Twitter is implementing a new system based on thousands of behavioral signals to filter our tweet replies, searches, and recommendations. Will this help curb abusive and bullying behavior on the platform or will other more invasive measures be needed?
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Microsoft teases upcoming Surface Hub 2, Twitter will bury tweets by users for bad behavior, Google announces new storage plans under the new name Google One.
Researchers have uncovered vulnerabilities in PGP and S/MIME, Tesla engineers reveal they considered adding driver attentiveness when developing the autopilot feature, Uber riders can now rate their ride mid-trip and Apple faces a class action lawsuit over defective keyboards.
Researcher says PGP and S/MME encryption tools are vulnerable to email hacks ,TiVo gets Alexa integration, Uber will let users rate drivers mid-ride. 
As coding becomes a indispensable and respected skill some toy makers have developed STEM toys to help children, especially girls, develop and interest in coding. We take a look at the latest wave of programmable toys to hit the shelves.
Google will warn when a bot is calling, Didi Chuxing pauses ride-hitching, Snap comes with another redesign.
Google wants to help people improve their Digital Wellbeing. What does that mean and is this is a sign that even large tech companies acknowledge too much technology can be a detriment to one’s health?
Apple cancels Irish data center, US FAA approves drones, Agri-tech booms in Africa.
Microsoft announces new features for Windows that’ll roll out by the end of the year, Walmart is buying Indian e-commerce giant Flipkart, Valve says Steamlink will arrive for iOS and Android May 21st, and EA goes all in on Loot-boxes despite legal rulings against the practice in Europe.
Google I/O kicks off with tons of announcements, Walmart buys a majority stake in Flipkart, Amazon invests in the Boston area.