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While Warning Of Chinese Cyberthreat, U.S. Launches Its Own Attack
The NSA managed to penetrate the networks of the giant Chinese telecommunications firm Huawei, documents show. Journalist David Sanger says cyber-espionage is an "entirely new field of conflict."
Backlash To Facebook Buying Virtual Reality Firm Comes Swiftly
Facebook's purchase of Oculus VR is only a day old, but the founders are already defending themselves against threats of abandonment by game developers.
From The Birth Of The iPhone To An Era Of Lawsuits
On the eve of the next trial in the continuing patent war between Apple and Samsung, one of the iPhone's original designers is speaking out publicly for the first time.
Weaned On Youth, Silicon Valley Keeps Older Workers On Sidelines
Writer Noam Scheiber talks about a predominant strain of ageism in the tech industry, a Silicon Valley culture which often prizes youth as commodity and relegates older workers to token roles.
'What Everyone Needs To Know' About Today's Cyberthreats
For an extra layer of online protection, author P.W. Singer advises making your security answers something counterintuitive, like pizza.
Need Money For Your Startup? Being An Attractive Male May Help
When men and women pitch the same business idea to venture capitalists, men are awarded money more often. A new study found that appearance also factors into whether or not an idea will get funded.
Even Turkey's President Evades Its New Twitter Ban
A Turkish court is trying to ban Twitter, setting off condemnation of the government's increasingly heavy hand and prompting Turks to find a workaround for the social media site.
Twitter Tool Lets Users Revist First Tweets
To celebrate its eighth birthday, Twitter has put out a tool that lets you see any user's very first tweet. Some were naturals. Others might cringe at their first contribution.
By The Time Your Car Goes Driverless, You Won't Know The Difference
The once-futuristic concept is closer than ever to becoming a reality. Parallel parking? Let the car find the perfect approach. Squeezing into a tight space? Hop out and use your smartphone.