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driverless electric shuttle being tested in downtown vegas

there’s a new thrill on the streets of downtown las vegas, where high- and low-rollers alike are climbing aboard what officials call the first driverless electric shuttle operating on a public u.s. street.

tesla to end unlimited free use of supercharging stations

electric car maker tesla motors has decided to stop offering unlimited free use of its 734 fast charging stations worldwide, just months before it’s scheduled to start selling a mass-market electric car.

new recall headache for samsung: 3m washing machines

in another black eye for one of the world’s leading consumer brands, u.s. authorities announced a recall last week of nearly 3 million samsung washing machines following several reports of injuries - including a broken jaw - due to “excessive vibration.”

cuba sees explosion in internet access as ties with us grow

two days before christmas, luis gonzalez received a little chinese modem from cuba’s state-owned telecommunications company.

china says new rocket brings space station plans closer

china’s plans for a permanent space station remain firmly on track with the successful launch of its new heavy-lift long march 5 rocket that will enable ambitious future missions, including a planned trip to mars.

detroit auto show: google, camry and the shadow of trump

fresh off a record year for u.s. auto sales, carmakers meet in detroit next week to show buyers what’s coming next - and ponder their own future under a trump administration.

for driverless cars, a moral dilemma: who lives or dies?

imagine you’re behind the wheel when your brakes fail. as you speed toward a crowded crosswalk, you’re confronted with an impossible choice: veer right and mow down a large group of elderly people, or veer left into a woman pushing a stroller.

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.

trump win raises questions about un climate deal

the election of a u.s. president who has called global warming a “hoax” alarmed environmentalists and climate scientists wednesday and raised questions about whether america, once again, would pull out of an international climate deal.

Consumer Goods Companies Preparing For Climate Change Impact

Companies behind some of the best-known consumer products — from soaps to sodas — are beginning to factor climate change into their business equation, according to a report published this week.

UAE Says Its First Astronaut Going Into Space In September

The first astronaut from the United Arab Emirates will blast off into space on Sept. 25 on a trip to the International Space Station, authorities announced this week.

Microsoft Workers Join China's Debate Over Grueling Workweek

Tech workers in China protesting a corporate culture of grueling work schedules are getting some support from their U.S. peers.

Uber Offers Riders More Legroom, Less Chatting At A Price

Uber passengers can now get a more spacious ride and a less talkative driver — if they’re willing to shell out a few extra dollars.

UK Health Service To Use Amazon Alexa To Give Medical Advice

Alexa will see you now.

Toshiba Unveils Robot To Probe Melted Fukushima Nuclear Fuel

Toshiba Corp. unveiled a remote-controlled robot with tongs that it hopes will be able to probe the inside of one of the three damaged reactors at Japan’s tsunami-hit Fukushima nuclear plant and grip chunks of highly radioactive melted fuel.

Q1 2019 - Services Vs Devices - Apple Opens New Chapter

Apple hoped to offset slowing demand for iPhones by raising the prices of its most important product, but that strategy seems to have backfired after sales sagged during the holiday shopping season.

Services: Apple Takes New Path With Upcoming Releases

With Apple set to launch an entertainment subscription service in April, we explore the Netflix challenger, Apple’s rumored magazine subscription service, and its ever-changing strategy.

Rings A Simple Way To Track & Improve Your Health

In just four short years, Apple has revolutionized the way we work out and monitor our health with Apple Watch.

House Passes Bill To Restore ‘Net Neutrality' Rules

The House has passed bill Wednesday to restore Obama-era “net neutrality” rules, but the legislation faces slim odds of making it through the Republican-controlled Senate.

UN: No Screen Time For Babies; Only 1 Hour For Kids Under 5

The World Health Organization has issued its first-ever guidance for how much screen time children under 5 should get: not very much, and none at all for those under 1.

iHeartradio Launches A Broadway Channel And Digital Hub

Fans of show tunes are getting another place to get their fix now that iHeartRadio has launched a Broadway channel and online hub.

WatchOS 6: More Power Than Ever On Your Wrist

When Apple launched the Apple Watch back in 2015, the company marketed the product as a companion or extension to the iPhone read text messages, unlock your Mac, ask Siri a question, and control your iPhone camera from your wrist.

Apple Deepens Austin Ties, Expands Operations East And West

Apple will build a $1 billion campus in Austin, Texas, break ground on smaller locations in Seattle, San Diego and Culver City, California, and over the next three years expand in Pittsburgh, New York and Colorado.

China Launches Pioneering Mission To Far Side Of Moon

China launched a ground-breaking mission last Saturday to land a spacecraft on the largely unexplored far side of the moon, demonstrating its growing ambitions as a space power to rival Russia, the European Union and the U.S.

Audiences Can't Leave Rotten Tomatoes Reviews Pre-release

The review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes is no longer allowing the public to post reviews of a movie prior to its theatrical release. The move is partly to push back against the influence of online trolls.

Social VR - Repairing Facebook's Damaged Reputation

It’s fair to say that social media’s reputation hasn’t quite grown at the same rate as the number of people who register to use its various forms.

Kaley Cuoco Takes A Dramatic Turn After ‘Big Bang Theory'

Kaley Cuoco is making a big move after wrapping 12 seasons with “The Big Bang Theory,” with a new production deal and a pivot from comedy to drama.

AT&T Pulls ‘Friends' From Netflix For Its Streaming Service

AT&T is pulling “Friends” from Netflix to beef up its own upcoming streaming service.

eNASCAR Heat Draft Brings Fans, Motorsports Closer Together

Turn on the Xbox, fire up the Playstation and get ready for the green flag to drop.

Google Paid Former Exec $35 Million After Harassment Claim

Google paid former search executive Amit Singhal $35 million in an exit package when he was reportedly forced to resign after a sexual assault investigation, according to court documents released this week.