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In 1981, Apple's Steve Jobs said computers would free us from drudgery | Technology News

In 1981, Apple's Steve Jobs said computers would free us from drudgery Talk about stepping back in time.

Air Force's new B61-12 nuclear bomb hits target in testing | Technology News

Air Force's new B61-12 nuclear bomb hits target in testing The Air Force is test-dropping an upgraded, multi-function B61-12 nuclear bomb which improves accuracy, integrates various attack options into a single bomb and changes the strategic landscape with regard to nuclear weapons mission possibilities.

Team of alien hunters led by Blink-182 co-founder claims to have found UFO material that’s ‘unknown to scientists’ | Technology News

Team of alien hunters led by Blink-182 co-founder claims to have found UFO material that’s ‘unknown to scientists’ A band of alien hunters led by an ex-punk rocker claim they've found evidence of UFOs.

Flipkart Big Billion Days 2019 Sale Clocked 2x Sales Growth on Day 1, 3x Transaction Growth Marked During Early Access | Technology News

Flipkart Big Billion Days 2019 Sale Clocked 2x Sales Growth on Day 1, 3x Transaction Growth Marked During Early Access Flipkart Big Billion Days 2019 sale that was kicked off on Saturday for Flipkart Plus customers, is touted to have registered two times sales growth on its first day compared to the open day of last year's festive sale.

Flipkart Big Billion Days 2019 Sale Clocked 2x Sales Growth on Day 1, 3x Transaction Growth Marked During Early Access | Technology News

Flipkart Big Billion Days 2019 Sale Clocked 2x Sales Growth on Day 1, 3x Transaction Growth Marked During Early Access Flipkart Big Billion Days 2019 sale that was kicked off on Saturday for Flipkart Plus customers, is touted to have registered two times sales growth on its first day compared to the open day of last year's festive sale.

Bard of Blood: Netflix Tests Limited Free Access in India for Shah Rukh Khan-Produced Original | Technology News

Bard of Blood: Netflix Tests Limited Free Access in India for Shah Rukh Khan-Produced Original Not sure if Bard of Blood is worth a Netflix subscription? Well, fret not. Netflix is offering limited free access to the first episode of its latest original series from India — produced by Shah Rukh Khan — without even having to sign up for the streaming service.

Flipkart Big Billion Days 2019 Sale: Today's Offers on Mobile Phones and Electronics | Technology News

Flipkart Big Billion Days 2019 Sale: Today's Offers on Mobile Phones and Electronics Flipkart Big Billion Days 2019 has finally unlocked offers on mobile phones and electronics as the sale enters its second day. We've handpicked some of the best offers you can grab on mobile phones, laptops, and other gadgets.

Ahead of 2020, Facebook Falls Short on Plan to Share Data on Disinformation | Technology News

By BY DAVEY ALBA from NYT Technology https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/29/technology/facebook-disinformation.html?partner=IFTTT Get FREE UDEMY Coupons Here

Podcast gear, homemade ringtones, phone plans for seniors, and more: Tech Q&A | Technology News

Podcast gear, homemade ringtones, phone plans for seniors, and more: Tech Q&A Phone plans for seniors, podcast gear and smartphone storage space in this week's Tech Q&A.

Amazon Great Indian Festival, Flipkart Big Billion Days Sales to Offer Discounts on Phones From OnePlus, Realme, Samsung, Xiaomi, and Others | Technology News

Amazon Great Indian Festival, Flipkart Big Billion Days Sales to Offer Discounts on Phones From OnePlus, Realme, Samsung, Xiaomi, and Others Flipkart Big Billion Days and Amazon Great Indian Festival sales are just around the corner. We've compiled a list of all the mobile phone offers revealed so far.

Airbnb Antarctic Sabbatical Announced, Where 5 Volunteers Will Be Chosen for Research Mission | Technology News

Airbnb Antarctic Sabbatical Announced, Where 5 Volunteers Will Be Chosen for Research Mission Airbnb and Ocean Conservancy have announced the Antarctic Sabbatical, an opportunity for five passionate individuals to travel to Earths most remote continent on a first-of-its-kind scientific research mission in December.

Amazon Great Indian Festival 2019 Sale and Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale: Everything You Can Expect This Year | Technology News

Amazon Great Indian Festival 2019 Sale and Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale: Everything You Can Expect This Year The first round of online festive season sales from Amazon and Flipkart are just around the corner. We tell you what you can expect from this year's Great Indian Festival sale and the Big Billion Days sale.

Live Action slams Facebook after investigation finds fact-check of abortion claim was 'fair and accurate' | Technology News

Live Action slams Facebook after investigation finds fact-check of abortion claim was 'fair and accurate' Pro-life group Live Action slammed Facebook's fact-checking system after an investigation into fact-checker Science Feedback found its conclusions to be fair and accurate.

Amazon Great Indian Festival 2019 Sale and Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale: Everything You Can Expect This Year | Technology News

Amazon Great Indian Festival 2019 Sale and Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale: Everything You Can Expect This Year The first round of online festive season sales from Amazon and Flipkart are just around the corner. We tell you what you can expect from this year's Great Indian Festival sale and the Big Billion Days sale.

Amazon Great Indian Festival 2019 Sale and Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale: Everything You Can Expect This Year | Technology News

Amazon Great Indian Festival 2019 Sale and Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale: Everything You Can Expect This Year The first round of online festive season sales from Amazon and Flipkart are just around the corner. We tell you what you can expect from this year's Great Indian Festival sale and the Big Billion Days sale.

Elon Musk freaks out about 'advanced AI' and its manipulation of social media | Technology News

Elon Musk freaks out about 'advanced AI' and its manipulation of social media Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has made it clear he thinks artificial intelligence is "humanity's biggest risk," even going so far as to say it could cause World War III. Musk took his caution to another level on Thursday, noting that "advanced AI" will be used to manipulate social media.

Why We Upgraded Our Reviews Approach for Apple’s iPhone 11 | Technology News

By BY BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/26/technology/personaltech/why-we-upgraded-our-reviews-approach-for-apples-iphone-11.html?partner=IFTTT Get FREE UDEMY Coupons Here

A.I. Researchers See Danger of Haves and Have-Nots | Technology News

By BY STEVE LOHR from NYT Technology https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/26/technology/ai-computer-expense.html?partner=IFTTT Get FREE UDEMY Coupons Here

At Least 70 Countries Have Engaged in Disinformation Campaigns, Study Finds | Technology News

By BY DAVEY ALBA AND ADAM SATARIANO from NYT Technology https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/26/technology/government-disinformation-cyber-troops.html?partner=IFTTT Get FREE UDEMY Coupons Here

Match profited off romance scammers, FTC suit claims | Technology News

Match profited off romance scammers, FTC suit claims Good luck finding love online.

Amazon pushes Alexa privacy with new delete options | Technology News

Amazon pushes Alexa privacy with new delete options "Alexa, delete everything I said today."

Air Force awards contract for $16M drone-killing microwave weapon | Technology News

Air Force awards contract for $16M drone-killing microwave weapon The Pentagon has awarded a nearly $16.3 million contract to Raytheon for a prototype PHASER high-power microwave weapons system, officials announced this week.

Amazon Wants Alexa to Move (With You) Far Beyond the Living Room | Technology News

By BY KAREN WEISE from NYT Technology https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/25/technology/amazon-alexa-new-devices.html?partner=IFTTT Get FREE UDEMY Coupons Here

Google releases 3,000 deepfake videos so researchers can combat them | Technology News

Google releases 3,000 deepfake videos so researchers can combat them Google just released a data set containing 3,000 deepfake videos that it created.

How to claim your $100 settlement if Yahoo leaked your data | Technology News

How to claim your $100 settlement if Yahoo leaked your data Data breaches are unfortunately commonplace these days, with some of the most devastating incidents affecting millions of people. Possibly the worst ever was the breach of Yahoo that happened over the span of about four years.

EBay C.E.O. Steps Down | Technology News

By BY REUTERS from NYT Technology https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/25/technology/ebay-ceo-steps-down.html?partner=IFTTT Get FREE UDEMY Coupons Here

Improvising a Laptop Recorder and Chewing Gum at the Same Time | Technology News

By BY DAVEY ALBA from NYT Technology https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/25/technology/personaltech/disinformation-slack.html?partner=IFTTT Get FREE UDEMY Coupons Here

Amazon Great Indian Festival 2019 Sale and Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale: Everything You Can Expect This Year | Technology News

Amazon Great Indian Festival 2019 Sale and Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale: Everything You Can Expect This Year The first round of online festive season sales from Amazon and Flipkart are just around the corner. We tell you what you can expect from this year's Great Indian Festival sale and the Big Billion Days sale.

How to Make the Most of Apple’s New Privacy Tools in iOS 13 | Technology News

By BY BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/25/technology/personaltech/privacy-tools-apple-ios-13.html?partner=IFTTT Get FREE UDEMY Coupons Here

Group Behind California Privacy Law Aims to Strengthen It | Technology News

By BY NATASHA SINGER from NYT Technology https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/24/technology/group-behind-california-privacy-law-aims-to-strengthen-it.html?partner=IFTTT Get FREE UDEMY Coupons Here

NYPD's 'sentiment meter' measures public's level of trust in police | Technology News

NYPD's 'sentiment meter' measures public's level of trust in police The New York Police Department has a new way to figure out if city residents feel safe.

Google contractors in Pennsylvania vote to unionize | Technology News

Google contractors in Pennsylvania vote to unionize A group of Pittsburgh-based Google contractors voted to unionize on Tuesday.

3 new stealthy Navy destroyers now 'in the water' | Technology News

3 new stealthy Navy destroyers now 'in the water' Eluding radar, quietly sailing into enemy territory and launching long-range precision attacks from less-detectable positions all begin to paint the picture of how “stealthy” offensive surface destroyers could transform modern maritime warfare.

Google wins case over the reach of 'right to be forgotten' rule | Technology News

Google wins case over the reach of 'right to be forgotten' rule European Union's top court rules that tech giant Google does not have to extend 'right to be forgotten' outside E.U. region; Benjamin Hall reports from London.

Russian millionaire wants people to live to 200 years old | Technology News

Russian millionaire wants people to live to 200 years old A tech guru hopes to live to the ripe old age of 200 by investing in "immortality science."

Apple will build new Mac Pros in Texas amid tariffs | Technology News

Apple will build new Mac Pros in Texas amid tariffs Apple’s insanely expensive new desktop computer will be made in the United States — not China, the company announced Monday.

Sen. Josh Hawley challenges Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook on bias: Prove that you're going to be different | Technology News

Sen. Josh Hawley challenges Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook on bias: Prove that you're going to be different Facebook should quit harvesting user data, sell off companies that are creating a monopoly and submit to a third-party, independent audit to demonstrate that the social network giant is not biased against conservatives, says Missouri Senator Josh Hawley, Republican member of the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Got Insomnia? CVS Health Has an App for You | Technology News

By BY NATASHA SINGER from NYT Technology https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/24/technology/cvs-health-insomnia-app.html?partner=IFTTT Get FREE UDEMY Coupons Here

Europe’s Top Court Limits ‘Right to Be Forgotten’ Privacy Rule | Technology News

By BY ADAM SATARIANO from NYT Technology https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/24/technology/europe-google-right-to-be-forgotten.html?partner=IFTTT Get FREE UDEMY Coupons Here

Barstool Sports founder defends site afters it's accused of 'traditional masculinity' | Technology News

Barstool Sports founder defends site afters it's accused of 'traditional masculinity' Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy responds to 'masculinity' criticism on 'Tucker Carlson Tonight.'

Alexa-powered earbuds are Amazon's next big device: report | Technology News

Alexa-powered earbuds are Amazon's next big device: report Amazon is planning to announce Alexa-powered wireless earbuds at its product launch on Wednesday, a new report claims.

45 Google employees claim retaliation after reporting abuse, harassment, discrimination | Technology News

45 Google employees claim retaliation after reporting abuse, harassment, discrimination An explosive document written by 45 Google employees alleges that they've been subjected to sexism, broken promises of promotion and other harassment.

Apple Keeps Making Computer in Texas After Tariff Waivers | Technology News

By BY JACK NICAS from NYT Technology https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/23/technology/apple-mac-pro-texas-tariffs.html?partner=IFTTT Get FREE UDEMY Coupons Here

Air Force prototypes 6th-generation future stealth fighters | Technology News

Air Force prototypes 6th-generation future stealth fighters Drone fighter jets, hypersonic attack planes, artificial intelligence, lasers, electronic warfare and sensors woven into the fuselage of an aircraft are all areas of current technological exploration for the Air Force as it begins early prototyping for a new, 6th-Generation fighter jet to emerge in the 2030s and 2040s.

Founder of pro-life group says Facebook needs to publicly admit bias, reform its fact-checking system | Technology News

Founder of pro-life group says Facebook needs to publicly admit bias, reform its fact-checking system Lila Rose, founder and president of Live Action, says politically biased employees of Facebook are penalizing her pro-life group.

One Brother Stabbed the Other. The Journalist Who Wrote About It Paid a Price. | Technology News

By BY ADAM SATARIANO AND EMMA BUBOLA from NYT Technology https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/23/technology/right-to-be-forgotten-law-europe.html?partner=IFTTT Get FREE UDEMY Coupons Here

Netflix Announces Drive, Its First Original Film With Dharma Productions, Starring Sushant Singh Rajput and Jacqueline Fernandez | Technology News

Netflix Announces Drive, Its First Original Film With Dharma Productions, Starring Sushant Singh Rajput and Jacqueline Fernandez Netflix on Friday announced that its first original film in collaboration with Karan Johar's Dharma Productions will be Drive.

Rep. Devin Nunes on whistleblower complaint: This has all the hallmarks of the Russia hoax | Technology News

Rep. Devin Nunes on whistleblower complaint: This has all the hallmarks of the Russia hoax California Republican Rep. Devin Nunes on the whistleblower complaint against Trump, the IG report on alleged FISA abuse and privacy concerns with big tech.

Record calls, iPhone Pro secrets, better TV remote, and more: Tech Q&A | Technology News

Record calls, iPhone Pro secrets, better TV remote, and more: Tech Q&A The secrets of the iPhone Pro, a better TV remote, free Microsoft office and much more in this week's Tech Q&A.

Google Search to Add Support for 3 New Indian Languages by End of This Year, Updated Mobile Search UI Also Coming | Technology News

Google Search to Add Support for 3 New Indian Languages by End of This Year, Updated Mobile Search UI Also Coming Google Search is getting three new Indian languages. Google hasn’t shared the names of the three new Indian languages, but these are likely to include Oriya and Urdu.

New look at bipartisan push for regulations on Big Tech | Technology News

New look at bipartisan push for regulations on Big Tech Attorney Mercedes Colwin on potential regulations on Facebook.

Glitches reported in Apple's iOS 13 update | Technology News

Glitches reported in Apple's iOS 13 update Kurt Knutsson breaks down all the complaints with the iOS 13 update.

5 essential steps to protect yourself from hackers and online criminals | Technology News

5 essential steps to protect yourself from hackers and online criminals Your device is like the Alamo. It’s fortified and sits in one place. But there’s also a gigantic army just outside its walls, eager to break through and destroy everything within. That army will never rest or retreat. The moment you crack a window open, the enemy will swarm you.

Netflix Announces Drive, Its First Original Firm With Dharma Productions, Starring Sushant Singh Rajput and Jacqueline Fernandez | Technology News

Netflix Announces Drive, Its First Original Firm With Dharma Productions, Starring Sushant Singh Rajput and Jacqueline Fernandez Netflix on Friday announced that its first original film in collaboration with Karan Johar's Dharma Productions will be Drive.

Facebook, Google, Twitter Executives Says They're Acting Faster on Extremist Content | Technology News

Facebook, Google, Twitter Executives Says They're Acting Faster on Extremist Content Executives said they are spending money on technology to improve their ability to flag extremist content and taking the initiative to reach out to law enforcement authorities to try to head off potential violent incidents.

Google Pay Gets Spot Platform to 'Bridge Offline and Online Worlds', Tokenized Cards Debut to Enable Secure Card Payments | Technology News

Google Pay Gets Spot Platform to 'Bridge Offline and Online Worlds', Tokenized Cards Debut to Enable Secure Card Payments Google Pay has received the Spot Platform to let merchants create custom branded experiences for customers through which they can make payments and engage with their businesses seamlessly.

Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2019: Sneak Peek at Upcoming Offers on Mobile Phones and Electronics | Technology News

Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2019: Sneak Peek at Upcoming Offers on Mobile Phones and Electronics Amazon's Great Indian Festival sale will kick off from September 29. In the days leading up to the sale, the online retail giant has started offering a glimpse into what kind of mobile phone offers and electronics deals we can expect this year.

China develops handheld sonic weapon for crowd control: report | Technology News

China develops handheld sonic weapon for crowd control: report China has developed the world's first portable sonic gun to control riots, the Chinese Academy of Sciences announced.

Facebook Says It Has Suspended ‘Tens of Thousands’ of Apps | Technology News

By BY KATE CONGER AND GABRIEL J.X. DANCE from NYT Technology https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/20/technology/facebook-data-privacy-suspension.html?partner=IFTTT Get FREE UDEMY Coupons Here

The Week in Tech: An Emerging Twist on Antitrust | Technology News

By BY KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/20/technology/big-tech-antitrust.html?partner=IFTTT Get FREE UDEMY Coupons Here

Saudi Arabia oil attack requires prepping for drone war, report says | Technology News

Saudi Arabia oil attack requires prepping for drone war, report says The attacks on Saudi Arabia's oil fields will drive a massive increase in the need for perimeter security gear, according to a new report. 

iPhone 11 hits stores: Here's what you need to know | Technology News

iPhone 11 hits stores: Here's what you need to know Kurt the 'CyberGuy' Knutsson reports from outside Apple's flagship store in New York City.

Report: Medical images, health data of millions of Americans are unprotected online | Technology News

Report: Medical images, health data of millions of Americans are unprotected online Data can be seen by anyone with basic computer expertise; Kurt 'The Cyber Guy' Knutsson explains.

Federal agencies considering expanding facial recognition technology to airports across US | Technology News

Federal agencies considering expanding facial recognition technology to airports across US What are the concerns being raised? Jacqui Heinrich reports.

Attack on Saudi Arabia oil field would likely not have been stopped by any country: expert | Technology News

Attack on Saudi Arabia oil field would likely not have been stopped by any country: expert Saudi Arabia defended itself as well as possible from the recent massive attack on its oil facilities -- an attack that the U.S. has blamed on Iran, a military expert said.

Google Search to Add Support for 3 New Indian Languages by End of This Year, Updated Mobile Search UI Also Coming | Technology News

Google Search to Add Support for 3 New Indian Languages by End of This Year, Updated Mobile Search UI Also Coming Google Search is getting three new Indian languages. Google hasn’t shared the names of the three new Indian languages, but these are likely to include Oriya and Urdu.

Facebook employee jumps to death from headquarters in Northern California: reports | Technology News

Facebook employee jumps to death from headquarters in Northern California: reports A Facebook employee reportedly jumped to his death from the fourth floor of a building at the Facebook campus in Northern California Thursday, according to reports.