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Why You Can't Always Trust Your Handy Map App
For centuries, people have relied on maps to figure out where they are and where theyre going. But todays digital maps seemingly more precise than ever arent always as dependable as they appear.
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October 7, 2018
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Aid Groups Now Using The Same Data Technology As Bitcoin
In the Zaatari refugee camp in Jordan, Amar Al-Eid heads toward the checkout of the food distribution store carrying supplies for his two children. The shopkeeper raises a black box to his face and scans the Syrian refugees iris. The transaction goes through and a days rations are secured.
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October 7, 2018
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Inflatable Sea Monster Takes Over A Rusting Warehouse
A giant sea monster has taken over a building at Philadelphias Navy Yard, but only temporarily.
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October 14, 2018
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Losses From Natural Disasters Surge Over Last 20 Years
The U.N. office for disaster risk reduction said that worldwide reported economic losses from earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, floods, hurricanes and other climate-related disasters surged to total nearly $2.9 trillion over the past 20 years.
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October 14, 2018
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Netflix Assembles New US Production Hub In New Mexico
Netflix has chosen New Mexico as the site of a new U.S. production hub and is in final negotiations to buy an existing multi-million dollar studio complex on the edge of the states largest city, government and corporate leaders announced this week.
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October 14, 2018
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Steve Jobs: His Legacy Continues To Shape Apple
APPLES FUTURE LIES IN ITS PAST:Theres no denying Steve Jobs impact on Apple and the way in which his visions have shaped the company.
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October 14, 2018
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UN Report: Technologies Can Help Lives But Boost Inequality
New technologiesfrom artificial intelligence to gene editing hold immense potential to improve people's live - but can also drive greater inequality and social dislocation, according to a U.N. report launched this week.
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October 14, 2018
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Google Brings Camera Twists, Bigger Screens To Pixel Phones
Googles new Pixel phones mirror an industry trend toward lusher, bigger screens and add twists on the camera for better pictures.
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October 14, 2018
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Hubble Space Telescope Working Again After 3-Week Shutdown
The Hubble Space Telescope is studying the cosmos once again after a three-week shutdown.
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Virgin Orbit Mates Rocket To Jet For Airborne Launch System
Southern California-based Virgin Orbit has reached a milestone in developing its airborne orbital launch system.
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Michigan Awards $4.8M In ‘Mobility' Grants To Help Disabled
The state of Michigan announced the final round of “mobility” grants it gives out to encourage pilot projects to help transport seniors, the disabled and veterans with autonomous vehicles and other technology.
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Grocery Robots Detect Spills - With Some Far-Off Human Help
A wheeled robot named Marty is rolling into nearly 500 grocery stores to alert employees if it encounters spilled granola, squashed tomatoes or a broken jar of mayonnaise.
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Colorado Students Photographed For Facial Recognition Study
More than 1,700 people walking on a University of Colorado campus were unknowingly photographed as part of a facial recognition research project funded by U.S. intelligence and military agencies, a newspaper reported.
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June 01, 2019
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In ‘Parabellum,' John Wick Is On The Run Again
Movies can be blessedly simple.
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May 25, 2019
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Photos: A Privacy-Conscious Social Media From Cupertino
It would be tempting to think that Apple just doesn’t ‘get’ social media.
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May 25, 2019
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Why A U.S. Vs China 'Tech Cold War' Could Be Upon Us
Perilous stakes for both superpowers
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June 01, 2019
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Facebook Unveils Quest, Its New Virtual-Reality Headset
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is off to a slow start in his mission to bring virtual reality to the masses, so perhaps its appropriate his companys next VR headset will be called Quest.
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September 30, 2018
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Climate Goals Mean Europe Will Overtake US In Electric Cars
European carmakers are rolling out electric vehicles like the ones on view this week at the Paris Motor Show to burnish their reputations as technology leaders and to compete with Tesla. But also because EU regulations dont leave them much choice.
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October 7, 2018
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New Tesla Chair Must Rein In CEO Musk At Key Moment
It wont be an easy job.
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October 7, 2018
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iPhone Free, Walk Light, But Connected
Over the past several years, Apple engineers have been hard at work perfecting the iPhone. In many ways, the company has already achieved its mission, with the 2018 launch of the iPhone XS bringing the most advanced hardware of all time to consumer technology.
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October 7, 2018
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Coming Attractions: How Apple Can Take A Bite Out Of The Tv Business
Apple has dominated several product categories such as the smartphone, the smartwatch and the portable music player when it has been the founding member of the market or has joined at a preliminary stage.
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October 7, 2018
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Amazon Jumps Out Ahead Of Its Rivals And Raises Wages To $15
Amazon, the business that upended the retailing industry and transformed the way we shop for just about everything, is jumping out ahead of the pack again, announcing a minimum wage of $15 an hour for its U.S. employees that could force other big companies to raise their pay.
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October 7, 2018
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Canucks Player Says Team Has ‘Fortnite' Ban For Season
A day after Vancouver forward Bo Horvat said the Canucks have instituted a Fortnite ban for the upcoming season, there was talk in NHL arenas about whether it is fair to blame the popular online game for performance on the ice.
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October 7, 2018
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MACS: Innovation & Sales Leading Industry
The Beatles v The Rolling Stones; The Yankees v The Red Sox; Muhammad Ali v Smokin; Joe Frazier – Nobody can truly claim to be the undisputed champion of anything if they haven’t had an equal and opposite power to fight against and ultimately overcome.
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August 4, 2018
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Mandan Schools Work To Get All Students iPads
Mandan Schools Work To Get All Students iPads.
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Techlife News
Xiaomi: A Chinese Startup Out To Challenge Google, Amazon
Xiaomi: A Chinese Startup Out To Challenge Google, Amazon.
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Instagram Unveils New Video Service In Challenge To Youtube
Facebook’s Instagram service is loosening its restraints on video in an attempt to lure younger viewers away from YouTube when they’re looking for something to watch on their smartphones.
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June 23, 2018
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How Apple TV Improves Sports Viewing
How Apple TV Improves Sports Viewing.
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June 23, 2018
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Facial Recognition System Set To Be Used In Olympic Security
A facial recognition system will be used across an Olympics for the first time as Tokyo organizers work to keep security tight and efficient at dozens of venues during the 2020 Games.
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August 11, 2018
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Patrick Stewart To Reprise 'Star Trek' Role In New Series
Patrick Stewart is boldly going where he’s been before — “Star Trek.”
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