Democratic rep accused of being in the pocket of big saw after voting against mandating finger-detecting technology

‘Allowing fingers to be cut off’: Democratic rep faces backlash over opposition to finger-detecting technology in table saws

Some warn that the mandate would give the creator of the technology an unfair monopoly.

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Tinder has not yet succumbed to Russia’s demands for its user data

The dating app did not state whether it planned to hand over data in the future.

On by Mikael Thalen

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House passes bill blocking FCC’s power to regulate Internet prices

Republicans want to make sure the FCC can’t tell ISPs what to charge for Internet access.

On by Eric Geller

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Ride-hailing campaigners debate effectiveness of fingerprint-based background checks

Do fingerprint-based background checks keep us safer?

On by Molly Stier

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House committee passes bill banning FCC from regulating Internet prices

Republicans say the bill is meant to preserve competition in the broadband market.

On by Eric Geller

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Congress to consider bill restricting FCC net neutrality powers

The FCC says it isn’t interested in using this power, but Republicans don’t trust it.

On by Eric Geller

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Drone crash almost takes out world-class skier during race

It barely missed him.

On by Selena Larson

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Internet-rights champion Tim Wu joins New York attorney general’s office as adviser

Wu will advise New York’s top law-enforcement official on tech-related issues that are only growing more complicated.

On by William Turton

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Russia’s latest Internet censorship decision sets a dangerous precedent

Roscomnadzor decides what Russians get to read online. And it can decide pretty much anything it wants.

On by Dylan Love

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The U.S. government wants your help figuring out drone regulations

Don’t say you were never asked for your opinion.

On by Eric Geller

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FCC chairman says he has your back in Charter–Time Warner Cable deal

Charter isn’t Comcast—but that may not matter.

On by Eric Geller

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FAA partners with CNN to expand drone use in the U.S.

Sorry, Amazon, but you’re not yet on the list.

On by Eric Geller

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Verizon’s plan for mobile video could undermine net neutrality

It’s a clever plan, but will it work?

On by Eric Geller

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Facebook apparently tracks you even if you tell it not to

Sometimes even Facebook wishes there was a ‘dislike’ button.

On by Aaron Sankin

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The FAA just made it slightly easier to fly a commercial drone

Amazon is still frustrated by the FAA’s rules.

On by Myles Tanzer

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