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<p>Facebook and Google are being criticized for collecting data on its users to serve ads.&nbsp;</p>

Facebook, Google 'surveillance' threatens human rights, Amnesty International says

The human rights organization calls on governments to restrict the collection of personal data.

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Google updates political ads policy with targeting restrictions

The search giant also says it will ban deepfakes and "demonstrably false" claims in ads.

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Always wait before buying a Pixel phone

Google's got a great deal for the Pixel 4 and 4 XL, with a massive discount for the holidays. So if you bought either early, you may be steamed. Find out other reasons why being a Pixel die-hard might be more difficult than you thought.

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Google reportedly hired outside firm to consult on worker unrest

Tensions continue to mount between the search giant's management and rank-and-file employees.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 10 gets festive red, pink colors in early Black Friday deal

Aura Red and Aura Pink color options come to the US.

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Lawmakers chide Google for hiring ex-DHS staffer who defended travel ban

Heads of House caucuses representing racial minorities object to hire of Miles Taylor, who defended Trump's ban on travelers from Muslim-majority nations.

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<p>Samsung will be opening its first Bay Area Experience Store on Dec. 12.</p>

Samsung to open first Bay Area store in Apple's backyard

The company's first Samsung Experience Store in the San Francisco Bay Area is scheduled to open Dec. 12 at the Stanford Shopping Center in Palo Alto, California.

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<p>TikTok is becoming an online space where young people talk politics.&nbsp;</p>

Why Trump supporters are showing up in your TikTok feed

The video site may become the next online battlefield in the 2020 election.

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Uber's fall from grace, Equifax hack, #MeToo: Tech scandals, 2017-18

The honeymoon is over for the ride-hailing company. The same goes for Twitter and Facebook.

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<p>Wondering where the console is? There is none.</p>

Google Stadia wants to be the future of gaming. So do Microsoft, Sony and Amazon

The game streaming future is here, but who's gonna sell it to you?

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<p>Uber may start recording audio of your rides.</p>

Uber will reportedly audio-record rides for safety

People will apparently be able to choose whether to have their journey recorded.

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Google Assistant had spying vulnerabilities, Uber co-founders dump a lot of stock

Today's major tech stories include a report that Google's Assistant could have been tricked to spy on you, Uber's co-founders selling off a ton of shares and Spotify's introduction of a Daily Podcast playlist.

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Tim Cook discusses Steve Jobs, environmental efforts and privacy at Dreamforce 2019

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