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Social media's Judiciary Hearing, Comcast drops out of Fox race

This week's most important tech headlines include Facebook, Google and Twitter participating in a US Judiciary hearing, Google's $5 billion EU fine and Comcast's dropping out of contention to purchase Fox.

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Mark Zuckerberg clarifies Holocaust deniers comment after backlash

"I personally find Holocaust denial deeply offensive," Facebook's CEO said.

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How to download videos and music before you travel

Netflix, YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music and Google Maps let you download content for offline entertainment if Wi-Fi is not available.

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Venmo transactions are public by default as part of its social strategy

Anyone can see what you're paying for.

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<p>Facebook, Google, Microsoft and Twitter have participated in Data Transfer Project.</p>

Facebook, Google, Microsoft and Twitter want to make your data portable

The Data Transfer Project could give you more control of your online data.

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<p>A data breach in Singapore resulted in a quarter of the country's population having their information stolen.</p>

One in four Singapore residents hit in medical data theft

The "well-planned" attack affected 1.5 million people in the city-state, officials said.

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<p>Apple Watches might get more expensive as the US-China trade war intensifies.</p>

Apple Watch, Fitbit could be hit with Trump's tariffs on China-produced goods

Tracking your health and streaming music may get more expensive.

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Kenya to get internet by balloon, Comcast drops Fox pursuit

In today's top stories, Google's Loon announces a deal that will bring internet to remote parts of Kenya. Meanwhile, Disney is primed to acquire Fox's assets after Comcast bows out of a bidding war.

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<p>Host an Airbnb in NYC? The short-term home rental service is now required to submit your data to the city.</p>

Airbnb hosts, New York City passed a law to take your data

The short-term home rental service is now required to submit your data to the city.

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<p>Google image search result for the word "idiot."</p>

Google the word 'idiot,' get pics of Donald Trump

The result is linked to Redditors gaming Google's search algorithm.

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<p>&nbsp;U.S. Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein says the Justice Department will inform Americans of foreign operations aiming to undermine US democracy.</p>

US to alert public to foreign operations targeting Americans

A new Justice Department policy aims to combat hacking operations like those conducted by Russia during the 2016 election.

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Facebook reportedly touted Trump campaign as an ‘innovator’

CEO Mark Zuckerberg also called Donald Trump after the election to congratulate him on his win, a BuzzFeed report says.

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