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Facebook is funding news programs from CNN, Fox News, Univision and others

Facebook has unveiled its initial lineup of news programming that will be airing in a dedicated section of Watch, the original video content initiative the social network launched last year.

While these shows are being produced by outside media organizations, itactually Facebook thatfunding them. In a blog post, Head of News Partnerships Campbell Brown described this as an extension of the companyannouncement in January that it would prioritize meaningful social interaction over publisher content.

While that decision took a toll on digital publishers, Brown echoes CEO Mark Zuckerbergrationale for the move, saying that while there will be less news in users& feeds, what remains should be &trustworthy, informative, and local.&

Herehow Brown describes the news initiative:

This first lineup of funded shows includes news publishers from broadcast to digital native, national and local. The shows will be hosted by award-winning journalists, as well as new faces, and the formats will vary from a mix of daily briefings, weekly deep dives, and live breaking news coverage. They&ll debut later this summer, and we&ll announce additional shows in the coming weeks. We will work closely with our publisher partners to experiment with these different formats to understand what works, and they will have full editorial control of their shows.

The shows include:

  • A daily news show from ABC News
  • &Chasing Corruption,& a series from AlabamaAdvance Local that interviews watchdog journalists
  • A weekly explainer program from ATTN:
  • CNN&Anderson Cooper Full Circle,& a weekday news brief featuring Cooper and guests
  • Daily updates from Fox News& Shepard Smith and others
  • A twice-weekly show from Mic
  • Univision&Real America with Jorge Ramos,& where Ramos interviews immigrants from diverse backgrounds. Univision will also air a daily news roundup in Spanish.
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Canon takes the wraps off two new 70-200mm telephoto zoomsCanon takes the wraps off two new 70-200mm telephoto zooms

Canon has taken the wraps off two new 70-200mm telephoto zoom lenses, the 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM, which replaces Canon’s flagship 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM, and a more enthusiast-focused f/4L optic. 

As you'd expect for a lens designed for pros, the 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM is resistant to both moisture and dust, and features fluorine-coated

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Android P beta 2 adds 157 new emoji, including properly cooked bacon

 Google’s Android P beta just got more expressive in 157 ways thanks to the launch of Developer Preview 2 today.

It includes 157 new (and modified) emoji, as well as including final APIs, latest system images and updated tools for developers.

Google’s update is meant to encourage developers to make use of features like Adaptive Battery, and App A

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Take note: leaked renders show what the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 could look likeTake note: leaked renders show what the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 could look like

With the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 reportedly set to launch early on August 9, the leaks surrounding the upcoming business-minded flagship have kicked into overdrive. Now, OnLeaks and 91Mobiles  have teamed up to drop some very convincing renders (including a 360-degree video) of the device.

Applying the maxim of "if it ain't broke, don't fix it", the

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Over 2 million jobseekers potentially exposed in global PageUp data breachOver 2 million jobseekers potentially exposed in global PageUp data breach

PageUp, an Australia-based software company, has today revealed that its IT systems were breached in late May of this year, potentially compromising the personal data of over 2 million customers worldwide.

The company is responsible for producing cloud-based HR software for recruitment companies across 190 countries, including the US, UK, Australia

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VPNFilter router virus more dangerous and widespread than initially thoughtVPNFilter router virus more dangerous and widespread than initially thought

Ongoing analysis of the sophisticated VPNFilter router malware, revealed by networking firm Cisco two weeks ago and thought to have infected up to 500,000 devices, has found the virus is potentially more dangerous to users than previously thought, and affects a much broader range of devices. 

The modular virus targets networking equipment such as

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