Forget self-driving cars, this plane landed itself
I don't have a pilot's license. I'm not crazy about heights. I'm not even great at flight simulators on a computer.
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Spotify launches standalone music app for kids
Spotify wants to hook your kids on music at an early age. And the Swedish company is doing so by launching a tailored Spotify Kids app on Wednesday, initially in beta and only in Ireland. Though make no mistake, Spotify has ...
Oct 30, 2019
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Apple beats profit forecasts amid growth in services, wearables (Update)
Apple on Wednesday reported stronger-than-expected profits for the past quarter, fueled by growth in digital services and wearables that helped offset slower iPhone sales.
Oct 30, 2019
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Lyft loses money again but eyes profits in about 2 years
Lyft is continuing to lose staggering sums of money as it barrels ahead with impressive revenue growth, but its executives said they believe the company will turn a corner and reach profitability in about two years.
Oct 30, 2019
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Beyond Netflix: A look at what you get with new streamers
Attention binge watchers: There's life beyond Netflix, Hulu and Amazon.
Oct 30, 2019
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Boeing CEO grilled again amid calls for resignation
Boeing Chief Executive Dennis Muilenburg faced another round of tough questions on Wednesday, with US lawmakers calling out the aerospace giant for not holding top leaders accountable after two deadly crashes.
Oct 30, 2019
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Twitter pulls back on political ads, but pitfalls await
Twitter announced an end Wednesday to political campaign and issue ads on its service, calling it an important step in reducing the flow of election-related misinformation.
Oct 30, 2019
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Facebook profit climbs along with user base
Facebook on Wednesday reported that its quarterly profit grew along with its user base as it grapples with concerns ranging from political ads to cryptocurrency.
Oct 30, 2019
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Engineering
System provides cooling with no electricity
Imagine a device that can sit outside under blazing sunlight on a clear day, and without using any power cool things down by more than 23 degrees Fahrenheit (13 degrees Celsius). It almost sounds like magic, but a new system ...
Oct 30, 2019
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Double-sided tape for tissues could replace surgical sutures
Inspired by a sticky substance that spiders use to catch their prey, MIT engineers have designed a double-sided tape that can rapidly seal tissues together.
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