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Toshiba Gets Earnings Report Extension, Faces Delisting Risk
Money-losing Japanese electronics and nuclear company Toshiba Corp. has until Aug. 10 to get auditors to sign off on its earnings statements, or else it faces the risk of getting delisted.
New Cyberattack Wallops Europe; Spreads More Slowly In US
A new and highly virulent outbreak of data scrambling software caused disruption across the world this week.
Eu Hits Google With $2.7b Fine For Abusing Weaker Rivals
European regulators fined Google a record 2.42 billion euros ($2.72 billion) for abusing its dominance of the online search market in a case that could be just the opening salvo in Europe’s attempt to curb the company’s clout on that continent.
Trump Attacks Washington Post, Amazon Over ‘Internet Taxes
President Donald Trump attacked The Washington Post and Amazon on Twitter Wednesday, arguing that the online retailer was not paying “internet taxes.”
Number Of People Sing Facebook Reaches 2 Billion
Facebook is reaching another milestone, announcing that it now has more than 2 billion users.
New Cyberattack Wallops Europe; Spreads More Slowly In US
New Cyberattack Wallops Europe; Spreads More Slowly In US
Volvo Is First Major Carmaker To Forgo Traditional Engines
Volvo Is First Major Carmaker To Forgo Traditional Engines
Silicon Valley's Sexism Problem: Could The Tide Be Turning?
Silicon Valley's Sexism Problem: Could The Tide Be Turning?
'The Man Of Legends' Is An Engaging Novel
“The Man of Legends” (47North), by Kenneth Johnson.
First Lady Introduces Trump, Visits Science Center In Warsaw
First Lady Introduces Trump, Visits Science Center In Warsaw
Complexity Makes Airline Computer Systems Vulnerable
Twice in less than a month, a major airline was paralyzed by a computer outage that prevented passengers from checking in and flights from taking off.
Amazon Unveils Cargo Plane as it Expands Delivery Network
Seattle-based Amazon is unveiling its first branded cargo plane, one of 40 jetliners that will make up the e-commerce giant’s own air transportation network as it takes more control of its delivery process.
Sony Unveils 2 Updated Playstations: Pro And Slim Versions
Sony is unveiling a slimmer, lighter, cheaper version of its PlayStation 4, as well as a Pro device targeted at hardcore gamers that features high-resolution images and a 1-terabyte hard drive.
Low Taxes At Dozens Of Firms In Spotlight After Apple Ruling
It turns out some wealthy companies are just like some wealthy hedge fund managers: They’re taxed at far lower rates than nearly everyone else.
Telefonica Eyes Sale Of Minority Stake In Britain's O2
Spanish telecommunications company Telefonica says it is considering selling a minority stake in its British mobile phone operator O2, four months after regulators blocked its takeover.
Drones Swoop Down Paris' Champs-Elysees In Festival
Drones are racing through central Paris - but they’re not hunting for terrorists, they’ve just been brought out for fun.
Not My Laptop! Airline Passengers Hit The Device Doldrums
As the indignities of mo dern air travel go, the latest ban on laptops and tablets on some international flights falls somewhere between having to take off your ratty shoes at the security checkpoint and having your baby food and milk tested for bomb residue.
IOC Fights Cyberattacks During Olympics
The International Olympic Committee is fending off massive cyberattacks during the Rio de Janeiro Olympics.
Snowden: Exposure Of Alleged NSA Tools May Be Warning To US
The exposure of malicious software purportedly linked to the National Security Agency is likely a message from Moscow, former intelligence worker Edward Snowden said Tuesday, adding a layer of intrigue to a leak that has set the information security world abuzz.
Plans for Self- Driving Cars Have Pitfall: The Human Brain
MacOs Roundup: What's Coming with the New Mac Operating System?
Amazon's Jeff Bezos Gets Cameo In New 'Star Trek' Film
Eat your way to better sex...
New UTAH Law lets Authorities Jam Crash Drones at Wildfires
The Bad Seed, “music maker” and solo artist surveys some of his best work
Japan Companies Seek Hipness Through Teens Posting to VINE
The League, which has had tremendous success ever since its commencement, has now increased its volume to two seasons a year rather than the solitary one...
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.
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.
Google To Give Away $25 Million To Fund Humane AI Projects
Google will give away $25 million to projects that propose ways to use the artificial intelligence of computers to help create a more humane society.
Beatles Release New Video For ‘glass Onion' On Apple Music
The Beatles have released a new music video on Apple Music for their 1968 song, “Glass Onion.”
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.
Alexa, Send Up Breakfast: Amazon Launches Echo For Hotels
Alexa has a new job: hotel concierge.
Microsoft Raises Alarms About Face Recognition
Microsoft is calling on Congress to regulate the use of facial recognition technology to protect people’s privacy and freedom of expression.