How is Microsoft selling its new laptop? I went to a couple of Microsoft stores to see whether they could persuade me to give up my MacBook.

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Uber's CEO drama, the OnePlus 5 arrives

This week's biggest tech stories include Travis Kalanick's departure from Uber, the arrival of the OnePlus 5 phone and Tesla's possible entry into the streaming music business.

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The Marijuana Show is apparently the "Shark Tank" of the pot world. Intriguing.

Cannabis World Congress lights up New York

Just how much tech does it take to get to the center of the emerging marijuana market? We found out at the fourth annual Cannabis World Congress in New York City.

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<p>Justin Caldbeck takes part in a fireside chat in November 2016.</p>

Tech investor accused of sexual harassment takes leave

Justin Caldbeck, co-founder of Silicon Valley VC firm Binary Capital, apologizes to those he hurt and "to the greater tech ecosystem."

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<p>The modern way to experience suffering.</p>

Tweeters riled by CEOs 'experiencing' homelessness via VR

Commentary: A video of business people donning VR headsets posted to Twitter by a homelessness charity in Australia makes many think of a painful dystopian future.

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The 404 Show 1704: What is Amazon gonna do with all these Whole Foods? (podcast)

Who else better to talk about Amazon's jaw-dropping purchase of Whole Foods than the man who covers the company for CNET? Ben Fox Rubin is back to share his thoughts on the deal and sticks around long enough to get an E3 2017 debriefing.

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Melbourne, Australia - May 23, 2016: Close-up view of Google apps on an Android smartphone, including Chrome, Gmail, Maps.

Google won't scan your Gmail anymore for ad targeting

The tech giant will stop combing through emails to tailor ads. But it’s not like it doesn't have all your info anyway.

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