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Google faces huge EU fine over Android for ‘abuse’ of market dominance

The European Commission is expected to slap a huge penalty on Google over alleged anti-competitive practices relating to its mobile operating system.

World News

Watch: How a new device helps blind people see their surroundings

A new device, known as Feel The View, helps blind passengers experience scenery while travelling.

World News

New study casts doubt on rise of alien life in our galaxy

The Milky Way may be vast, but some scientists suggest that we are the galaxy's only inhabitants.

World News

FIFA branded 'pathetic' for World Cup Twitter takedown notices

A 7-year-old boy celebrating a goal in front of the TV was among the fans accused of copyright infringement by soccer's governing body.

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How the video game 'Fortnite' is taking over the real world

With a few tweaks on a classic "last-man" standing battle royale, the video game earned nearly $300 million last month.

France

Paris says 'au revoir' to metro ticket, ushers in contactless payment

Paris has been using several variances of the little rectangular slip of paper as a ticket since its metro system was introduced in 1900, when the city was hosting the World Expo.

World News

Europe dominates global broadband speed ranking

Singaporeans enjoy the fastest broadband speed in the world but Europe boasts the highest concentration of countries with fast or very fast broadband, a new report has found.

World News

Instagram's 'caught up' feature nudges users off their phones

The feature comes after CEO Kevin Systrom promised tools that would help people understand how they used the app.

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Twitter is purging millions of fake accounts

The company is banning bot accounts faster than ever, but there's concern those efforts will hurt its overall user count.

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Smart technology sees through walls to track and identify people

"RF-Pose" isn't X-ray vision, but it's getting there.

World News

Here's what future Mars and lunar space colonies could look like

The habitats feature inflatable pods and modules covered in Martian or lunar "cement" to protect them from radiation and asteroid strikes.

USA

Robot Cheetah can mount ledges and climb stairs without looking

A 90-pound, four-legged robot built by engineers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) can climb stairs littered with obstacles, leap, and restore its balance when yanked or shoved, all while essentially blind.

World News

Pruitt's EPA replacement won't be any better for environment, green groups say

The Environmental Working Group deemed Pruitt "the worst head of the agency in its 48-year history."

World News

Facebook flagged Declaration of Independence post as hate speech

The mix-up highlights the challenges of using artificial intelligence and human review to crack down on hate speech on the vast social network.

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Einstein's theory of relativity passes its toughest test yet

Yet more evidence that the great physicist got gravity right.

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Test-tube rhinos? Experiment aims to save a vanishing species

The next step is using stem cells to try to grow pure northern white rhinos in the lab.

World News

Giant telescope captures first-ever snapshot of a newborn planet

It's a baby photo of sorts — only this alien world is anything but cute and cuddly.

World News

Dutch city's 3D-printed homes could help upend the construction industry

Project Milestone will put concrete printing technology to the test.

World News

Facebook, Twitter launch new ad transparency tools

The changes offer the public an unprecedented look at what ads are being shown online.

World News

Uber wins key victory in fight to stay in London

Uber convinced a judge that it has made changes to its business and corporate culture.