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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 power company holds 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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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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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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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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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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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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