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China's Launch of Quantum Satellite Major Step in Space Race
China’s launch of the first quantum satellite Tuesday will push forward efforts to develop the ability to send communications that can’t be penetrated by hackers, experts said.
Kenny Baker, Who Played R2-D2 in 'Star Wars,' Dead at 81
Kenny Baker played the lovable droid R2-D2 in the “Star Wars” films, achieving cult status and fans’ adulation without showing his face or speaking any lines.
Director: New Mexico Spaceport for Next Frontier
At what was once a remote desert outpost with spotty cell service and little infrastructure other than the shell of a quarter-billion-dollar futuristic hangar, Christine Anderson has watched the transformation of Spaceport America from her office window.
Washington State Files $100 Million Suit Against Comcast
Washington State Files $100 Million Suit Against Comcast.
5 Memorable Moments From Olympic Opening Ceremonies
It’s almost game time in Rio, but first there’s the pageantry of the Olympic opening ceremony.
Google Pixel Phone Shines Despite Misgauging Demand
The Pixel phone, Google’s answer to Apple’s iPhone and Samsung’s Galaxy, is off to a promising start - but might have done even better had Google managed consumer demand as smartly as the device’s sleek design.
A Commuter's Dream: Entrepreneurs Race to Develop Flying Car
Even before George Jetson entranced kids with his cartoon flying car, people dreamed of soaring above traffic congestion.
Courtrooms To Canola Fields: Huawei-us Tensions Span Globe
Chinese tech giant Huawei’s tensions with Washington, which says the telecom equipment maker is a security risk, stretch across four continents from courtrooms to corporate boardrooms to Canadian canola fields.
At Age 30, World Wide Web Is ‘not The Web We Wanted'
At the ripe old age of 30 and with half the globe using it, the World Wide Web is facing growing pains with issues like hate speech, privacy concerns and state-sponsored hacking, its creator says, trumpeting a call to make it better for humanity.
Millennials Global Dream: Inventions, Ideas & Ideologies
THE ASPIRATIONS AND ACHIEVEMENTS OF AN OFTEN MISUNDERSTOOD GENERATION.
What Facebook's ‘Privacy Vision' Really Means
Mark Zuckerberg’s abrupt last week declaration of a new ”privacy vision ” for social networking was for many people a sort of Rorschach test.
Liz Weston: Why You Should Love Robo-advisers
Robo-advisers have been around long enough that the question is no longer whether you should turn your investment decisions over to a computer. Now the question is: Why wouldn’t you?
India Election Body Struggles With Scale Of Fake Information
When India’s Election Commission announced last month that its code of conduct would have to be followed by social media companies as well as political parties, some analysts scoffed, saying it lacked the capacity and speed required to check the spread of fake news ahead of a multi-phase general election that begins April 11.
NOAA Picks Uri To Host Its New Ocean Exploration Institute
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced that it has picked the University of Rhode Island as the home of a new institute for ocean exploration.
States Turn To Drones To Predict Avalanches, Spot Wildlife
In Utah, drones are hovering near avalanches to watch roaring snow. In North Carolina, they’re searching for the nests of endangered birds.
Photos: A Privacy-Conscious Social Media From Cupertino
It would be tempting to think that Apple just doesn’t ‘get’ social media.
In ‘Parabellum,' John Wick Is On The Run Again
Movies can be blessedly simple.
iPhone X Videos: Shooting Like A Pro
With such up to date technologies, the fact that iPhones have almost completely replaced standalone video cameras has come as no surprise.
Giving Up Gas: China's Shenzhen Switches To Electric Taxis
One of China’s major cities has reached an environmental milestone: an almost entirely electric-powered taxi fleet.
China's Huawei Unveils Chip For Global Big Data Market
Huawei Technologies Ltd. showed off a new processor chip for data centers and cloud computing this week, expanding into new and growing markets despite Western warnings the company might be a security risk.
Earnings: Numbers Are Changing Apple
With Apple issuing guidance on its fourth-quarter results and fewer iPhone units shifting than expected in 2018, the company’s reputation has taken a slight dent.
Margot Robbie To Play Barbie In Live-Action Film
Margot Robbie will bring Barbie to life in a live-action film.
Tesla Breaks Ground On Factory In Shanghai
Tesla Inc. broke ground this week for a factory in Shanghai, its first outside the United States.
'Black Panther' Makes Oscar History With Best Picture Nod
“Black Panther” broke through an Oscar category wall for superheroes.
Bad Behavior Is Trending Online, Inspiring It In Real Life
Bad Behavior Is Trending Online, Inspiring It In Real Life
Microsoft Announces Rural Broadband Initiative
Microsoft Announces Rural Broadband Initiative
Under The Covers: Sleep Technology Explodes
Under The Covers: Sleep Technology Explodes
Deep Learning
How machines are taking over.
Daddy Yankee Is #1 On Spotify; 1st Latin Artist To Do So
Daddy Yankee Is #1 On Spotify; 1st Latin Artist To Do So
4 In 10 Us Adults Have Experienced Online Harassment
4 In 10 Us Adults Have Experienced Online Harassment