In March 2012, a 25-year-old Russian computer whiz named Yevgeny Nikulin sat with several others in a conference room in a hotel in eastern Moscow. A video taken by a …
your ads here!China’s Uighurs Trapped in Factory Toiling for Tech Titans
In a lively Muslim quarter of Nanchang city, a sprawling Chinese factory turns out computer screens, cameras and fingerprint scanners for a supplier to international tech giants such as Apple …
your ads here!US Senator Proposes TikTok Ban for Government Workers
A U.S. senator is introducing legislation that would ban government employees from using the social media app TikTok on their government devices.Josh Hawley, a Republican representing the state of Missouri, …
your ads here!Latvia Joins US in Call for ‘Trustworthy’ 5G Hardware
The United States appears to have found a new partner in its drive to discourage European allies from building their 5G telecommunication networks with Chinese equipment.In a joint declaration last …
your ads here!Twitter Staff Told to Work From Home Over Virus Fears
Twitter staff across the world were asked to work from home starting Monday in an effort to stop the spread of the deadly new coronavirus epidemic.At the same time, thousands …
your ads here!Artificial Intelligence Monitors and May Protect Firefighters
Firefighters who run into burning buildings or attack wildfires face considerable risks despite their protective gear. Until recent trials in Spain, central command centers had no way to monitor the …
your ads here!Tractor Giant Sows Uber High-Tech Seeds in Africa
In the near future, farmers in Africa could boldly go where no farmers have gone before. Major manufacturers look to launch the industry into the 21st Century by tying tractors …
your ads here!NASA Preps New Mars Rover for Special Mission
NASA is preparing to send a new rover to Mars for a human exploration mission of the Red Planet. Voice of America reporter Verónica Villafañe saw the space vehicle up …
your ads here!Huawei to Build First European 5G Factory in France to Soothe Western Nerves
Huawei will build its first European manufacturing plant in France, its chairman said Thursday, as the Chinese telecom giant seeks to ease worldwide concerns stoked by U.S. charges that Beijing could use its equipment for spying. Liang …
your ads here!Life-Saving Organs Could Be 3D Printed to Order
Imagine how life would change for so many people who need a replacement organ if scientists could just print a new one that works. That’s exactly one of the projects …
your ads here!Researcher Work to Develop Printable 3D Organs
Imagine how life would change for so many people who need a replacement organ if scientists could just print a new one that works. That’s exactly one of the projects …
your ads here!Technology Serves Up Hot Meals for Hungry Kids in Kenya
Technology is finally able to make food appear. With help from a local NGO, hungry kids in Kenya can now get a hot lunch for a few pennies with just …
your ads here!NASA Says Pioneering Black Mathematician Katherine Johnson Has Died
NASA says Katherine Johnson, a mathematician who worked on NASA’s early space missions and was portrayed in the film “Hidden Figures,” about pioneering black female aerospace workers, has died. …
your ads here!Britain’s Top Cop Calls for Law on Police Use of Artificial Intelligence
Britain’s most senior police officer on Monday called on the government to create a legal framework for police use of new technologies such as artificial intelligence.Speaking about live facial recognition, …
your ads here!New Mexico Sues Google over Collection of Children’s Data
New Mexico’s attorney general sued Google Thursday over allegations the tech company is illegally collecting personal data generated by children in violation of federal and state laws.The lawsuit filed in …
your ads here!Google Updates Terms in Plain Language After EU Scrutiny
Google is attempting to make sure people know exactly what they’re signing up for when they use its online services — though that will still mean reading a lengthy document.The …
your ads here!Barr Asks: Should Facebook, Google Be Liable for User Posts?
U.S. Attorney General William Barr on Wednesday questioned whether Facebook, Google and other major online platforms still need the immunity from legal liability that has prevented them from being sued over material their users …
your ads here!US Judge Dismisses Huawei Lawsuit Over Government Contracts Ban
A federal judge in Texas has dismissed Chinese tech giant Huawei’s lawsuit challenging a U.S. law that bars the government and its contractors from using Huawei equipment because of security …
your ads here!Spain Looks to Adopt Digital Tax That Has Angered the US
Spain’s government approved Tuesday the introduction of new taxes on digital business and stock market transactions, following similar steps by other European countries.The Cabinet agreed at its weekly meeting to …
your ads here!As The Digital World Occupies More of Our Time, Wellness Guides Emerge
As some of the negative effects of life lived online become more apparent, “digital wellness” groups are promoting ways to maintain healthy lifestyles. Deana Mitchell reports …
your ads here!Program Strives to Help Women Students in Tech Feel Less Isolated
Women and minorities pursuing computer science degrees often feel alone and isolated, since the field is overwhelmingly dominated by men. While about 60 percent of all 2017 bachelor’s degree recipients …
your ads here!Facebook Warns of Risks to Innovation, Freedom of Expression ahead of EU Rules
Facebook warned of threats to innovation and freedom of expression on Monday, ahead of the release of a raft of rules by the European Union this week and in coming …
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