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Buck stops with Zuckerberg in Facebook data scandal- CTO
Committee chairman Damian Collins said he would renew his request for Zuckerberg to give evidence to Britain's parliament.
EU moves to regulate tech giants' business practices
EU-wide Code of Practice on Disinformation to be chalked out by July
Cyber security firm Avast targets $4.5bln valuation in IPO
The bookrunner announced a price range of between 250 pence and 320 pence a share.
Egyptian startup Swvl that netted $8mln funding wants to be a top job provider
The funding was led by regional venture fund BECO Capital, Africa-based investor DiGAME and global VC fund Silicon Badia.
Cinemacity to open three 4DX locations in Saudi
Al Qasr Mall will be the first Multiplex in Riyadh, featuring 19 screens
EU targets $24bln investment in artificial intelligence by 2020
AI promises to revolutionise sectors from healthcare to transport to agriculture
Facebook's rise in profits, users shows resilience after scandals
The mobile ad business grew on a push to add more video content
Twitter beats Wall Street estimates as growth moves overseas
International sales accounted for 48% of revenue, growing 53% year-over-year
Google overhauls Gmail to lure businesses away from Microsoft
Unveiled its first Gmail redesign since 2013
SoftBank to move ride-hailing stakes worth $20bln to Saudi Vision Fund - FT
The proposed transfer will provide the fast-growing ride-service firms access to Saudi-backed Vision Fund's resources
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EU moves to regulate tech giants' business practices
EU-wide Code of Practice on Disinformation to be chalked out by July
Hotel key cards, even invalid ones, help hackers break into rooms
By getting hold of a widely used hotel key card, an attacker could create a master key to unlock any room.
Europe tests limits of net neutrality benefits
The rules are being strictly applied on the other side of the Atlantic