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Dec 07, 2019
For many of us, "holiday shopping" has become "searching Amazon." Wish lists and automated suggestions make gift-giving a carefree experience. You can conceivably find presents for all your loved ones without stepping outside.
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Dec 06, 2019
During the holiday season, hackers are after just one thing: your account credentials.
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Dec 06, 2019
Despite the fact the original CIMON went rogue and stopped taking orders in 2018, a second robot with artificial intelligence, known as CIMON-2, is making its way towards the International Space Station.
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Dec 06, 2019
The Trump administration announced Thursday that it's backing away from a proposal that would have required all U.S. citizens to submit to facial recognition scans at airports and other ports of entry whenever they leave or enter the country.
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Dec 05, 2019
You may want to put down the cellphone and switch to the speaker.
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Dec 05, 2019
The Air Force and Lockheed Martin are now arming the F-22 stealth fighter with more long-range precision attack technology, a wider targeting envelope or "field of regard" and new networking technology enabling improved, real-time "collaborative targeting" between aircraft.
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Dec 05, 2019
In this case, they're after your money, not your guns.
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Dec 04, 2019
Consumers need to think seriously about the security of their Internet-connect Smart TVs, according to the FBI.
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Dec 04, 2019
During the holidays, many of us start racking up frequent flyer miles. We're visiting family and friends, and often booking a low-cost room in an Airbnb. While the joy of opening gifts around the holidays and sharing a meal is hard to beat, finding a hidden webcam is sure to sour the mood.
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Dec 04, 2019
TikTok has come under fire for suppressing videos from disabled, LGBTQ and overweight users, in what the social media app describes as a flawed attempt to tackle bullying.
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Dec 04, 2019
Roberto Escobar, the former accountant for the Medellín Cartel has created a smartphone, the Escobar Fold 1, that he believes will replace the iPhone.
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Dec 04, 2019
This Cyber Monday, U.S. shoppers spent a record $9.4 billion online — $1.5 billion more than last year's total and an astounding $12 million per minute. Yes, that number is every single minute.
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Dec 03, 2019
Google and its subsidiary, YouTube, have taken down more than 300 video ads from President Trump's reelection campaign video ads for violating company policy, according to a new report by "60 Minutes."
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Dec 03, 2019
Envision a scenario wherein dismounted infantry soldiers are taking heavy enemy fire while clearing buildings amid intense urban combat -- when an overhead drone detects small groups of enemy fighters hidden nearby, between walls, preparing to ambush. As the armed soldiers clear rooms and transition from house to house in a firefight, how quickly would they need to know that groups of enemies awaited them around the next corner?
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Dec 02, 2019
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a pair of bills Monday, one which will require all consumer electronic devices sold in the country to be pre-installed with Russian software and another that will register individual journalists as foreign agents.
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Dec 02, 2019
Despite having a seemingly cordial relationship with President Trump, Apple CEO Tim Cook reiterated one grave area of disagreement on Monday — the Paris Agreement.
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Dec 02, 2019
There are almost 2 billion websites on the internet, yet it's still easy to get stuck in a rut, visiting the same ones over and over again. It's time to build up your bookmarks with some handy resources. These sites can help you stay safe online, save you money and even replace expensive software or services.
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Dec 01, 2019
Nearly a billion computers around the world run Windows 10. Critics have praised it. Some users love it while others hate it. Some experts estimate that Windows 10 dominates nearly 40 percent of the desktop OS market, handily surpassing the popularity of Windows 7.
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Nov 30, 2019
I'd like to find my old college sweetheart just to say hello. I tried Google, but nothing came up. The people finder sites scammed me out of $65. How else can I find her?
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Nov 29, 2019
The pileup of electronic waste will only accelerate with consumers buying more and more devices.
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Nov 29, 2019
In the last few weeks, tens of thousands of potential scams involving brand names have been discovered, cybersecurity firms are warning.
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Nov 27, 2019
A surprising new survey has revealed that Apple employees are strongly in favor of CEO Tim Cook's efforts to lobby President Donald Trump on behalf of the company, seemingly putting it at odds with its other Silicon Valley brethren.
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Nov 27, 2019
The Russian military has launched a secret military satellite designed to "monitor" other satellites, according to a statement from the Russian Defense Ministry.
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Nov 27, 2019
You're settling in with a bowl of popcorn and a cozy blanket, ready to catch up on your favorite show. You open up Netflix, hit play, then … uh-oh, it's buffering. A minute goes by and now you've got an image, but it's so pixelated you can't even tell what's happening in the scene.
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Nov 26, 2019
Virtual reality goggles for cows?
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Nov 26, 2019
If a Russian or Chinese Anti-Satellite (ASAT) weapon streamed into space and exploded U.S. military satellites, friendly forces would instantly become very vulnerable to significant and extremely destructive enemy attacks - space-based infrared missile detection could be destroyed, GPS communications could be knocked out, guided weapons could jam and derail before hitting their targets and war-critical command and control could simply be "taken out."
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Nov 26, 2019
Google has been accused of "union-busting" by activists over the firing of four employees who reportedly were attempting to organize.
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Nov 25, 2019
The key role played by U.S. military working dogs has been thrust into the spotlight following the audacious raid that killed Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.
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Nov 25, 2019
NATO and U.S. Army Europe forces will conduct "forcible entry" combat exercises in Lithuania, Georgia and Poland to prepare rapid response attack units for the possibility of war on the European continent.
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Nov 25, 2019
If you compare the inside of a modern home to one from about 25 years ago, you're going to notice some stark differences — not just the phone book on the kitchen counter. Rapid advancements in tech over the past two decades have had an impact on everything from the way we communicate to the conveniences of home life.
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Nov 24, 2019
The best smartwatches, free pictures, how to stop iPhone drain and more in this week's Tech Q&A.
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Nov 23, 2019
Here's a new term to fear: SIM-swapping.
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Nov 22, 2019
Firing deck-mounted guns, intercepting enemy cruise missiles, launching F-35B Joint Strike Fighters and using Osprey tiltrotor aircraft to attack behind enemy lines -- are all mission possibilities envisioned for the Navy's fast-progressing second big-deck America-class amphibious assault ship, the future USS Tripoli (LHA 7).
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Nov 22, 2019
Black Friday deals on the iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, and Google Pixel are out there already. Here's a taste of what's to come.
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Nov 21, 2019
Sacha Baron Cohen blasted Big Tech for being the "greatest propaganda machine ever" during a fiery speech on Thursday in New York City.
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Nov 21, 2019
Following his tour of Apple's manufacturing plant in Austin, Texas, President Trump said he asked Apple CEO Tim Cook if the tech giant "could get ... involved in building 5G in the U.S."
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Nov 21, 2019
Fake websites, fake products and fake apps are ready and waiting to snag shoppers this holiday season, according to experts.
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Nov 20, 2019
Amazon's Ring doorbell has "egregiously lax" privacy policies and civil rights protections, a new investigation by a leading congressman has found.
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Nov 20, 2019
A group of international anti-sexual exploitation organizations on Wednesday blasted Instagram as a "predators' paradise" as a part of a campaign to call out a range of abusive behavior on the popular photo platform.
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Nov 20, 2019
The Navy has laid the keel for its first new, Flight III DDG 51 surface warfare destroyer armed with improved weapons, advanced sensors and new radar 35-times more sensitive than most current systems, changing attack and defensive options for the surface fleet.
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Nov 20, 2019
Locking your phone keeps out snoops, but it's also your first line of defense against hackers and cybercriminals out for your data and anything else they can steal.
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Nov 19, 2019
Elon Musk's Boring Company finally has something to point to as tangible proof its tunneling technology can help transform transportation as it broke ground last week on its first-ever commercial project in Las Vegas.
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Nov 18, 2019
Google has been slammed by Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., following a report in The Wall Street Journal about the extent of the search giant's "interference" in its search algorithms.
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Nov 17, 2019
We send messages all day long, and every time we hit "send," we roll the dice. Hackers don't have to break into your phone to steal your data; they can intercept messages or break into other people's devices. Once they have your email or text, there's only one way to protect your private correspondence: make it unreadable.
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Nov 16, 2019
Tech giant Amazon has opened its doors to Seattle families in need by investing in Mary's Place.
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Nov 16, 2019
Want to know how to stop ad stalking, which older TVs will say goodbye to Netflix, how to find out your secret "consumer score" and how to get a throttling data refund? Then read this column.
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Nov 15, 2019
Twitter reportedly cracked down on users who shared a specific phrase during Friday's public impeachment inquiry hearing against President Trump.
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Nov 15, 2019
A team of designers and engineers has successfully 3D printed a made-to-measure ‘bionic hand' in just 10 hours.
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Nov 15, 2019
Armed Army robot vehicles conducted reconnaissance, called for indirect fire and then, when directed by human decision-makers, attacked and destroyed enemy targets in a recent experiment designed to assess the technical maturity and readiness of autonomous ground drones.
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Nov 15, 2019
Apple may soon bundle its bushel of subscriptions.
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Nov 15, 2019
The way hospitals respond to a cyber attack can result in a slower response to critical heart patients.
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Nov 15, 2019
A federal judge ruled has ruled that the Trump administration violated federal law when it allowed a Texas company to publish blueprints online for 3D-printed guns.
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Nov 14, 2019
First announced in September at its annual iPhone event, Apple has finally launched the Research app along with three health studies, as the tech giant furthers its ambitions in the health care environment .
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Nov 14, 2019
The Air Force Research Laboratory is immersed in early work on a new generation of hypersonic weapons designed to come after the currently emerging arsenal, expanding hypersonic mission options in new directions and introducing new air vehicle configurations.
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Nov 14, 2019
Google should explain why it's collecting mass amounts of health care data on U.S. citizens and ensure the information isn't being taken without permission, said Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., in a letter to Google CEO Sundar Pichai Thursday.
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Nov 14, 2019
You'll have to act fast: the AirPods Pro Gold Edition is a limited edition of one.
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Nov 13, 2019
It's no secret Apple is far more strict than Google when it comes to what's allowed into its App Store. Even so, there are still more than 2 million iOS apps to choose from.
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Nov 13, 2019
Google will soon offer checking accounts to consumers, becoming the latest Silicon Valley heavyweight to push into finance.
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Nov 12, 2019
A federal court ruled on Tuesday that searches of electronic devices belonging to international travelers at U.S. ports of entry violate the Fourth Amendment if done without individualized suspicion, handing a win to privacy rights advocates.
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Nov 12, 2019
Google has come under scrutiny after a report in The Wall Street Journal noted that a newly signed cloud computing deal with a healthcare customer could give the tech giant "detailed personal-health information of millions of people across 21 states."
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Nov 12, 2019
Social media companies are removing any mentions of the whistleblower in the Trump-Ukraine scandal, according to a report.
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Nov 11, 2019
If you think modern society is bad seeing everyone spend reality staring at their phones, the big tech companies are racing for their next big business: getting you to throw away your iPhone for smart glasses.
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Nov 11, 2019
Maneuvering attack helicopters through mountains, firing lasers from ground vehicles, commanding autonomous robot sensors, waging cyberattacks and creating microscopic explosions splitting cells in a laboratory — are all images designed to capture a growing realm of Army experiences depicted in the service's massive new ad campaign called "What's Your Warrior?"
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Nov 11, 2019
Google is honoring Veterans Day with a Doodle painted by a U.S. veteran who lost parts of both arms while serving in Iraq.
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Nov 11, 2019
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi is under fire for calling the murder of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi a "mistake" on the part of the Saudi Arabian government that can be "forgiven."
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Nov 11, 2019
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) recently unveiled a new video of its Mini Cheetah robot, demonstrating that the four-legged android can now dribble a soccer ball, run and jump.
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Nov 10, 2019
Data from a defunct neo-Nazi website leaked online last week, potentially revealing the personal information of hundreds of extremists, some of whom have been linked to acts of terrorism, according to reports.
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Nov 10, 2019
From Apple's new iOS 13 to how to erase your Siri recordings and much more in this week's Tech Q&A.
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Nov 09, 2019
Office workers spend thousands of hours per year poring over packed email inboxes, and some studies suggest that a quarter of the workday is spent sifting through digital missives. Despite text and instant messaging, email rules.
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Nov 08, 2019
Facebook and Google-owned YouTube are both removing content mentioning the potential name of the whistleblower whose complaint sparked a formal impeachment investigation into President Trump.
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Nov 08, 2019
Netflix, once the sole player in the realm of the DVD by mail craze that later blossomed into the digital streaming era, will soon find itself sharing the pie with other media giants like Disney, Apple, and NBC as they debut their streaming platforms.
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Nov 08, 2019
The Pentagon and industry are taking new technical steps to quickly alert commanders in the event that the U.S. comes under nuclear attack by increasing the time window with which decision-makers have to both defend and potentially retaliate.
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Nov 08, 2019
Malware creators are getting political, using the president's likeness as bait for victims.
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Nov 08, 2019
The Air Force is testing a plasma reactor to destroy harmful chemical compounds in contaminated groundwater.
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Nov 07, 2019
Netflix CEO Reed Hastings defending the streaming platform's decision to pull an episode of "Patriot Act with Hasan Minaj" in Saudi Arabia this past January -- claiming that the company is not in the "truth to power business."
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Nov 07, 2019
Google has no intention of leaving the national security business, despite perceptions in some quarters that the tech giant is against working with the Defense Department.
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Nov 07, 2019
New cyber and digital national security threats are coming not just from terrorists, but an "uptick" in counterintelligence campaigns from China, the FBI said this week.
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Nov 07, 2019
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, who has a net worth over $100 billion, has slammed the tax policies of Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren, saying her proposals could hurt building innovative companies in the U.S.
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Nov 06, 2019
Alphabet's board of directors is investigating how executives handled claims of sexual harassment and other midconduct -- including the actions of Chief Legal Officer David Drummond, who has been accused of having relationships with employees.
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Nov 06, 2019
The Justice Department has charged two former Twitter employees with spying for the Saudi Arabian government, marking the first time federal prosecutors have publicly accused Saudis of spying in the United States.
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Nov 06, 2019
James Dean is coming back to the big screen.
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Nov 06, 2019
A trove of leaked Facebook documents paint a negative portrait of CEO Mark Zuckerberg -- reportedly detailing his efforts to consolidate his company's power and beat its competitors by using users' data as a bargaining chip.
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Nov 06, 2019
The National Transportation Safety Board says that an Uber self-driving car that struck and killed a pedestrian in Arizona in 2018 was unable to detect jaywalkers.
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Nov 06, 2019
There's a chill in the air, at least in some parts of the country. That can mean only one thing -- it is time to think about gadgets to help with home workouts.
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Nov 06, 2019
The B-52 will be armed with long-range, nuclear cruise missiles… the B-2 will elude the most modern air defenses and the B-1B bomber will fire hypersonic weapons -- if the Air Force's plan for the next several decades comes to fruition.
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Nov 06, 2019
There's no doubting the benefits of keeping your important files stored digitally on your computer, as opposed to papers scattered throughout the house. But that added convenience doesn't necessarily make those files any safer — even if you have them password-protected.
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Nov 06, 2019
Thousands of California drivers had their Social Security numbers exposed in a data breach that gave federal agencies unauthorized access, the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announced Tuesday, according to a report.
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Nov 05, 2019
A major civil rights organization has warned Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg he could face criminal liability under certain laws.
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Nov 05, 2019
Assistant can be hacked by shining a laser on the devices' microphones, according to an international team of researchers.
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Nov 05, 2019
Scientists researching the environmental impact of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill were surprised to uncover the remains of an ancient pre-Columbian village on Florida's northern Gulf Coast.
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Nov 04, 2019
Apple is devoting $2.5 billion to help alleviate the housing crisis that Big Tech helped create in California.
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Nov 04, 2019
A Russian startup is selling autonomous robots, which buyers can choose to make look like any person on Earth.
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Nov 03, 2019
How to stop spam texts stalker ads, new culinary gadgets and more in this week's Tech Q&A.
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Nov 02, 2019
Robocalls have tormented us for years. They've interrupted our conversations, dominated our work lines, and spread erroneous information across the country. The nation's Do Not Call registry is pretty worthless at stopping them.
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Nov 01, 2019
Facebook, which has been caught in a bipartisan battle over political ads, is waging a different type of war against eggplants and peaches.
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Nov 01, 2019
What if a small army of forward operating robots were able to detect an upcoming river gap and then ... without requiring human intervention -- autonomously mesh together into a bridge-like structure enabling manned combat units to advance?
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Nov 01, 2019
A remarkable dog has gone viral after images of her surfaced ringing her owners' doorbell with her nose after she accidentally got locked outside.
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Nov 01, 2019
Facebook, Google and Apple have been accused of enabling online slave markets, according to an undercover investigation by BBC News Arabic.
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Nov 01, 2019
The U.S. government has been looking into anti-gravity research for nearly 70 years, according to a new report.
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Nov 01, 2019
Apple unveiled its new wireless headphones, the AirPods Pro, earlier this week and judging by initial reviews, the company may have another hit product on its hands.
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