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Painful Memories on Chernobyl's 30th Anniversary

As Ukraine and Belarus on Tuesday marked the 30th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear accident with solemn words and an angry protest, some of the men who were sent to the site in the first chaotic and frightening days were gripped by painful memories.

How to Watch Baseball Online in 2016

It’s a little easier to watch baseball online this year, though no one would call it safe at home quite yet.

Ex Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer Offers Facts on Government

Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has created a new organization to analyze government spending and revenue to make it easier to understand.

Kids Prefer the TV for Their Viewing, but Love Other Devices

Grace Ellis has never known a time when you needed a TV to watch TV.

$19.8 Billion Airwaves Auction May Mean Better Cell Service

Consumers could see more competition and better mobile service after the end of a big U.S. government auction transferring airwave rights from TV broadcasters to companies interested in wireless networks.

Vinyl Music Gives Record Stores a Boost in a Digital World

Record stores have not only survived the onslaught of pirated music, digital downloads and online streaming services. They’re now growing in numbers.

Facebook Targets 30,000 Fake France Accounts Before Election

Facebook says it has targeted 30,000 fake accounts linked to France ahead of the country’s presidential election, as part of a worldwide effort against misinformation.

What's In A Billion? Facebook Users Hit Milestone In 1 Day

In the vacuum of an isolated Indonesian island, a different kind of surf culture has taken shape.

New Services, Technologies Can Help With Aging In Place

New Services, Technologies Can Help With Aging In Place

Scientists Develop Robotic Hand For People With Quadriplegia

Scientists have developed a mind-controlled robotic hand that allows people with certain types of spinal injuries to perform everyday tasks such as using a fork or drinking from a cup.

Carrie Fisher Reveals 'STAR WARS' Affair With Harrison Ford

Carrie Fisher has revealed that Princess Leia’s romance with Han Solo in “Star Wars” extended off-screen, as well.

Should You Be Worried About The Rise Of AI?

Tech titans Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk recently slugged it out online over the possible threat artificial intelligence might one day pose to the human race, although you could be forgiven if you don’t see why this seems like a pressing question.

Scientists Build DNA From Scratch To Alter Life's Blueprint

At Jef Boeke’s lab, you can whiffan odor that seems out of place, as if they were baking bread here.

Nielsen Tries To Quantify The Hulu, Youtube Effect

Nielsen, the ratings service, announced Tuesday that it will begin to tabulate how many people get their live TV from Hulu and YouTube, an effort to provide a more accurate picture of how many people now watch broadcast networks by streaming them, rather than watching them on traditional TV.

Yes, You Can Buy Happiness If You Spend It To Save Time

Yes, you can buy happiness - especially if the money saves you time.

In Google Vs. The Eu, A $2.7B Fine Could Just Be The Start

Google’s parent company Alphabet can easily afford the $2.7 billion write-down it’s taking to cover a big antitrust fine in Europe. But it might find it harder to shrug offthe rest of the European regulatory assault that’s headed its way.

Amazon Meal Kits Offer Easy Dinners For A Price

Amazon’s new ready-to-eat meal package is the perfect recipe for someone who doesn’t have enough time to shop and cook, yet has a healthy appetite and a need for balanced meals.

New York Eyes Textalyzer To Bust Drivers

New York state is set to study the use of a device known as the “textalyzer” that would allow police to determine whether a motorist involved in a serious crash was texting while driving.

Discount Movies: Which Theater Subscription Is Best?

A movie a day in theaters for $10 a month seemed too good to be true. And it was.

American Companies Worry US-Chinese Ties Will Worsen

American companies want negotiations with Beijing to win them better access to its state-dominated economy, not just a smaller Chinese trade surplus, with Washington’s punitive tariffs kept in place while talks proceed, a business group said this week.

Hello Kitty To Make Her Big Screen Debut

Hello Kitty might not have a mouth but she’s got a movie deal.

Smile: Some Airliners Have Cameras On Seat-Back Screens

Now there is one more place where cameras could start watching you — from 30,000 feet.

From Closets To Cooktops, Tech Aims To Bring Efficiency Home

Closets that freshen clothes, cooktops that won’t let pots boil over, faucets told to dispense just enough water to fill the coffee maker.

EU Fines Google $1.7 Billion For Abusing Online ADS Market

European Union regulators have fined Google 1.49 billion euros ($1.7 billion) for abusing its dominant role in online advertising, the third big antitrust penalty they’ve given the internet giant since 2017.

NASA's Plan To Scoop Up Dirt From Asteroid Hits A Snag

NASA’s plan to scoop up dirt and gravel from an asteroid has hit a snag, but scientists say they can overcome it.

The Curious 'Pivot To Privacy' Among The Tech Giants Of 2019

Change is afoot. After a year now infamous for a range of publically appalling data harvesting debacles, tech giants have taken a look at their practices and begun to change the way they approach data security and privacy.

New Movie Starring Pikachu Is Just A Hokey Pokémon

It’s got an adorable hero from an iconic media brand who is voiced by a proven box office master at snark. But, somehow, “Pokémon Detective Pikachu” never really gets arresting.

Apple Revamps Tv App For Direct Subscriptions To Channels

Apple users will be able to subscribe to HBO, Showtime and a handful of other channels directly through Apple’s new TV app, bypassing the need to download or launch a separate app.

The Internet Of Things

The opportunities and risks of an increasingly hyper-connected world

New Security Flaw In Intel Chips Could Affect Millions

Intel has revealed another hardware security flaw that could affects millions of machines around the world.