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Uber passengers can now choose 'favorite drivers' in California

The company introduced a series of changes designed to put the ride-hailing company in line with a new state law about gig work.

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TikTok fixes security flaws, announces new content rules

The research was made public in the wake of increased scrutiny on the short-form video app TikTok's cybersecurity.

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More than 1 billion animals killed by Australian wildfires

The new estimate is more than double what one prominent ecologist predicted mere weeks ago.

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8 home tech gadgets that will make your pad more eco-friendly

There's something for all budgets on this list of green household technology.

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Fire clouds and ember attacks: How Australia's fires are creating rare weather phenomena

"Intense and voracious" fires are interacting with the atmosphere and creating their own weather, including lightning, which can cause new wildfires.

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This e-Bike can ride on water

A New Zealand company has developed a new way to get moving on water, with the help of pedal power and an electric engine. On display at the CES tech show in Vegas, the Manta5 Hydrofoiler can reach speeds of 12 mph (20 kph).

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Iran strike puts U.S. cybersecurity experts on alert

Iran is considered one of Washington's primary adversaries in cyberspace, and has shown a willingness to go after government and civilian targets.

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Australia's fires could change the country forever

Wildfires are a part of the natural rhythms of Australia's environment. But scientists haven't seen anything like this before.

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Human rights expert says Google pushed him out after China criticism

Google said in a statement that the company has an "unwavering commitment" to human rights organizations and efforts.

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TikTok releases 'transparency report' amid scrutiny over Chinese ownership

The report was released this week amid calls for concern by some U.S. lawmakers about potential security risks from the Chinese-owned company.

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New social media apps guarantee your data will remain secure — for a price

As users grow wary of Facebook and other social media giants, these startups offer the promise of privacy.

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The Catholic rosary got a digital upgrade — but it's a mixed blessing

Members of the Catholic Church who spoke to NBC News acknowledged that while not the most traditional offering, it did provide a new way for people to connect with God.

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U.S. Army bans TikTok following guidance from the Pentagon

Lt. Col. Robin Ochoa, an Army spokeswoman, told Military.com that the app is considered a cyber-security threat.

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Will 2020 be the year of 5G technology? Euronews explains

5G will enable users to download whole movies in seconds but will require many more antennas, raising health fears.

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Greta Thunberg blazed a path for the year in climate change

"In a sense, we're at a tipping point for world industries, but the hope is that we're tipping in the right direction and not back to the Stone Age," one climate scientist said.

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How online 'cloud buckets' are exposing private photos and other sensitive data

NBC News located a trove of personal information in online file storage systems left unprotected by the companies that use them.

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Meetup was a darling of the tech industry. But can it survive WeWork?

As WeWork seeks to divest its companies, Meetup CEO David Siegel is looking for a new owner who can keep the brand alive.

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How social media has changed in the past decade, according to its influencers

As the decade comes to a close, NBC News asked the content creators who've shaped internet culture to reflect on the 2010s.

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Merry Hacksmas: Why Dec. 25 has cybersecurity experts on alert

Christmas Day is now a peak time for hackers to demonstrate their skills, purposefully anger people or try to extort money from vulnerable businesses.

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America's delivery appetite appears unquenchable. That's a problem.

Analysis: The delivery crunch is a year-round phenomenon that's causing people to rethink the design of American cities.