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Indians have expressed concern after it emerged that a popular cafe chain - Chaayos - is using facial recognition software to bill customers.

Nikhil Pahwa, the editor of media watchdog MediaNama, posted a

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It's never good when a giant of the technology business describes your product as "a fool's errand".

But that's how Tesla's chief executive Elon Musk branded the laser scanning system Lidar, which is being touted as the best way for

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WhatsApp, Twitter first for privacy rulings
Data Protection Commissioner Helen Dixon has said the first in a series of rulings by her office using tough new EU regulations will soon be handed down, with WhatsApp and Twitter in the firing line.
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Google breaches own rules with Tory attack ad
An attack ad on Google run by the Conservatives broke Google rules because of an error by Google, Sky News can reveal.
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John Lewis Black Friday 2019 deals - discounts on Dysons, Google Nest and 4k TVs
Everything UK shoppers need to know if they are planning on heading to John Lewis over the Black Friday 2019 shopping bonanza that starts today in stores nationwide and online
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Best Amazon Black Friday 2019 UK deals - including Echo Dot for £22
Amazon's official Black Friday sale starts today - and here are all the best discounts on tech, appliances, toys and more you can pick up now
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