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- Mobile payments too slow? Big banks introduce speedy new plan.
The system, known as clearXchange, went live for Bank of America and US Bank customers this week.
- Survey: 'Machines will take jobs – just not mine'
A new survey carried out by Pew Research Center has found that most people do believe robots and computers will take a lot of jobs, but the vast majority think their own profession is safe. Why the mismatch, and what's the truth?
- What is the Amazon Echo, anyway?
Amazon's new digital assistant is making waves in the smart home technology market, despite some early criticisms.
- Could Facebook's new software improve our recognition of new slang?
On Tuesday, the company received a patent for software that identifies new terms used on the site that aren't yet in the common vernacular. Dictionaries have long added new words, but the software also removes words once they've fallen out of common use.
- First LookIs FBI's claim against Apple a bluff? Edward Snowden raises doubts
The former NSA contractor joined the ACLU in suggesting that the US government already knows how to access the San Bernardino shooter's iPhone.
- Hilton Hotels tries out a robot concierge
Hilton has introduced a pilot program with a robotic concierge that can answer questions and direct guests at one of the hotel chain's Virginia locations.
- How Google can plan your next family vacation
Want to plan a trip? Google Destinations can help you decide where to spend your next vacation.
- Facebook's latest trick: Finding slang before it’s cool
Facebook's latest patent pushes the social network into Urban Dictionary's terrain, creating a 'glossary of terms' with new or evolving social definitions.
- Proposed FCC plan expansion raises questions: Is Internet access a right?
The Federal Communications Commission announced Tuesday that it was considering a plan to expand the Lifeline phone subsidy program for low-income households to include broadband Internet services
- Virtual reality goggles are ready for your living room
Curious about picking up a new virtual-reality headset? Let's have a VR reality check.
- In big win for AI, Google computer AlphaGo defeats legendary Go player
AlphaGo uses machine learning to develop strategies for countering the best human players; this kind of adaptability could allow artificial intelligence to make contributions in fields such as medicine and climate science.
- First LookToyota's first wearable aims to improve mobility for the blind
Technological advances have opened up new avenues of exploration to people with disabilities. Toyota's Project BLAID aims to develop the first wearable device to help the visually impaired.
- How the New York Times is using online ads to fight ad blockers
Advertisers say ad blocking could threaten freedom of speech, though one survey found only 4 percent of larger publishers are attempting to blunt ad blockers' momentum.
- Why is Verizon being forced to end its 'supercookie' collection?
Verizon's unannounced use of 'supercookies' for years prompted an FCC investigation which resulted in a fine and change in cookie policy for the telecommunications company.
- After losing e-books case, has Apple lost its 'bite'?
The Supreme Court declined to hear Apple's challenge to a court ruling that it conspired to fix prices on e-books sold in its online store.
- Remembering Ray Tomlinson, the man who created e-mail and @
Ray Tomlinson was widely considered to be the father of modern e-mail.
- First Look'KeRanger' ransomware: What Mac users need to know
A new type of ransomware, called ‘KeRanger,’ emerged Friday as the first fully functioning version of the malware that attacks Apple’s Mac computers.
- Unmasking Banksy: Did 'predictive policing' tool catch an artist?
Scientists claim to have identified the elusive graffiti artist using mapping technology and the theory that people tend to commit crimes close to their homes.
- By watching Donald Trump, @DeepDrumpf learns to tweet like him
Follow @DeepDrumpf: An artificial intelligence Twitterbot is learning how to tweet by studying Donald Trump's speech patterns.
- SpaceX launches TV satellite, but floating barge landing is a bust
SpaceX chief Elon Musk says he never expected to nail this landing because of the faster speed of the booster that was required to deliver the satellite to an extra-high orbit.