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Too many emails? No problem. Google's Smart Reply will answer for you.Google's latest revelation is Smart Reply, a system that crafts email responses. But what does this say about privacy invasion?聽
In coding classes, Boston schools aim to provide 21st century skillsAs a battle rages over an $8 billion education technology sector, schools disagree about the extent to which technology should permeate the classroom.
In victory for Airbnb, city voters reject proposal to curb short term rentalsAmid a long-running battle over affordable housing in a city often seen as dominated by tech workers, voters rejected a proposal to limit short term rentals.
Japanese scientists invent nearly unbreakable glassResearchers in Japan have created glass that is twice as strong as typical glass.聽
Google's hackers shame Samsung and others into fixing security flawsA team of hackers devoted to making the Internet more secure is tasked with finding bugs and聽pressuring聽companies to fix them to protect users.
Tesla reins in Autopilot after 'fairly crazy' drivers misuse self-driving techTesla chief Elon Musk says the company will restrict the Autopilot feature in its Model S electric car so that people will use it more responsibly. Even so, the company says Autopilot has already averted lots of accidents and caused none.
Google鈥檚 new Smart Reply artificial intelligence can write e-mails for youSmart Reply, a feature rolling out this week for Google's Inbox email app, can automatically read incoming emails and suggest appropriate responses. Smart Reply uses machine learning to judge the gist of an email and compose several different reply options.
Will Twitter users 'like' the new heart button?Twitter has changed its 'favorite' star icon to a 'like' heart. Will anything change?
New drone can navigate on its own at high speedsAn MIT student developed a drone that can avoid obstacles autonomously, using advancements in software.聽
EU's Safe Harbor decision reveals rift between US economic, privacy issuesA Congressional hearing turned combative at times on Tuesday, as legislators discussed the fallout of a European court ruling last month that said a 15-year-old data law was invalid.
What does it mean that Google can now respond to your emails?Google is about to release a feature that will automatically reply to emails for you. Is it time to delegate more routine tasks to machines?
When Snapchat鈥檚 new privacy fine print matters 鈥� and when it doesn'tWhen Snapchat updated its Terms of Use and Privacy Policy on Friday, many users assumed (incorrectly) that the company was asserting ownership over pictures and videos taken in the app. What does the confusion say about the way privacy policies are written?
First LookToddlers and touch screens: parents' helpers or 'digital candy'?A small community survey found that the majority of young children use mobile devices. The verdict is still out on whether that's a good thing or not.
How kids in Halloween costumes help improve Google's self-driving carsOn Saturday, the company had children wearing Halloween costumes at its California headquarters move around parked self-driving cars, allowing them to 'learn' to anticipate their movements in an effort to make the cars safer.
South Korea pulls plug on child surveillance app after security concernsGovernment officials pulled Smart Sheriff, an app that lets parents track how their children use social media, from the Google Play store over the weekend.
Why big tech firms are at odds with Trump on immigrationFor many, the GOP candidate's mass deportation policy conflicts with the vision of a 21st-century economy.
Does Facebook's 'real name' policy really protect its users?Facebook's 'real name' policy requires users to register with the name given on federal IDs or credit cards, a rule that opponents say could harm user safety, even as supporters argue that it will help.
One OS to rule them all: Why Google will merge Android and Chrome OSA new report says Google is combining its Chrome OS computer operating system and Android mobile operating system into a single platform. The combined Google OS would run on phones, tablets, laptops, and desktop computers.
Why Uber's surge pricing doesn't work quite as expectedResearchers at Northeastern University wanted to provide a look 'under the hood' at Uber's algorithm, which increases prices when demand for cars is high. They found some drivers may actually drive away from the surge, making waiting for a ride or walking a few blocks away cheaper for passengers.
Five tips to keep your online shopping secure this holiday seasonBillions of dollars are expected to be spent online during the upcoming holiday season. More people will be using their smartphones to shop this year. Here are some ways to shop safely.