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Sam Byford

Sam Byford

Former Senior Editor

Former Senior Editor

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    ComScore accused of mass privacy violations in newly-awarded class action lawsuitComScore accused of mass privacy violations in newly-awarded class action lawsuit
    Bill Gates, 18-year-old Harvard freshman, is looking for a jobBill Gates, 18-year-old Harvard freshman, is looking for a job
    Bill Gates and Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen recreate classic photo from 1981Bill Gates and Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen recreate classic photo from 1981
    Google Maps imagery rewoven into elaborate Persian rug patternsGoogle Maps imagery rewoven into elaborate Persian rug patterns
    LA combats congestion by synchronizing all 4,500 traffic signalsLA combats congestion by synchronizing all 4,500 traffic signals
    Sea lion blows scientists’ minds by head-bobbing to the Backstreet BoysSea lion blows scientists’ minds by head-bobbing to the Backstreet Boys
    Russia starts censoring internet suicide content after passing child protection lawRussia starts censoring internet suicide content after passing child protection law
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