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Taxis in Barcelona two years ago, when a judge based there banned Uber from operating in Spain. The case was referred to the European Court of Justice, where arguments began on Tuesday.
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Taxis in Barcelona two years ago, when a judge based there banned Uber from operating in Spain. The case was referred to the European Court of Justice, where arguments began on Tuesday.

Judges must decide whether the popular ride-booking company is a transportation enterprise or a digital platform that may provide a range of services.

Yorai Feinberg received anti-Semitic telephone calls after his Berlin restaurant was included without his knowledge on a map posted on Facebook by a far-right group, listing Jewish institutions and Israeli-owned businesses under the heading “Jews Among Us.”
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Yorai Feinberg received anti-Semitic telephone calls after his Berlin restaurant was included without his knowledge on a map posted on Facebook by a far-right group, listing Jewish institutions and Israeli-owned businesses under the heading “Jews Among Us.”

The social network’s efforts to placate German authorities provide a case study for its moves to combat fake news and hate speech online worldwide.

If Trump Tweets It, Is It News? A Quandary for the News Media

News organizations grapple with covering a commander in chief who uses his Twitter account as a bully pulpit and propaganda weapon.

2016 Holiday Gift Guide - Technology

It is often daunting to sort through the newest technology products to find something fitting for your gadget-savvy family and friends. Fret not: Here are some of the most useful and entertaining tech gifts of the year.

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Skip the Phish on the Menu

Fake messages claiming to be from Amazon are one of the many tactics online thieves use to try and get your financial information.

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Daily Report: Facebook Spends a Month Behind the Woodshed

From fake news to a censorship tool to a slow draw on removing hate speech, the social media giant is struggling to deal with the ethics of its business.

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Facebook Shouldn’t Fact-Check

It’s dangerous to promise that a social network will vet what’s true.

Intel to Team With Delphi and Mobileye for Self-Driving Cars

For Intel, especially, the collaboration is an effort to catch up in autonomous vehicles, a field where some chip makers have made deeper inroads.

Samsung Electronics, Pushed by Investors, Will Consider Restructuring

The South Korean electronics giant may create a holding company structure after an American hedge fund called for the company to shake up its operations.

News Outlets Rethink Usage of the Term ‘Alt-Right’

Often used to describe a far-right, white nationalist movement and criticized by some as euphemizing extreme views, the label has emerged as a linguistic flash point.

Tech Tip

How Google Knows When Your Bills Are Due

Gmail attempts to make life easier by scanning your messages and reminding you of pending events, but you can pick what you want to be nagged about.

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Daily Report: Uber Wants to Avoid ‘Transportation’ Label in Europe

The ride-hailing service goes to court Tuesday to explain why it is a digital platform that would not be as heavily regulated as a traditional taxi service.

CNN Brings In the Social App Beme to Cultivate a Millennial Audience

The cable news network will shut down the social media app and absorb its 12 employees, who will work to persuade younger, more skeptical viewers to tune in.

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Why Netflix Lets Movie Lovers Down, and What to Do About It

Sure, there’s choice via streaming. But, really, how much?

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Apple’s New MacBook Pro: Fast and Light, but Not for Everyone

The latest generation of a laptop beloved by creative professionals and coders has just one type of connection port, an unhelpful Touch Bar and a big price tag.

Biggest Spike in Traffic Deaths in 50 Years? Blame Apps

Highway deaths have surged in the last two years, and experts put much of the blame on in-car use of smartphones and dashboard apps.

App Smart

Easing Thanksgiving Pressure on Hosts, Cooks and Guests

Apps to help keep preparations on track, keep guests happy and even keep the children from causing chaos as you try to cook the perfect turkey.

Tech Tip

How to Stream Video on an Older TV

Most devices connect to the television through an HDMI port, but you can find gear to work with the composite connections used by legacy TV sets.

Tech Tip

Erasing the Past From Google Search

The United States doesn’t have “right to be forgotten” laws as Europe does, but Google considers some requests to remove information from search results.

Tech Tip

Recognize Callers and Texters by Sound

Most modern smartphones allow you to assign individual alert noises to each contact who calls or sends you a text message.

Tech Tip

Finding a Non-Mac Alternative to Microsoft

If Windows 10 annoys you and you don’t want to switch to a Mac, consider Linux or even a Chromebook instead.

Tech Tip

Make Your Phone Easier to Read

If you find yourself squinting to read mail and web pages on your smartphone, you can bump up the font size to give your eyes a break.

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Erasing GPS Data From Photos

If you have picture files with embedded location information that you would rather not reveal, you can remove it before sharing the images.

Tech Tip

Do You Have a Samsung Galaxy Note 7? Here’s What to Do

Power down the device immediately. Then contact the wireless carrier or store where it was bought for details about a refund or exchange.

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