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Tinder owner says it's not afraid of Facebook dating appTinder owner says it's not afraid of Facebook dating app
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Match Group, the owner of dating apps including Tinder and Match.com, says it is not worried by the dating tool which Facebook unveiled last week.

The social media giant's move could help de-stigmatise the online dating scene, Match's chief executive said.

The comments came as the firm released better-than-expected

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Google assistant calls to make appointmentGoogle assistant calls to make appointment
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The Ocado robot swarms that pack your shoppingThe Ocado robot swarms that pack your shopping
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The first things you notice are the chill in the air, the vast grid on the floor which makes you feel like you're on the film set of the movie Tron, and the whooshing sound of wheels skimming across aluminium.

The last thing on your mind is buying groceries.

But that's what's going on here. I'm

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Met Police 'gangs matrix' 'not fit for purpose'Met Police 'gangs matrix' 'not fit for purpose'
Image copyrightPAImage caption A report by Amnesty International found the Met Police's Gang Violence Matrix tracked a disproportionate number of minorities

The data watchdog is investigating the Met Police's gangs database following accusations it is "not fit for purpose".

A report by Amnesty International found

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Google Assistant to make phone calls for ownersGoogle Assistant to make phone calls for owners

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Google has unveiled artificial intelligence software that books appointments over the phone on behalf of users by conducting voice-based conversations on their behalf.

Chief executive Sundar Pichai said that Google Duplex would launch as an

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Melania Trump faces new plagiarism row over cyber-safety bookletMelania Trump faces new plagiarism row over cyber-safety booklet

Media captionHow Melania's cause compares to previous campaigns

US First Lady Melania Trump has been caught up in another plagiarism row, following the launch of her new online safety for children campaign on Monday.

A booklet put out by Mrs Trump bore a striking resemblance to one published under the

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