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Space-Tourism Biz Virgin Galactic Going Public After Merger

Richard Branson’s space-tourism venture, Virgin Galactic, is planning to go public, creating the first listed human spaceflight firm.

Trump V. Big Tech: Social Media Summit Will Snub Tech Titans

President Donald Trump is gathering conservative groups at the White House this week for a “summit” on social media that will prominently snub the tech titans who run big platforms on Facebook, Twitter and Google.

Tesla Investors Again Worry About Carmaker's Finances

Tesla’s finances rather than its cars were once again in focus this week following a report that the company asked suppliers for refunds to help it turn a profit.

MACS: Innovation & Sales Leading Industry

The Beatles v The Rolling Stones; The Yankees v The Red Sox; Muhammad Ali v Smokin; Joe Frazier – Nobody can truly claim to be the undisputed champion of anything if they haven’t had an equal and opposite power to fight against and ultimately overcome.

Fending Off Fortnite: Can Overwatch Stay Atop Esports World?

The Overwatch League has planted its flag atop the esports mountain. But just like its twitchy-thumbed superstars, the premier circuit can’t afford to sit still.

Hospital Turns To 3-D Printing Technology

“On the CAT scan, it wasn’t really clear what was going on,” Ganim said. She sent the scans to Gagnon, who used software to convert the layered images into a 3-dimensional model, isolate the tumor, rib cage and lungs, and print a replica, to scale, using three types of plastic to distinguish the different elements.

Amazon's Quarterly Profit Tops $2 Billion For First Time

Amazon’s quarterly profit soared past $2 billion for the first time as its online shopping, cloud computing and advertising businesses kept growing.

Facebook Finds ‘Sophisticated' Efforts To Disrupt Elections

Facebook said it has uncovered “sophisticated” efforts, possibly linked to Russia, to influence U.S. politics on its platforms. 

At Stem Camp: Binary Coding, Cybersecurity, Programming

Gathered around a roadmap laid across the tiled classroom floor, children watched robotic cars navigate the twists and turns of a street. With one final day to perfect their codes, the young computer programmers analyzed every command to drive forward, turn and reverse.

Instagram Emerges From Facebook's Shadow

Instagram Emerges From Facebook's Shadow.

Field To Fingertips: Tech Divide Narrows For World Cup Teams

Field To Fingertips: Tech Divide Narrows For World Cup Teams.

Mandan Schools Work To Get All Students iPads

Mandan Schools Work To Get All Students iPads.

Xiaomi: A Chinese Startup Out To Challenge Google, Amazon

Xiaomi: A Chinese Startup Out To Challenge Google, Amazon.

The Mouse Chases The Fox: Disney Makes $71B Counteroffer

 The Mouse Chases The Fox: Disney Makes $71B Counteroffer.

Moviepass Founder's Next Act: Watch Ads, See Free Movies

Stacy Spikes co-founded MoviePass, a subscription service that lets you frequent movie theaters for a set monthly fee. After MoviePass sold offa majority stake in 2017, Spikes watched as the new owners quickly expanded, only to find the cost of all those movie tickets too high to sustain.

Dreams Of Ubiquitous Social Robots Still Aren't Coming True

Hopes that the tech industry was on the cusp of rolling personal robots into homes are dimming now that several once-promising consumer robotics companies have shut down.

San Francisco Billionaire Gives $30M To Study Homelessness

A San Francisco billionaire is donating $30 million to the University of California, San Francisco, to research root causes of homelessness and potential solutions.

Samsung's 1Q Profit Slides On Falling Chip Prices

Samsung Electronics Co. said its operating profit for the last quarter declined more than 60% from a year earlier because of falling chip prices and sluggish demands for its display panels.

Airpods: Next-Generation Wearable Experience

After months of rumors and teases, Apple officially lifted the lid on its redesigned AirPods in March, introducing a whole host of innovative new features designed to elevate the wireless earbuds experience and give users more control with ‘Hey Siri’.

Cover-up: Students Deck Out Dome With Captain America Shield

Student pranksters at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have struck again, drawing inspiration from America’s hottest movie.

Hugs, Tears Mark Taping Of Final ‘Big Bang Theory' Episode

Hugs and tears punctuated the final taping of “The Big Bang Theory,” a lovefest for its stars, crew and audience alike.

Robotics Challenge Sparks Students' Passion For Stem Careers

More than 15,000 students from about 40 countries brought robots they’ve spent months building and fine-tuning to Louisville recently for a world championship designed to spark their interest in pursuing careers in fields such as engineering and technology.

Who Inherits A Selfie? States Seek To Fill Privacy Law Gaps

When a loved one dies, laws cover how their houses, cars, and other property are passed on to relatives.

Facebook Launches 'Lite' Version Of Messenger Overseas

Facebook is launching a “lite” version of it Messenger chat app.

Carekit and Researchkit Bring Dramatic Developments to Health Research and Care

Profund changes afoot for health research and care.

Didi Chuxing: A Glimpse of City Transportation's Future

Earlier this month, Apple announced that it had made a peculiar and unexpected move: investing $1 billion in Didi Chuxing, the Chinese ride-hailing service.

Looking To Upgrade? Here Are A Few Options

Looking To Upgrade? Here Are A Few Options

iOS Vs Android A Battle That's Far From Over

Two Operating system each with unique strengths.

Software Co.: We Warned Tesla About Hands-Free Autopilot Use

The company that made the camera and computer system for Tesla Motors’ semiautonomous Autopilot says the electric car maker ignored its warnings of safety problems.

 Thanksgiving, Black Friday Sales Up 9 Percent

Shoppers put in a strong showing on Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday.