THE WEEK THAT WAS...

CIA hacking tools revealed

After Wikileaks released documents showing the CIA had tools to hack into Apple and Android phones, and even Internet-connected TVs, Wikileaks founder Julian Assange said his organization would work with technology companies to help them defend against the spy agency’s tactics. Apple said it had already addressed some security lapses and was working to f ix others.

A softening of water rules

President Trump ordered his new head of the Environmental Protection Agency, Scott Pruitt, to scale back the agency’s interpretation of the Clean Water Act. Agricultural interests are thrilled. Growers were worried that a set of regulations known as the Waters of the U.S. rules, a law aimed at developers and industry, would be applied to their ditches, canals and wetlands.

Trump revises ban on travel

The president’s new travel ban was revised to pass legal muster, but the changes did nothing to win support in Silicon Valley, which is accustomed to drawing upon top engineering talent from overseas. Unlike the f irst travel ban, which was issued a week after Trump took office, the new order does not include Iraq and ensures that holders of visas and green cards can enter the U.S.

Cinemas mix play, movies

Mexico-based movie theater chain Cinepolis is betting that it can lure more parents and their kids back to the multiplex with its new in-theater playground concept. Cinepolis Junior makes its U.S. debut at two Southern California locations this week. The auditoriums in Pico Rivera and Vista feature a colorful play area near the screen, a jungle gym and cushy beanbag chairs.