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Apple's Fiscal 2Q Revenue, Profit Sag Amid iPhone Slump
Apple’s sales are still shrinking amid weakening iPhone demand, despite the company’s increasing emphasis on services designed to bring in a steady flow of money from the 1.4 billion of its devices still in use.
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Techlife News #392
Techlife News
Autonomous Vehicles Could Soon Drive On, Empty, In Florida
Self-driving vehicles could be operated in Florida without a human on board under a bill going to Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.
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Techlife News #392
Techlife News
Amazon Opens First Go Store That Accepts Cash
Amazon launched its high-tech Go convenience store a year ago, where shoppers can pull items off the shelf and walk out. Now it’s adding a decidedly low-tech feature: accepting cash.
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May 11, 2019
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Equifax To Pay Up To $700m In Data Breach Settlement
The settlement with federal authorities and states, includes up to $425 million in monetary relief to consumers, a $100 million civil penalty, and other offers to the nearly 150 million people who could have been affected.
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Techlife News #404
Techlife News
Health System Offers Free DNA Tests For 10,000 Floridians
An operator of hospitals and clinics began offering free DNA testing this week to 10,000 Floridians in a partnership with a private genomics company.
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Techlife News #404
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First Crispr Study Inside The Body To Start In US
Patients are about to be enrolled in the first study to test a gene-editing technique known as CRISPR inside the body to try to cure an inherited form of blindness.
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Tesla Posts $408m Loss In 2Q, Causing Stock To Plummet
Tesla suffered a loss of $408 million during its latest quarter as the company continues to struggle to prove it can make money while producing electric cars at prices that a mass-market can afford.
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Techlife News #404
Techlife News
HBO Chief: Sorry, Fans, No ‘Game Of Thrones' Do-Over
The clamor from “Game of Thrones” fans for a doover of the drama’s final season has been in vain. HBO programming chief Casey Bloys said Wednesday there was no serious consideration to remaking the story that some viewers and critics called disappointing.
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Techlife News #404
Techlife News
NY State Police Lag Behind Agencies Nationwide On Camera Use
A highway shoulder is where New York state troopers spotted Luke Patterson, walking by himself around 2 a.m. after his car became disabled.
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MacOS Catalina: Giant Leap For Mac-Kind
In June, Apple lifted the lid on macOS Catalina, one of the biggest releases for the Mac in years.
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Techlife News #404
Techlife News
Instagram Expands Hiding ‘Likes' To Make You Happier
The Facebook-owned photo-sharing service has been running the test in Canada since May.
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Foxconn Doesn't Meet Wisconsin Jobs Benchmark For 2018
Foxconn Technology Group didn’t create enough Wisconsin jobs in 2018 to immediately claim state tax credits.
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Techlife News #378
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Social VR - Repairing Facebook's Damaged Reputation
It’s fair to say that social media’s reputation hasn’t quite grown at the same rate as the number of people who register to use its various forms. Right now, there are an estimated 2.77 billion social media users around the globe, with this figure expected to hit the three billion mark in 2021.
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Techlife News #379
Techlife News
Samsung, Like Apple, Feels Sting Of Slowing Global Growth
Samsung expects its quarterly operating profit to fall 29 percent compared with last year, adding to the tech sector’s unease about the effect of slowing global economic growth on the industry.
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January 13, 2019
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Global Warming Hasn't Gone Away Despite Cold
In the midst of a Midwest cold spell, President Donald Trump is pleading for global warming to come back, but it never went away.
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Techlife News #379
Techlife News
Apple's Top Retail EXEC To Leave Amid iPhone Sales Slowdown
Apple’s top retailing executive is stepping down amid a slowdown in iPhone sales that has raised doubts about the company’s future growth prospects.
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Techlife News #380
Techlife News
Salesforce Buying Tableau As Businesses Embrace Data
Salesforce, a maker of customer-management software, is buying Tableau Software in an all-stock deal valued at $15.7 billion.
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June 15, 2019
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Britain To Intensify Fight Against Climate Change
Britain’s outgoing prime minister on Wednesday announced plans to eliminate the country’s net contribution to climate change by 2050.
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June 15, 2019
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Uber, Volvo Cars Launching New Self-Driving Vehicle
Uber is teaming with Volvo Cars to launch its newest self-driving vehicle.
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June 15, 2019
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Customs Says Hack Exposed Traveler, License Plate Images
U.S. Customs and Border Protection said this week that photos of travelers and license plates collected at the nation’s borders have been exposed in a malicious cyberattack.
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June 15, 2019
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Wisconsin Assembly Passes 5G Technology Regulation Bill
The Wisconsin Assembly has passed a bill that would limit the regulation of 5G, or “small cell,” technology.
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June 22, 2019
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NASA Astronaut Describes Close Call Following Failed Launch
The NASA astronaut who survived last weeks failed launch and emergency landing knew he needed to stay calm.
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October 21, 2018
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Looking For An Edge: Teams Trying To Turn Data Into Wins'
Data is pored over by coaches and staff of the Orlando Magic on a regular basis. Theyll dissect how far a player runs during practice, how quickly that player accelerates and decelerates, how his performance changes as the workout goes along, biometric measurements like his heartbeat or when his workload is particularly heavy.
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October 21, 2018
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Tesla Secures Land In Shanghai For First Factory Outside Us
Electric auto brand Tesla Inc. said it signed an agreement this week to secure land in Shanghai for its first factory outside the United States, pushing ahead with development despite mounting U.S.-Chinese trade tensions.
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October 21, 2018
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Language App Adds Navajo Courses
A popular language-learning app is adding Navajo to its portfolio.
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October 21, 2018
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Michael Buble Shuts Down Rumors Of Retirement From Music
Michael Buble is shutting down rumors that hes going to retire from music, saying he was misquoted in a recent interview.
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October 21, 2018
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Dubai Airport Begins Using Biometric Tech At Security
Passport control looks a little different in Dubai International Airport the worlds busiest for international travel.
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October 14, 2018
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Rumors Of An October Return For The Macbook
The holiday season starts officially at the end of Thanksgiving, but for fans of Apple and tech products in general, September and October can often feel like Christmas, Hanukah, Kwanzaa and New Years Eve all rolled into one and there are certainly plenty of rumors flying around.
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October 14, 2018
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'Johnny English Sequel' Is An Ode To Low-Tech Charm
There’s nothing really new or fresh or bold in “Johnny English Strikes Again,” the third installment of Rowan Atkinson’s bumbling-spy saga/James Bond spoof.
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Techlife News #365
Techlife News
Yahoo To Pay $50m, Other Costs For Massive Security Breach
Yahoo has agreed to pay $50 million in damages and provide two years of free credit monitoring services to 200 million people whose email addresses and other personal information were stolen as part of the biggest security breach in history.
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