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Facebook wants to save the world. You've got work to do

The social network, dealing with existential questions about its role in the world, isn't just about connecting everyone. It now wants to try to help people get along.

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Some Uber workers want Kalanick back, Tesla in the music biz?

The biggest tech headlines for today include an alleged petition that aims to bring back Travis Kalanick as Uber's CEO and Facebook's new mission statement. Plus Tesla's in talks with music labels to possibly start its own streaming service.

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Flying in Honeywell's experimental connected jet

We took to the skies in Honeywell's test plane to see how connected technology will help flights be smoother and more enjoyable.

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Adios, turbulence. Pilots have a new way to outfox you

Airplanes with better Wi-Fi aren’t just good for passengers -- they help pilots avoid troublesome turbulence too.

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Google Maps dismissed as 'unreliable' by Indian government

Use Google Maps when you’re hunting for food, but not when you need it for something important, advised the government.

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20 percent of planet Earth visits YouTube every month

While we can't say for sure all 1.5 billion people are watching cat videos, it's a good bet.

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<p>TOPSHOT - A member of the Iraqi forces walks past a mural bearing the logo of the Islamic State (IS) group in a tunnel that was reportedly used as a training centre by the jihadists, on March 1, 2017, in the village of Albu Sayf, on the southern outskirts of Mosul. Iraqi forces launched a major push on February 19 to recapture the west of Mosul from the Islamic State jihadist group, retaking the airport and then advancing north. / AFP PHOTO / AHMAD AL-RUBAYE (Photo credit should read AHMAD AL-RUBAYE/AFP/Getty Images)</p>

Facebook brings anti-terror initiative to UK following attacks

"We know we have more to do," says Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg on tackling online extremism.

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Uber 2.0: Girt by CNET podcast 113

Following news of Uber CEO Travis Kalanick stepping down, the Girt team looks at what it means for the company and its customers.

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Catch the latest iPhone 8 leaks

Which came first, iPad or iPhone? Scott Forstall tells all in a recent interview at the Computer History Museum. Plus more iPhone 8 leaks and Sega Forever comes to iOS.

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Amazon envisions giant drone towers to speed up delivery

A patent application lays out plans for a robot-powered fulfillment center where drones can zip in and out to deliver packages around your city.

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When is Amazon Prime Day 2017? Start by asking Alexa

Amazon’s big summer sale is coming back in July, but the date isn’t yet official.

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YouTube hopes to hook you with 180-degree videos

You know how 360-videos were all the rage? Well, they're really hard to make. So now Google's pushing on 180-degree videos.

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