A Suit That Turns A Person Into A Robot (Sort Of)
Robots are really bad at many simple human tasks. One possible workaround: Combine the person with the machine.
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Libertarian Magazine 'Reason' Target Of Federal Subpoena
Federal prosecutors want the magazine to turn over the identities of six users who posted threatening comments against the federal judge in the Silk Road case.
Intel Makes Biggest Bet In Its History
The chipmaker is purchasing a smaller chip manufacturer, Altera, for about $16.7 billion in cash.
What Makes Algorithms Go Awry?
Every time you "Like" a Facebook post, among other things, you help provide data to an algorithm. But algorithms, like the humans who design them, aren't foolproof — and can reflect bias.
Israel-Linked Spy Virus Discovered At Hotels Used For Iran Nuclear Talks
The cybersecurity firm Kaspersky discovered the malware on one of its computers first. When its researchers searched millions of computers for the virus, they found it at three key luxury hotels.
Sleep Like A Baby (Minus The Night Terrors) With Good Vibrations
A startup has developed a method the firm says will put to bed kids' night terrors, a minor sleep disorder that can impact a family's quality of life. The device uses app-controlled timed vibrations.
How Apple Hopes To Take A Bite Out Of The News Business
With its new News app, Apple is doing something that has already been done. But it has an undeniably large built-in consumer base: hundreds of millions of iPhone and iPad users.
Insurer Uses Personal Data To Predict Who Will Get Sick
A Philadelphia health insurance company analyzes its clients' health data and other factors to find the frailest and assign them health coaches. That may improve health, but is it a breach of privacy?
Apple Jumps Into The Music Streaming Business
The tech giant, whose iTunes store is the recording industry's largest retailer, finally unveiled its streaming service, which will cost $9.99 a month for unlimited access to music.
Apple Announces Music Streaming Service
The tech giant, whose iTunes store is the recording industry's largest retailer, finally unveiled its streaming service, which will cost $9.99 a month for unlimited access to music.