Here's Where Emoji Skin-Tone Colors Come From
Apple will be rolling out a more diverse set of emojis with browner — and yellower — skin tones. Here's the science behind how they come up with the colors.
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Trouble Ahead? Searching For Google's Future
The ambitious Silicon Valley giant is looking to stay dominant in our technological future. But can it adapt quickly to a changing marketplace?
Becoming American: Immigrants Tweet Their Stories
Entrepreneurs and engineers, performers and professors are among those who are sharing their stories about becoming American on Twitter.
As Homeland Security Steps Up Cybercrime Fight, Tech Industry Wary
The Department of Homeland Security, an agency repeatedly criticized for internal mismanagement and bloat, is the cornerstone of the new White House initiative to fight cybercrime.
Apple Must 'Think Different' On Cars, Or Join Ranks Of Failed New Brands
Apple has formed a secret team to design and prototype an electric car, according to numerous reports. While Apple may have the technological chops, the odds are stacked against startup car companies.
New Clock May End Time As We Know It
Scientists working to create the perfect atomic clock have a fundamental problem: Right now, on the ceiling, time is passing just a bit faster than it is on the floor.
YouTube Is Expected To Unveil New App Just For Kids
The new app, called YouTube Kids, is due to be released Monday. It will offer original episodes of popular shows such as Sesame Street.
You Might Want To Take Another Pass At Your Passwords
They have become so complicated that, in some cases, passwords have undermined their own security intent. But experts say there is still value in keeping your digital door locked with a good password.
Banned From The Ride-Share Business In Spain, Uber Turns to Food Delivery
The ride-share company Uber has decided to try its luck arranging rides for takeout food after it is prohibited in Spain from carrying passengers.
Beloved Japanese Author Answers Questions At 'Mr. Murakami's Place'
Haruki Murakami is a best-selling author and perennial Nobel Prize contender, but rarely gives interviews. For a limited time, a website is giving fans a chance to engage with the reclusive writer.