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Univ. Of Alabama Students Can Use Id Card On Apple Watch

No more ID cards for University of Alabama students with an Apple Watch or iPhone.

Canadian Radarsat Satellites Launched Aboard SpaceX Rocket

Three satellites for the Canadian Space Agency’s Earth-monitoring Radarsat program were launched into orbit from California on Wednesday aboard a reused SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.

How Do You Teach Kids About Texting ? Bring In The Teenagers

How do you teach tech-savvy kids to safely navigate the digital world? In Germany, you bring in the teenagers.

Stranger In The Kitchen: Walmart To Deliver Inside Homes

How much do you trust a stranger with your fridge?

Is Elon Musk Closing Troublesome Twitter Account Or Teasing?

Tesla CEO Elon Musk abruptly revealed that he is closing the popular Twitter account that has repeatedly landed him in legal trouble, but then proceeded to keep it open long after announcing he had deleted it.

Macbook Pro 2019: The Fastest Mac Yet

Apple’s flagship laptop has been supercharged with an 8-core Intel processor, doubling its performance.

Facebook To Help French Police Identify Hate Speech Suspects

Facebook is agreeing to help French police identify hate speech suspects, in what the French government is celebrating as a global first.

Cryptocurrencies Need Close Scrutiny, Monitor Warns

An international financial monitor warned world leaders this week that wider use by retail shoppers of cryptocurrencies like Libra, unveiled last week by Facebook, would need “close scrutiny” by regulators.

Georgia City Drives Electric Cars To Global Sustainability

A Georgia city is trying to reduce its contribution to global warming by outfitting city workers with electric cars.

Twice Burned: Winklevii Overshadowed By Zuckerberg Yet Again

Can a Libra and two Geminis get along? How about Facebook and the Winklevoss twins?

New Cinema: From Box Office To Your iPhone

With movie admissions in the US at a ten-year low, we take a closer look at how technology is transforming the way we consume Box Office content, from the Big Screen to the Small Screen in our pockets, explore how Netflix is changing the game with multi-million dollar film productions, and consider the impact of Apple’s upcoming streaming service on the sector…

Google Seeks Tax Breaks For $600M Data Center In Minnesota

Google’s plan to build a $600 million wind powered data center in central Minnesota could hinge on the tech giant’s request for officials to waive 20 years’ worth of future taxes.

UAE Says Its First Astronaut Going Into Space In September

The first astronaut from the United Arab Emirates will blast off into space on Sept. 25 on a trip to the International Space Station, authorities announced this week.

Foldable:The New Generation Of Smartphones

SAMSUNG, HUAWEI AND OTHER MAJOR NAMES SHOW THEIR HANDS

spacex's elon musk turns to science fiction for mars ship

if spacex founder elon musk’s plan to establish a city on mars sounds like science fiction, then consider the name of his first passenger ship.

yahoo adds new social features to its renamed mobile app

yahoo has overhauled its main app for smartphones and tablets by emphasizing “social” features aimed at people who like to share and chat about news topics online.

who inherits a selfie? states seek to fill privacy law gaps

when a loved one dies, laws cover how their houses, cars, and other property are passed on to relatives.

Need An Entry-Level Job At A Store? It Can Be Harder Now

Asia Thomas knew she was at a disadvantage.

Not So Easy: Trump's Trade Agenda Hits Stumbling Blocks

President Donald Trump’s hard-line views on trade, a staple of his message long before he entered politics, are beginning to collide with the cold realities of global geopolitics.

BMW Will Spend More On Autonomous Driving, Electric Cars

BMW’s profits this year will at least equal last year’s results as the automaker sinks billions into developing electric and autonomous car technology to meet expected changes in how people get from one place to another, the company said this week.

Twitter: ‘Black Panther' Is Most Tweeted About Movie Ever

The pop culture sensation “Black Panther” has set another record: most tweeted about movie ever.

Amazon Go Execs Share Insights Into Shopper Behavior

A key executive behind Amazon Go, the online leader’s much heralded cashier-less grocery store, says she was surprised at how many customers were hesitant to just walk out the store.

Food Delivery And The 'Sharing Economy'

Just last week, we wrote about how what has been widely termed the ‘sharing economy’ – the distinctly Millennial movement of ‘sharing’ rather than necessarily ‘owning’ seemingly anything and everything, and drawing upon technology in the hand to make this possible – has made itself felt in how we travel, with Uber and Airbnb the obvious market leaders.

US Says New Round Of Talks With China Were ‘Constructive'

U.S. and Chinese envoys held “constructive” trade talks on Wednesday, the White House said, after President Donald Trump rattled financial markets by accusing Beijing of trying to stall in hopes he will fail to win re-election in 2020.

Trump Refuses To Shield Apple's Mac Pros From China Tariffs

President Donald Trump has vowed to slap tariffs on Apple’s Mac Pros if the company shifts production of the computer from Texas to China.

Disney Details New ‘Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge' Attractions

“Star Wars” fans will soon be able to pilot the Millennium Falcon and face off against Kylo Ren in battle.

Space Station Gets 2 Cargo Deliveries In Record 15 Hours

The International Space Station has received two cargo deliveries in a record 15 hours.

Networks Sue Locast, A Service That Streams TV For Free

The country’s biggest TV networks — ABC, CBS, NBC, and Fox — have sued Locast, a streaming service that transmits their broadcasts for free, in federal court in New York.

UN Report: North Korea Cyber Experts Raised Up To $2 Billion

A panel monitoring U.N. sanctions says North Korean cyber experts have illegally raised money for the country’s weapons of mass destruction programs “with total proceeds to date estimated at up to $2 billion.”

Disney Results Miss As Fox Studio Business Underwhelm

Disney is feeling some pain from its biggest transformation in decades as its acquisition of Fox’s entertainment businesses contributed to a 39% drop in earnings.