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The Democratic Debate That Wasn't: How Tech Could Help Elections

2019-07-01 14:43:36| TechNewsWorld

I watched the Democratic debates last week and was struck by three things: I'd likely rather watch paint dry; the application of technology to improve the experience was nonexistent; and I'd bet that if the Democrats don't up their game President Trump will have them to thank when he wins re-election. I'll suggest some ways technology could be used to improve events.

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Trump eases ban on Huawei under pressure from tech companies

2019-07-01 08:56:00| Telecompaper Headlines

(Telecompaper) US President Trump has said American companies will be able to sell products to Huawei. Speaking at a press conference at the G20 summit in Japan, where he met with the Chinese premier Xi Jinping, Trump said he made the decision to allow Huawei to buy US products at the request of American tech companies. The president said his administration will meet to more fully discuss the plan.

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NTT launches new global tech business in London

2019-07-01 02:00:00| Total Telecom industry news

NTT on Monday announced that it will headquarter its new international tech services business NTT Ltd in London, following reports to that effect earlier this year, as it seeks to build up its business outside its home market. The Japanese giant is creating a new, US$11 billion business with NTT Ltd, which will comprise 28 existing NTT operations…read more on TotalTele.com »

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Proposed Law Would Force Big Tech to Reveal Value of Consumer Data

2019-06-25 12:15:22| TechNewsWorld

A Democrat and a Republican have filed a U.S. Senate bill to require companies to report to financial regulators and to the public what consumer data they collect and how they leverage it for profit. "When a big tech company says its product is free, consumers are the ones being sold," said Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo. "These 'free' products track everything we do."

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