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- First LookBoston Dynamics new robot is kind of scary
It can run, it can jump, and it may give some people nightmares. It's a new robot named Handle.
- First LookMeet FORPHEUS, the Guinness record-breaking ping pong robot
A robot created by the Japanese electronics company Omron has been certified by Guinness World Records as the world's 'first robot table tennis tutor.'
- First LookWhy the FCC delayed new privacy regulations for AT&T, Verizon, and Comcast
By stepping back from Obama-era privacy rules, the Trump Administration’s FCC has made another decision that’s likely to benefit internet service providers, but not internet users.
- First LookClash of the titans: Google says Uber stole eyes for self-driving car
When does inspiration become theft? Google's Waymo raises an age-old technology debate in a new lawsuit against Uber subsidiary Otto.
- First LookCan Google AI spot and stop hate speech online?
Google offshoot Jigsaw have released a new tool that uses machine learning to spot abuse and harassment online, named “Perspective.” The company has made it available for developers around the world to use.
- How origami shield could provide 'revolutionary' police protection
Scientists at BYU borrowed a pattern from the ancient paper-folding technique to make a lightweight shield that's a big improvement over current technology.
- First LookPrivacy concerns threaten sales of hi-tech doll
Regulators in Germany have already banned My Friend Cayla, and consumer-watchdog groups want the US Federal Trade Commission to follow suit.
- As traffic deaths rise, will public warm to driverless cars?
Last year was the deadliest year on US roads in nearly a decade. Automakers hope that statistic will pique drivers' interest in self-driving vehicles. But, at least so far, much of the public remains wary.
- The Zuckerberg Manifesto: Are we ready for a Facebook-led world?
Mark Zuckerberg's open letter promises a socially responsible Facebook of the future that's decentralized, personalized, and built on AI.
- Why we need international students
Inviting foreign students to study in the United States doesn't just create jobs, it also brings in perspectives that can help the United States solve complex global challenges.
- First LookCould AI-guided balloons bring the internet to developing countries?
With a multi-year 'moon shot,' Google's parent company Alphabet is betting that it can.
- First Look'When I am bigger I would like a job with Google': CEO replies to 7-year-old girl's 'application'
Chloe Bridgewater might be too young to get a job as a computer programmer, but for many young women who want to be part of the tech industry, the future can be bright – with the right support.
- Startup pairs man with machine to crack the 'black box' of neural networks
New startup Gamalon has come out with a machine learning approach it claims is a hundred times more efficient than what Google has to offer.
- First LookNo more watching videos at work: Facebook will now default to audio
The company says the changes will improve the mobile viewing experience.
- First LookMercedes: Electric Smart cars will replace gas-powered cars in US
Buyers in Europe – where the tiny Smart car is more popular – will still be able to buy the gas-powered model.
- First LookComing soon to Dubai: A flying passenger-carrying drone
The Dubai government says it hopes to have a passenger-carrying drone buzzing through the skyline of this futuristic city-state by July.
- First LookVerizon gives its customers unlimited data plans
Verizon recently announced that for the first time in more than five years, it would begin offering unlimited data plans for its wireless customers.
- Apple's Tim Cook joins the fake news war
Apple CEO Tim Cook suggests that tech companies share the responsibility of fighting fake news, but will people trust them?
- Can AI help Facebook stop discriminatory advertising?
Advertisers have grown accustomed to targeting ads to specific audiences. But the tech giant is hoping to crack down on the use of metadata to exclude minorities from offers of housing, employment, or credit.
- First LookFacebook expands Safety Check to help users help one another
Facebook's new Community Help tool is designed to make it easy for users to offer both friends and strangers assistance in the wake of a disaster.