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As the PC market shrinks, Intel looks ahead to the Internet of ThingsPC sales are dropping, but chipmaker Intel is already supplying low-power microprocessors for drones, wearable devices, and the Internet of Things.
Can data help to fight Big Tech's sexism?Sixty percent of women working in the tech field say they have been sexually harassed, according to a survey of workers in Silicon Valley. Will increased transparency help to fight the industry's double standards?
Peach 鈥� a plucky, pared down social network 鈥� ditches news feeds and hashtagsPeach, a social network that launched over the weekend, uses 'Magic Words' such as 'Song' or 'GIF' to let users share their thoughts.
Why self-driving cars are still being driven by humansThe California DMV released reports from seven carmakers on Tuesday on how often a human driver had to take control.
Do pilots rely too much on automated flying? DOT says yes.The agency cautions that as use of automation technology increases, pilots will have less and less opportunity to master manual flying skills.聽
A year later, FCC is still working out kinks in net neutrality policyAs T-Mobile squabbles with the Electronic Frontier Foundation over allegations its Binge On streaming service may violate a provision on throttling video, the FCC faces challenges from Internet companies about the scope of its regulations.
T-Mobile CEO apologizes for rant, defends data plansT-Mobile CEO聽John Legere apologized to the Electronic Frontier Foundation after the EFF alleged Binge On was throttling data speeds for video stream sites. Mr. Legere remains an advocate for the Binge On feature.
HackerRank promises more meritocratic job searches in tech fieldsThe HackerRank app asks job-seekers to apply for software engineering positions by solving programming challenges. If they can solve the challenge successfully, they're guaranteed a phone interview within a few days.
How to watch the 2016 State of the Union onlineIn a bid for the attention of younger viewers, who are increasingly abandoning cable and broadcast TV, the White House is partnering with Amazon to make President Obama's State of the Union speech available on-demand and streamed live, while beefing up its social media presence to connect with more potential viewers online.
Can a robot rescue drowning migrants? Meet 'Emily'A device developed in the US is being used to help rescue migrants off the coast of Greece.
Can Periscope help Twitter find its way?After months of falling stock prices, Twitter announces that it will integrate the Periscope app, which allows users to livestream videos, directly into its platform in an attempt to spur user growth.
First LookCan MIT researchers save the incandescent lightbulb?Bright but inefficient incandescent bulbs have been on the way out for years, in favor of low-wattage LEDs. Researchers at MIT and Purdue University may have figured out how to change that trend.聽
As India considers net neutrality, Facebook mounts a lobbying campaignAfter India's telecom regulator asked a local company to temporarily stop Facebook's Free Basics service amid questions about whether it violates net neutrality, the social media site enlisted its users in a campaign that yielded nearly 2 million responses, the regulator said.
With new Summon upgrade, Tesla cars will valet themselvesA software update for the Tesla Model S and Model X adds Summon, which allows the cars to park themselves after the driver has gotten out. In a few years, Tesla says, drivers will be able to Summon their car from anywhere in the country.
Twitter revives Politwoops, the tool that preserves politicians' deleted tweetsThe social media site recently reached an agreement with two open-government organizations that run the site, which archives politicians' deleted tweets.
Facebook Messenger is everywhere, but what is it for?Facebook Messenger topped 800 million users and was the fastest growing app in 2015. To capitalize on the large audience, Facebook is redefining the app to become something closer to a platform than a messaging service.
Why baby boomers embrace sensor-driven cars, but doubt self-driving carsA new study by researchers at insurer The Hartford and MIT's Age Lab found that 96 percent of drivers 50 to 69 would consider buying a car that included safety features such as a rear backup camera or blind spot warnings, but were less interested in buying a fully autonomous car.
Why Intel, media sites, Lady Gaga are teaming up to fight online harassmentThe technology company announced a partnership with Vox Media and the singer's Born This Way Foundation to hold hackathons around the country to discuss solutions to an issue that can have a serious impact on Internet users' lives offline.
YouTube killed the TV star: How online video is replacing TVAmericans spend about five hours a day watching TV and a little more than an hour a day watching online videos. But within 5 year, online video services will have overtaken traditional TV, YouTube exec Robert Kyncl argued at CES 2016.
CES 2016: How smart can your home get?The International Consumer Electronics show is dominated by drones, virtual reality, and self-driving cars, but the growing trend of 'smart' home technology is gaining traction. Samsung unveiled new additions to their 'SmartThings' line-up.聽