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Feds Probe Uber's Use Of Fake App To Stymie City Inspectors

The Justice Department is probing allegations that Uber used phony software to thwart city officials looking at whether the ride-hailing company was following local regulations.

Snapchat's Growth Stalls In Facebook's Shadow; Stock Plunges

Facebook’s shadow continues to hang over Snapchat as its parent company reported disappointing numbers.

A Look At New Pandora - World Of Avatar Land

You may not have thought much about the 2009 movie “Avatar” over the past eight years, but Disney sure has. The Magic Kingdom is wagering a reported half-billion dollars that you and zillions of other people will line up for new theme park attractions based on the movie’s bioluminescent world of Pandora.

Draw Your Imagination

How the New Age of touch screens has helped us to bring our ideas to life.

Man Thanks Iphone's Siri For Saving His Life In Explosion

A New Hampshire man who was injured in a house explosion is thanking Siri for saving his life.

Amazon's Streaming Software Powers New Smart Tvs

Amazon’s streaming TV software will appear on a new line of smart TVs designed to blend streaming TV services and over-the-air channels, but not cable packages.

Cisco Systems Announces 1,100 More Layoffs

Cisco Systems Inc. said Wednesday that it is laying off1,100 more workers, deepening job losses at the internet gear maker battling declining revenue.

Spacewalking Astronauts Pull Off Urgent Station Repairs

Spacewalking astronauts completed urgent repairs at the International Space Station on Tuesday, replacing equipment that failed three days earlier and restoring a backup for a vital data-relay system.

With Catcalls And Applause, Cannes Debates Rise Of Netflix

This year’s Cannes Film Festival has been a sprawling, international referendum on Netflix, with votes registered in catcalls and applause, and some of the biggest names in cinema staking out their positions. 

Why The iPhone7 Still Betters The Samsung Galaxy S8

A LOOK AHEAD TO THE iPHONE 8, 7S, AND 7S PLUS.

U2's 'Joshua Tree' Tour Is Timely 30 Years Later

U2 still has as much to say about America as when they made “The Joshua Tree” 30 years ago.

Apple CEO Tim Cook Spotted Wearing Glucose Monitor Prototype

CEO of Apple, Tim Cook, has been spotted wearing a prototype glucose monitor that was connected to his Apple Watch.

'Apollo 8' Tells Thrilling Story Of Moon Mission

CEO of Apple, Tim Cook, has been spotted wearing a prototype glucose monitor that was connected to his Apple Watch.

Disney: Animatronic Trump Will Speak At Disney World Show

Disney has confirmed that an animatronic version of President Donald Trump will have a speaking role at its Hall of Presidents attraction at Walt Disney World in Florida.

Toshiba Gets Earnings Report Extension, Faces Delisting Risk

Money-losing Japanese electronics and nuclear company Toshiba Corp. has until Aug. 10 to get auditors to sign off on its earnings statements, or else it faces the risk of getting delisted.

New Cyberattack Wallops Europe; Spreads More Slowly In US

A new and highly virulent outbreak of data scrambling software caused disruption across the world this week.

Eu Hits Google With $2.7b Fine For Abusing Weaker Rivals

European regulators fined Google a record 2.42 billion euros ($2.72 billion) for abusing its dominance of the online search market in a case that could be just the opening salvo in Europe’s attempt to curb the company’s clout on that continent.

Trump Attacks Washington Post, Amazon Over ‘Internet Taxes

President Donald Trump attacked The Washington Post and Amazon on Twitter Wednesday, arguing that the online retailer was not paying “internet taxes.”

Number Of People Sing Facebook Reaches 2 Billion

Facebook is reaching another milestone, announcing that it now has more than 2 billion users.

New Cyberattack Wallops Europe; Spreads More Slowly In US

New Cyberattack Wallops Europe; Spreads More Slowly In US

Volvo Is First Major Carmaker To Forgo Traditional Engines

Volvo Is First Major Carmaker To Forgo Traditional Engines

Silicon Valley's Sexism Problem: Could The Tide Be Turning?

Silicon Valley's Sexism Problem: Could The Tide Be Turning?

'The Man Of Legends' Is An Engaging Novel

“The Man of Legends” (47North), by Kenneth Johnson.

First Lady Introduces Trump, Visits Science Center In Warsaw

First Lady Introduces Trump, Visits Science Center In Warsaw

Complexity Makes Airline Computer Systems Vulnerable

Twice in less than a month, a major airline was paralyzed by a computer outage that prevented passengers from checking in and flights from taking off.

Amazon Unveils Cargo Plane as it Expands Delivery Network

Seattle-based Amazon is unveiling its first branded cargo plane, one of 40 jetliners that will make up the e-commerce giant’s own air transportation network as it takes more control of its delivery process.

Sony Unveils 2 Updated Playstations: Pro And Slim Versions

Sony is unveiling a slimmer, lighter, cheaper version of its PlayStation 4, as well as a Pro device targeted at hardcore gamers that features high-resolution images and a 1-terabyte hard drive.

Low Taxes At Dozens Of Firms In Spotlight After Apple Ruling

It turns out some wealthy companies are just like some wealthy hedge fund managers: They’re taxed at far lower rates than nearly everyone else.

Telefonica Eyes Sale Of Minority Stake In Britain's O2

Spanish telecommunications company Telefonica says it is considering selling a minority stake in its British mobile phone operator O2, four months after regulators blocked its takeover.

Drones Swoop Down Paris' Champs-Elysees In Festival

Drones are racing through central Paris - but they’re not hunting for terrorists, they’ve just been brought out for fun.