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'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' tops $1 billion worldwide
NBC News - 1 Jan 2018 05:13
"The Last Jedi" is now the eighth highest-grossing domestic movie of all time, only $15 million behind last year's "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story."
Bird flies into cockpit, forces Delta flight to turn around
New York Post - 1 Jan 2018 01:00
An unexpected stowaway forced a Delta flight to turn around late Saturday morning. Delta flight 1943 from Detroit to Atlanta had to return to Detroit "shortly after takeoff" because a small sparrow had snuck into the coc...
WATCH LIVE: Times Square New Year's Eve rings in 2018
NY Daily News - 1 Jan 2018 01:00
The New Year is coming and so is the cold.
6 Great Business Books to Read in 2018
inc - 1 Jan 2018 16:45
Want to know what to read in the new year? Here are six books that will help you gain new skills, build better teams... and become an even better you.
Airline CEO reveals his favorite travel hack -- and it makes perfect sense
Business Insider - 1 Jan 2018 16:07
KLM We asked KLM Royal Dutch Airlines CEO Pieter Elbers for some travel tips. Elbers believes in having an organized system when it comes to packing. He also goes on early morning runs to combat jetlag. Air travel can be...
Did the U.S. ring out 2017 with strong job growth?
USA Today - 1 Jan 2018 14:00
The December jobs report highlights this week's economic news. Economists are expecting 190,000 employment gains.
Scientists read ancient sealed documents without opening them
USA Today - 1 Jan 2018 05:46
Scientists in Switzerland have perfected a technique to read ancient, fragile documents without opening them. The work, at the Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL), uses X-ray tomography to scan an entire book...
Fatal 'Swatting' Episode in Kansas Raises Quandary: Who Is to Blame?
The New York Times - 1 Jan 2018 01:58
A fake report of a hostage situation led to the death of an innocent man at the hands of the police. Who bears responsibility?
The Math Behind Gerrymandering and Wasted Votes
Wired - 1 Jan 2018 16:00
Simple math can help scheming politicians manipulate district maps and cruise to victory. But it can also help identify and fix the problem.
Mom records Animoji of herself coughing uncontrollably and we're screaming
Mashable - 1 Jan 2018 14:34Smartphones with removable batteries are never coming back
Mashable - 1 Jan 2018 14:15WATCH: IPhone is the highest selling tech product of the year again
ABC News - 1 Jan 2018 14:13
Apple sold 223 million iPhones in 2017, more than the other top-five items combined.
60-million-year-old meteor strike uncovered on remote Isle of Skye
Fox News - 1 Jan 2018 14:00
A remote island in Scotland bears traces of out-of-this-world minerals from a 60-million-year-old meteorite impact.
A New Silk Road
The New Yorker - 1 Jan 2018 11:00
China is investing billions in building pathways to Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East.
Tough coral species goes mobile to help form new reefs
USA Today - 1 Jan 2018 05:49
A hardy species of coral has been identified by researchers who say it could provide the perfect foundation for other less resilient coral species to grow. as Matthew Stock reports. Video provided by Reuters �...
Gigabit LTE will give your current phone insane speeds. Here's how it works
Digital Trends - 1 Jan 2018 03:15
Gigabit LTE is a budding new technology that represents a vital stepping stone between 4G and 5G standards. Here's everything you need to know about the new mobile standard, including how to get it. The post Gigabit LTE ...
The herp-loving A.I. bot 'Fitch' needs your help to learn how to identify snakes
Digital Trends - 1 Jan 2018 01:09
The next time you see a snake in your backyard, snap a photo and send it to What the Herp. Using crowd science, the herpetologists behind the site hope to train their AI bot to recognize reptiles and amphibians. The post...
What were your best nine Instagram photos from 2017?
TechCrunch - 1 Jan 2018 00:54
You might have noticed a new end-of-year trend on Instagram the past few days. If so, you can thank 2017bestnine.com, a website that lets you automatically collect and collage your most-liked photos of 2017. Best Nine ha...
WhatsApp users are experiencing New Year's Eve outages
Digital Trends - 1 Jan 2018 00:30
The popular messaging service WhatsApp suffered outtages on New Year's Eve. The company says that it has resolved the issues, though some users are still reporting problems. The post WhatsApp users are experiencing New Y...
JVC to unveil wireless Android Auto receiver at CES 2018
Digital Trends - 1 Jan 2018 00:01
Tired of relying on cords and dongles to make the most of your Android Auto experience? Well, those days may be coming to an end at JVC has announced that it plans to unveil a wireless Android Auto receiver at CES 2018. ...
'Arena of Valor' is turning me into a MOBA fan
BGR - 1 Jan 2018 23:54
In all my years of gaming, I've encountered very few genres that fail to strike a chord with me. From RPGs to shooters to racing games to digital card games, I've always found an entry point. Except for when it comes to ...
Vocal disguises and impersonations may fool voice recognition authentication
TechRepublic - 1 Jan 2018 23:51
Research indicates that impersonating a voice can fool voice recognition authentication systems. Multimodal biometric authentication might be a better security option.