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* /r/SelfDrivingCars
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* /r/TechnologyPorn
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* /r/Kickstarter
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* /r/Artificial

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* /r/Learnprogramming
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* /r/Microsoft
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<div class="md"><p><a href="/r/technology">/r/technology</a> is a place to share and discuss the latest developments, happenings and curiosities in the world of technology; a broad spectrum of conversation as to the innovations, aspirations, applications and machinations that define our age and shape our future. </p>

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<h3>Browse categories:</h3>

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<td><a href="https://bit.ly/2O1fsOK">Artificial Intelligence</a></td>
<td><a href="https://goo.gl/tmoLMB#Business">Business</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a href="https://bit.ly/2M1cGGv">Biotechnology</a></td>
<td><a href="https://bit.ly/2LWVkuv">Crypto</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a href="https://goo.gl/urO5Pe#Energy">Energy</a></td>
<td><a href="https://goo.gl/IIGWMH#Hardware">Hardware</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a href="https://bit.ly/2NWNaEW">Machine Learning</a></td>
<td><a href="https://bit.ly/2O2P9aP">Nanotech/Materials</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a href="https://bit.ly/2LYW5TM">Networking/Telecom</a></td>
<td><a href="https://bit.ly/2Sl0dhV">Net Neutrality</a></td>
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<td><a href="https://goo.gl/aoMkzE#Politics">Politics</a></td>
<td><a href="https://bit.ly/2XPUGWH">Privacy</a></td>
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<td><a href="https://bit.ly/2xNXFQb">Robotics/Automation</a></td>
<td><a href="https://goo.gl/9r2mbh#Security">Security</a></td>
</tr>
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<td><a href="https://bit.ly/2XV9oqA">Social Media</a></td>
<td><a href="https://goo.gl/fYknt8#Society">Society</a></td>
</tr>
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<td><a href="https://goo.gl/HpBrUv#Software">Software</a></td>
<td><a href="https://goo.gl/kM2MgU#Space">Space</a></td>
</tr>
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<td><a href="https://bit.ly/2LnXhk0">Transportation</a></td>
<td><a href="http://goo.gl/cEuAxQ">Legacy *Pure Tech* Filter</a></td>
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<h1>Rules:</h1>

<h2>1. Submissions</h2>

<ul>
<li><h4>Guidelines:</h4></li>
<li><p>Submissions must be primarily news and developments relating to technology</p></li>
<li><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/technology/wiki/self-post-guide">Self posts</a> must contribute positively to <a href="/r/technology">/r/technology</a> and foster reasonable discussion. Self-post cross-posts are not acceptable.</p></li>
<li><p>Submissions relating to business and politics must be sufficiently within the context of technology in that they either view the events from a technological standpoint or analyse the repercussions in the technological world.</p></li>
<li><h4>Please do not submit the following:</h4></li>
<li><p>i) Submissions violating the guidelines.</p></li>
<li><p>ii) Images, audio or videos: Articles with supporting image and video content are allowed; if the text is only there to explain the media, then it is not suitable. A good rule of thumb is to look at the URL; if it&#39;s a video hosting site, or mentions <code>video</code> in the URL, it&#39;s not suitable. </p></li>
<li><p>iii) Requests for tech support, questions or help: submit to <a href="/r/techsupport">/r/techsupport</a>, <a href="/r/AskTechnology">/r/AskTechnology</a>, another relevant community or our weekly <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/technology/search?q=flair%3ATechSupport&amp;restrict_sr=on&amp;sort=new&amp;t=all">Support Saturday threads</a>.</p></li>
<li><p>iv) Petitions, Surveys or Crowdfunding (Including ICOs) - submissions of this nature will be removed.</p></li>
<li><p>v) Submissions discussing the subreddit itself; they should be submitted to <a href="/r/TechnologyTalk">/r/TechnologyTalk</a>, or <a href="/message/compose?to=%2Fr%2Ftechnology">messaged to the moderators of the subreddit</a>.</p></li>
<li><p>vi) Submissions discussing one or more incidents of customer support.</p></li>
<li><p>vii) Mobile versions of sites, url shorteners: please directly submit the desktop version of a webpage in all cases.</p></li>
<li><p>viii) Social media links/profiles/invites or promotions (eg. Facebook, Instagram, Pintrest etc). Tweets should not be used as a news source unless an official announcement by a verified company or spokesperson. </p></li>
</ul>

<h2>2. Behaviour</h2>

<ul>
<li><strong>Remember the human</strong> You are advised to abide by <a href="/wiki/reddiquette">reddiquette</a>; it will be enforced when user behaviour is no longer deemed to be suitable for a technology forum. Remember; personal attacks, abusive language, trolling or bigotry in any form are therefore not allowed and will be removed. Repeated abuse can result in a permanent ban.</li>
</ul>

<h2>3. Titles</h2>

<ul>
<li><p>Submissions <strong>must</strong> use either the articles title and optionally a subtitle. Or, <strong><em>only</em></strong> if neither are accurate, a suitable quote, which must:</p></li>
<li><p>adequately describe the content</p></li>
<li><p>adequately describe the content&#39;s relation to technology</p></li>
<li><p>be free of user editorialization or alteration of meaning. </p></li>
</ul>

<h2>4. Flair</h2>

<ul>
<li>Please flair your submission appropriately. <a href="/r/technology/wiki/flair">An extended guide to flairing can be found here, in the wiki</a>.</li>
</ul>

<h2>5. Reddit-wide rules.</h2>

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<li><a href="/rules">All reddit-wide rules apply here</a>. Do not <a href="/wiki/faq#wiki_what_constitutes_spam.3F">spam</a>. No Self Promotion.</li>
</ul>

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<h2>Miscellanea</h2>

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<li><p>If you see a rule-breaking submission, please report it and <a href="/message/compose?to=%2Fr%2Ftechnology">message the moderators</a> with your reason.</p></li>
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<li><p>Removed posts will either be given a removal reason flair and/or comment response; please message the moderators if this did not occur.</p></li>
<li><p>All legitimate, answerable modmail inquiries or suggestions will be answered to the best of our abilities within a reasonable period of time. </p></li>
</ul>

<h1>Related Subreddits</h1>

<h2>Technology</h2>

<ul>
<li><a href="/r/AskTechnology">/r/AskTechnology</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/Futurology">/r/Futurology</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/Gadgets">/r/Gadgets</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/Hardware">/r/Hardware</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/Tech">/r/Tech</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/Technews">/r/Technews</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/Realtech">/r/Realtech</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/PCMasterRace">/r/PCMasterRace</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/BuildAPC">/r/BuildAPC</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/BuildAPCSales">/r/BuildAPCSales</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/InternetIsBeautiful">/r/InternetIsBeautiful</a> </li>
<li><a href="/r/RenewableEnergy">/r/RenewableEnergy</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/SelfDrivingCars">/r/SelfDrivingCars</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/TechSupport">/r/TechSupport</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/TalesFromTechSupport">/r/TalesFromTechSupport</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/TechSupportGore">/r/TechSupportGore</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/TechnologyPorn">/r/TechnologyPorn</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/ImaginaryTechnology">/r/ImaginaryTechnology</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/Kickstarter">/r/Kickstarter</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/Homeautomation">/r/Homeautomation</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/Artificial">/r/Artificial</a></li>
</ul>

<h2>PROGRAMMING</h2>

<ul>
<li><a href="/r/Programming">/r/Programming</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/Learnprogramming">/r/Learnprogramming</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/programming/wiki/faq#wiki_what_language_reddits_are_there.3F">Language-Specific Communities</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/CScareerquestions">/r/CScareerquestions</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/CompSci">/r/CompSci</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/NetSec">/r/NetSec</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/Engineering">/r/Engineering</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/Hacking">/r/Hacking</a></li>
</ul>

<h2>OS&#39;s</h2>

<ul>
<li><a href="/r/Windows">/r/Windows</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/OSX">/r/OSX</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/Linux">/r/Linux</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/Ubuntu">/r/Ubuntu</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/Debian">/r/Debian</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/Archlinux">/r/Archlinux</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/Raspberry_pi">/r/Raspberry_pi</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/Chromeos">/r/Chromeos</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/ReactOS">/r/ReactOS</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/RemixOS">/r/RemixOS</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/Android">/r/Android</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/iOS">/r/iOS</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/Jailbreak">/r/Jailbreak</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/LineageOS">/r/LineageOS</a></li>
</ul>

<h2>SOFTWARE</h2>

<ul>
<li><a href="/r/Software">/r/Software</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/Firefox">/r/Firefox</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/Chrome">/r/Chrome</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/Photoshop">/r/Photoshop</a> </li>
<li><a href="/r/Kodi">/r/Kodi</a> </li>
</ul>

<h2>POPULAR COMPANIES</h2>

<ul>
<li><a href="/r/Google">/r/Google</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/Microsoft">/r/Microsoft</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/Apple">/r/Apple</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/Amazon">/r/Amazon</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/Startups">/r/Startups</a></li>
</ul>

<h2>CRYPTOCURRENCIES</h2>

<ul>
<li><a href="/r/CryptoCurrency">/r/CryptoCurrency</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/Ethereum">/r/Ethereum</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/BTC">/r/BTC</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/Bitcoin">/r/Bitcoin</a></li>
</ul>

<h2>CAMPAIGNS</h2>

<ul>
<li><a href="/r/KeepOurNetFree">/r/KeepOurNetFree</a> </li>
<li><a href="/r/Pirateparty">/r/Pirateparty</a> </li>
<li><a href="/r/Privacy">/r/Privacy</a></li>
</ul>
</div>

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