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A Space Odyssey With Brad Pitt In ‘Ad Astra'

Having stayed rigorously close to his native New York for much of his career, writer-director James Gray has lately been making up for lost time.

Welcome To Orcland: Lord Of The Rings To Film In New Zealand

Amazon announced this week it will film its upcoming television series “The Lord of the Rings” in New Zealand, marking a return of the orcs, elves, and hobbits to the country they became synonymous with over the course of six movies directed by Peter Jackson.

University Of California To Dump Fossil Fuel Investments

The University of California is dumping fossil fuel investments from its nearly $84 billion pension and endowment funds because they are a financial risk, its top financial officers announced this week.

Report: More People Are Supporting Nonprofit News Sites

Nonprofit news organizations, a growth area in the troubled field of journalism, are broadening their base of support to take in almost as much from individual donors as they do from foundations.

New Comet Likely Visitor From Another Solar System

The solar system may have another foreign guest.

Justice Department Files Lawsuit Against Snowden Over Memoir

The U.S. government filed a lawsuit against former National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden, alleging he violated nondisclosure agreements by publishing a memoir without giving the government an opportunity to review it first.

Huawei Debuts Phone Without Google Apps As US Sanctions Bite

Huawei launched a new flagship smartphone this week but it comes without popular Google apps such as Chrome or YouTube after U.S. sanctions kicked in, limiting its appeal to consumers.

NASA Manager Casts Doubt On 2024 Moon Landing By Astronauts

A top NASA manager cast doubt Wednesday on the space agency’s ability to land astronauts on the moon by 2024.

Facebook Slashes Price, Size Of Portal Video Call Gadget

Facebook is slashing the price and the size of the Portal, its screen and camera-equipped gadget for making video calls with friends and family as it attempts to get the device into more homes.

Facing US Ban, Huawei Emerging As Stronger Tech Competitor

Long before President Donald Trump threatened to cut off Huawei's access to U.S. technology, the Chinese telecom equipment maker was pouring money into research that reduces its need for American suppliers.

Comcast Tries To Bolster Streaming Gadget By Dropping Fee

As big entertainment companies prepare to launch new streaming services, Comcast is trying to bolster its Flex streaming TV device by giving it away.

Amazon Opens 30,000 Jobs; Holds Nationwide Job Fair

A Seattle-based technology company has held a nationwide job fair after opening 30,000 jobs, including 13,600 jobs in Washington.

Brad Pitt And James Gray Take A Giant Leap With ‘Ad Astra'

Brad Pitt made the first move with James Gray.

Apple Watch 5: Time For An Upgrade

With Apple lifting the lid on the new Apple Watch Series 5 at last week’s September Event, featuring an always-on display, built-in compass, and new titanium casing options, we delve deeper into the world’s most advanced smartwatch and explore its impressive functionality…

The iPad Grows Up: The Tablet Entering A New Phase Of ‘Classic' Status

The iPad grows up: the tablet entering a new phase of ‘Classic’ status

Researchers: Ai Surveillance Is Expanding Worldwide

A growing number of countries are following China’s lead in deploying artificial intelligence to track citizens, according to a research group’s report published this week.

Uber Vows To Keep Fighting Sweeping California Labor Bill

California lawmakers confronting the changing definition of work approved sweeping legislation Wednesday designed to give many contract workers new pay and benefit protections, but tech giants Uber and Lyft vowed to keep fighting the changes, possibly by bankrolling an expensive fight on the 2020 ballot.

Swiss Say Facebook's Digital Currency Plan Will Face Hurdles

Facebook and its partners have asked financial authorities in Switzerland to evaluate their plan to create a new digital currency to be called Libra.

UW-Madison Says Foxconn Slow In Fulfilling $100m Pledge

The University of Wisconsin says it has received just $700,000 of the $100 million that Foxconn Technology Group pledged to fund engineering and innovation research on the school’s flagship campus.

US, China Exchange Goodwill Gesture Ahead Of Trade Talks

The United States and China traded conciliatory gestures, raising hopes they can de-escalate a standoff over trade that has shaken financial markets and cast gloom over the global economy.

Google Pays France Over $1 Billion To Settle Tax Case

Tech giant Google said it has paid over one billion dollars to French authorities to settle a years-long dispute over allegations of tax fraud.

Elliott Invests $3.2b In At&t, Seeks Changes

Activist hedge fund manager Elliott Management is making a new $3.2 billion investment in AT&T, roughly a 1% stake, and calling for changes at the company such as selling assets and paying down debt.

Apple Takes On Netflix With A $5-A-month Streaming Service

Apple is finally taking on Netflix with its own streaming television service and, uncharacteristically for the company, offering it at a bargain price — $5 a month beginning on Nov. 1.

A Gene-Editing First: Scientists Tried Crispr To Fight HIV

Scientists are reporting the first use of the gene-editing tool CRISPR to try to cure a patient’s HIV infection by providing blood cells that were altered to resist the AIDS virus.

'Friends' Pop-Up Lets Sitcom's Fans Explore Show's Key Props

Could “Friends” fans BE any luckier? Those who have snagged tickets to the New York City PopUp experience based on the comedy favorite will get to plop down on the orange couch at Central Perk, play foosball in Joey and Chandler’s apartment and marvel at Rachel’s haircuts through the show’s 10 seasons.

MIT Scandal Highlights Thorny Ethics Of University Donations

While MIT grapples with new allegations about its financial ties to Jeffrey Epstein, other universities that accepted donations from the disgraced financier say they have no plans to return the money.

Experts Say Adapting To Climate Change Can Pay Off Manifold

A group of leaders from business, politics and science have called for a massive investment in adapting to climate change over the next decade, arguing it would reap significant returns as countries avoid catastrophic losses and boost their economies.

Antitrust Regulators Dig Deeper Into Dominant Tech Companies

The government is circling the wagons around Big Tech as the scrutiny of its immense power intensifies.

Apple Watch Series 5: One Step Closer To True Timepiece Status

The Apple Watch moves one step closer to true timepiece status

California Could Ban Facial Recognition Technology For Cops

Law enforcement agencies in California would be barred from using facial recognition technology in body cameras for three years under a bill that has cleared the state Senate.