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The Apple Card Is Here

When Apple announced Apple Payback in 2014, it heralded the company’s first foray into the payments business.

UN Report: North Korea Cyber Experts Raised Up To $2 Billion

A panel monitoring U.N. sanctions says North Korean cyber experts have illegally raised money for the country’s weapons of mass destruction programs “with total proceeds to date estimated at up to $2 billion.”

US Says New Round Of Talks With China Were ‘Constructive'

U.S. and Chinese envoys held “constructive” trade talks on Wednesday, the White House said, after President Donald Trump rattled financial markets by accusing Beijing of trying to stall in hopes he will fail to win reelection in 2020.

2019 iPads: The Best Lineup Yet

The world’s most advanced tablet range took a major leap forward earlier this year when Apple introduced an all-new iPad mini and iPad Air - but Tim Cook and Co. aren’t done there.

Fast, Not So Furious? Europe Wrestles With Electric Scooters

Ban them outright. Issue speeding tickets. Make users take a driving test. From Paris to Berlin, European cities are searching for solutions to the two-wheeled phenomenon that’s fast transforming cityscapes worldwide: Electric scooters.

Facebook Offering ‘Millions' To Publishers For News

Facebook is reportedly in talks with news publishers to offer “millions of dollars” for the right to publish their material on its site. The move follows years of criticism over its growing monopolization of online advertising to the detriment of the struggling news industry.

Lil Nas X's Viral Song Sets More Records On Billboard Charts

Lil Nas X is galloping his way to two new records on the Billboard charts thanks to the massive success of “Old Town Road.”

In ‘Blinded By The Light,' Growing Up With The Boss

After starring roles for Freddie Mercury (“Bohemian Rhapsody”), Elton John (“Rocketman”) and the Beatles (“Yesterday”), it’s Bruce Springsteen’s turn to join the mixtape that the movies have lately become.

Privacy Questions As Humans Reviewed User Audio At Facebook

Facebook has paid contractors to transcribe audio clips from users of its Messenger service, raising privacy concerns for a company with a history of privacy lapses.

Senators Look To Help Rural Businesses Be Energy Efficient

Maine’s U.S. senators are offering a proposal to help businesses that want to invest in energy-efficient technology.

How Computers See Faces And Other Objects

Computers started to be able to recognize human faces in images decades ago, but now artificial intelligence systems are rivaling people’s ability to classify objects in photos and videos.

Facebook: 800K Users May Have Had Bug Unblock Blocked People

Facebook says more than 800,000 users may have been affected by a bug that unblocked people they previously had blocked.

Federal Facebook Probe Now Includes FBI, Sec

A federal probe into Facebook’s sharing of user data with Cambridge Analytica now involves the FBI, the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Justice Department, the Washington Post reported.

Uber Poised To Make Investment In Scooter-Rental Business

Uber is getting into the scooter-rental business.

Loon And Wing Graduate From Alphabet's "Moonshot Factory'

Two of Alphabet’s high-flying startups are leaving the nest.

Facebook Faces U.K. Fine Over Its Privacy Scandal

Facebook is facing its first financial penalty for allowing the data-mining firm Cambridge Analytica to forage through the personal data of millions of unknowing Facebook users.

testing wearable sensors as ‘check engine' light for health

a next step for smart watches and fitness trackers? wearable gadgets gave a stanford university professor an early warning that he was getting sick before he ever felt any symptoms of lyme disease.

germany expands diesel probe to include vw board chairman

german prosecutors have widened their investigation into volkswagen’s handling of the emissions scandal to include its board chairman, hans dieter poetsch, the company said last sunday.

gemalto ceo promises growth after profit warning fears

gemalto on oct. 28 cut the forecast to 500 million euros ($553 million) to 520 million euros, from 660 million euros previously.

amid hacking feud, us hits russia with new sanctions

the outgoing obama administration on monday blacklisted five russians, including a senior law enforcement official close to president vladimir putin, as the two nations’ feud over u.s. election hacking escalated.

report of different samsung phone model exploding

a samsung phone user in france says her galaxy j5 smartphone caught fire and exploded on sunday. the model is different from the galaxy note 7 that has been recalled worldwide.

playstation vr: the future has finally arrived

sony shows that vr is here to stay.

messangers: game-changers in communication

how messaging is affecting user's behavior