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<p>Facebook's rules against coronavirus misinformation also apply to politicians.</p>

Facebook removes Trump video for spreading harmful coronavirus misinformation

In the video, Trump says that children are "almost immune" from COVID-19.

Articleby Queenie WongAugust 5, 2020 4:06 PM PDT

<p>In India, smartphones cost twice the monthly average salary.</p>

Billions of people globally still can't afford smartphones. That's a major problem

Owning the kind of device most of us probably consider essential remains unaffordable for many, says a survey by Tim Berners-Lee's Web Foundation.

Articleby Katie CollinsAugust 5, 2020 4:01 PM PDT

<p>TikTok, popular among teens, lets you add music and effects to short videos. </p>

Trump targets TikTok: Everything you need to know

The president is reportedly considering banning the app outright or forcing ByteDance, the owner, to sell it.

Articleby Queenie WongAugust 5, 2020 2:38 PM PDT

Samsung Unpacked showcases new devices, partnerships

Today's top tech story is Samsung's Unpacked, which saw the unveiling of a handful of new devices, including two Galaxy Note 20 models, the Z Fold 2, Galaxy Buds Live and more.

Videoby Ashley EsquedaAugust 5, 2020 10:58 AM PDT

Xbox games coming to Samsung Galaxy devices, including Note 20 and Tab S7

The phone giant is stepping up its efforts to work with game makers after bringing Fortnite to its devices two years ago.

Articleby Ian SherrAugust 5, 2020 8:39 AM PDT

Samsung introduces bean-shaped Galaxy Buds

Samsung's newest Galaxy Bud earbuds come in a new shape with Active Noise Cancellation.

Videoby CNET staffAugust 5, 2020 8:28 AM PDT

Samsung shows off new Galaxy Note 20 S Pen

Samsung reveals an all-new S Pen stylus for the Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra, at its Unpacked 2020 event.

Videoby CNET staffAugust 5, 2020 7:51 AM PDT

Facebook's Instagram takes on TikTok with short-form video feature Reels

The social network copies another rival yet again.

Articleby Queenie WongAugust 5, 2020 6:00 AM PDT

Apple's Schiller steps down, Microsoft Project xCloud launches mid-September

Today's top tech stories include Apple's Phil Schiller taking a smaller role, Microsoft's xCloud service getting an official launch date and the U.S. Census Bureau announcing it will stop taking self-submitted details a month earlier than planned.

Videoby Ashley EsquedaAugust 5, 2020 4:00 AM PDT

<p>Google headquarters in Mountain View, California</p>

Ex-Google engineer sentenced to 18 months in prison for trade secret theft

The engineer, Anthony Levandowski, was at the center of a bitter legal battle between Google and Uber.

Articleby Richard NievaAugust 4, 2020 6:08 PM PDT

Phil Schiller no longer Apple's head of marketing

Longtime Apple executive Phil Schiller becomes an Apple Fellow, with Greg Joswiak taking over the head marketing job.

Videoby Bridget CareyAugust 4, 2020 4:08 PM PDT

<p>The UK visa algorithm will be overhauled by the end of October.</p>

UK agrees to redesign 'racist' algorithm that decides visa applications

It's a win for campaigners challenging Home Office use of the algorithm, which for the past five years has been helping decide whether people are granted visas.

Articleby Katie CollinsAugust 4, 2020 2:14 PM PDT