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Chris Cornell, Lead Singer of Soundgarden, Dies at 52
Detroit police are investigating the rocker’s death as a possible suicide
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3 Reasons Why LaVar Ball Is Internet ‘Gold’
Outspoken father of UCLA point guard (and possible future Lakers player) Lonzo Ball keeps his name trending on social media — and it’s not likely to slow down
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Why Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Is a Hacker’s Delight Waiting to Happen
New report highlights poor internet security at several of POTUS’ go-to spots
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Russian Chess Champ Says It’s ‘Counterproductive’ to Be Wary of Robots
Garry Kasparov, famous for being first World Chess Champion to lose to a computer, isn’t concerned about AI just yet
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Net Neutrality Starter Pack: 5 Essential Things to Know
Here are the basics ahead of the Federal Communications Commission’s vote on Thursday
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Silicon Valley Startup Sued for ‘Rampant Sexual Behavior,’ Gender Discrimination
Filing claims UploadVR had a room designated for sex and parties with prostitutes
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Instagram Rips Off Snapchat Again With New Selfie Filters
Social media platform releases eight new filters that bear a striking resemblance to Snap tools
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Hit by Ransomware? Your Options Aren’t Great
When it comes to fixing a “WannaCry” hack, cybersecurity expert tells TheWrap “intricate process is nearly impossible”
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New ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ May Be Victim of Hackers Demanding Ransom (Report)
Hackers are threatening to leak the film in five, twenty-minute long segments
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New ‘Silicon Valley’ App Tells You if You’re Eating a Hot Dog or Not
Jian-Yang’s hot dog app is now a reality
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Global Cyberattack WannaCry Continues to Spread
Issues with the “ransomware” attack first seen on Friday continue to damage computers in Europe and Asia
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FedEx Among Victims of Massive Cyberattack
The shipping company and several major European telecoms hit
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Cyber Attack Takes Down English National Health Service Using Stolen NSA Tool
More than 90 countries have been hit by the ransomware attack demanding $300 in Bitcoin
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Spotify Direct Listing Coming to NYSE By Early 2018
The music streaming service wants to go public behind the strength of rapid subscriber growth
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Elon Musk Has Solve for Los Angeles Traffic, Too
Before heading to Mars, business magnate wants his Boring Company to fix freeway gridlock