Tech Week: Who's Offline, How Hong Kong Connects, How Google Works
Also in this week's tech roundup, America's biggest bank says 76 million households were affected by its summer hack.
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U.S. Manufacturing: A Remembrance And A Look Ahead
A century ago, U.S. manufacturers were building a mountain of wealth that unskilled workers could climb. Today, economists see U.S. factories flourishing but say workers will see fewer opportunities.
The Cycling Desk: Work Out And Charge Your Phone During A Trip
Stationary bikes that power your gadgets as you pedal are this week's innovation pick. They've already appeared in railway stations and airports in Europe and may be for sale later this year.
Facebook Apologizes For Name Policy That Affected LGBT Community
The social networking site will not change its requirement for people to use "real" names on their profiles, but it will adjust how alleged violations are reported and enforced.
Adam Sandler Signs Up With Netflix For 4 New Movies
Adam Sandler and Netflix are doing four original movies together — perhaps because you can't build a network on prestigious, binge-watchable television series alone.
Tech Firms Chip Away At Credit Cards' Share Of Transactions
Companies including PayPal and Apple are competing to convince merchants and consumers to use their swipe-and-go mobile payment systems. Credit card breaches may speed up the use of digital wallets.
Kids And Screen Time: Cutting Through The Static
One Los Angeles school is working technology into the learning process while avoiding traditional screen-time pitfalls.
EBay Spins Off PayPal Into Fast-Changing World Of Mobile Payments
Commerce and payments are splitting up. Ebay is breaking away from PayPal and its payments operation will turn into a separate, publicly traded company.
#Gamergate Controversy Fuels Debate On Women And Video Games
A debate has flared surrounding ethics in video game journalism and the role and treatment of women in the video game industry. Attacks online have turned heated, vicious and ugly.
How Hong Kong Protesters Are Connecting, Without Cell Or Wi-Fi Networks
Pro-democracy protesters are downloading a fast-growing app called FireChat to stay in touch. It has been used around the world during political unrest.