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STOCK PHOTO: Cute little girl using and touching a mobile smartphone watching video and playing games. (iStockphoto) World health officials take a hard line on screen time for kids. But will busy parents comply? The organization issued new guidelines for kids under five on how they should interact -- or avoid -- electronic screens. By Craig Timberg and Rachel Siegel · Read more AT&T's streaming service, DirecTV Now, has lost nearly 20 percent of its subscribers in the last 6 months Price hikes are driving customers toward the exits, but AT&T is determined to increase profits. By Brian Fung · Read more     ADVERTISEMENT   Twitter launches reporting tool to curb misinformation during campaigns It allows users to flag posts that attempt to mislead users about registering to vote or cast a ballot; identification requirements; and the date and time of an election. By Hamza Shaban · Read more   Trump met with Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey — and complained about his follower count President Trump met privately on Tuesday with Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey. The meeting comes as the president continues to accuse tech giants of exhibiting bias against conservative users. By Tony Romm · Read more     ADVERTISEMENT   Leasing a Tesla? You're paying for the company's robotaxis — whether you like it or not The long-awaited leasing program for the Model 3 comes with a twist: Consumers can't buy the vehicle at the end of the lease. By Faiz Siddiqui · Read more   FEATURED COMICS Read Dilbert Read The Post's Comic Riffs blog View more comics Recommended for you Get the Innovations newsletter On Saturdays, catch up on robots, gadgets, AI, self-driving cars and the next tech frontier. Sign Up

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