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Dreams Of Ubiquitous Social Robots Still Aren't Coming True

Hopes that the tech industry was on the cusp of rolling personal robots into homes are dimming now that several once-promising consumer robotics companies have shut down.

San Francisco Billionaire Gives $30M To Study Homelessness

A San Francisco billionaire is donating $30 million to the University of California, San Francisco, to research root causes of homelessness and potential solutions.

Samsung's 1Q Profit Slides On Falling Chip Prices

Samsung Electronics Co. said its operating profit for the last quarter declined more than 60% from a year earlier because of falling chip prices and sluggish demands for its display panels.

Airpods: Next-Generation Wearable Experience

After months of rumors and teases, Apple officially lifted the lid on its redesigned AirPods in March, introducing a whole host of innovative new features designed to elevate the wireless earbuds experience and give users more control with ‘Hey Siri’.

Cover-up: Students Deck Out Dome With Captain America Shield

Student pranksters at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have struck again, drawing inspiration from America’s hottest movie.

Hugs, Tears Mark Taping Of Final ‘Big Bang Theory' Episode

Hugs and tears punctuated the final taping of “The Big Bang Theory,” a lovefest for its stars, crew and audience alike.

Robotics Challenge Sparks Students' Passion For Stem Careers

More than 15,000 students from about 40 countries brought robots they’ve spent months building and fine-tuning to Louisville recently for a world championship designed to spark their interest in pursuing careers in fields such as engineering and technology.

Who Inherits A Selfie? States Seek To Fill Privacy Law Gaps

When a loved one dies, laws cover how their houses, cars, and other property are passed on to relatives.

Facebook Launches 'Lite' Version Of Messenger Overseas

Facebook is launching a “lite” version of it Messenger chat app.

Carekit and Researchkit Bring Dramatic Developments to Health Research and Care

Profund changes afoot for health research and care.

Didi Chuxing: A Glimpse of City Transportation's Future

Earlier this month, Apple announced that it had made a peculiar and unexpected move: investing $1 billion in Didi Chuxing, the Chinese ride-hailing service.

Looking To Upgrade? Here Are A Few Options

Looking To Upgrade? Here Are A Few Options

iOS Vs Android A Battle That's Far From Over

Two Operating system each with unique strengths.

Software Co.: We Warned Tesla About Hands-Free Autopilot Use

The company that made the camera and computer system for Tesla Motors’ semiautonomous Autopilot says the electric car maker ignored its warnings of safety problems.

 Thanksgiving, Black Friday Sales Up 9 Percent

Shoppers put in a strong showing on Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday.

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.

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.

Draw Your Imagination

How the new age of touch screens has helped us to bring our ideas to 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.

Pocket Money Apps Aim To Help Kids In Cashless World

For kids growing up in today’s cashless society, the piggy bank is going virtual.

Mac Mini: Packed With Impressive Power

Hot off the heels of its new iPhone XS and XR launch, Apple invited New York professionals to its ‘More in the Making’ event in late October, unveiling a whole host of new hardware, like the long-awaited MacBook Air refresh and an iPhone X-inspired iPad redesign.

Experimental Plane Flies Silently, May Lead To Quiet Drones

A nearly silent, drone-sized aircraft has shown it can fly, thanks to a scientist who was inspired by watching “Star Trek” as a child.

World Health Organization Wants Panel To Study Gene Editing

The chief of the World Health Organization says his agency is assembling experts to consider the health impacts of gene editing.

Next-Level: The Ultimate Apple Wishlist

There’s no denying that 2018 has been a stellar year for Apple.

NASA Spacecraft Arrives At Ancient Asteroid, Its 1st Visitor

After a two-year chase, a NASA spacecraft arrived Monday at the ancient asteroid Bennu, its first visitor in billions of years.

China And US Discuss Plans For Trade Talks

China’s economy czar and U.S. trade envoys discussed plans for talks on a tariff battle, the government said this week, indicating that negotiations are going ahead despite tension over the arrest of a Chinese tech executive.

Q&A: Zero Motorcycles' CEO On Tax Credits, Rivals

Sam Paschel is the CEO of Zero Motorcycles Inc., a privately-held company based in Scotts Valley, California, that designs and makes electric motorcycles and powertrains, including fleet vehicles for police and the military.

Nasa's Voyager 2 Becomes 2nd Craft In Interstellar Space

NASA’s Voyager 2 is now the second humanmade object to zip away from the sun into the space between the stars.

First Private Israeli Lunar Mission Will Launch In February

An Israeli nonprofit said it has pushed back the launch of what it hopes will be the first private spacecraft to land on the moon until February.

US, China Spar Again Over Respective Trade Policies

China and the United States clashed again over their respective trade policies at a time the two countries are trying to iron out their differences so further U.S. tariffs are not imposed on Chinese goods.