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Why turntables and vinyl are big hits at CES 2016CES 2016 is dominated by virtual reality, self-driving cars, and the Internet of Things 鈥� but Sony and Panasonic also introduced new vinyl record players at the show. Here's why a 68-year-old audio format is enjoying a resurgence at the world's largest tech show.- Microsoft is pulling the plug on old versions of Internet ExplorerMicrosoft will issue the last-ever patch for Internet Explorer 8, 9, and 10 next week. The company wants users to upgrade to newer browsers, which are more secure and faster on old hardware.
First LookAs Facebook Messenger tops 800 million users, Google eyes messaging appFacebook Messenger is the fastest growing app of 2015, research firm Nielsen says. But its nearest rival, WhatsApp, lacks some features but remains more popular, while Google is rumored to be developing a messaging service that includes artificial intelligence features.
Will 10,000-character tweets work for Twitter?On Tuesday, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey confirmed rumors that Twitter is considering a 10,000-character limit for tweets.聽
Why iPhone workers in China will take a break over the Lunar New YearFoxconn, the Chinese company that makes most of the company's iPhones, is letting workers go on a holiday break for the Lunar New Year, which begins in February, amid reports of Apple reducing production orders for its new iPhone models.
Despite crackdown from courts, patent suits still battered tech companies in 2015A new report found that tech giants such as Samsung, AT&T, and Apple were hit with an increasing number of patent claims filed by companies that hold patents but don't make products.
Twitter may soon let users tweet beyond 140 charactersTwitter is considering expanding its tweet limit to as many as 10,000 characters, reports say. The聽new service may launch at the end of the first quarter of 2016.
AT&T's 'smart cities' will digitize urban life. Will that make cities safer?AT&T announced Dallas, Atlanta, and Chicago as pilot 'smart cities' at CES 2016. Through a vast network of sensors, smart cities can automatically regulate parking, alert workers to needed repairs, and even help first responders get quickly to the scene of a crime or natural disaster.
CES 2016: four trends to look for at the year鈥檚 biggest tech conferenceFrom scooters to virtual reality, here are four trends that are likely to show up at CES 2016 鈥� and stick around well after the show ends.
Five times Internet activism made a difference From the Arab Spring to SOPA to #blacklivesmatter, here鈥檚 a look at how online activism has impacted social issues across the globe.
Zuckerberg's New Year's resolution: Build a smart home that rivals sci fiFacebook head Mark Zuckerberg announced a challenge in a post on Sunday to write the code for a virtual assistant that would combine existing Internet of Things technology with voice control and artificial intelligence, letting him control devices at home and visualize data using virtual-reality technology.
First LookCan humans and machines work together to tackle 'wicked' challenges?Scientists say that聽'human computation,' a computer science technique that taps the strengths of humans and computers to accomplish tasks that neither can do alone, has the potential to solve the world's most persistent problems.
Why do android robots sometimes give us the heebie jeebies?There are ethical and moral concerns to creating robots that are too human-like, say some experts.
Twitter's new diversity hire raises eyebrowsDespite criticism for its lack of women and minorities in the workforce, Twitter has hired a white man to lead its diversity efforts.聽
NYC begins rolling out free public Wi-Fi. Will others follow suit?The city plans to provide up to 10,000 hotspots over the next decade, replacing phonebooths with hi-tech kiosks. The first hubs were installed this week.聽
Elon Musk's four wildest moonshots, and how they've paid off Here's a look at four wide-ranging projects introduced by the tech entrepreneur.
How close are meat alternatives to replacing beef and chicken?Startups want to make foods without animal products that look, cook, and taste like the real thing.
Facebook in India: Can Mark Zuckerberg's plan really help the poor?Social-media giant Facebook has come under fire in India for its Free Basics plan, which would offer access to some online services, including Facebook, for free.
Six mobile payment systems and how they鈥檙e working so far Here's a look at a few mobile platforms offered by tech companies, retailers, and phone carriers vying to replace consumers' wallets.
YouTube says T-Mobile is downgrading videos. Does that violate net neutrality?T-Mobile's 'Binge On' program downgrades video quality for almost everyone, YouTube complained this week. That could violate net neutrality, which forbids Internet providers from throttling traffic except in special circumstances.