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AI can predict when someone will die with unsettling accuracy

This isn't the first time experts have harnessed AI's predictive power for healthcare.

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With Apple TV+ added to the list, have we hit subscription fatigue?

The average person subscribes to three streaming services — and finds that number frustrating.

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Facebook bans white nationalism after pressure from civil rights groups

Facebook said in a blog post on Wednesday that conversations with academics and civil rights groups convinced the company to expand its policies around hate groups.

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Behind Instagram-friendly photos, an e-cigarette company collects valuable data

The social media and data collection efforts by Blu come as e-cigarette companies face a growing scrutiny over their products' health impacts and popularity with young Americans.

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"Make another suit": Why NASA needs more space outerwear for women

Experts say NASA has a longstanding shortage of the super-expensive suits.

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MEPs throw support behind controversial copyright reforms

Platforms will be forced to pay publishers for news snippets and filter out protected content.

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What are the health risks associated with a 5G network?

Industry leaders are touting 5G as the next mobile revolution, with experts saying the network could be rolled out as early as next year — but what are the health risks, if any?

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Apple event: Company announces credit card, news subscription service

The services signal a new era for a company that has long focused on hardware.

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Tidal energy pioneers see vast potential in ocean currents' ebb and flow

The world's leading marine energy center in Scotland is seeing breakthroughs in tidal power that could make the technology commonplace.

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Hackers could take over some wireless defibrillators, FDA says

Patients should keep using more than 20 vulnerable Medtronic devices because the benefits outweigh the risks, the government says.

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Grindr turns 10: How a decade with GPS 'dating' apps changed us all

What Uber did for cars, so Grindr did for hooking up. A decade after its release, NBC Out reflects on the impact Grindr has had on the gay and bi community.

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Northern lights may dip farther south than usual this weekend

Light shows could be visible in Iowa, Colorado and Washington over the weekend.

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Can Steven Spielberg help sell iPhones? Apple is betting on it.

When Tim Cook unveils Apple's new streaming service, the iPhone maker will join a growing field of companies that are vying for Hollywood's top talent.

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Devin Nunes faces an uphill battle in his lawsuit against Twitter

Defamation and negligence cases can be won, but they're particularly challenging when a social media platform is involved.

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Feeding the future: How to change food production and diet to sustain the global population

Experts will discuss ways to promote sustainable agricultural practices and dietary habits.

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How to watch NASA's first spacewalk of 2019

Two astronauts will work to upgrade the International Space Station's power system.

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New 'Aurora' supercomputer poised to be fastest in U.S. history

The powerful device could help researchers model climate change or discover new cancer drugs.

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Facebook left 'hundreds of millions' of user passwords unencrypted

Most companies encrypt passwords to prevent them from being stolen in the event of a data breach or used for nefarious purposes by company employees.

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Study finds state-run websites are violating EU privacy laws

A recently published study from Denmark has shown that state-run websites are selling personal data to advertising companies.

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Watch: Robot jockeys race against child riders in camel race

Child jockeys have already been banned in several Gulf countries due to risk of injury and exploitation. The remote-controlled competitors raced against the children in a trial run – which they lost.