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The Daily Download - tech news for 2018-12-17


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Microsoft files a patent for a dual-screen folding device; follows an
Facebook says its Clear History tool is taking longer than expected
Hyundai unveils a system to let drivers unlock vehicles via a
North (formerly Thalmic Labs) acquires AR glasses assets from Intel; terms
Healthtech firm K Health raises $25M Series B led by 14W,
Apple files a patent for a system that combines Face ID
London’s Metropolitan Police (aka the Met) is testing facial recognition tech,
Mudassir Sheikha, CEO of ride-hailing firm Careem, says the company will
Autonomous delivery robot firm Kiwi briefly suspends service after one of
Google announces an additional $1B building project as part of its
Amazon asks third-party firms to redesign packaging for low-margin products that
Ted Boutrous, the lawyer representing several Apple contractors in their suit
German union Verdi calls for a workers strike against Amazon as
India-based edtech firm Byju’s raises $540M from Tencent, the Chan Zuckerberg
Stock trading firm Robinhood says it will relaunch its checking and
Huawei announces 6.4-inch Nova 4 with a 25MP cut-out selfie camera
A leaked Senate report shows Russia used every major social media
Apple signs a partnership with DHX Media for Peanuts branded content;
Colin Kroll, co-founder of HQ Trivia and Vine, dies of a
Standard Cyborg releases free 3D modeling app; the app, called Capture,
Infotech startup Latticework raises $13M seed led by Tyche Partners; the
CA requires mass transit agencies shift to all-electric buses; all public
Tencent's Blade security team discovers SQLite security vulnerability; the vulnerability enables
Coinbase adds PayPal integration, allowing US customers to convert cryptocurrencies to
Netflix leads the list of this year's top-grossing iPhone and iPad
Valve announces Steam plans to drop support for macOS 10.10 Yosemite
Bitcoin rewards startup Lolli partners with cosmetics chain Sephora; shoppers can
Israel faces a shortage of tech workers, with more than 15k
Blockchain and AI-based positions lead LinkedIn's list of fastest-growing jobs; blockchain
Cydia app store discontinues purchases; the marketplace will no longer sell
Amazon enables Security Panel Controller framework for Alexa-powered devices; users can
Biotech startup Synthace raises $25.6M Series B led by Horizon Ventures;
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The Daily Download - latest tech news, byte sized. Based on @launchtickerBy Peter Kuhar