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South Africa Unveils New Telescope Aimed At Galaxies

South Africa has unveiled a powerful radio telescope, part of an international project that scientists say will provide new details on the Milky Way and other galaxies.

Wisconsin Company Unveils New Lighting Technology

A Wisconsin manufacturer has debuted new fusion technology in solar LED light fixtures that can be used in commercial and industrial applications.

Netflix's Stock Sinks As 2Q Subscriber Growth Disappoints

Netflix has added far fewer subscribers than management had projected, renewing fears that its growth may sputter as it tries to fend off fiercer competition.

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.

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.

EU Approves Disney's Deal To Buy Fox Entertainment Assets

European Union authorities say they have cleared Disney’s acquisition of Fox’s entertainment assets, provided Disney sells off some TV channels it controls in Europe to maintain competition.

NASA's Parker Spacecraft Makes 1st Close Approach To Sun

A NASA spacecraft has made its first close approach to the sun, just 2 1/2 months after liftoff.

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.

Macbook Air: The Greenest Mac Yet

LIGHTER, BRIGHTER, AND MIGHTIERHaving only just unveiled a range of new iPhones and the Apple Watch Series 4, many thought Apple was set for the festive season. However, the Cupertino firm stayed true to tradition and held their ‘More in the Making’ event this October, introducing a bunch of new hardware for everyday and professional users alike, including an all-new MacBook Air made from 100% recycled aluminum that’s lighter, brighter, and mightier than ever before. This week, we unbox the new device and explore how it not only sports a breathtaking all-glass design but is also helping to save the planet…

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.

Hubble Space Telescope Working Again After 3-Week Shutdown

The Hubble Space Telescope is studying the cosmos once again after a three-week shutdown.

Google To Give Away $25 Million To Fund Humane AI Projects

Google will give away $25 million to projects that propose ways to use the artificial intelligence of computers to help create a more humane society.

Turkey's Leader Opens New Istanbul Airport As Global Hub

Turkey’s president inaugurated a gleaming new aviation hub in Istanbul this week, a megaproject that he has pushed to fulfill his dream of making Turkey a global player.

European Tech Leaders Warn Against Eu Digital Services Tax

Technology company chiefs have warned that a digital services tax proposed by the European Union would hinder innovation and hurt economic growth.

DC Universe Sets Pricing Plan For Digital Subscription

A digital subscription service for DC Comics superfans launching in the fall of 2018 has set its annual membership fee at $74.99.

OLED: The Future Of Screen Tech

When Apple first publicly showed off the iPhone X at a keynote last September, executive Phil Schiller hailed the new handset as “all-screen” and “beautiful to look at”, adding descriptively that “the display fits edge-to-edge, top-to-bottom”.

Finding The Balance Between Freedom And Technology

A potentially difficult balance to strike

Apple Maps: Time For A New Direction

Whether you’re heading to a meeting or looking for a place to eat with friends in town, mapping apps are an essential part of everyday life.

Why They Fight: US And China Brawl Over High Technology

To understand why the United States and China stand on the brink of a trade war, consider the near-death experience of American Superconductor Corp.

Ant-Man And The Wasp' Punches Above Its Weight

Not since Animal against the advice of Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and Beaker ingested Insta-Growth pills has a movie had as much fun with scale as “Ant-Man and The Wasp.”

What's New For Amazon's Prime Day? Deals At Whole Foods

Amazon’s Prime Day deals are coming to the aisles of Whole Foods as the online retailer seeks to lure more people to its Prime membership after a recent price hike.

Public Beta- The Power Of Crowd

For iOS, macOS and More.

Tesla Announces Deal For Shanghai Factory

Electric car producer Tesla will build its first factory outside the United States in Shanghai under an agreement signed this week, becoming the first wholly foreign-owned automaker in China.

Twitter To Remove Suspicious Accounts From Follower Counts

Twitter says it will begin removing suspicious accounts it has locked from its counts of users’ followers.

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.

Apple Arcade: Next-Generation Gaming

With Apple pulling back the curtain on its new gaming subscription service, Apple Arcade, we take a closer look at the Cupertino firm’s plans to revolutionize the industry and delve deeper into the wider gaming landscape at a time when innovation is rife, new players are entering the market, and traditional gaming consoles are becoming a thing of the past…

Prince Harry, Oprah Work On Mental Health Program For Apple

Kensington Palace says Britain’s Prince Harry will be partnering with Oprah Winfrey to create a documentary series on mental health for Apple’s new streaming service.

Shared Electric Scooters Surge, Overtaking Docked Bikes

Electric scooters are overtaking station-based bicycles as the most popular form of shared transportation outside transit and cars in the U.S.

Game Of Thrones: HBO Looks Beyond Season 8

When the last drop — or gallon — of blood is shed and an exultant victor has ascended to the Iron Throne, viewers may be split over how HBO’s fantasy saga ended but they’ll be joined in deprivation.

UK Proposes Banning Social Media ‘Likes' For Children

Britain’s privacy regulator wants to stop kids from being able to “like” posts on Facebook and other social media sites as part of tough new rules it’s proposing to protect children’s online privacy.