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Facebook to allow users to hide political ads
Facebook is rolling out a new feature to allow its users to block political ads in their feeds, leading up to the 2020 election. CBSN's Tanya Rivero reports.
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TikTok accused of suppressing political posts
Popular social media platform TikTok is apologizing for a "technical glitch" after users accused it of suppressing videos with Black Lives Matter and George Floyd hashtags. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joined CBSN with more.
Internal CIA review finds "woefully lax" security led to data theft
The CIA's own investigators deemed the 2017 leak of hacking assets, which may have been stolen by a CIA employee, the "largest data loss in CIA history."
Librarian uses drones to deliver books
A librarian in Virginia uses Wing drone deliveries to receive essential items right at her front door. That gave her an idea to use the technology to deliver library books to kids who can't go to the library and pick out books in person due to the coronavirus pandemic.
6 ex-Ebay workers charged in cyberstalking case
Six former eBay employees are facing federal charges after being accused of running a cyberstalking campaign that authorities say went far beyond sending threats.
Wary public urged to use smartphone tech to track COVID-19 exposure
Downloadable apps and operating system updates can help public health officials measure the spread of coronavirus, if a wary public "opts in"
Using apps to track the spread of COVID-19
Health Departments in many states are developing apps to help track the spread of the coronavirus. But will people use them? Tony Dokoupil reports.
SpaceX rocket carries new satellites into orbit
On Saturday, a new SpaceX rocket blasted off from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, carrying some 60 new satellites into orbit. Satellites are instrumental in gathering intelligence, and that includes about the global coronavirus pandemic. Catherine Herridge reports.
SpaceX launches another batch of Starlink internet satellites
SpaceX has now launched 538 Starlinks through nine launches.
Facebook flags post that was identical to Trump's
The Facebook user was told he could be suspended from the platform – even though his post was identical to President Trump's.
Twitter says it purged a Chinese "state-linked" disinformation network
As Twitter claims to thwart Beijing's efforts to spread fake news, Zoom admits it "fell short" by temporarily silencing Chinese dissidents.
Why facial recognition tech has a bias problem
As racial bias in policing becomes a national issue, the focus is turning to the tech that critics say enables it.
Wearable health tech finds a niche in Japan's coronavirus battle
High-tech undershirts are helping monitor COVID-19 patients without putting medical workers at risk, and even as the virus declines, interest is mounting.
Sony gives first look at games for PlayStation 5
Sony's PlayStation division showed players what to expect when its next-gen gaming console will be released next year.
Amazon banning use of facial recognition software
Amazon said it will pause police use of its facial recognition technology for a year. The company did not offer specifics in its announcement, nor give a reason. However, civil rights and immigration advocacy groups, as well as Amazon's own employees, have long criticized the company for selling the technology to government agencies.
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World's oldest shipwreck found off Turkey's coast, archaeologists say
DOJ tells California to review whether noncitizens got mail ballots
Iran and Russia blamed for growing list of hybrid attacks in Europe
