Tech
Free Wi-Fi launched at 146 educational institutions
The government has launched free Wi-Fi at 146 educational institutions across the country.
Titanic wave of star-forming gases found in Milky Way
Astronomers have discovered a titanic wave of star-forming gases practically right under our noses in the Milky Way.
NASA graduates 11 astronauts eligible for lunar missions
The U.S. space agency NASA on Friday included 11 new astronauts into its ranks, increasing the number of those eligible for spaceflight assignments to 49.
Canada prosecutor says essence of Huawei CFO case is fraud
Canada's Department of Justice said Friday the allegation against a top Chinese executive arrested at the United States' request would be a crime in Canada and she should be extradited to the United States on fraud charges.
Volkswagen announces complete takeover of digital specialist diconium
Volkswagen Group and the founding shareholders of digital specialist diconium agreed on the acquisition by Volkswagen of all remaining shares of diconium, Germany's largest carmaker announced on Friday.
Google legal chief leaving amid sexual misconduct troubles
David Drummond, the legal chief of Google parent company Alphabet, is leaving at the end of the month, following accusations of inappropriate relationships with employees.
Facebook reaffirms refusal to ban political ads on its platform
Facebook Inc. said Thursday that it will continue to allow political ads on its platform including Instagram, despite possible false information in those ads run by politicians.
CES tech show: Say no to junk food; machines make cocktails
A wristband that will help you say "no" to junk food. A machine that will mix drinks for you.
Space X Dragon returns to Earth, bringing scientific samples
The SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft has returned to Earth after being released from the International Space Station (ISS) on Tuesday, bringing multiple scientific samples and gears.
Facebook bans deepfakes in fight against online manipulation
Facebook says it is banning "deepfake" videos, the false but realistic clips created with artificial intelligence and sophisticated tools, as it steps up efforts to fight online manipulation.