Air Force base produces first certified 3D-printed aircraft parts
The 60th Maintenance Squadron at Travis Air Force base in California is spearheading an innovative effort to produce 3D-printed aircraft parts.
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Google employee describes 'burden of being black' at tech giant in memo: report
A departing Google employee has described the “the burden of being black” at the tech giant in an internal memo that alleges racist and insensitive behavior from some employees the company.
Philadelphia shootout: Suspect live-streamed gun battle with cops that left 6 officers wounded, report says
The suspected gunman who wounded six police officers in Philadelphia during an hourslong standoff was live-streaming the gun battle, according to FOX 29.
Philadelphia shootout: No evidence that suspect live-streamed gun battle with cops, police say
The Philadelphia Police Department hasnot yet foundany evidence that thesuspected gunman who wounded six police officersduring an hourslong standoff was live-streaming the gun battle.
Navy scrapping touchscreen controls on destroyers after deadly collisions: report
The U.S. Navy is ditching touchscreen controls on destroyers following fatal collisions involving the USS John S. McCain and the USS Fitzgerald.
Samsung unveils new Galaxy Note 10 phones
Samsung unveiled its new Galaxy Note 10 phones at a glitzy event in New York City on Wednesday.
Samsung set to launch Galaxy Note 10 phones at New York City event
Samsung is expected to launch its new Galaxy Note 10 and 10+ phones during at its Galaxy Unpacked 2019 event Wednesday.
GOP senators demand answers from Google over the tech giant’s 'smart speaker relationship' with Huawei
Republican Senators Marco Rubio, Josh Hawley and Tom Cotton have sent a letter to Google CEO Sundar Pichai seeking answers about the Silicon Valley heavyweight’s relationship with controversial Chinese tech giant Huawei.
Horrific footage of Christchurch mosque shooting surfaces on YouTube and Instagram
Almost five months after 51 people were massacred at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, sick footage of the killings can still be seen on YouTube and Instagram.
Trump slams Google over alleged political bias: We're watching 'very closely’
President Donald Trump has slammed Google and its CEO Sundar Pichai in the wake of recent allegations of anti-conservative bias at the tech giant.
Google employee's viral memo alleges discrimination against pregnant women: report
A memo written by a Google employee that alleges discrimination against pregnant women has gone viral at the tech giant, according to Motherboard.
El Paso shooting: 8chan offline after Internet company Cloudflare pulls support for 'cesspool of hate' online forum
Controversial online forum 8chan is offline after internet services company Cloudflare pulled its support for the site in the wake of the horrific El Paso mass shooting that left 20 people dead and more than two dozen injured.
Bald eagle fights fox in incredible midair tussle
A photographer has captured a truly remarkable midair tussle between a bald eagle and a red fox who are fighting over a rabbit.
Surreal 'Inception'-style images show warped cities
Inspired by the 2010 sci-fi thriller “Inception,” a production company has created a series of incredible warped images of Russian cities.
Republican engineer fired by Google slams tech giant over alleged 'bullying' of conservatives: report
A former Googleengineer claims that he was blacklisted, bulliedand ultimately fired by the tech giant all because of his conservative beliefs, The Wall Street Journal reports.
Bots targeted race during Democratic debate, researchers say
Bot-like accounts pushed the hashtag #DemDebateSoWhite during Tuesday night’s Democratic presidential debate in Detroit, according to a report from social media analytics firm Storyful.
GOP Sen. Josh Hawley takes aim at Facebook and YouTube's 'deceptive techniques'
Sen. Josh Hawley has announced legislation designed to curb social media addiction and target “deceptive techniques” that tech giants use to exploit users.
Navy names new salvage and rescue ship in honor of Native American tribe
The Navy’s newest towing, salvage and rescue ship will be named to honor the history and service of the Saginaw Chippewa Tribe of Michigan.
'Excessive' student smartphone use linked to more sexual partners, research says
‘Excessive’ use of smartphones by college students is linked to poorer grades, alcohol misuse and more sexual partners, according to a new study.
Joey Chestnut, Miki Sudo clinch victory in Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest
Joey "Jaws" Chestnut and Miki Sudo clinched victory in theannual Nathan's Famous July Fourth hot dog eating contest Thursday.
Pistols made from a 4.5 billion-year-old meteorite could fetch $1.5 million at auction
Two pistols made from a 4.5 billion-year-old meteorite could fetch $1.5 million when they are auctioned later this month.
Seedy app that 'undressed' women sparks backlash, taken offline
A seedy app that used a type of artificial intelligence to “undress” images of clothed women has been taken offline by its developers.
Zuckerberg admits Facebook made an 'execution mistake' in its handling of doctored Pelosi video
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg admitted that the social network made an “execution mistake” in its handling of a doctored video of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi that went viral on the platform.
Ben Shapiro slams Google over email describing him as a 'Nazi'
Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro has slammed Google over a leaked email that purportedly shows a Google employee describing Shapiro as a ‘Nazi.’
Cryptocurrency boss funneled client money to personal accounts before his death, investigators say
Controversy continues to swirl around Canadian cryptocurrency exchange QuadrigaCX following the sudden death of its founder last year, which left customers unable to access more than $160 million in funds.
Google makes $6 million grant to bring computer science education to underserved youth
Google is ramping up its computer science education efforts, announcing a $6 million grant tothe National 4-H Council,a youth development organization.
GOP Sen. Josh Hawley introduces bill forcing YouTube 'to stop catering to pedophiles'
Sen. Josh Hawley has announced legislation that would force video-sharing websites such as YouTube to turn off their recommendation systemsfor videos featuring children.
YouTube algorithm pushes videos with children to pedophiles, report says
YouTube’s content recommendation algorithm has created an “open gate for pedophiles” by pushing videos featuring children, according to a New York Times report.
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s personal security chief accused of sexual harassment, racism: report
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg's personal security chief has been accused of sexual harassment and making racist and homophobic comments, according to a news report.
Navy wants 350 billion social media posts for epic research project
The U.S. Navy wants to amass 350 billion social media posts for a massive data archive that will provide new insight into how people communicate online.
Google inadvertently thwarts Baltimore's battle against ransomware attack
Google inadvertently thwarted Baltimore’s attempt to combat a major ransomware attack against the city.
Accidentally swallowed AirPod amazingly works after passing through man’s digestive system: report
A man in Taiwan who accidentally swallowed an Apple AirPod got a big surprise after it passed through his digestive system, the Daily Mail reports.
Controversial Instagram account tells 13-year-old Holocaust victim’s tragic story
An ambitious but controversial social media project has used Instagram to tell the heartbreaking story of a 13-year-old victim of the Holocaust.
Ancient treasures looted from Syria and Iraq are being sold on Facebook, experts warn
Antiquities looted from Syria and Iraq are being sold on Facebook, archaeologists have warned.
Emiliano Sala morgue photo: Police arrest two people after sick image surfaces on Twitter
U.K. police have arrested two people after a mortuary photo of Argentinian soccer player Emiliano Sala was posted on Twitterafter his death in a plane crash.
Sick morgue photo of Argentinian soccer player Emiliano Sala surfaces on Twitter, sparks outrage
A sick photo of Argentinian soccer player Emiliano Sala taken after his death in a plane crash surfaced onTwitter, sparking outrage and a U.K. police investigation.
Whale with mysterious harness may be Russian military 'spy,' experts say
Russia’s military may have an unusual new recruit – a white beluga whale that has been spotted in the waters of the Norwegian Arctic.
Last Supper site reveals its secrets in stunning 3D laser scans
The room venerated as the site of Jesus’ Last Supper has been revealed in stunning detail thanks to remarkable 3D laser scanning technology.
Notre Dame Cathedral fire: How a video game and 3D laser scans could help the reconstruction effort
As France prepares to reconstruct the fire-ravaged Notre Dame Cathedral, a famous video game could be a vital tool in the rebuilding effort.
Notre Dame fire: YouTube slammed after live footage appears with link to 9/11 info
YouTube was slammed Monday after live footage of the devastating Notre Dame blaze appeared above a link to information on the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Missing Japanese F-35 poses major security headache for US if it falls into Russian or Chinese hands
The Japanese F-35 fighter jet missing in the Pacific could be a major security headache for the U.S. if Russia or China locate the state-of-the-art fighter jet first, experts warn.
Google and Goodwill ramp up effort to provide job seekers with digital skills
Google and Goodwill are ramping up an initiative offering digital skills training to job seekers.
Hacker blackmailed almost $1M from porn website users, spent proceeds on prostitutes, $6G Rolex
A hacker who extorted more than $913,000 by blackmailing users of porn websites has been jailed in the U.K.
Sen. Josh Hawley wants independent Twitter audit after suspension of 'Unplanned' movie account
Missouri Senator Josh Hawley has called on Twitter chief Jack Dorsey to open the tech giant up to an independent outside audit after the temporary suspension of the account for the movie “Unplanned.
After suspension of 'Unplanned' movie's Twitter account, GOP lawmaker calls for independent audit
Missouri Senator Josh Hawley has called on Twitter chief Jack Dorsey to open the tech giant up to an independent outside audit after the temporary suspension of the account for the movie “Unplanned.
Google pulls gay conversion therapy app from Play Store following outcry
Google has pulled a controversial conversion therapy app from its Play Store following an outcry from LGBTQ groups.
15th-century warlord's sword digitized more than 500 years after his death in battle
An ornate sword that belonged to a 15th-century warlord in Muslim Spain has been digitized in stunning 3-D.
Facebook Live post sparks controversy, results in student’s wiretapping guilty plea
A student and political activist in Maryland has pleaded guilty to illegally wiretapping a congressional staffer and putting the conversation on Facebook Live without consent.
Facebook vows to tackle discrimination with ad-targeting overhaul
Facebook is overhauling its ad-targeting systems to tackle discrimination in housing, credit and employment ads, the tech giant announced Tuesday.
Video shows iPhone shredded to dust in a blender, all in the name of science
Scientists at the University of Plymouth in the U.K. have released a remarkable video that shows an Apple iPhone being shredded to dust in a blender.
Facebook battles revenge porn with artificial intelligence
Facebook is harnessing new detection technology to battle revenge porn on both its main social network, as well as Instagram.
New Zealand mosque shooter’s livestream sparks social media scramble to remove sick footage
The horrific mass shooting at two New Zealand mosques that left 49 people dead was live-streamed on Facebook and shared across social media, sparking a scramble by tech giants to remove the sick footage.
Wreck of WWII aircraft carrier USS Wasp discovered in the Coral Sea
The wreck of World War II aircraft carrier USS Wasp has been discovered in the Coral Sea more than 70 years after the ship was sunk during the Guadalcanal campaign.
Chilling World War III 'wargames' show US forces crushed by Russia and China
Scary World War III ‘wargames’ show U.S. forces crushed by Russia and China in certain hot spots around the globe.
'World’s sexiest koala' becomes viral sensation
A koala in an Australian wildlife sanctuary has become an unlikely social media star after an image of the macho marsupial went viral.
Sick 'Rape Day' video game sparks global outrage
A sick video game where players commit sexual assaults against female characters has been pulled from Steam after a worldwide backlash.
Zuckerberg lays out vision for 'privacy-focused' social networking
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has vowed to develop new privacy-shielding messaging services as the social network comes under increasing pressure over its handling of user data.
Air Force deploys new handgun as it modernizes weapons
The Air Force has started deployment of its new M18 Modular Handgun System.
Unopened vintage 'Super Mario Bros.' video game sells for $100G, setting new world record
An unopened 1985 copy of the iconic “Super Mario Bros.” video game has been sold for $100,150.
'Boycott Amazon!' Furious Queens property owner slams tech giant after it nixed New York HQ2
A Long Island City apartment building owner is calling for a nationwide boycott of Amazon and its products after the tech giant pulled out of its plan to build part of its second headquarters in Queens.
Kylie Jenner, other celebs, suddenly lose millions of followers due to weird Instagram bug
Some Instagram users, including celebrities Kylie Jenner and Ariana Grande, have seen their follower counts tumble as the result of a bizarre bug.
Marines 3D-print amazing concrete bridge
Marines at Camp Pendleton, Calif. have successfully 3D-printed a reinforced concrete bridge.
Twitter sees monthly users plunge, will stop reporting the number
Twitter’s monthly user base slipped 9 million year-over-year, according to the company’s fiscal fourth-quarter results, which were released Thursday.
Lost city in South Africa revealed in stunning digital images
Experts have created a stunning digital reconstruction of a centuries-old lost city discovered in South Africa.
Facebook slammed by Germany as watchdog slaps data use restrictions on the social network
Authorities in Germany have ruled that Facebook should not be allowed to use customer data from other apps and websites to help target advertisements shown on their Facebook pages without their explicit consent.
Russia will send fighter jets to patrol North Pole, report says
Moscow is planning to send fighter jets to patrol the North Pole, according to a Russian news report.
HQ Trivia co-founder died from overdose of multiple drugs
Colin Kroll, the co-founder of the popular HQ Triviagame and Vine apps died from an overdose of drugs including fentanyl, cocaine and heroin, according to officials.
Egg that beat Kylie Jenner for most-liked Instagram photo cracks open, revealing its true purpose
The egg that famously beatKylie Jenner for the most-liked photo on Instagram has finally cracked, revealing its true purpose.
Death, dogs and a missing $190 million: The strange case of crypto exchange QuadrigaCX
A major Canadian cryptocurrency exchange is in the spotlight following the sudden death of its founder, which has left customers unable to access $190 million in funds.
$190 million gone forever? Crypto boss dies with passwords needed to unlock customer accounts
Customers of a Canadian cryptocurrency exchange are reportedly unable to access $190 million of funds after the company’s founder died with the passwords needed to access the money.
Army tests new communication device that could save wounded soldiers’ lives
The U.S. Army is testing a new medical communication device that could help save soldiers’ lives.
Trevor, the 'world's loneliest duck,' dies in dog attack
It was a sad end for Trevor, a mallard on the remote Pacific island of Niue dubbed the “world’s loneliest duck.”
Facebook slammed for allowing 'friendly fraud' as kids ran up massive bills on games
Facebook allowed children to run up massive bills on digital games, according to newly released court documents. The records also show that the tech giant rejected recommendations to tackle what it described as "friendly fraud.
Mars blast! Stunning new impact crater spotted on the Red Planet
Scientists have spotted a stunning new impact cater on the surface of Mars.
Deer leaps over family’s dog in bizarre home surveillance video
A surveillance camera has captured the funny moment when a deer leaped over a Kansas family’s dog.
Covington controversy: Lawmakers want details from Twitter on account that promoted viral video
Lawmakers have reportedly asked Twitter for details of the shadowy account that circulated a controversial video of students from Covington Catholic High School and their encounter with a Native American activist near the Lincoln Memorial.
Covington row: Lawmakers want details from Twitter on account that promoted viral video, report says
Lawmakers have reportedly asked Twitter for details of the shadowy account that circulated a controversial video of students from Covington Catholic High School and their encounter with a Native American activist near the Lincoln Memorial.
Twitter 'very sorry' for security flaw that made private tweets public
Twitter has discovered a long-running security flaw that exposed private tweets for some users of the platform on the Android operating system.
Grocery store robot patrols aisles, spots spills
“Robo ‘cleanup’ in aisle three!” Some grocery stores in the U.S. are calling on robots in an attempt to keep their floors clean.
'Social media morons': Facebook slammed for blocking Mardi Gras cake ad over 'excessive nudity'
A Facebook post promoting a competition for traditional Mardi Gras cakes has fallen foul of the social network’s censors, according to the contest’s bewildered organizers.
Sharing your Netflix password? This software will track you down
Software specialist Synamedia is touting a new technology that it says can track down users who share accounts and passwords for streaming services such as Netflix.
PragerU files new lawsuit against Google in YouTube 'censorship' row
PragerU has filed a new lawsuit in its legal battle with Google, ramping up its allegations of online censorship against the tech giant and its YouTube video-sharing service.
Some Android apps share data with Facebook, regardless of whether you have an account or not
Some Android apps are sending data to Facebook, regardless of whether users have an account on the social network or not, new research warns.
Mysterious Twitter bug linked to 'unusual activity' from China and Saudi Arabia
A mysterious Twitter bug has been linked to suspicious activity from China and Saudi Arabia.
US unable to defend against Russian and Chinese hypersonic weapons, report warns
The U.S. lacks the defenses needed to protect against a new breed of highly sophisticated hypersonic weapons from China and Russia, according to a GAO report.
Facebook 'sorry' for bug that may have exposed the photos of 6.8M users
A Facebook software flaw may have exposed the photos of 6.8 million users to a much wider audience than intended, the social network confirmed Friday.
MIT develops incredible system to 'shrink' objects
Researchers at MIT have developed a system to “shrink” objects down to a nanoscale level.
Google slammed by New Zealand lawmaker after naming suspect in the murder of British backpacker
Google has been by slammed by a New Zealand lawmaker after the tech giant reportedly published the name of the suspect in the murder of British backpacker Grace Millane.
Facebook could threaten democracy, warns former GCHQ chief
Without stronger regulation, Facebook could become a threat to democracy, according to the former head of GCHQ, the British equivalent of the NSA.
Teen's 'hijacked' birthday party invite goes viral, sparks riot fears in small town
A 15-year-old Dutch girl’s innocent message inviting friends to her birthday party has been “hijacked” on social media, sparking fears of a riot in her small town.
Sheryl Sandberg asked Facebook staff to find out if George Soros was shorting the company’s stock
Facebook’s Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg asked staff to conduct research on whether billionaire George Soros, a high-profile critic of the social network, was shorting the company’s stock.
Vlad the imposter: Twitter suspends fake Putin account that had almost 1 million followers
Twitter has suspended a fake English language Vladimir Putin account that had racked up almost 1 million followers.
Sheryl Sandberg says New York Times report she was disinterested in Russian meddling is 'simply untrue'
Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg has hit back at a scathing New York Times report on the social network’s handling of Russian meddling in the 2016 U.S. Presidential election.
Midterm movers: Uber and Lyft offer voters discounted rides to the polls
Ride sharingcompanies Uber and Lyft are offering voters discounted rides to polling stations for the midterm elections
Midterms cyber fear: One in five Americans may not vote over security worries, survey says
Nearly one in five Americans will not vote or are highly unlikely to vote in Tuesday’s midterm elections over concerns about the integrity of U.S. voting systems, according to new research.
Bill Gates brandishes jar of poop, talks toilet technology
With a jar of feces on a pedestal next to him, billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates kicked off a “Reinvented Toilet” Expo in China Tuesday.
Foreign hackers have US election networks in their crosshairs, report says
Foreign hackers are reportedly increasing their efforts to target America’s election infrastructure ahead of Tuesday’s midterms.
Drone fleet could help find lost hikers, MIT researchers say
Researchers at MIT say that a sophisticated fleet of drones could help find lost hikers by searching under dense forest canopies.
Apple’s iPad, Mac event: What to expect
All eyes will be on the Brooklyn Academy of Music Tuesday when Apple unveils its latest products.
US warship shoots down missile in space in spectacular interceptor test
A U.S. Navy warship has shot down a medium-range ballistic missile in space in the latest successful test of the military’s advanced interceptor technology.