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Designing the technology of ‘Blade Runner 2049’

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FAA proposes ban on large electronics in checked baggage

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This week’s ‘live’ giant robot battle was fake

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Google compensates Pixel 2 buyers who overpaid at pop-up stores

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Twitter explains why it takes time to roll out new safety rules

The platform follows up its security calendar news with an explanation.

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The Morning After: Weekend Edition

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The Morning After: Weekend Edition

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Google's annual report shows more web traffic is encrypted

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Google's annual report shows more web traffic is encrypted

The number of websites and devices defaulting to HTTPS is climbing.

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Apple's Upgrade Program offers a 'head start' on iPhone X

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Apple's Upgrade Program offers a 'head start' on iPhone X

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Vector plans three 'microsatellite' launches in Virginia

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Vector plans three 'microsatellite' launches in Virginia

They're set to take off from the state's spaceport on Wallops Island.

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Senators want to know if Apple fought back on China's VPN ban

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Senators want to know if Apple fought back on China's VPN ban

Ted Cruz and Patrick Leahy have ten questions for Apple's CEO.

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Razer’s new webcam and microphone are made for streamers

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Razer’s new webcam and microphone are made for streamers

Light your face and express your opinion with two new peripherals.

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Project Loon's LTE balloons are floating over Puerto Rico

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Project Loon's LTE balloons are floating over Puerto Rico

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Movie 'sanitizer' VidAngel files for bankruptcy

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Movie 'sanitizer' VidAngel files for bankruptcy

The company hopes to "pause" the current California lawsuit with Disney and others.

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Ford's commuter van service Chariot halts operations in San Francisco

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Ford's commuter van service Chariot halts operations in San Francisco

The CHP found drivers without the correct Class B endorsement during several inspections.

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Apps and gadgets for the 'Blade Runner' future we didn’t ask for

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You say replicant, we say repli-can.

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Wireless charging will make drones always ready to fly

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Wireless charging will make drones always ready to fly

A landing pad will charge nearly any drone with just a few modifications.

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FAA proposes ban on large electronics in checked baggage

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FAA proposes ban on large electronics in checked baggage

Explosive batteries are becoming a serious safety concern.

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YouTube Red's next show is a Tinder dating comedy

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Tech companies unite to fight for Dreamers

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Tech companies unite to fight for Dreamers

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Fake iPhone X has a fake notch, obviously

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Google considers 'fixing' the Pixel 2 XL's display colors

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UE's Blast and Megablast join the Alexa smart speaker family

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UE's Blast and Megablast join the Alexa smart speaker family

Amazon's always-on voice assistant lands on a quality portable format.

By J. Turi, 10.19.17

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Chelsea Handler's Netflix talk show will end after two seasons

Chelsea Handler's Netflix talk show will end after two seasons

The host is turning her focus to upcoming elections.

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Intel and Amazon partner on voice recognition tech

Intel and Amazon partner on voice recognition tech

The Intel Speech Enabling Developer Kit is now up for pre-order.

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Prying eyes from up above

10.18.17

Los Angeles police will test drones despite privacy concerns

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Los Angeles police will test drones despite privacy concerns

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Paris police want drones to watch over crowds

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Judge says drone was invading the privacy of the man who shot it

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DOJ lays down some privacy rules for feds flying drones

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DOJ lays down some privacy rules for feds flying drones

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Ad outlet tries using drones to track your phone's location

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Ad outlet tries using drones to track your phone's location

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Los Angeles police don't want you flying drones over their stations

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Google Home Mini review: Taking aim at the Echo Dot

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Google Home Mini review: Taking aim at the Echo Dot

This tiny speaker shows how far Google's assistant has come.

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Sonos One review: The best-sounding smart speaker you can buy

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Sonos One review: The best-sounding smart speaker you can buy

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Jaybird Run review: The perfect truly wireless earbuds for workouts

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Jaybird Run review: The perfect truly wireless earbuds for workouts

Going cord-free is worth the drop in audio quality for fitness fanatics.

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Twitter explains why it takes time to roll out new safety rules

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Twitter explains why it takes time to roll out new safety rules

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New Twitch tools help you become a pro streamer

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New Twitch tools help you become a pro streamer

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The best devices and apps to up your selfie game

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The best devices and apps to up your selfie game

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How Microsoft embraced 'messy’ creativity with Windows Ink

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How Microsoft embraced 'messy’ creativity with Windows Ink

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The Morning After: Weekend Edition

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Twitter explains why it takes time to roll out new safety rules

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New Twitch tools help you become a pro streamer

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Razer’s new webcam and microphone are made for streamers

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The Morning After: Weekend Edition

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Movie 'sanitizer' VidAngel files for bankruptcy

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YouTube Red's next show is a Tinder dating comedy

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Tomorrow

Blue Origin’s BE-4 rocket engine completes first hot-fire test

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NASA study will help identify potentially habitable planets

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Amazon’s largest wind farm yet is up and running in Texas

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