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First LookWhere are the best jobs of 2017? Look to technology.Jobs for US workers with tech skills took 14 out of 50 spots in a 'best jobs' survey.聽
First LookNet neutrality: A top target for Trump's FCC?The Obama administration barred internet-service providers from discriminating between different types of content, earning cheers from consumers and Silicon Valley, but not Trump's likely new FCC chair. 聽
MIT develops 3-D printing 'undo' optionA new technique brings the ability to edit, among other things, to 3-D printing.聽
Amazon seeks FCC permission to run undisclosed tests in Washington StateThe online retailer has remained tight-lipped about the nature and scope of its plans.
Devices sprout ears: What do Alexa and Siri mean for privacy?The Echo is taking the US by storm, with Google Home hot on its tracks. What are the privacy risks of having an always-listening digital assistant in your home?
How yesterday's industrial workplaces are becoming today's data centersFactories, mines, printing press buildings, bakeries, and other icons of 20th century industrial activity are now being adapted to the information age.
How to combat sexism in 2017? With an app, of course.Whistle, an app where users can document sexism in real time, is one of a growing number of digital tools to help address the problem.
Will this EU privacy proposal lead to a more trustworthy internet or a more annoying one?The legislation proposed by the European Commission is meant to protect web surfers' privacy, but online advertising advocates say it could lead to more pop-up ads.聽
First LookWhy China still forbids Pok茅mon GoChina鈥檚 state censor said Tuesday Nintendo鈥檚 hit smartphone app and other augmented reality games聽carry potential security risks, and will not be licensed until these concerns have been evaluated.
First LookWhy Snapchat picked London for its new headquarters, Brexit and allMore tech firms seem to be gravitating toward London, despite Brexit.
Google launches self-driving minivans: are autonomous cars inching closer to mass movement?Over the past few years, autonomous vehicle technology has made exponential leaps forward. But are they ready to hit roads across the United States?
First LookWhy is Uber giving away traffic data?A new, free website Uber is launching will give away valuable traffic data to city planners and the public.聽
Can this clothing defeat face recognition software? Tech-savvy artists experiment.'These projects, I approach them in a playful way,' says artist and technologist Adam Harvey, 'but they also touch on some very serious issues of national security and surveillance.'
No more dropped calls: NYC subway to get cell service, WiFiThe internet spreads underground. New York City subway stations get connected, but what impact will it have on workers?聽
First Nokia-branded Android smartphone targets Chinese marketThe Finnish technology company that was a frontrunner in the early days of mobile phone development unveiled its first new smartphone in years, announcing more to come in early 2017.
First LookNorway will become the first country to ditch FM radioNorway leads the world in switching off FM radio, but many are unhappy with the change.聽
At CES, Alexa proliferates: Is this Jeff Bezos' fourth pillar?Companies ranging from appliance maker Whirlpool Corp to Ford Motor Co unveiled products featuring Alexa, the digital assistant from Amazon.
Japanese company's AI hire signals coming wins for robots. What about the people?Robots are filling jobs around the globe, but experts believe labor markets for human workers may grow as well.聽
Amazon's Alexa to hit the road: a safer or more dangerous driving experience?Amazon's digital voice assistant will be available in some Ford models this summer, but transportation safety experts and advocacy groups aren't sure that's entirely a good thing.聽
First LookCoding and motors: How Lego's new robot toys fit with the Maker movementLego Boost is a simplified version of the company's other robotic toys.
