US toy giant Mattel said Thursday it was cancelling its plan to deliver an artificial intelligence-infused digital speaker for children, following complaints from privacy groups and lawmakers.
Consumer & Gadgets
Oct 6, 2017
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Equifax, under pressure from a massive data breach, is apologizing and trying again to make amends to consumers. Its new interim CEO—installed this week after the previous chief executive announced his retirement—offered ...
Security
Sep 28, 2017
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Equifax has replaced two senior executives entrusted with watching over its computers, after the credit reporting agency revealed it suffered a major hack that led to one of the worst-ever breaches of personal data.
Security
Sep 16, 2017
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The Federal Trade Commission has become the latest authority to announce an investigation into the massive security breach at credit agency Equifax.
Security
Sep 14, 2017
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A US consumer protection watchdog agency said Thursday it has begun an investigation into a massive data breach at credit bureau Equifax that may have leaked sensitive information on 143 million people.
Security
Sep 14, 2017
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Amazon is moving swiftly to make big changes at Whole Foods, saying it plans to cut prices on bananas, eggs, salmon, beef and more as soon as it completes its $13.7 billion takeover next week.
Business
Aug 24, 2017
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Whole Foods shareholders and federal regulators approved Amazon's $13.7 billion acquisition of the organic grocer, a deal that could bring big changes to the supermarket industry and how people order groceries online.
Business
Aug 23, 2017
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Uber agreed to implement new data protection measures to settle complaints that it failed to prevent improper snooping on driver and customer information, officials said Tuesday.
Business
Aug 15, 2017
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A federal judge on Friday approved an $11.2 million settlement between the marital infidelity website Ashley Madison and users who sued after hackers released personal information, including financial data and details of ...
Security
Jul 21, 2017
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US antitrust regulators have shown little sympathy thus far for the plight of brick-and-mortar retailers attempting to merge as a way to survive, as Amazon and e-commerce roils the world of shopping.
Business
Jul 2, 2017
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