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YouTube could face billions in fines for violating kids’ privacy
 

In a formal complaint being filed Monday, child advocates and consumer groups are asking the Federal Trade Commission to investigate and impose potentially billions of dollars of penalties on Google for allegedly violating children’s online privacy and allowing ads to target them.

Cost barrier for virtual reality dwindling, expert says at NAB

In his talk Sunday at the National Association of Broadcasters Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center, video-editing consultant Jeff Greenberg shared tips to get started in virtual reality.

Facebook to prioritize local news, workers say at NAB

Expect Facebook to starting showing you more videos and local news and events. That’s the strategy two employees of the social media giant explained Sunday at the National Association of Broadcasters Show in Las Vegas.

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FTC investigating Facebook following recent privacy scandals

The Federal Trade Commission is investigating Facebook’s privacy practices following a week of privacy scandals including allegations a Trump-affiliated political consulting firm got data inappropriately from millions of Facebook users.

Facebook ads in newspapers issue apology for security breach

Facebook’s CEO apologized for the Cambridge Analytica scandal with ads in multiple U.S. and British newspapers Sunday, saying the social media platform doesn’t deserve to hold personal information if it can’t protect it.

Ultraviolent light being used to kill germs in Oregon hospitals

After testing an ultraviolet light disinfection system for five months last year, St. Charles Bend has acquired three Tru-D SmartUVC devices that are now being used to kill some of the nastier germs found around the hospital.

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