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Shooter dead after opening fire at YouTube HQ
Motive behind unidentified woman's attack at YouTube HQ not yet known.

The best (and worst) of April fool's jokes
Want your April Fool's Day fix? Here's some of the best since way back.

What does Facebook know about you?
How to make your Facebook a little more secure in wake of Cambridge Analytica.

NZ study: humans can be 'racist' toward robots, too
University insights find there's a glaring lack of diversity in the robot world.

What I hate about my generation
OPINION: We have everything we want almost literally at our fingertips.

Google buckles to NZ tax criticism
Revenue Minister Stuart Nash welcomes move, calls for other internet firms to step up.

YouTube fuels Florida conspiracy theory
Video claiming survivor of Florida shooting was a paid actor was promoted by YouTube.

Ex-Staff warn of social media dangers
The Truth About Tech campaign, wants better protections for children using smartphones

Gang-based shooting app shelved after controversy
Gang gaming app launched on Friday, withdrawn today, owing to "disruptive ads".

Deborah Hill Cone: Why tech giants need kick in the software
COMMENT: They're over-large, under-regulated and of zero conscience.

Emails reveal extent of Google's toxic work culture
Internal message board posts and employee emails reveal Google's toxic work culture.

Apple set for smart speaker war
Apple's HomePod will battle Amazon's Echo and Google Home in the smart speaker market.

Spotify to show whether investors believe in music's resurgence
Investors are finally getting a crack at the resurgent music business.

The year of the bots: Tech trends for 2018
Tech leaders weigh in on what technology will be popular with consumers next year.

The Kiwi behind 'mini Google' in Luxembourg
Meet Genna Elvin, the Kiwi working alongside Microsoft and Google in Luxembourg.

Could computers brainwash us?
Could robots change way we think? Researchers fear AI could hijack our language.

Siri, where can I get good sexual health advice?
It turns out wonder-app isn't the best helper when it comes to sexual health advice.

Please stop turning your kids into viral sensations
COMMENT: Parents - your children shoudn't be forced to live with your need for attention.

'Game-changer' coming to Google Maps
Updates revolutionise how we get around new cities, as well as wait times in restaurants.

Missing sign caused confusion, towed couple say
The couple said had the sign been there when they parked, they would have gone elsewhere.

The 10 most Googled health questions answered
Don't ask Google, here is useful information for the answers to your burning questions.

Pixel 2 gives you the best of Android
Google is hoping to take on Apple's IPhone, and other smartphones, with their Pixel 2.

'Tedious, pointless': Nightmare truth about working at Google
COMMENT: Working at Google seemed like a dream job, but the reality is far from it.

Google uncovers Russian-bought ads
Google has evidence Russian operatives attempted to interfere in the US election.

Google's headphones translate foreign languages
Real time translation of 40 languages is possible with Google's Pixel Buds.

A simple 'like' can reveal who you'll vote for
Predicting which way you'll vote tomorrow could come down to a simple 'like' on Facebook.