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AI Doomsday: Should You Be Worried About the Rise of Artificial Intelligence?

Associated Press | Wednesday July 26, 2017

Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk recently slugged it out online over the possible threat artificial intelligence might one day pose to the human race.

Pokemon Go Fest to Mark 1-Year Anniversary Sees Technical Glitches, Promises of Refunds

Associated Press | Monday July 24, 2017

Niantic CEO John Hanke was booed when he took the stage at Chicago's Grant Park to address the thousands of frustrated Pokemon enthusiasts.

China Clamping Down on Use of VPNs to Evade Great Firewall

Associated Press | Thursday July 20, 2017

Beijing has repeatedly pressured foreign companies to hand over technology, encryption know-how and other trade secrets in exchange for access to its huge and growing market.

Amazon Spark Social Networking Feature Launched on iOS App

Associated Press | Thursday July 20, 2017

Amazon Spark is only available to Prime members, allowing them to showcase and purchase products on Amazon platforms.

Citadel Malware: Russian Man Who Helped Develop Malware Gets 5 Years in Prison

Associated Press | Thursday July 20, 2017

Starting in 2011, Citadel was marketed on invite-only, Russian-language internet forums used by cybercriminals.

Facebook's Plan to Expand New Mexico Data Centre Revealed

Associated Press | Wednesday July 19, 2017

Governor Susana Martinez's office announced early Tuesday that the social media giant will be doubling its investment in the state.

Amazon's Meal Kits Go on Sale as It Looks to Expand Groceries Business

Associated Press | Wednesday July 19, 2017

Amazon-branded meal kits come with raw ingredients needed to prepare such meals as chicken tikka masala and falafel patties.

WhatsApp Disruption Reported by China Users Amid Censorship Fears

Associated Press | Tuesday July 18, 2017

WhatsApp users in China reported Tuesday on other social media platforms that the app was partly inaccessible.

US State Department Expands 'Close Family' Criteria For Visas

Associated Press | Tuesday July 18, 2017

The "close family" now includes grandparents and other relatives that constitute a bona fide US relationship for visa applicants.

Microsoft's Rural Airband Initiative Aims to Provide Broadband Internet via TV Spectrum

Associated Press | Wednesday July 12, 2017

Microsoft's initiative, unveiled Tuesday, comes as policy makers struggle to extend high-speed Internet services to rural areas.

Ransomware: Ukraine Says Foiled Second Cyber-Attack After Police Raid

Associated Press | Thursday July 6, 2017

Ukraine is still trying to find its feet after scores or even hundreds of businesses and government agencies were hit by an explosion of data-scrambling software on June 27.

Tesla Model 3 Production to Begin Friday, Sales to Start From July 28

Associated Press | Tuesday July 4, 2017

The Model 3 is to start around $35,000 and with a $7,500 federal electric car tax credit, could cost $27,500.

Souq.com Says Sale to Amazon Completed

Associated Press | Monday July 3, 2017

Souq.com said on Monday that users now could log into their website using their Amazon account.

Microsoft, Trump Administration Clash Over Email Searches

Associated Press | Monday July 3, 2017

Technology companies and privacy experts are among those watching the case closely.

Kaspersky Lab CEO Offers Up Source Code for US Government Scrutiny

Associated Press | Monday July 3, 2017

Eugene Kaspersky said Saturday that he's also ready to move part of his research work to the US to help counter rumours.

Laptop Ban: US Lifts Restriction for Flights From Abu Dhabi

Associated Press | Monday July 3, 2017

That airport already has a US Customs and Border Protection facility that allows passengers to clear screening they'd otherwise have to go through when landing in America.

Amazon Targeted by US President Donald Trump Over 'Internet Taxes'

Associated Press | Thursday June 29, 2017

Trump stated on Twitter Wednesday: "The #AmazonWashingtonPost, sometimes referred to as the guardian of Amazon not paying internet taxes (which they should) is FAKE NEWS!"

How Artificial Intelligence Is Taking on Ransomware

Associated Press | Thursday June 29, 2017

It's clear that the world needs better defences, and fortunately those are starting to emerge, if slowly and in patchwork fashion.

US Sets Criteria For Visa Applicants From 6 Muslim Countries

World News | Reuters | Thursday June 29, 2017

The Trump administration will require visa applicants from six predominantly Muslim countries and all refugees to have a close family or business tie to the United States, the Associated Press reported late on Wednesday.

Petya Malware Causes Disruption Across the Globe, Europe Worst Hit

Associated Press | Wednesday June 28, 2017

Botezatu said the new program appeared nearly identical to GoldenEye, a variant of a known family of hostage-taking programs known as “Petya.” It demanded $300 in Bitcoin.

US Government Websites Restored After Pro-Islamic State Hack

Associated Press | Tuesday June 27, 2017

The Department of Administrative Services says affected websites were restored by Monday.

US Government Websites Hacked With Pro-Islamic State Rant Attacking Trump

Associated Press | Monday June 26, 2017

A message posted on the website of Governor John Kasich said, "You will be held accountable Trump, you and all your people for every drop of blood flowing in Muslim countries."

Uber Admits Knowing Levandowski Was Carrying Confidential Waymo Files

Associated Press | Friday June 23, 2017

The admission, contained in a Thursday court filing, is the latest twist in a high-profile legal fight between the ride-hailing company and a Google spin-off, Waymo.

Uber Allows Riders to Tip Drivers via App, Matching Lyft

Associated Press | Wednesday June 21, 2017

Besides the built-in tipping announced Tuesday, Uber is giving drivers an opportunity to make more money in other ways too.

Celebrating the Music of Video Games as an Art Form

Associated Press | Saturday June 17, 2017

Audiences will pack the Philharmonie de Paris' concert halls this weekend to soak in the sounds of a chamber orchestra and the London Symphony Orchestra performing game music.

Delhi Rape Victim Sues Uber Again After New Details Emerge

Associated Press | Friday June 16, 2017

The lawsuit filed Thursday in a California federal court seeks unspecified damages on behalf of the woman, who is identified only as Jane Doe.

Twitter Starts Rolling Out New Look for Web, Apps, TweetDeck, and Twitter Lite

Associated Press | Friday June 16, 2017

Twitter says the changes are designed to make Twitter "feel lighter, faster, and easier to use".

iPhone-Manufacturer Foxconn Considers Wisconsin for Its Plant in the US

Associated Press | Thursday June 15, 2017

Foxconn announced in January that it was considering investing $7 billion in a US factory to produce display panels that would create as many as 50,000 jobs.

Uber Recommendations Show the Male-Dominated Company Has Been 'Out of Control'

Associated Press | Wednesday June 14, 2017

Uber 2.0 will have to be much different from the free-wheeling company that flouted regulations and disrupted the taxi business.

Verizon Completes Yahoo Deal, Marissa Mayer Steps Down

Associated Press | Wednesday June 14, 2017

Marissa Mayer will walk away from Yahoo with a compensation package currently worth about $125 million.