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Myths And Risks In App That Gives You Peek Into Older Self
Is a peek into the future worth your privacy in the present? That concern was pushed to the spotlight this week with the resurgence of a smartphone app that uses artificial intelligence to transform your current face into your younger and older selves.
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July 20, 2019
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Samsung Predicts 56% Drop In 2Q Profit On Weak Chip Market
Samsung Electronics Co. said its operating profit for the last quarter likely fell more than 56% from a year earlier amid a weak market for memory chips.
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July 13, 2019
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BMW Warns Profits Will Fall Due To Costs, Trade Uncertainty
German automaker BMW said that profits in 2019 would be “well below” last year’s and that it planned to cut 12 billion euros ($13.6 billion) in costs by the end of 2022 to offset spending on new technology.
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March 23, 2019
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​​​​​​​Done Deal: What Disney's Fox Acquisition Means For The Industry
WHAT DISNEY’S FOX DEAL MEANS FOR THE INDUSTRY
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August 4, 2018
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Hospital Turns To 3-D Printing Technology
Sometimes, Dr. Rose Ganim, chief of thoracic surgery at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, lies awake at night contemplating the best approach for a complex operation.
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August 4, 2018
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Leaked Chats Show Alleged Russian Spy Seeking Hacking Tools
Six years ago, a Russian-speaking cybersecurity researcher received an unsolicited email from Kate S. Milton.
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August 4, 2018
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Facebook Finds ‘Sophisticated' Efforts To Disrupt Elections
Facebook said it has uncovered “sophisticated” efforts, possibly linked to Russia, to influence U.S. politics on its platforms.
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August 4, 2018
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Amazon's Quarterly Profit Tops $2 Billion For First Time
Amazon’s quarterly profit soared past $2 billion for the first time as its online shopping, cloud computing and advertising businesses kept growing.
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August 4, 2018
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Ocean Mission's Emergency Ascent Caused By Motor Burning Out
A drama in which a submersible made an emergency ascent from 250 meters (820 feet) below the Indian Ocean was caused by condensation burning out a small motor in the cockpit, the director of the British-led Nekton Mission said.
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March 23, 2019
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Goodbye Console: Google Launches Game-Streaming Platform
Google unveiled a video-game streaming platform called Stadia, positioning itself to take on the traditional video-game business.
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March 23, 2019
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WWDC 2019: What To Expect
With Apple confirming plans to host the Worldwide Developers Conference in June, we take a closer look at the Cupertino firm’s plans for 2019.
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March 23, 2019
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California Sues Over $1B In Canceled High-Speed Rail Money
California sued to block the Trump administration from cancelling nearly $1 billion for the state’s high-speed rail project, escalating the state’s feud with the federal government.
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May 25, 2019
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Mars Touchdown: Nasa Spacecraft Survives Supersonic Plunge
Minutes after touching down on Mars, NASA’s InSight spacecraft sent back a “nice and dirty” snapshot of its new digs. Yet the dust-speckled image looked like a work of art to scientists.
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Techlife News #370
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Jony Ive: Legend Departs From Apple
After more than two decades at the helm, responsible for designing some of the world’s most iconic technology products, Jony Ive has announced he will step down as Apple’s chief design officer.
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July 6, 2019
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California Democrats Turn Up Pressure On Gig Economy
The battle between California lawmakers and ride sharing companies such as Uber and Lyft heated up Wednesday as Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon offered harsh words laced with expletives for businesses in the gig economy.
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July 13, 2019
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Major Economies Raise Red Flags Over Facebook's Libra
Top finance officials from the Group of Seven rich democracies are warning that cryptocurrencies like Facebook’s Libra should not come into use before “serious regulatory and systemic concerns” are addressed.
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July 20, 2019
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James Gunn Rehired To Direct ‘Guardians Of The Galaxy 3'
Months after being fired over old tweets, James Gunn has been rehired as director of “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.”
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March 23, 2019
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Apple Highlights Privacy In New Services In Jab At Rivals
Apple says its services respect your digital boundaries — and it wants you to know it.
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March 30, 2019
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What My DNA Told Me: Avoid Fast Food, Eat Vegetables
Avoid fast food, eat vegetables and exercise. It sounds like generic health advice, but they’re tips supposedly tailored to my DNA profile.
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March 30, 2019
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UK Royals To Block Internet Trolls On Social Media Sites
Britain’s royal family warned this week that it will block internet trolls posting offensive messages on its social media channels — and may report offenders to police
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Techlife News #384
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Takeoff And Cruise: Toyota Making 'Flying Car,' Luxury Boat
Toyota Motor Corp. is working on a “flying car.”
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June 10, 2017
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The Pros and Cons of Privatizing Air Traffic Control
The U.S. air traffic control system, the world’s largest and most complex, is in the midst of an era of unsurpassed safety. There has not been a fatal crash of a domestic passenger airliner in the U.S. in eight years.
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June 10, 2017
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Autonomous Cars (No Human Backup) May Hit The Road Next Year
Autonomous vehicles with no human backup will be put to the test on publicly traveled roads as early as next year in what may be the first attempt at unassisted autonomous piloting.
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June 10, 2017
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Google Targets 'Fake News,' Offensive Search Suggestions
Google has sprinkled some new ingredients into its search engine in an effort to prevent bogus information and offensive suggestions from souring its results.
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April 29, 2017
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UBER Takes To The Skies With Next Ride-Hailing Project
Uber is taking to the skies with its next project “flying cars” - even as all eyes are on its problems on the ground.
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April 29, 2017
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Reality: Apple's Future Is In Augmented Technology
The Future Of Apple: Cars, Siri, Satellites And Space
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April 29, 2017
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Disney Sets May 2019 Release For 'Star Wars: Episode IX'
“Star Wars” is coming back to the summer movie season.
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April 29, 2017
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State Renews Law To Boost Biotechnology Sector
Gov. Charlie Baker has signed a bill that seeks to continue the state’s commitment to the life sciences industry over the next five years.
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June 23, 2018
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AMC Theatres Unveils $20-A-Month Rival To Moviepass
AMC Theatres, the world’s largest movie theater chain, has unveiled a $20-a-month subscription service to rival the flagging MoviePass.
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June 23, 2018
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Less Is More As Companies Explore Shopping By Voice
Less Is More As Companies Explore Shopping By Voice
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