Technology

Amazon Prepares To Launch Cheaper Music Streaming Service

5:47pm October 12, 2016

by Laura Sydell

Amazon is taking a deep dive into the highly competitive music streaming world. It's introductory price of $3.99 a month undercuts every other streaming service, and it does some heavy lifting with artificial intelligence.

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Dating app Hinge has killed its freemium product and, in an effort to get serious daters only, is offering a new service for $7 a month.

Can Dating App Hinge Make You Talk, Not Swipe?

8:04pm October 11, 2016

by Aarti Shahani

Once upon a time, there was a startup that wanted to play Cupid. But Hinge lost its way and became just another hookup app. Now it's issuing a public confession and taking a big risk.

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Samsung and Apple, two smartphone giants, have been battling each other — not just in the marketplace, but in the courts — since 2011.

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What's In A Design? A Smartphone Battle In The Highest Court

7:58am October 11, 2016

The Supreme Court hears oral arguments on Tuesday in a case that pits Samsung against Apple — and could have major repercussions for tech products across the board.

Samsung Halts Sales Of Galaxy Note 7 Smartphones

9:47pm October 10, 2016

by Richard Gonzales

Last month the South Korean tech giant recalled 2.5 million phones amid reports that their batteries were safety risks. There are reports that the replacement devices are dangerous too.

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Replacement Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Phones Catch Fire

4:40pm October 10, 2016

by Aarti Shahani

Samsung isn't confirming reports it has halted production of its troubled Galaxy Note 7 phones. Samsung recalled the phones after some of them caught fire. It said customers could replace their phones with new ones. But now some of the replacement phones are having similar problems.

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Youth Discover Drones In Engineering Design Challenge

4:40pm October 10, 2016

by Art Silverman

Youth from 4-H clubs, groups and school programs across the country gathered in Washington, D.C., to participate in "Drone Discovery." It's part of the 4-H NYSD 2016 Engineering Design Challenge. Young people are comfortable with the remote flying devices and expect them to be a big part of their future.

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U.S. Blames Russian Hackers For High-Profile Cyber Attacks

4:40pm October 10, 2016

The U.S. Intelligence Community announced on Friday it is confident hackers connected to the Russian government are behind several high-profile cyber attacks in the last year. Kenneth Geers, a senior fellow at the Atlantic Council, shares his thoughts on who these hackers are and the complexities behind international cyber espionage.

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People walk past a replica of an ancient statue of a human-headed winged bull from Nimrud, Iraq, destroyed by the Islamic State. It's part of an exhibition called "Rising from Destruction" at Rome's Colosseum.

Replicas Of Artifacts Destroyed By ISIS 'Rising From Destruction' In Rome

1:09pm October 10, 2016

by Sylvia Poggioli

An exhibit at the Colosseum features life-size reconstructions of ancient works that ISIS damaged or destroyed in Iraq and Syria. "It is a universal heritage," says curator Francesco Rutelli.

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Checkups & Choice is one of many web programs that looks to help people moderate their drinking and determine if they're at risk of alcoholism.

Navigating The World Of Apps That Claim To Fix Your Drinking Problem

8:03am October 08, 2016

by Ed Williams

Web developers and medical researchers are taking note of the potential for harnessing our phones, tablets and laptops as tools to moderate drinking, or stay sober after quitting booze.

U.S. Accuses Russia Of Election Year Cyber-Meddling

8:21pm October 07, 2016

by Richard Gonzales

The Obama administration says it is confident that Russia is responsible for the hacking of the Democratic National Committee and accuses Moscow of trying to interfere with U.S. elections.