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Google's First Urban Development Raises Data Concerns

Heated streets will melt ice and snow on contact. Sensors will monitor traffic and protect pedestrians. Driverless shuttles will carry people to their doors.

Foxconn Giving $100 Million To UW-Madison For Partnership

Foxconn Giving $100 Million To UW-Madison For Partnership

University Of New Mexico Adds $3b In Economic Output

University Of New Mexico Adds $3b In Economic Output

Nasa Anxious To Hear From Mars Rover As Dust Storm Clears

NASA is anxious to hear from its dust-silenced Mars rover, Opportunity, as the planet’s red skies clear. 

One More Thing...looking Back At Apples iPhone Events

THE NEXT SPECIAL EVENT IS COMING.

Fans Rejoice: Subscription Free Streaming For NFL Games

The good news for football fans: It’s going to be much easier to watch NFL games online this year. 

Phone Ban At School: French Children Forced To Hang Up

French children who are going back to school Monday after summer vacation will have to do so without their mobile phones.

‘Small Fry' More Than A Steve Jobs Story

“Small Fry: A Memoir” (Grove Press), by Lisa Brennan-Jobs

Poll: Teens Say Social Media Makes Them Feel Better

Today’s teens are always on their smartphones, many check social media “constantly” and prefer texting over face-to-face communication.

New iPhones And Apple Watches Headline 2018 Keynote

The event started with a short movie showing an Apple employee running around the Cupertino complex, performing various feats of parkour, with an urgent package to deliver to Tim Cook. Is this the new iPhone or Apple Watch to be unveiled in the presentation?

iPhone XS: Every Detail Of The New Life

It would be hard to imagine a September without an iPhone event, and this month did not disappoint.

iPhone XR: All Of The Best Features At A Lower Price

The idea of a low-cost iPhone has been rumored for a number of years. Indeed, Apple has experimented with more affordable models in the past, with the firm launching the iPhone 5C back in 2013 and then iPhone SE in March 2016 to appease ‘customers who enjoy smaller screen sizes’.

Trump: Apple Can Avoid Tariffs By Shifting Production To US

President Donald Trump concedes that some Apple Inc. products may become more expensive if his administration imposes “massive” additional tariffs on Chinese-made goods, but he says the tech company can fix the problem by moving production to the U.S.

A Year After Equifax Breach, No Enforcement Actions ​​​​​​​

A new report by congressional investigators details how hackers broke into Equifax last year in a breach that exposed the financial information of more than 145 million Americans.

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.