Month: February 2018

Technology

Waymo seeks to reassure potential riders with new self-driving video

Reuters News February 28, 2018 0

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Waymo on Wednesday showed off a 360-degree video to help people envision what it is like to ride inside an autonomous vehicle, as the Alphabet Inc company on the cusp of launching self-driving rides with real people hopes to win over potential passengers.

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Senate Democrats push for support to reinstate net neutrality

Reuters News February 27, 2018 0

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Senate Democrats launched efforts on Tuesday to win a vote to reinstate Obama-era rules guaranteeing an open internet, suggesting it would be a major issue in the 2018 mid-term elections.

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U.S. Supreme Court wrestles with Microsoft data privacy fight

Reuters News February 27, 2018 0

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Supreme Court justices on Tuesday wrestled with Microsoft Corp's dispute with the U.S. Justice Department over whether prosecutors can force technology companies to hand over data stored overseas, with some signaling support for the government and others urging Congress to pass a law to resolve the issue.

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U.S. Supreme Court wrestles with Microsoft privacy fight

Reuters News February 27, 2018 0

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Supreme Court justices on Tuesday appeared unsure how to resolve a dispute between Microsoft Corp and the Justice Department over whether U.S. law should allow prosecutors to compel technology companies to hand over data stored overseas.