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The Latest: China's Hikvision serious over US curbs on sales
Chinese surveillance company concerned over report it might be blocked from buying US components17m ago![In this photo taken Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018, visitors are tracked by facial recognition technology from state-owned surveillance equipment manufacturer Hikvision at the Security China 2018 expo in Beijing, China. The Chinese video surveillance company]()
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47m ago
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China cuts taxes to spur chip makers in face of US pressure
China cuts taxes on software and integrated circuit industries to spur development in face of U.S. export controls that threaten Chinese tech...47m ago![FILE - In this Saturday, March 30, 2019, file photo, workers assemble LED lights at a factory in Yushan county in central China's Jiangxi province. China is cutting taxes on its fledgling software and integrated circuit industries to spur development]()
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54m ago
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Fake news changes shape as EU heads into elections
Fake news changes shape as EU heads into highly anticipated parliamentary elections.54m ago![FILE - In this May 9, 2011 file photo, EU flags fly outside the European Commission headquarters in Brussels. Disinformation has evolved beyond the playbook used by Russian trolls in the U.S. election. As the European Union gears up for a crucial ele]()
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1h ago
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Seeking energy independence, Palestinians open solar plant
Palestinians inaugurate their first solar panel plant, part of plan to reduce dependence on Israeli power sources1h ago
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1h ago
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Lyft adding panic button for riders
Plus: The U.S. Postal Service is testing self-driving trucks, and summer camps for kids to learn how to use YouTube.1h ago![VIDEO: Lyft adding a panic button for riders]()
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2h ago
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Threat or promise? E-auto boom could cost industry jobs
The world's largest carmaker is creating its first all-electric plant in a move that sheds light on how the global shift to battery-only cars could...2h ago![In this Tuesday, May 14, 2019 photo, robot arms stand at the assembly line during the reconstruction for the electrical car body construction at a press tour at the plant of the German manufacturer Volkswagen AG (VW) in Zwickau, Germany. Volkswagen w]()
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2h ago
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Plea deal for serial online harasser fits lenient pattern
A Utah judge must decide whether to accept a plea bargain for a serial online harasser who posted a Facebook threat to kill "as many girls as I see"2h ago![Christopher W. Cleary]()
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May 22
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Japan carriers delay sale of new Huawei smartphones
Two Japanese mobile carriers are delaying the sale of new smartphones from Huawei as they confirm the safety of the Chinese productsMay 22
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May 21
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Colorado won't halt drilling as it refocuses rules on safety
Colorado officials say they have no plans to stop energy companies from drilling for oil and gas while regulators overhaul state rules to focus on...May 21![Storage tanks, well pad, home development in broomfield, colo, r m]()
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May 21
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California sues over $1B in canceled high-speed rail money
California has sued to block the Trump administration from cancelling nearly $1 billion for the state's high-speed rail projectMay 21![FILE - This Dec. 6, 2017, file photo shows one of the elevated sections of the high-speed rail under construction in Fresno, Calif. California has sued to block the Trump administration from cancelling nearly $1 billion for the state's high-speed rai]()
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May 21
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Washington is 1st state to allow composting of human bodies
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has approved a law making his state the first to approve composting as an alternative to burying or cremating human remainsMay 21![Katrina Spade, upper left, the founder and CEO of Recompose, a company that hopes to use composting as an alternative to burying or cremating human remains, looks on Tuesday, May 21, 2019, as Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, center, signs a bill into law]()
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May 21
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AP Explains: US sanctions on Huawei bite, but who gets hurt?
AP Explains: US sanctions on Huawei bite, but who gets hurt?May 21![A woman uses a smartphone outside a Huawei store in Beijing Monday, May 20, 2019. Google is assuring users of Huawei smartphones the American company's services still will work on them following U.S. government restrictions on doing business with the]()
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May 21
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Wind developer seeks proposals for whale monitoring system
The developer of a wind farm off Massachusetts is taking steps to protect the endangered North Atlantic right whaleMay 21![FILE - In this March 28, 2018 file photo, a North Atlantic right whale feeds on the surface of Cape Cod bay off the coast of Plymouth, Mass. The developer of a wind farm off Massachusetts is taking steps to protect the endangered North Atlantic right]()
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May 21
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Huawei: US controls have 'no impact,' talking to Google
The Trump administration's order last week steps up pressure on HuaweiMay 21![In this photo taken Monday, May 20, 2019, a child plays with bubbles near the logo for tech giant Huawei in Beijing. The Trump administration's sanctions against Huawei have begun to bite even though their dimensions remain unclear. U.S. companies th]()
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May 21
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The Latest: Huawei: US actions should worry other firms too
Chinese tech giant Huawei's top executive in Europe has slammed the Trump administration's decision to put trade restrictions on the company, and says...May 21![A woman gets her bearing outside a Huawei store in Beijing Monday, May 20, 2019. Google is assuring users of Huawei smartphones the American company's services still will work on them following U.S. government restrictions on doing business with the]()
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May 21
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Tech is vital element in search for missing Hawaii woman
Technology becoming vital element in search for woman who went missing in rural Hawaii forestMay 21
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May 21
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Big boost for a major telecom deal
Plus, Google introduces next gen "Glass" and, more affordable research robots.May 21![VIDEO: Big boost for a major telecom deal]()
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May 21
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AP Explains: US sanctions on Huawei bite, but who gets hurt?
AP Explains: US sanctions on Huawei bite, but who gets hurt?May 21![A woman uses a smartphone outside a Huawei store in Beijing Monday, May 20, 2019. Google is assuring users of Huawei smartphones the American company's services still will work on them following U.S. government restrictions on doing business with the]()
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May 21
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In gender-swap photo filters, some trans people see therapy
Snapchat's new photo filter that allows users to change into a man or woman with the tap of a finger is not necessarily fun and games for transgender...May 21![In this Wednesday, May 15, 2019, photo, Bailey Coffman shows her photo as a man in the Snapchat app during an interview in New York. Snapchat's new photo filter that allows users to change into a man or woman with the tap of a finger isn’t necessaril]()
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May 20
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Huawei apt to be stripped of Google services after US ban
The Chinese tech giant Huawei faces the loss of the Google-supplied software that sell smartphones, threatening its global saleMay 20![In this photo taken Thursday, May 16, 2019, a man handing out pamphlets is silhouetted against a advertisement for the latest smartphones from Huawei in Beijing. Google is assuring users of Huawei smartphones the American company's services still wil]()
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May 20
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FCC chairman backs T-Mobile-Sprint deal in key endorsement
FCC Chairman Pai says he plans to recommend the agency approve the $26.5B merger of T-Mobile and SprintMay 20![Ajit Pai]()
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May 20
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After long journey, bear spared by governor returns home
A bear whose life was spared two years ago by the governor of New Hampshire has returned to her home turf after traveling thousands of miles since...May 20![FILE - In this April 13, 2018 file photo, Andrew Timmins, the bear project leader with the New Hampshire Department of Fish and Game, steps over a tranquilized black bear as Nancy Comeau, right, of the USDA wildlife services, keeps a hand on the bear]()
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May 20
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States turn to drones to predict avalanches, spot wildlife
Nearly every state has turned to drones to help with everything from spotting tiny cracks in bridges to predicting avalanches and finding evidence of...May 20![FILE - In this Jan. 7, 2016 file photo, a drone hovers at the DJI booth during CES International in Las Vegas. In Utah, drones are hovering near avalanches to measure roaring snow. In North Carolina, they're combing the skies for the nests of endange]()
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May 20
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Man pleads guilty to taking lemur from California zoo
Federal prosecutors say a man has agreed to plead guilty in the theft of a ring-tailed lemur from a Southern California zooMay 20![This undated photo provided by the Santa Ana Zoo shows a ring-tailed lemur at the Santa Ana Zoo in Santa Ana, Calif. Federal prosecutors say a man has agreed to plead guilty in the theft of the ring-tailed lemur from the Southern California zoo. The]()
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May 20
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Correction: Navajo Nation-Electricity story
Correction: Navajo Nation-Electricity storyMay 20
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May 20
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High-tech Estonia votes online for European Parliament
Estonia is already voting online in the European Parliament electionsMay 20![Linda Lainvoo votes online in the European elections from the comfort of a cafe in Estonia's capital, Tallinn, Thursday May 16, 2019. Estonia is the only country in the world to allow internet voting for the entire electorate, in every election. (AP]()
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May 20
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Teens sleep better with limited exposure to 'blue screens' before bedtime: Study
Plus, Spotify plans to release a voice-controlled speaker for your car.May 20![VIDEO: Teens sleep better with limited exposure to 'blue screens' before bedtime: Study]()
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May 20
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China's technology tactics irk its trading partners
China's technology tactics irk its trading partners and government has resisted changeMay 20![FILE - In this May 18, 2018, file photo, visitors walk past a display showing microchips and circuit boards at the 21st China Beijing International High-tech Expo in Beijing. For four decades, Beijing has cajoled or pressured foreign companies to han]()
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May 20
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Vaccine rates rise on long-wary 'hippie' island near Seattle
An idyllic island near Seattle known for its counterculture lifestyle and low immunization rates is seeing an increase in the number of children...May 20![In this photo taken Wednesday, May 15, 2019, Vashon Island High School nurse Sarah Day holds information about measles vaccinations as she poses for a photo in Vashon Island, Wash. Since Day began communal living on Vashon Island more than 20 years a]()
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May 19
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Physicists create chips made out of jellyfish
The chips have an enticing, crisp texture.May 19![PHOTO: A jellyfish chip made by physicists.]()
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May 18
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No longer in the dark: Navajo Nation homes get electricity
Work advances to give power to 60,000 people who don't have it.May 18![In this Wednesday, May 8, 2019 photo, Jayden Long, 13, starts the generator behind his Kaibeto home on the Navajo Reservation in Arizona, so that he can charge his cell phone inside the family home. An ambitious project to connect homes to the electr]()
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May 18
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German far-right rules digital campaign for Europe election
In Germany, the far-right AfD party is dominating the social media campaigns ahead of the European electionsMay 18![In this Friday, May 17, 2019 photo an AfD poster (top right) hangs on a street light during the street Europe and communal election campaigning of the far-right Alternative for Germany AfD in Gera, Germany. In Germany, the far-right AfD party is domi]()
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May 18
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German far-right rules digital campaign for Europe election
In Germany, the far-right AfD party is dominating the social media campaigns ahead of the European electionsMay 18![In this Friday, May 17, 2019 photo an AfD poster (top right) hangs on a street light during the street Europe and communal election campaigning of the far-right Alternative for Germany AfD in Gera, Germany. In Germany, the far-right AfD party is domi]()
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May 17
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Amazon takes top stake in UK food delivery firm Deliveroo
Amazon is investing in British meal delivery company Deliveroo, expanding its reach into food retailingMay 17![FILE - In this Tuesday, July 11, 2017 file photo, a Deliveroo logo is seen on a bicycle in London. Amazon is investing in British meal delivery company Deliveroo, expanding its reach into food retailing. Deliveroo said Friday May 17, 2019 that it rai]()
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May 17
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The next generation wireless network
Plus, Samsung's foldable phone has a new release date, and a new air taxi.May 17![VIDEO: The next generation wireless network]()
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May 17
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South Carolina tech firm, CEO indicted on fraud charges
A South Carolina technology company and its leader are accused of fraudulently obtaining numerical internet addresses worth a total of up to $14.4...May 17
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May 17
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For trans people, gender-swap photo filters are no mere game
Snapchat's new photo filter that allows users to change into a man or woman with the tap of a finger is not necessarily fun and games for transgender...May 17![In this Wednesday, May 15, 2019, photo, Bailey Coffman shows her photo as a man in the Snapchat app during an interview in New York. Snapchat's new photo filter that allows users to change into a man or woman with the tap of a finger isn’t necessaril]()
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May 17
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Singapore PM says call to curb online violence 'effective'
Singapore's PM says a global call to curb the spread of hate and extremism on internet platforms is an "effective" response to the New Zealand mosque...May 17![New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern speaks with a member of the honor guard during a welcome ceremony at the Istana or presidential palace in Singapore, Friday, May 17, 2019. (AP Photo/Yong Teck Lim)]()
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May 17
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Singapore PM says call to curb online violence 'effective'
Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong says a global call to curb the spread of hate and extremism on internet platforms is an "effective"...May 17![New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern speaks with a member of the honor guard during a welcome ceremony at the Istana or presidential palace in Singapore, Friday, May 17, 2019. (AP Photo/Yong Teck Lim)]()
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May 16
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Economic sanctions on Huawei could backfire on US firms
The Trump administration's announcement that it plans curbs on exports of U.S. components to Chinese telecommunications powerhouse Huawei for national...May 16![FILE - In this Thursday, March 7, 2019 file photo, the Texas state flag files outside the Huawei Technologies Ltd. business location in Plano, Texas. President Donald Trump issued an executive order Wednesday, May 15, 2019, apparently aimed at bannin]()
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May 16
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Flooding makes big 'dead zone' off Louisiana coast likely
A federal scientist says the year's widespread flooding makes it likely that a big "dead zone" off Louisiana's coast will occur this summerMay 16
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May 16
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Pinterest reports smaller 1Q loss but results drag stock
PinterestMay 16
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May 16
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US, European officials bring charges in global malware case
U.S. and European authorities say 10 people, including five Russian fugitives, have been charged in connection with malicious software attacks that...May 16![This undated poster released by the FBI includes five Russian fugitives that have been charged in connection with malicious software attacks that infected tens of thousands of computers worldwide and caused more than $100 million in financial losses.]()
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May 16
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Schools turn to apps, other tech to guard against shootings
Schools are turning to technology like cellphone apps and gunshot detection systems amid rising concern over the inability to prevent shootingsMay 16![In this Monday May 13, 2019 photo Julian Richner, 9, leaves school for the day to meet his mother as he passes behind a security guard at Beverly Hills Unified School District's K-8 Horace Mann School in Beverly Hills, Calif. Districts nationwide are]()
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May 16
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NTSB: Autopilot was in use before Tesla hit semitrailer
The National Transportation Safety Board says Tesla's Autopilot semi-autonomous driving system was in use when one of its cars drove beneath a...May 16![FILE- This Oct. 3, 2018, file photo shows the logo of Tesla model 3 at the Auto show in Paris. The National Transportation Safety Board says Tesla’s Autopilot semi-autonomous driving system was in use when one of its cars drove beneath a semitrailer]()
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May 16
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A quiet option from Uber
Plus, an app that can detect ear infections and Hershey's Milk Chocolate Emoji Bar.May 16![VIDEO: A quiet option from Uber]()
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May 16
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Facebook says it has broken up private Israel-based campaign to disrupt foreign elections
Facebook says it has broken up private Israel-based campaign to disrupt foreign electionsMay 16
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May 16
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Huawei hit by US export controls, potential import ban
President Donald Trump has issued an executive order apparently aimed at banning Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei from U.S. networksMay 16![Donald Trump]()
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May 16
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US, UK teams share $10M XPRIZE award for child literacy
A US company founded by game-developer parents who wanted to help their special-needs son and a London-based educational nonprofit will share a $10...May 16![In this undated photo provided by XPRIZE, children in a village in the Tanga region of Tanzania gather to learn from tablets using open-sourced software that would easily be downloaded by illiterate children to teach themselves to read. That's what n]()
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May 16
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The Latest: US, UK teams share $10M XPRIZE award
A US company founded by game-developer parents who wanted to help their special-needs son and a London-based educational nonprofit will share a $10...May 16![In this undated photo provided by XPRIZE, children in a village in the Tanga region of Tanzania gather to learn from tablets using open-sourced software that would easily be downloaded by illiterate children to teach themselves to read. That's what n]()
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