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Debut of SpaceX, Boeing Crew Capsules Off Until Next Year

The debut of SpaceX and Boeing crew capsules is off until next year.

Google Appeals $5 Billion EU Fine In Android Antitrust Case

Google is appealing a record $5 billion antitrust fine by European Union authorities, who say the tech giant abused the dominance of its Android operating system to stifle competitors.

Losses From Natural Disasters Surge Over Last 20 Years

The U.N. office for disaster risk reduction said that worldwide reported economic losses from earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, floods, hurricanes and other climate-related disasters surged to total nearly $2.9 trillion over the past 20 years.

Steve Jobs: His Legacy Continues To Shape Apple

APPLES FUTURE LIES IN ITS PASTTheres no denying Steve Jobs impact on Apple and the way in which his visions have shaped the company. Apple now has a trillion-dollar valuation and has been awarded the most valuable in the world.

Looking For An Edge: Teams Trying To Turn Data Into Wins'

Data is pored over by coaches and staff of the Orlando Magic on a regular basis. They'll dissect how far a player runs during practice, how quickly that player accelerates and decelerates, how his performance changes as the workout goes along, biometric measurements like his heartbeat or when his workload is particularly heavy.

Can Pinterest Succeed As The 'UN' -Social Network?

If Instagram is the dream vacation youll never go on and Facebook is Thanksgiving with too many relatives arguing over politics, Pinterest is sitting on the couch by yourself, watching a home improvement show and absent-mindedly flipping through an old issue of Gourmet magazine.

Google Pixel 3 Phone Aims To Automate More Daily Tasks

Theres not much about the physical details of Googles new Pixel 3 phone that you cant find elsewhere. That bigger display and curved design? Apple and Samsung phones already have that.

new incidents defy samsung's efforts to end smartphone woes

samsung electronics seemed to have its smartphone troubles under control until authorities had to evacuate a southwest airlines flight in kentucky last week for an incident that involved a replacement phone.

comcast fined $2.3m to end probe into mischarging customers

government regulators are fining comcast $2.3 million, saying the cable giant has charged customers for stuff they never ordered, like premium channels or extra cable boxes.

amid breach talk, some yahoo users finding it hard to exit

as yahoo’s embattled email service suffers through a slew of bad news, some users are finding it hard to leave.

space center reopens after hurricane, damage in millions

nasa’s kennedy space center reopened for business tuesday, relying on industrial air conditioners rushed in from around the country in the wake of hurricane matthew.

why it matters: energy

hillary clinton and donald trump have very different ways to achieve it. how energy is produced and where it comes from affect jobs, the economy and the environment.

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samsung electronics said tuesday that it is stopping production of galaxy note 7 smartphones permanently, a day after stopping global sales of the ill-fated devices amid reports that batteries were catching fire.

cse 2017: more, more and yet more

what appeared at this year's consumer electronics show

macos sierra:everything we know so far

macos roundup:what's coming with the new mac operating system?

driverless electric shuttle being tested in downtown vegas

there’s a new thrill on the streets of downtown las vegas, where high- and low-rollers alike are climbing aboard what officials call the first driverless electric shuttle operating on a public u.s. street.

tesla to end unlimited free use of supercharging stations

electric car maker tesla motors has decided to stop offering unlimited free use of its 734 fast charging stations worldwide, just months before it’s scheduled to start selling a mass-market electric car.

new recall headache for samsung: 3m washing machines

in another black eye for one of the world’s leading consumer brands, u.s. authorities announced a recall last week of nearly 3 million samsung washing machines following several reports of injuries - including a broken jaw - due to “excessive vibration.”

cuba sees explosion in internet access as ties with us grow

two days before christmas, luis gonzalez received a little chinese modem from cuba’s state-owned telecommunications company.

china says new rocket brings space station plans closer

china’s plans for a permanent space station remain firmly on track with the successful launch of its new heavy-lift long march 5 rocket that will enable ambitious future missions, including a planned trip to mars.

detroit auto show: google, camry and the shadow of trump

fresh off a record year for u.s. auto sales, carmakers meet in detroit next week to show buyers what’s coming next - and ponder their own future under a trump administration.

for driverless cars, a moral dilemma: who lives or dies?

imagine you’re behind the wheel when your brakes fail. as you speed toward a crowded crosswalk, you’re confronted with an impossible choice: veer right and mow down a large group of elderly people, or veer left into a woman pushing a stroller.

t-mobile fined $48m over slowing 'unlimited' data plans

t-mobile, the country’s no. 3 wireless carrier, will pay $48 million for not clearly telling customers how “unlimited” data plans weren’t really, well, unlimited.

trump win raises questions about un climate deal

the election of a u.s. president who has called global warming a “hoax” alarmed environmentalists and climate scientists wednesday and raised questions about whether america, once again, would pull out of an international climate deal.

Consumer Goods Companies Preparing For Climate Change Impact

Companies behind some of the best-known consumer products — from soaps to sodas — are beginning to factor climate change into their business equation, according to a report published this week.

UAE Says Its First Astronaut Going Into Space In September

The first astronaut from the United Arab Emirates will blast off into space on Sept. 25 on a trip to the International Space Station, authorities announced this week.

Microsoft Workers Join China's Debate Over Grueling Workweek

Tech workers in China protesting a corporate culture of grueling work schedules are getting some support from their U.S. peers.

Uber Offers Riders More Legroom, Less Chatting At A Price

Uber passengers can now get a more spacious ride and a less talkative driver — if they’re willing to shell out a few extra dollars.

UK Health Service To Use Amazon Alexa To Give Medical Advice

Alexa will see you now.

Toshiba Unveils Robot To Probe Melted Fukushima Nuclear Fuel

Toshiba Corp. unveiled a remote-controlled robot with tongs that it hopes will be able to probe the inside of one of the three damaged reactors at Japan’s tsunami-hit Fukushima nuclear plant and grip chunks of highly radioactive melted fuel.