Facebook and Twitter replacement sought by Kim Dotcom

The MegaUpload founder tweeted that he would like to see the creation of a new social network.

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Apple lets Siri chat to other apps

A new function called Shortcuts allows the virtual assistant to command third-party apps.

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Apple Watch use at lights leads to fine for student

The student was convicted after being distracted using the smartwatch while driving

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Facebook protests NYT's privacy breach claim

The social network says that data-sharing deals with smartphone-makers were in users' interests.

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Instagram ad insulted disabled people

Adverts for the game Hustle Castle featured characters with the heading "Level 1 Retard".

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GM settles self-driving legal action with California biker

The crash happened in heavy traffic and left a biker with neck and shoulder injuries.

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Google 'to end' Pentagon Artificial Intelligence project

Employees have resigned over Project Maven, which seeks to improve the precision of US drone strikes.

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