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Uber filed for its IPO, Disney gave more details on Disney plus, and two bills were introduced in the US Senate seeking to address algorithmic discrimination and dark patterns. 

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Disney+ release and pricing details released, the US Department of Justice charged Julian Assange with conspiracy to commit computer intrusion, and the details in Uber's S-1 filing. 

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The Algorithmic Accountability Act is introduced in Congress, Instagram will not surface "inappropriate" content on the Explore page, and details about who listens to Alexa clips. 

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Google announces loads of cloud partnerships, Apple might bring Podcast and Music app to macOS along with TV app, Bad news for Huawei above and below the sea.

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Facebook says AI will help it map the world, Apple may offer miniLED displays soon, Qualcomm announces new chips. 

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The UK's Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport publishes a proposal on how to regulate harmful content online, Netflix removes AirPlay from its iOS apps, and Apple Music reportedly passed …

The EU cracks down on geo-blocking by game publishers, the SEC issues guidelines on crypto tokens, and Verizon technically beats South Korean carriers to 5G service.  

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Amazon is working on an AirPod competitor, the EU is investigating Valve and other publishers for geo-blocking games, and Google shuts down its external AI ethic board.

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New details on Amazon's satellite internet plans emerge, previously "lost" MySpace songs recovered, Apache server vulnerability affects millions.

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Verizon becomes the first mobile 5G service in the world, WhatsApp adds group chat limits, and the US DoJ warns the Academy about limiting Netflix's Oscar prospects.

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Walmart teams up with Google Assistant, Slack reportedly plans NYSE listing as soon as June, WhatsApp introduces tip line to quell rumors ahead of country elections.

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Mark Zuckerberg calls for internet regulation, Jeff Bezos' security consultant claims Saudi Arabia had access to Bezos' phone, and Cloudflare releases a VPN. 

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Apple unveiled a suite of new services, Asus admits a software update tool was distributing signed malware, and the EU approves the Copyright Directive.

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Facebook launches a new Ad Library, Crackle Plus is born from the ashes of Sony, and Huawei's annual revenue exceeded $100 billion for the first time.

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Apple releases WatchOS 5.2, Twitch announces Squad Streams, Sony's Kaz Hirai is retiring. 

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Swedish MEPs press wrong button on copyright directive, Microsoft says no more April Fools Jokes, Google brings AI to robots.

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Apple announces new TV, news, gaming, and financial services, Uber to buy Careem Networks FZ, Samsung warns of disappointing financial results.

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Nintendo will reportedly release two new Switch consoles in 2019, hackers distributed signed malware to over 500,000 Asus machines, and Telegram now lets you delete all your messages.

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Apple releases a slew of product updates, Uber Australia reportedly used spyware to snatch drivers from rivals, and Google announces its game streaming platform Stadia. 

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The European Parliament is set to vote on its new Copyright Directive, Finland to investigate Nokia phones sending data back to China, and a new study finds that 95% of Bitcoin trades are artificiall…