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Youtube Aims To Crack Down On Fake News, Support Journalism

Google’s YouTube says it is taking several steps to ensure the veracity of news on its service by cracking down on misinformation and supporting news organizations.

Facebook Faces U.K. Fine Over Its Privacy Scandal

Facebook is facing its first financial penalty for allowing the data-mining firm Cambridge Analytica to forage through the personal data of millions of unknowing Facebook users.

Why Is Facebook Keen On Robots? It's Just The Future of AI

Facebook announced several new hires of top academics in the field of artificial intelligence, among them a roboticist known for her work at Disney making animated figures move in more human-like ways.

Jupiter's Moon Count Reaches 79, Including Tiny 'Oddball'

Jupiter's Moon Count Reaches 79, Including Tiny 'Oddball'

Green Energy: How Apple Is an Industry Power

On July 12, Apple announced that it was launching a new investment fund to enable its Chinese suppliers to more easily tap into renewable energy sources.

Apple Releases Update To Fix Management System Throttling Performance

Apple Releases Update To Fix Management System Throttling Performance

Mars Making Closest Approach To Earth

Now’s the time to catch Mars in the night sky.

5G Is Coming: The Next Generation Of Mobile

5G technology, the next-generation of 4G or LTE cellular data, is set to change the world once more, providing an infrastructure that supports super-fast mobile connections.

More Protection: UN Says Earth's Ozone Layer Is Healing

Earth’s protective ozone layer is finally healing from damage caused by aerosol sprays and coolants, a new United Nations report said.

TVA Announces Solar Installations Being Built For Facebook

Tennessee and Alabama will get their largest solar power projects yet, to supply a Facebook data center with 100 percent renewable energy.

Softbank CEO Decries Journalist's Death, Defends Saudi Fund

SoftBank Group Corp. Chief Executive Masayoshi Son denounced Monday the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, but defended the Japanese technology giant’s investment fund, which includes Saudi money, as work that needs to be finished.

Chicago-Area Researchers Study Quantum Computing

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign researchers and Chicago-area scientists are working to create a communications network that can withstand hacking.

How ‘Net Neutrality' Became A Hotbutton Issue

For a fundamentally nerdy subject, net neutrality is pushing a lot of political buttons.

Actor Douglas Rain, Who Supplied Hal's Voice, Dies At 90

Canadian actor Douglas Rain, who played some of Shakespeare’s most intriguing characters onstage but perhaps is best known for supplying the creepily calm voice of the computer HAL in Stanley Kubrick’s “2001: A Space Odyssey” has died at 90.

With J.K. Rowling's Help, Jude Law Builds A New Dumbledore

When Jude Law met with J.K. Rowling about portraying the younger version of Albus Dumbledore, the two discussed how to rebuild the fan-favorite character from the “Harry Potter” films.

Epa Seeks New Truck Pollution Rules; Says Air Won't Suffer

The Trump administration’s Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to rewrite rules that limit pollution from heavy trucks but that the EPA says slow the economy.

Claire Foy Trades Elizabeth For Lisbeth

No, “The Girl in the Spider’s Web” isn’t a Spiderman spinoff about a young woman ensnarled by Peter Parker. But you’d be forgiven for thinking the latest, revamped iteration of Stieg Larsson’s thrillers has some superhero DNA.

With Uber Eats' Fast Growth Comes Potential For Profit

In three years, the Uber Eats restaurant food delivery service has grown from an experiment to serving much of the U.S. and major cities worldwide.

Russia Tightens Control Of Anonymous Messenger Apps

Tightening its control over popular anonymous chat apps, the Russian government has approved regulations that would identify users by their cellphone numbers.

UK Intelligence Chief Outlines Threats, Urges More Diversity

Britain’s Secret Intelligence Service director used a rare public speech to outline threats facing Britain and the need for more diversity in secret agent ranks.

Assembly Committee To Examine Economic Development Programs

The New York state Assembly will examine the effectiveness of economic development programs meant to boost technology jobs.

Russia's Nuclear Nightmare Flows Down Radioactive River

Rose Byrne’s ascent to comedy stardom has been a surprise to everyone but herself.

Spacewalking Cosmonauts Release 3-D-Printed Satellite

Spacewalking cosmonauts have set free the world’s first satellite made with a 3-D printer. 

Cruise Ankle Break Halts 'Mission: Impossible 6' Production

Production has shut down on “Mission: Impossible 6” due to star Tom Cruise’s broken ankle. Paramount Pictures said Wednesday that production will go on hiatus while Cruise makes a full recovery. 

New Facebook Data Center A Boost To Ohio's Technology Sector

Facebook will spend $750 million on a new data center in central Ohio, the company announced this week - marking another boost for the state’s growing technology sector. 

US Tech Giants May Find Their Future Shaped By Europe

US Tech Giants May Find Their Future Shaped By Europe

Apple Teams With Steven Spielberg On Video Expansion

Apple Teams With Steven Spielberg On Video Expansion

iOS 11: Indispensable New Tips & Tricks

iOS 11: Indispensable New Tips & Tricks

Stormtroopers On Soldier Field Introduce ‘Last Jedi' Trailer

Stormtroopers On Soldier Field Introduce ‘Last Jedi’ Trailer

Facebook CEO Defends Advertising-Supported Business Model

The CEO of Facebook is defending its advertising-supported business model.