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Conversica CEO Discusses Future Of Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence is all around us, whether it’s to recommend movies you might like or weed out unsavory videos.
New York Eyes 'Textalyzer' To Combat Distracted Driving
Ben Lieberman just wanted to find out what may have caused the head-on collision that killed his 19-year-old son, Evan, on a highway north of New York City.
5 Ways To Become A Smaller Target For Ransomware Hackers
An online extortion attack that authorities say swept 150 countries this weekend is part of a growing problem of “ransomware” scams, in which people find themselves locked out of their files and presented with a demand to pay hackers to restore their access.
Applemagazine Explains: What Is Ransomware?
Computers across the world were locked up and users’ files held for ransom when dozens of countries were hit in a cyber-extortion attack that targeted hospitals, companies and government agencies.
Here Come 'Smart Stores' With Robots, Interactive Shelves
Tomorrow’s retail stores want to take a page from their online rivals by embracing advanced technology - everything from helpful robots to interactive mirrors to shelves embedded with sensors.
Obama Boosted White House Technology; Trump Sees Risks
As Barack Obama began preparing to leave office, the first smartphone-toting U.S. president ordered his team to upgrade the White House’s aging technology for his successor. New computers were purchased and faster internet was installed.
Apple Pays $450,000 For Alleged Hazardous Waste Violations
Apple is paying $450,000 to settle allegations that the iPhone maker operated and closed two hazardous-waste processing plants without submitting the proper paperwork to California environmental regulators.
Scientists Develop Robotic Hand For People With Quadriplegia
Scientists have developed a mind-controlled robotic hand that allows people with certain types of spinal injuries to perform everyday tasks such as using a fork or drinking from a cup.
Trump Targets F-35, But Aircraft Means Jobs In 45 States
President-elect Donald Trump is vowing to corral the “out of control” cost of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. But congressional Republicans and Democrats, aware of the tens of thousands of jobs the aircraft generates in 45 states, will be wary of any plans by Trump to cut the program.
Tech Leaders Couldn't Beat Trump; They'll Meet Him Instead
Technology leaders are about to come face-to- face with President-elect Donald Trump after fiercely opposing his candidacy, fearful that he would stifle innovation, curb the hiring of computer-savvy immigrants and infringe on consumers’ digital privacy.
Samsung Note 7 Recall To Cost At Least $5.3 Billion
Samsung Electronics said Friday that the discontinuation of the Galaxy Note 7 would cost the company about $3 billion during the current and next quarters, bringing the total cost of the recall to at least $5.3 billion.
MACS: The Future Is Almost Here
Macbook 2016 What to Expect?
Whatsapp, Viber Blocked During Montenegro Election Day
Montenegrin officials blocked popular messaging services WhatsApp and Viber during the country’s parliamentary election, a ban that drew allegations of interference from opposition politicians and concern from European election watchers Monday.
NBA Guidelines : Don't Focus On Just Basketball Before Age 14
The best thing young players can do for their basketball careers is not play too much basketball.
T-MOBILE Fined $48M Over Slowing 'Unlimited' Data Plans
T-Mobile, the country’s No. 3 wireless carrier, will pay $48 million for not clearly telling customers how “unlimited” data plans weren’t really, well, unlimited.
Tim Cook: Tech Without Values Is Worthless
Science is worthless if it isn’t motivated by basic human values and the desire to help people, Apple CEO Tim Cook told graduates of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology on Friday, urging them to use their powers for good.
Verizon Takes Over Yahoo To Complete $4.5 Billion Deal
Verizon has taken over Yahoo, completing a $4.5 billion deal that will usher in a new management team to attempt to wring more advertising revenue from one of the internet’s best-known brands.
Home Sweet Homepod: A Different Kind Of Smart Speaker
Amazing Sound Quality For Immersive Music
'Fintech' Startup Sofi Moving Into Traditional Banking
Online lender and financial startup SoFi has taken the first step toward competing with the nation’s biggest banks on their home turf: the checking account.
Google Expands Fact Checking in News Searches
Google will expand the use of “fact check” tags in its search results - the tech industry’s latest effort to combat false and misleading news stories.
Google Refutes Charges, Says There Is No Gender Pay Gap
Google said it’s “taken aback “ by the government’s claim that it doesn’t compensate women fairly.
Lithium Reviving Centuries-Old Czech Mining Tradition
A surge in the global use of lithium, a key component in electric batteries, is leading to the revival of a centuries-long mining tradition in the Czech Republic’s Ore Mountains.
Uber's Pr Head Resigns Amid Tumultuous Time for Company
Uber’s head of communications is leaving, the latest in a string of executive departures as the ride-hailing company tries to dig out from a pile of troubles.
Slumping Pc Market Shows a Glimmer of Hope in 1st Quarter
The long-suffering personal computer market may be finally recovering from the damage inflicted by the shift to smartphones and tablets, according to a report released this week.
Microsoft Embraces Collaboration In $7.5B Deal For Github
Microsoft is paying $7.5 billion for the popular coder hangout GitHub as the maker of Windows further embraces the types of open-source projects it used to shun.
Court: Yelp Not Liable for Negative Rating 'Stars' on Site
Online review site Yelp’s star rating system does not make it responsible for negative reviews of businesses because it is based on user input, a federal appeals court ruled on Monday, dismissing a libel lawsuit filed against Yelp by a Washington state locksmith company owner.
Tesla Says It's Improving Autopilot by Boosting Radar
Tesla CEO Elon Musk says the electric car company is making major improvements to the Autopilot system used by its vehicles, which will dramatically reduce the number and severity of crashes in which they are involved.
6 Key Things to Know About Apple's New iOS 10 Software
Your iPhone will look and feel different with the iOS 10 software update.
After Setting iPhone Record, Apple Forecasts Rare Sales Drop
Photojournalist Lynsey Addario has been to hell and back.
Something New to Worry About - Connected Toy Security
On the Greek Island of Lesvos, Chinese dissident artist Ai Weiwei stands tall to support the refugees.