Not just hookups’: Facebook to launch dating service
Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg announced Tuesday the world’s largest social network will soon include a new dating feature — while vowing to make privacy protection its top priority in the…
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Tesla recalls 123,000 Model S cars for possible steering problem
Tesla Motors is recalling 123,000 Model S electric-powered cars, in what’s believed to be the company’s largest-ever safety recall. The company said in an email to customers Thursday excessive corrosion…
Canada taking less LNG as North American shale improves
The change in the North American natural gas sector means Canadian imports of liquefied natural gas from top suppliers like Qatar are declining, data show. The National Energy Board, the…
A man lies in an MRI machine, which uses magnets to image certain parts of the body. File Photo by Volt Collection/Shutterstock/UPI
A high-profile humanoid robot that was recently granted citizenship in Saudi Arabia wooed South Korean politicians on Monday. ] Sophia, a “breakthrough” artificial intelligence robot developed by Hong Kong-based Hanson…
Construction of Tesla’s giant lithium ion battery completed
Tesla has completed construction of its giant lithium ion battery in Australia. The company describes the battery as the world’s most powerful battery. The so-called Tesla Powerpack will be energized…
Kaspersky says it obtained NSA files — but not deliberately
Kaspersky Lab, the Russian-headquartered anti-virus company, confirmed Wednesday it extracted sensitive files from a U.S. National Security Agency worker’s computer, but said it wasn’t a deliberate move. The company conducted…
Stephen Hawking warns AI could ‘develop will of its own’ to destroy humanity
British physicist Stephen Hawking warned that the emergence of artificial intelligence could be the “worst event in the history of our civilization” during a speech Monday. Speaking at the Web…
To heavy fanfare, Apple iPhone X goes on sale worldwide
Apple’s iPhone X launched on Friday worldwide as hundreds of customers waited in long queues to get their hands on the company’s newest, hyped smartphone. Customers camped out for days,…
Samsung names 3 new CEOs in wake of corruption scandal
Samsung Electronics on Tuesday announced record third-quarter profits — and sweeping leadership changes atop its three major divisions. The company identified three new chief executives for its components, consumer electronics…
iPhone X sells out preorders within 10 minutes
Preorders for Apple’s new iPhone X sold out in 10 minutes after opening online to people in more than 50 countries on Friday. At 3 a.m. EST, demand for the…
