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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.

India Internet Ruling Blocks Facebook 'Free Basics' Program

In a city where the nights are ruled by music, a twentysomething Swede is running the show.

Whats Holding Back Self-driving Cars? Human Drivers

In just a few years, well-mannered self-driving robotaxis will share the roads with reckless, law-breaking human drivers. The prospect is causing migraines for the people developing the robotaxis.

Disneyland Was Born On Paper Over A Marathon Weekend In 1953

Tomorrowland was originally going to be called World of Tomorrow. Frontierland was Frontier Country. Lilliputian Land never became a reality at Disneyland. And no one could have foreseen a “Star Wars” land opening in 2019.

Apple Watch On Top

Apple Winning the wearables Game

Sinclair Close To Buying Rival TV Operator Tribune

Telecommunications company Sinclair Broadcast Group is close to an agreement to buy rival TV station operator Tribune Media.

‘Kill Bill' And ‘twin Peaks' Actor Michael Parks Dies At 77

Michael Parks, a prolific character actor who found early fame in 1960s countercultural roles and later became a favorite of directors including Quentin Tarantino and Kevin Smith, has died. He was 77.