Michio Kaku Predicts "The Future of Humanity"
The futurist and physicist talks about mankind's next giant leap.
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At The Winter Olympics, Robots Are Here To Help. But Don't Assume They Work All Hours
Directions, weather reports and water bottles are a few things robots are delivering at the Olympics. They're also helping South Korea present itself as a tech-savvy nation with an eye on the future.
The Father Of The Internet Sees His Invention Reflected Back Through A 'Black Mirror'
The titans of Silicon Valley have a grand vision of the future. But they have a tendency to miss the downside of their inventions — think cybercrime and online harassment.
'Automating Inequality': Algorithms In Public Services Often Fail The Most Vulnerable
Author Virginia Eubanks argues that automated systems that governments across the U.S. use to deliver benefit and welfare programs are often rigged against the very people who need it most.
Uber Eats Driver Allegedly Shoots And Kills Customer In Atlanta
Atlanta police are seeking an Uber Eats driver in connection with the killing of a 30-year-old customer during a delivery.
Scientists Develop A Way To Use A Smartphone To Prevent Food Poisoning
A microscope that clips on to your phone's camera can detect bacteria, such as salmonella or E. coli, even in tiny amounts. But the technology can't yet distinguish between good and bad bacteria.
Should The Parkland Shooting Change How We Think About Phones, Schools and Safety?
Security experts say allowing students to have their phones with them during the school day is unlikely to make anyone safer. Maybe even the opposite.
Google To Block 'Annoying' Online Ads That Fail To Make The Grade
Starting today, Google will award ads a "passing," "warning" and "failing" designation and block some of the most annoying, including pop-ups and auto-playing videos.
Medical Records May Finally Be Coming To Your Apple Smartphone
In a planned upgrade of Apple's operating system for iPhones, the Health app will include health records, so people can take detailed, personal health information anywhere.
Tech Giants Under Pressure Over Russian Opposition Leader's Posts
YouTube and Instagram are reportedly facing the prospect of sanction in Russia if they do not remove posts implicating a Russian billionaire and a senior Russian government official.