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Philadelphia Police body camera footage remains largely unreviewed

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Texas becomes latest state to ban TikTok on government devices

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FBI director warns of possible "influence operations" via TikTok

Han Chen
Updated Oct 26, 2022 - Technology

Governments bought Chinese telecom gear despite warnings

Lack of global internet lifelines prompts calls for a U.S. plan

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Ina Fried
Oct 7, 2022 - Technology
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The walletless future is closer than ever

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Ina Fried
Updated Sep 28, 2022 - Technology

Amazon launches a Kindle you can write on

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Ina Fried
Jul 20, 2022 - Technology

SF police plan to monitor video ignites controversy

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New draft rules portend more internet censorship in China

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