Forget Chess. A.I. Masters Wickedly Complex, Chinese Game Of 'Go'
In a milestone for computers, a machine learned to play and has now beaten the European champion of the game.
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FCC Chairman Issues Proposal Seeking To 'Unlock' Cable Box Market
Almost all cable subscribers pay to rent a set-top box netting the industry billions a year. Chairman Tom Wheeler says ending that practice would lead to more innovation in the way we consume TV.
For Some Schools, Learning Doesn't Stop On Snow Days
It doesn't matter if they get 3 inches or 3 feet of snow — schools in Indiana can bring students into a virtual classroom if their physical classrooms shut down.
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey Announces High Level Departures
There's been a shakeup in the executive ranks at Twitter. CEO Jack Dorsey is overhauling key parts of the company as he seeks to address financial problems that have left investors in a sour mood.
Don't Blink: Robot Solves Rubik's Cube In Just Over 1 Second
Some of the times registered by the robot built by two engineers in Kansas City are under 1.2 seconds; they'll go for a world record next week.
Oops. Tablet Outage In AFC Title Game Coincides With Microsoft Ad
After the Patriots' Microsoft Surface tablets briefly stopped working during the AFC Championship game, the tech company is getting the wrong kind of publicity.
Presidential Campaigns Find Texting Key In Getting Out The Vote
A week before the Iowa caucuses, one strategy campaigns are going all in on is texting as a way to communicate with and mobilize supporters.
Massive Space Telescope Is Finally Coming Together
In a NASA facility just outside Washington, D.C., workers are building the James Webb Space Telescope, an $8 billion successor to the Hubble. It'll be the largest ever, and it's set to launch in 2018.
Yik Yak Tests Universities' Defense Of Free Speech
The social media app allows users to post anonymous comments visible to others in the same area. It's become a breeding ground for racial and violent threats, and some colleges may ban the app.
Former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld Tries His Hand At App Development
The former secretary of defense who grappled with "unknown unknowns" in the war in Iraq is back in the news. He worked with a team of developers to design a Winston Churchill-themed card game app.