FAA bans drone flights near major US landmarks
The Federal Aviation Administration is banning drone flights within 400 feet (122 meters) of several national landmarks, including the Statue of Liberty and Mount Rushmore.
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Sep 29, 2017
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EU police agency calls for better action against cybercrime
The European Union's police agency called Wednesday for better awareness and tougher, targeted legislation to tackle cybercrime in the wake of devastating malware and ransomware attacks in recent months.
Security
Sep 27, 2017
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Russia firm unveils 'surveillance-proof' smartphone
For Russians who fear that someone may be eavesdropping on their phone conversations, leading IT entrepreneur Natalya Kaspersky says she has a solution.
Security
Sep 22, 2017
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First large scale study of cocaine users leads to breakthrough in drug testing
Scientists from the University of Surrey have developed a rapid and highly sensitive fingerprint test that can take just seconds to confirm whether someone has used cocaine.
Analytical Chemistry
Sep 22, 2017
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Amazon reviewing its site after bomb-making materials report
Amazon says it is reviewing its website after a British TV report said that the online retailer recommended purchasing ingredients together that could make a bomb.
Other
Sep 21, 2017
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Are you OK with using your face to unlock your iPhone?
Your passcode can be hacked, but your face is yours and yours alone. That's the thinking behind Apple's latest security measure, which is more high-tech and a bit more intimate than anything else on the market.
Consumer & Gadgets
Sep 14, 2017
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Feds probe Uber's tracking of Lyft drivers (Update)
The Justice Department in Manhattan is investigating whether Uber illegally used software to track drivers for Lyft, its main ride-hailing competitor, to gain an advantage in attracting and recruiting drivers, according to ...
Business
Sep 8, 2017
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Big data may amplify existing police surveillance practices, study shows
With access to more personal data than ever before, police have the power to solve crimes more quickly, but in practice, the influx of information tends to amplify existing practices, according to sociology research at The ...
Social Sciences
Sep 7, 2017
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Silicon Valley on edge as lawmakers target online sex trafficking
After a sustained assault from lawmakers, investigators and victims groups, the website Backpage.com agreed early this year to shut down its lucrative adult page, which had become a well-known sex-trafficking hub.
Internet
Sep 5, 2017
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Oregon's marijuana legalization prompted big drop in sales in Washington's border counties
Three days after recreational marijuana sales became legal in Oregon, sales across the border in Washington, where retail availability already existed, dropped by 41 percent, reports a team of University of Oregon economists.
Economics & Business
Sep 5, 2017
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