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<p>Fortnite maker Epic is closer to winning its battle with Apple and Google.</p>

Arizona eyes law that could help Fortnite maker Epic remake Apple and Google app stores

Proposed rules could force Apple and Google to allow alternative payment options, an issue at the center of the lawsuits pitting them against Epic.

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<p>Amazon is rolling out an AI-powered camera for delivery vans that monitors for driver safety problems. Senators Wednesday asked questions about the privacy and safety concerns the program raises.</p>

Senators question Amazon on use of cameras to monitor delivery drivers

The cameras could put "unsafe pressure" on drivers and violate their privacy rights, the five Democratic lawmakers say.

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<p>The Peak Designs Everyday Sling (left) and the Amazon Basics Everyday Sling (right).</p>

Peak Design hilariously calls out Amazon for bag that looks 'suspiciously' familiar

Amazon Basics' Everyday Sling bag bears a striking resemblance to Peak Design's Everyday Sling bag, and the makers of the original are less than thrilled.

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<p>An archive of Parler posts, including deleted posts, has been created. </p>

Parler files new suit against Amazon alleging defamation, breach of contract

The alternative social network also drops its earlier hosting lawsuit against Amazon.

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See the automatic dog trainer coming this summer

Could this be a lifeline for millions of pets facing surrender?

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Biden promises vaccines for all by May, Microsoft unveils Mesh

In today's top news, President Joe Biden announces that the US will have enough vaccines for all US adults by the end of May, Microsoft unveils Mesh platform for VR telepresence and Epic Games buys the creators of Fall Guys.

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Microsoft unveils Mesh, its new augmented reality platform

During Ignite 2021, Microsoft displays an immersive underwater presentation in augmented reality using its new platform, Mesh.

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Eric Schmidt-led council: US dominance in AI is 'under threat'

The former Google CEO raises alarm about the US' preparedness for a world run by artificial intelligence.

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Microsoft Ignite will present in VR, Pixel phones get update

In today's top tech stories, Microsoft's annual developers conference is presenting the keynote speech for the first time inside the VR platform AltspaceVR. Also, a Google Pixel software update adds new audio recording sharing features, and Apple opens all US stores again.

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<p>A former senior manager sued Amazon and some of its executives Monday for pay discrimination, racial and gender discrimination, as well as sexual assault by one executive.</p>

Black senior manager sues Amazon for alleged harassment, discrimination

Charlotte Newman alleges that a senior Amazon employee sexually harassed and groped her. The company says it's investigating the claims.

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Lime to spend $50 million to expand e-bikes into 25 more cities

The company plans to roll out new and improved hardware, with its latest e-bike set to come out this summer.

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<p>Instagram and other Facebook-owned apps have been doubling down on live video during the pandemic.</p>

Instagram will let you broadcast live video with more people

With a new tool called Live Rooms, you can stream live video with three other people. Previously, you could only go live with one other person.

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