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Facebook Slashes Price, Size Of Portal Video Call Gadget

Facebook is slashing the price and the size of the Portal, its screen and camera-equipped gadget for making video calls with friends and family as it attempts to get the device into more homes.

Facing US Ban, Huawei Emerging As Stronger Tech Competitor

Long before President Donald Trump threatened to cut off Huawei's access to U.S. technology, the Chinese telecom equipment maker was pouring money into research that reduces its need for American suppliers.

Comcast Tries To Bolster Streaming Gadget By Dropping Fee

As big entertainment companies prepare to launch new streaming services, Comcast is trying to bolster its Flex streaming TV device by giving it away.

Amazon Opens 30,000 Jobs; Holds Nationwide Job Fair

A Seattle-based technology company has held a nationwide job fair after opening 30,000 jobs, including 13,600 jobs in Washington.

Brad Pitt And James Gray Take A Giant Leap With ‘Ad Astra'

Brad Pitt made the first move with James Gray.

Apple Watch 5: Time For An Upgrade

With Apple lifting the lid on the new Apple Watch Series 5 at last week’s September Event, featuring an always-on display, built-in compass, and new titanium casing options, we delve deeper into the world’s most advanced smartwatch and explore its impressive functionality…

The iPad Grows Up: The Tablet Entering A New Phase Of ‘Classic' Status

The iPad grows up: the tablet entering a new phase of ‘Classic’ status

Researchers: Ai Surveillance Is Expanding Worldwide

A growing number of countries are following China’s lead in deploying artificial intelligence to track citizens, according to a research group’s report published this week.

Uber Vows To Keep Fighting Sweeping California Labor Bill

California lawmakers confronting the changing definition of work approved sweeping legislation Wednesday designed to give many contract workers new pay and benefit protections, but tech giants Uber and Lyft vowed to keep fighting the changes, possibly by bankrolling an expensive fight on the 2020 ballot.

Swiss Say Facebook's Digital Currency Plan Will Face Hurdles

Facebook and its partners have asked financial authorities in Switzerland to evaluate their plan to create a new digital currency to be called Libra.

UW-Madison Says Foxconn Slow In Fulfilling $100m Pledge

The University of Wisconsin says it has received just $700,000 of the $100 million that Foxconn Technology Group pledged to fund engineering and innovation research on the school’s flagship campus.

US, China Exchange Goodwill Gesture Ahead Of Trade Talks

The United States and China traded conciliatory gestures, raising hopes they can de-escalate a standoff over trade that has shaken financial markets and cast gloom over the global economy.

Google Pays France Over $1 Billion To Settle Tax Case

Tech giant Google said it has paid over one billion dollars to French authorities to settle a years-long dispute over allegations of tax fraud.

Elliott Invests $3.2b In At&t, Seeks Changes

Activist hedge fund manager Elliott Management is making a new $3.2 billion investment in AT&T, roughly a 1% stake, and calling for changes at the company such as selling assets and paying down debt.

Apple Takes On Netflix With A $5-A-month Streaming Service

Apple is finally taking on Netflix with its own streaming television service and, uncharacteristically for the company, offering it at a bargain price — $5 a month beginning on Nov. 1.

A Gene-Editing First: Scientists Tried Crispr To Fight HIV

Scientists are reporting the first use of the gene-editing tool CRISPR to try to cure a patient’s HIV infection by providing blood cells that were altered to resist the AIDS virus.

'Friends' Pop-Up Lets Sitcom's Fans Explore Show's Key Props

Could “Friends” fans BE any luckier? Those who have snagged tickets to the New York City PopUp experience based on the comedy favorite will get to plop down on the orange couch at Central Perk, play foosball in Joey and Chandler’s apartment and marvel at Rachel’s haircuts through the show’s 10 seasons.

MIT Scandal Highlights Thorny Ethics Of University Donations

While MIT grapples with new allegations about its financial ties to Jeffrey Epstein, other universities that accepted donations from the disgraced financier say they have no plans to return the money.

Experts Say Adapting To Climate Change Can Pay Off Manifold

A group of leaders from business, politics and science have called for a massive investment in adapting to climate change over the next decade, arguing it would reap significant returns as countries avoid catastrophic losses and boost their economies.

Antitrust Regulators Dig Deeper Into Dominant Tech Companies

The government is circling the wagons around Big Tech as the scrutiny of its immense power intensifies.

Apple Watch Series 5: One Step Closer To True Timepiece Status

The Apple Watch moves one step closer to true timepiece status

California Could Ban Facial Recognition Technology For Cops

Law enforcement agencies in California would be barred from using facial recognition technology in body cameras for three years under a bill that has cleared the state Senate.

Alibaba's Ma Steps Down As Industry Faces Uncertainty

Alibaba Group founder Jack Ma, who helped launch China’s online retailing boom, stepped down as chairman of the world’s biggest e-commerce company Tuesday at a time when its fast-changing industry faces uncertainty amid a U.S.-Chinese tariff war.

Facebook Expands New Tool Aiming To Shrink 'News Deserts'

Facebook is trying to coax “news deserts” into bloom with the second major expansion of a tool that exposes people to more local news and information. But the social network confesses that it still has a lot to learn.

Smartphone, Matchbox Cars Among Toy Hall Of Fame Finalists

The smartphone is being considered for induction into the National Toy Hall of Fame this year in recognition of its impact on how people play and interact.

Operation Indiscriminately Infects iPhones With Spyware

Researchers say suspected nation-state hackers infected Apple iPhones with spyware over two years in what security experts called an alarming security failure for a company whose calling card is privacy.

NTSB: Autopilot Flaw, Driver Inattention Caused Tesla Crash

A design flaw in Tesla’s Autopilot semiautonomous driving system and driver inattention combined to cause a Model S electric car to slam into a firetruck parked along a California freeway, a government investigation has found.

Huawei Accuses US Of Cyberattacks, Coercing Employees

Chinese telecom equipment maker Huawei accused U.S. authorities on Wednesday of attempting to break into its information systems and of trying to coerce its employees to gather information on the company.

Entertainment+: Apple And Other Giants Transforming The Sector

Ten years ago, if you wanted to watch a blockbuster movie or play the latest gaming title, you’d need to head to the theatre or buy a new console. Now, every title is ready to watch and play at the touch of a button, on every device you own. This week, we delve deeper into entertainment overload, and explore how Apple and others are transforming the industry…

Samsung Folding Screen Phone To Go On Sale After Big Delay

Samsung says it will start selling its highly-anticipated folding phone after the original launch date was delayed by months because of embarrassing problems with the screen.