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Microsoft deletes massive face database
The widely used database was created by copying images of celebrities found on websites and blogs.
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Microsoft deletes massive face database
The widely used database was created by copying images of celebrities found on websites and blogs.

Vigil photos lead to WeChat lockout
How one BBC correspondent was locked out of China's top messaging app after posting photos.

Facebook blocks installs on Huawei phones
The block on pre-installed apps on Huawei smartphones will also apply to Instagram and Whatsapp.

Tech Tent: Apple takes a stand on design
On this week's podcast, we ask whether people will continue to pay a premium for Apple products.

Protester confronts Jeff Bezos on stage
The woman confronted the world's richest man about treatment of animals at an Amazon food supplier.

US acts over plague of nuisance phone calls
Regulators approve rules to make it easier for carriers to stop millions of automated calls.

Cyber-thieves turn to 'invisible net'
Hackers offering services via dark net markets are adopting secure apps to conceal their activity.
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Microsoft deletes massive face database
The widely used database was created by copying images of celebrities found on websites and blogs.

Vigil photos lead to WeChat lockout
How one BBC correspondent was locked out of China's top messaging app after posting photos.

Facebook blocks installs on Huawei phones
The block on pre-installed apps on Huawei smartphones will also apply to Instagram and Whatsapp.

Tech Tent: Apple takes a stand on design
On this week's podcast, we ask whether people will continue to pay a premium for Apple products.

Protester confronts Jeff Bezos on stage
The woman confronted the world's richest man about treatment of animals at an Amazon food supplier.

US acts over plague of nuisance phone calls
Regulators approve rules to make it easier for carriers to stop millions of automated calls.

Cyber-thieves turn to 'invisible net'
Hackers offering services via dark net markets are adopting secure apps to conceal their activity.

Vigil photos lead to WeChat lockout
How one BBC correspondent was locked out of China's top messaging app after posting photos.

Facebook blocks installs on Huawei phones
The block on pre-installed apps on Huawei smartphones will also apply to Instagram and Whatsapp.

Tech Tent: Apple takes a stand on design
On this week's podcast, we ask whether people will continue to pay a premium for Apple products.
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