Facebook's New Grand Plan To Draw You In
In quintessential Silicon Valley style, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg unveiled ambitious plans to bring users from 2D Newsfeeds to 3D imaginary worlds; and neglected safety concerns.
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Trump's Latest Executive Order Targets High Skilled Worker Visa Program
President Trump announced an executive order on Tuesday that will sharpen the focus on the H1-B visa program. The tech industry is a key beneficiary and hopes this will prod Congress to overhaul the program.
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Addresses Cleveland Murder
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg gave his condolences to the family of a man murdered in Cleveland on Sunday, whose attacker shared videos of the killing on the social network.
Tech Is Dominating Efforts To Educate Syrian Refugees
Half of private donors to Syrian students are funding educational technology, a report says. It's not necessarily what schools need, one co-author says, considering they may lack reliable electricity.
WATCH: NASA Livestreams 360-Degree View Of Rocket Launch
A special 360-degree camera was installed on the launch pad near the base of the Atlas V rocket heading to the International Space Station.
Facebook Cracks Down On 30,000 Fake Accounts In France
Facebook is targeting 30,000 fake accounts linked to France that are being used to spread fake news, spam, hoaxes and misinformation. The company said it is trying to "reduce the spread of material generated through inauthentic activity, including spam, misinformation, or other deceptive content that is often shared by creators of fake accounts."
Ride Hailing In Rural America: Like Uber With A Neighborly Feel
A small startup called Liberty Mobility Now is staking itself as the Uber of rural America. But to find its niche there, it has had to adapt everything from its app to its driver training.
At Intel, A Retirement Perk That Can Kick Off A New Career As A Paid Fellow
The tech company pays retirement-age employees a stipend to transition to jobs with mission-driven nonprofits. And for some, the fellowship can turn into a second act.
Robert Taylor, A Pioneer Of Modern Computing And The Internet, Dies At 85
Nearly 50 years ago, visionary Bob Taylor channeled his frustrations with inefficient communication methods into launching the personal computer, as well as the forerunner of today's Internet.
Researchers Find A New Way To Make Water From Thin Air
The device isn't the first technology that can turn water vapor into drinkable liquid water. But its creators say it uses less power and works in drier conditions — the key is something called a MOF.