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US Denies Visas To Gambia Teens In Global Robotics Contest

The United States has denied visas to five teenage students from Gambia competing in a prestigious international robotics contest in Washington, the team’s leader said Tuesday.

Tesla Says Its Model 3 Car Will Go On Sale On Friday

Electric car maker Tesla says its keenly awaited Model 3 car for the masses will go on sale on Friday (07).

'The Man Of Legends' Is An Engaging Novel

“The Man of Legends” (47North), by Kenneth Johnson.

Samsung To Invest $19 Billion In Chip, Display Plants

Samsung Electronics said this week it will invest 21.4 trillion won ($19 billion) in the next four years in its memory chip and display plants in South Korea.

Samsung To Sell Recycled Note 7 Phone In South Korea At $611

Samsung Electronics plans to recycle and sell its recalled Galaxy Note 7 phones starting this week in South Korea, salvaging their unused parts.

Smiley Faces at Small Company Making Popular Emoji Apps

Mobile apps that allow users to create their own emojis or share the stylized images of NBA star Stephen Curry and other celebrities are paying off for a small upstate New York company.

Tesla: Removal of 'AUTOPILOT' From Chinese Site A Mistake

Tesla said Monday that the term “Autopilot” was mistakenly removed from the electric car maker’s website for China, but it has been restored.

Russian Blogger Jailed For Playing 'Pokemon Go' Files Appeal

A Russian blogger who has been sent to pre-trial detention for playing “Pokemon Go” in a church has appealed against his arrest.

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-tera byte 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.

Not My Laptop! Airline Passengers Hit The Device Doldrums

As the indignities of modern 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.

Apple Goes Indie With New Games Showcase

Apple Celebrated Independent Games Developers With Indie Showcase.

Foxconn Plans to Open West-Central Wisconsin Facilities

Foxconn Plans to Open West-Central Wisconsin Facilities

Michigan State Turning Old Power Plant Into Science Center

Michigan State Turning Old Power Plant Into Science Center

Jupiter's Moon Count Reaches 79, Including Tiny 'oddball'

Astronomers are still finding moons at Jupiter, 400 years after Galileo used his spyglass to spot the first ones.

South Africa Unveils New Telescope Aimed At Galaxies

South Africa has unveiled a powerful radio telescope, part of an international project that scientists say will provide new details on the Milky Way and other galaxies.

Wisconsin Company Unveils New Lighting Technology

A Wisconsin manufacturer has debuted new fusion technology in solar LED light fixtures that can be used in commercial and industrial applications.

Netflix's Stock Sinks As 2Q Subscriber Growth Disappoints

Netflix has added far fewer subscribers than management had projected, renewing fears that its growth may sputter as it tries to fend off fiercer competition.

Why Is Facebook Keen On Robots? It's Just The Future of AI

Facebook announced several new hires of top academics in the field of artificial intelligence, among them a roboticist known for her work at Disney making animated figures move in more human-like ways.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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…

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.

Hubble Space Telescope Working Again After 3-Week Shutdown

The Hubble Space Telescope is studying the cosmos once again after a three-week shutdown.

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.

Turkey's Leader Opens New Istanbul Airport As Global Hub

Turkey’s president inaugurated a gleaming new aviation hub in Istanbul this week, a megaproject that he has pushed to fulfill his dream of making Turkey a global player.

European Tech Leaders Warn Against Eu Digital Services Tax

Technology company chiefs have warned that a digital services tax proposed by the European Union would hinder innovation and hurt economic growth.

DC Universe Sets Pricing Plan For Digital Subscription

A digital subscription service for DC Comics superfans launching in the fall of 2018 has set its annual membership fee at $74.99.