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This Is Heavy: The Kilogram Is Getting An Update

The kilogram is getting an update.

Michigan Awards $4.8M In ‘Mobility' Grants To Help Disabled

The state of Michigan announced the final round of “mobility” grants it gives out to encourage pilot projects to help transport seniors, the disabled and veterans with autonomous vehicles and other technology.

‘Game Of Thrones' Final Season To Debut On April 14

HBO announced Sunday night that the eighth and final season will begin on April 14. In a one minute and 44 second teaser released this week, Arya Stark (Maisie Williams), Sansa Stark (Sophie Turner) and Jon Snow (Kit Harington) are seen in the crypts of Winterfell.

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

Battle To Expand In China

After Apple issued profit guidance and cited slowing Chinese demand as the reason for slower-than-expected growth, all eyes are on Tim Cook to drive sales in the country and fight regional competitors Huawei and ZTE.

Oxford Suspends Research Funding From China's Huawei

Oxford University says it is suspending research grants and funding donations from Huawei amid growing security concerns about the Chinese telecom giant.

Netflix Joins MPAA Lobbying Group, Its 1St Streaming Member

On the same day Netflix scored its first best picture nomination from the Oscars, the steaming company is also joining the lobbying group the Motion Picture Association of America.

Following Accidents, Dutch Uber Lifts Minimum Driver Age

Ride hailing firm Uber said it is raising the minimum age of its drivers in the Netherlands and taking other measures to increase road safety after a series of fatal accidents involving Uber drivers.

Google Opens New Office In Berlin With Eye On Expansion

American tech giant Google has opened a new office in Berlin that it says will give it the space to expand in the German capital.

Foxconn Doesn't Meet Wisconsin Jobs Benchmark For 2018

Foxconn Technology Group didn’t create enough Wisconsin jobs in 2018 to immediately claim state tax credits.

Europeans Contemplating Moon Mission By 2025

The ArianeGroup wants to send a scientific mission to the moon before 2025.

Too Much Spider-Man? Not In The Spider-Verse

You might be forgiven for feeling superhero overload this holiday season. Had enough of, say, of Spider-Man for a while? Well, this may sound nuts, but consider watching not just one web-slinger but five of them in the animated “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.” Instead of overload, you’ll be begging for more.

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Worth A Cook: Making And Ordering Food With Apple Devices

Many of our readers likely fondly remember when, in early 2016, Apple debuted an iPhone 6s screen commercial in which that Sesame Street favorite, Cookie Monster, used the device in his attempt to bake a batch of succulent cookies.

Augmented Reality Revolution Apps You Need To Get Your Hands On

Apps You Need To Get Your Hands On

Beyond Voice: Communication Reinvented Behind Glass

Whether you’re sharing your baby’s first steps on FaceTime or collaborating with your business partner on WhatsApp, it’s impossible to deny that technology has changed the way we communicate.

Supreme Court Could Allow Suit Over Apple iPhone Apps' Sales

The Supreme Court seemed ready to allow an antitrust lawsuit to go forward that claims Apple has unfairly monopolized the market for the sale of iPhone apps.

Disney Says ‘No Merit' To Malaysia Resort Company Lawsuit

Resort developer Genting Malaysia’s lawsuit seeking $1 billion in damages from Walt Disney Co. and Fox Entertainment Group for alleged breach of contract related to a theme park, is “without merit,” Disney said Tuesday.

Why Sleep Monitoring Hardware Could Be Apple's Next Move

When you’re awake, there are various applications within your iPhone or Apple Watch that can tell you how your day is going.

‘Creed II' Goes More Than The Distance. It's A Ko

The weight of legacy hangs heavily over “Creed II.” Not just for most of the characters, who must come to grips with their own family histories. But also for the filmmakers, tasked with making a sequel to a successful spin-off of a beloved franchise. It would put any film on the ropes. Not this one.

Q&A On Scientist's Bombshell Claim Of Gene- Edited Babies

Designer babies might be here sooner than anyone reckoned. A Chinese researcher who says he created gene-edited babies crossed what most scientists consider a forbidden line.

Cashless Super Bowl Coming? Visa Says Yes

So you’re headed to the Super Bowl some year in the future, and you’re wondering how much cash you’ll need for the big game.

A Deluge Of Drones Fly Over Super Bowl Stadium, Despite Ban

The sky above the stadium that will host Sunday’s Super Bowl is being “inundated” with an alarming number of drones, raising the specter of injuries to tourists or others — or a possible collision with aircraft, the FBI said.

Apple's Top Retail EXEC To Leave Amid iPhone Sales Slowdown

Apple’s top retailing executive is stepping down amid a slowdown in iPhone sales that has raised doubts about the company’s future growth prospects.

EU Says Social Media Now Better At Removing Hate Speech

The European Union says major social media firms have stepped up their efforts to remove hate speech online.

How Apple May - Or May Not - Be A Leader On Privacy And Data Use

There has been big news on the battle for privacy and data recently, as Apple took action against some of the other biggest names in the business.

Spotify Buys Gimlet, Anchor To Ramp Up Its Podcast Game

Music streaming service Spotify is buying podcast companies Gimlet and Anchor as it looks to take on Apple’s popular iTunes’ podcasting platform.

Unblocking Naked Venus: Facebook OKS Museum Nudes After All

It seems Facebook can be friends with a topless Venus after all.

5 Reasons Why Autonomous Cars Aren't Coming Anytime Soon

In the world of autonomous vehicles, Pittsburgh and Silicon Valley are bustling hubs of development and testing.

Facebook Removes 783 Fake Pages, Accounts Tied To Iran

Facebook says it has removed 783 Iran-linked pages, accounts and groups from its service for what it calls “coordinated inauthentic behavior.” That’s the social network’s term for fake accounts run with the intent of disrupting politics and elections.