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Stolen Goods On Amazon? Shoppers Won't Care, Experts Say

News of an alleged Amazon theft ring involving contract delivery drivers is unlikely to make a dent in the online shopping giant’s massive business.

Amazon's Self-driving Delivery Robots Head To California

Amazon’s self-driving robots will be roaming the streets of another neighborhood.

US Officials Say Key Rail Safety Technology 90% Complete

The railroad industry has installed safety technology on nearly 90% of tracks where it is required, federal officials said, but “significant work” is needed to ensure the technology is completely installed by a December 2020 deadline.

Pentagon Auditor Probing Disputed Cloud Computing Contract

The Pentagon’s independent auditor is conducting a broad review of the handling of a cloud computing project potentially worth $10 billion, officials said.

Russian Media Agency Complains Youtube Facilitates Protests

Russia’s media oversight agency said this week that it wanted Google to stop YouTube users from posting information about unsanctioned political protests or the Russian government would feel free to retaliate against the American company.

Apple: The Future Is In AI

Why Apple needs AI to take it into the future.

Pokemon Go Fervor Has Cooled, But The Game Isn't Dead Yet

Does “Pokemon Go” have a second act?

Justice Dept. Top National Security Official To Leave Post

The Justice Department’s top national security official is leaving his position next month, the department announced Tuesday.

Panel Endorses Bills For Online Sales Tax Special Session

South Dakota would start collecting sales taxes from many out-of-state internet retailers this fall under a bill the Legislature’s budget-writing committee endorsed Tuesday ahead of this week’s special legislative session to implement a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that cleared the way for the changes.

Role Of Technology Increasing In Wildfire Fights

Wildland firefighters are still the heart and soul of the battle against raging blazes, but a technology boom is playing an increasing role in efforts to snuff out flames.

Beyond Fake News? Facebook To Fact Check Photos, Videos

Facebook says it is expanding its fact-checking program to include photos and videos as it fights fake news and misinformation on its service.

UK Lawmakers: ‘Wild West' Cryptocurrencies Need Regulation

British lawmakers have backed calls for greater regulation of cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin in order to bring an element of control to a market that more resembles the “Wild West.” 

Bill Gates Calls For More Global Education Assessments Data

Bill Gates is rallying behind school quality in developing nations with a push for more assessment data, a new initiative that links the Microsoft co-founder’s signature U.S. education priorities with his more prominent global philanthropy work.

Longtime Facebook Exec Adam Mosseri New Head Of Instagram

Facebook has named Adam Mosseri, a 10-year veteran at the company, as the head of Instagram.

US Treasury Issues New Rules On Foreign Investments

The Treasury Department issued new rules on foreign investments into American companies that will give the government more power to block foreign transactions on national security grounds.

Debut of SpaceX, Boeing Crew Capsules Off Until Next Year

The debut of SpaceX and Boeing crew capsules is off until next year.

Google Appeals $5 Billion EU Fine In Android Antitrust Case

Google is appealing a record $5 billion antitrust fine by European Union authorities, who say the tech giant abused the dominance of its Android operating system to stifle competitors.

Losses From Natural Disasters Surge Over Last 20 Years

The U.N. office for disaster risk reduction said that worldwide reported economic losses from earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, floods, hurricanes and other climate-related disasters surged to total nearly $2.9 trillion over the past 20 years.

Steve Jobs: His Legacy Continues To Shape Apple

APPLES FUTURE LIES IN ITS PASTTheres no denying Steve Jobs impact on Apple and the way in which his visions have shaped the company. Apple now has a trillion-dollar valuation and has been awarded the most valuable in the world.

Looking For An Edge: Teams Trying To Turn Data Into Wins'

Data is pored over by coaches and staff of the Orlando Magic on a regular basis. They'll dissect how far a player runs during practice, how quickly that player accelerates and decelerates, how his performance changes as the workout goes along, biometric measurements like his heartbeat or when his workload is particularly heavy.

Can Pinterest Succeed As The 'UN' -Social Network?

If Instagram is the dream vacation youll never go on and Facebook is Thanksgiving with too many relatives arguing over politics, Pinterest is sitting on the couch by yourself, watching a home improvement show and absent-mindedly flipping through an old issue of Gourmet magazine.

Google Pixel 3 Phone Aims To Automate More Daily Tasks

Theres not much about the physical details of Googles new Pixel 3 phone that you cant find elsewhere. That bigger display and curved design? Apple and Samsung phones already have that.

new incidents defy samsung's efforts to end smartphone woes

samsung electronics seemed to have its smartphone troubles under control until authorities had to evacuate a southwest airlines flight in kentucky last week for an incident that involved a replacement phone.

comcast fined $2.3m to end probe into mischarging customers

government regulators are fining comcast $2.3 million, saying the cable giant has charged customers for stuff they never ordered, like premium channels or extra cable boxes.

amid breach talk, some yahoo users finding it hard to exit

as yahoo’s embattled email service suffers through a slew of bad news, some users are finding it hard to leave.

space center reopens after hurricane, damage in millions

nasa’s kennedy space center reopened for business tuesday, relying on industrial air conditioners rushed in from around the country in the wake of hurricane matthew.

why it matters: energy

hillary clinton and donald trump have very different ways to achieve it. how energy is produced and where it comes from affect jobs, the economy and the environment.

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samsung electronics said tuesday that it is stopping production of galaxy note 7 smartphones permanently, a day after stopping global sales of the ill-fated devices amid reports that batteries were catching fire.

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what appeared at this year's consumer electronics show

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