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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.
Epa Seeks New Truck Pollution Rules; Says Air Won't Suffer
The Trump administration’s Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to rewrite rules that limit pollution from heavy trucks but that the EPA says slow the economy.
Claire Foy Trades Elizabeth For Lisbeth
No, “The Girl in the Spider’s Web” isn’t a Spiderman spinoff about a young woman ensnarled by Peter Parker. But you’d be forgiven for thinking the latest, revamped iteration of Stieg Larsson’s thrillers has some superhero DNA.
Actor Douglas Rain, Who Supplied Hal's Voice, Dies At 90
Canadian actor Douglas Rain, who played some of Shakespeare’s most intriguing characters onstage but perhaps is best known for supplying the creepily calm voice of the computer HAL in Stanley Kubrick’s “2001: A Space Odyssey” has died at 90.
Claire Foy Trades Elizabeth For Lisbeth
No, “The Girl in the Spider’s Web” isn’t a Spiderman spinoff about a young woman ensnarled by Peter Parker. But you’d be forgiven for thinking the latest, revamped iteration of Stieg Larsson’s thrillers has some superhero DNA.
This Is Heavy: The Kilogram Is Getting An Update
The kilogram is getting an update.
US Panel Warns Against Government Purchase Of Chinese Tech
A congressional advisory panel says the purchase of Internet-linked devices manufactured in China leaves the United States vulnerable to security breaches that could put critical infrastructure at risk.
Actor Douglas Rain, Who Supplied Hal's Voice, Dies At 90
Canadian actor Douglas Rain, who played some of Shakespeare’s most intriguing characters onstage but perhaps is best known for supplying the creepily calm voice of the computer HAL in Stanley Kubrick’s “2001: A Space Odyssey” has died at 90.
Windows 10 October 2018 Update: Small Improvements Make A Better Experience
Your phone, edge, and the surprisingly super-powered clipboard highlight a minor update.
Verizon Reorganizes Structure Under New CEO To Prep For 5G
Verizon is undergoing a significant restructuring under new CEO Hans Vestberg, including its dominant wireless division, as it prepares to roll out its 5G technology.
Google Pixel 3 Xl Hands On: A Lot Of Phone, A Lot Of Notch, And A Lot Of Money
It is what we thought it was.
Macbook Air: The Greenest Mac Yet
LIGHTER, BRIGHTER, AND MIGHTIERHaving only just unveiled a range of new iPhones and the Apple Watch Series 4, many thought Apple was set for the festive season. However, the Cupertino firm stayed true to tradition and held their ‘More in the Making’ event this October, introducing a bunch of new hardware for everyday and professional users alike, including an all-new MacBook Air made from 100% recycled aluminum that’s lighter, brighter, and mightier than ever before. This week, we unbox the new device and explore how it not only sports a breathtaking all-glass design but is also helping to save the planet…
The Winding, Heated, And Absurdly Technical Oral History Of The Ginger Emoji
In November 2014, a tech-industry consortium announced a new set of emoji that would diversify the physical appearance of the pictograms.EMMA KELLY, editor and founder of the site Ginger Parrot: I checked and saw that redheads were just not on there. I wondered, has no one brought this up? Is there no one at Apple with red hair? Has everyone forgotten about Ed Sheeran?
9 Awesome Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Tips And Tricks You Didn't Know You Could Do
Get your money’s worth.
Vantrue N1 Pro: A Little Gem Of A Basic Dash Cam
This compact dash cam (with the optional GPS) covers all the bases and takes up little space.
The HP Spectre Folio Is A Leather Clad Laptop That's Luxurious
You have to feel it to believe it.
Intel'S Core i7-9700K Abandons Hyper-Threading: What It Could Mean For Performance
Intel’s 9th-gen gives the Core i7 a demotion in threads, but a promotion in actual cores.
Intel Debuts 9th-Generation Core Chips, Including Core I9 And X-Series Parts, With A Few Twists
Hyper-Threading suddenly becomes scarce, and the stunning 28-core chip is Xeon only.
Hands-On With The Microsoft Surface Laptop 2: A Great Laptop, Now Without Windows 10 S
It looks like more of the same from Microsoft, and that’s a good thing.
F-Secure Freedome: A VPN With Some Built-In Antivirus Features
Just make sure you’re okay with that privacy policy.
TVA Announces Solar Installations Being Built For Facebook
Tennessee and Alabama will get their largest solar power projects yet, to supply a Facebook data center with 100 percent renewable energy.
Verizon Reorganizes Structure Under New CEO To Prep For 5G
Verizon is undergoing a significant restructuring under new CEO Hans Vestberg, including its dominant wireless division, as it prepares to roll out its 5G technology.
More Protection: UN Says Earth's Ozone Layer Is Healing
Earth’s protective ozone layer is finally healing from damage caused by aerosol sprays and coolants, a new United Nations report said.
NASA's Parker Spacecraft Makes 1st Close Approach To Sun
A NASA spacecraft has made its first close approach to the sun, just 2 1/2 months after liftoff.
Russia Tightens Control Of Anonymous Messenger Apps
Tightening its control over popular anonymous chat apps, the Russian government has approved regulations that would identify users by their cellphone numbers.
EU Approves Disney's Deal To Buy Fox Entertainment Assets
European Union authorities say they have cleared Disney’s acquisition of Fox’s entertainment assets, provided Disney sells off some TV channels it controls in Europe to maintain competition.
Softbank CEO Decries Journalist's Death, Defends Saudi Fund
SoftBank Group Corp. Chief Executive Masayoshi Son denounced Monday the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, but defended the Japanese technology giant’s investment fund, which includes Saudi money, as work that needs to be finished.
Chicago-Area Researchers Study Quantum Computing
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign researchers and Chicago-area scientists are working to create a communications network that can withstand hacking.
The Next Windows 10 Has A Name And A Date: The October 2018 Update, Due This Fall
What was code-named Redstone 5 will become the October 2018 Updateyes, most likely in October.
Purging Long-Forgotten Online Accounts: Worth The Trouble?
The internet is riddled with long-forgotten accounts on social media, dating apps and various shopping sites used once or twice. Sure, you should delete all those unused logins and passwords. And eat your vegetables. And go to the gym.