Malaysia data breach may have hit entire country

Malaysian officials say they're investigating after an alleged attempt to sell data from more than 46 million mobile phone subscribers online. As Reuters' A. Ananthalakshmi reports.

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Privacy concerns loom over iPhone X

When Apple announced that its upcoming iPhone X would feature a depth-sensing camera for facial recognition, the company stressed that facial data used to unlock the phone would be securely stored on the phone itself. But Apple's privacy promises don't extend to a new and potentially vast use of the depth camera by iPhone app makers.

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Your next salad could be grown by a robot

The founders of Iron Ox are aiming to bring Americans cheaper organic fresh lettuce with the help of their robots.

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German postal workers get a helping hand from a rolling robot

Deutsche Post employees in the small German town of Bad Hersfeld will have their load of letters and parcels lightened thanks to robot on wheels aimed at helping out with deliveries. Amy Pollock reports.

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U.S. scientists use 'internet of water' to manage floodwaters

Stormwater management systems in the U.S state of Michigan could be getting a hi-tech upgrade designed to reduce the impact of flooding in American cities. Amy Pollock reports.

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Flying RoboBee takes to the water

Harvard University scientists have released video of the latest exploits of RoboBee, their multipurpose air-water microrobot. Jim Drury has more.

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Japan's Sony unveils robotic dog

Japanese tech giant Sony announced the launch of 'Aibo', a robotic dog for January 2018. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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