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Seeking answers about the origins of our solar system, NASA's intrepid robotic explorer surveys the most distant world ever explored. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2R3nSGe

If you stayed up till midnight East Coast time, Netflix delivered some fireworks. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2F0rmmH

"Be respectful," the Aquaman director tells crabby fans. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2QfoGmc

Don't stop him now! The rock star, who also happens to be an astrophysicist, will be on hand at NASA headquarters as his song marks the space milestone. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2ViEFDQ

New Year's Eve Times Square drone grounded due to weather, NYPD says A rainy New Year’s Eve in New York has some Times Square revelers ponying up to keep dry, while police are scrapping plans to deploy a drone to keep watch over the crowd for the first time.

Partial federal government shutdown to blame. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2RnSRwk

By NATASHA SINGER from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2RpvZfM

Those trailers looked so enticing, but if you never made it out to the cineplex, here’s your home list. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2BNBmvi

By DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2SsV0nG

Many of us like to start off a new year by doing something special. Often it’s setting a lofty goal we’d like to achieve over the following 12 months. But China’s space agency won’t need to wait nearly that long to place a large feather in its 2019 cap. The Chang’e 4 spacecraft is slated... from Technology News & Reviews | New York Post https://nyp.st/2F12dbz

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This Apple customer complaint might be little too hot to handle. A former Apple fan from Ohio is considering legal action against the company after his iPhone XS Max suddenly caught fire in his pocket. Josh Hillard said that his XS Max burst into flames while he was taking his lunch break at work, according... from Technology News & Reviews | New York Post https://nyp.st/2Rop6LP

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By DON CLARK from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2Qfknr1

A high school junior dug deep into the data on a mysteriously dimming star to search for evidence of a highly advanced civilization. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2QfSyiv

Tesla had over 3,000 Model 3s left in inventory in the US as of Sunday, automotive news website Electrek reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter. The electric-car maker has been urging buyers to make use of the federal tax credit, with Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk reminding them on Twitter on Saturday... from Technology News & Reviews | New York Post https://nyp.st/2saDdWZ

DHS investigates cyberattack which disrupted newspaper delivery for the Los Angeles Time, Chicago Tribune, Baltimore Sun Tribune Publishing first detected the presence of malware in its computer systems on Friday and then took steps to fight back, but it was too late and publishing was already disrupted; Matt Finn reports from Chicago.

As 2019 nears, the New Horizons spacecraft is zooming toward mysterious space rock Ultima Thule on a historic flyby. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2Qe5o0G

WASHINGTON — Most Americans say it would be OK to use gene-editing technology to create babies protected against a variety of diseases — but a new poll finds they’d draw the line at changing DNA so children are born smarter, faster or taller. A month after startling claims of the births of the world’s first... from Technology News & Reviews | New York Post https://nyp.st/2VtbZIu

Fortnite's Ninja was 2018's most viewed Twitch Channel, hands down For gamers, 2018 was the year that Tyler "Ninja" Blevins achieved a level of celebrity rarely seen in the industry up to this point. 

Chinese citizens get accustomed pretty early in life to living in a constant state of being tracked and surveilled by authorities. In what sounds a little like an episode of “Black Mirror” come to life, Chinese schools are now giving students school uniforms that come with two chips in the shoulders that track students’ locations.... from Technology News & Reviews | New York Post https://nyp.st/2EVABV2

Get a closer look at the main character in the upcoming live-action Pokemon movie. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2Rtvf9m

Chinese schools enforce 'smart uniforms' with GPS tracking to surveil students Ten schools in China have new "intelligent uniforms" that will track students' attendance and whereabouts with embedded computer chips. 

The Russian-built Tupolev Tu-144 beat the Concorde into the air by two months. But the supersonic plane would enjoy a far less successful career. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2GNDx88

The next 12 months has Roadshow editors eager for a pickup truck, a crossover and a lot of sports cars. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2RoX82q

Breaking up (with Facebook) is hard to do. Here’s how Every relationship has a breaking point. Even yours with Facebook.

Need some protection for your new iPhone XR? Here's a bunch of top cases to check out, all of them compatible with wireless charging. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2Lvulnw

Need some protection for your new XS or XS Max? Here are bunch of top cases to check out, all of them compatible with wireless charging. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2GyqTK4

Looking for a new game to play on your phone or tablet? Here are our picks of the best mobile games. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2V4QZHJ

These are unequivocally the best Android games on the planet. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2ECb16z

Spidey's co-creator offers some advice from beyond the grave. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2Vj9qIL

Google's traditional party animals show up for New Year's Eve. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2SspVk3

If you're all about the iPhone, these are some of the best games you can play. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2nXRVQj

Scarlett Johansson speaks out against fake AI-generated sex videos Actress Scarlett Johansson is speaking out against fake AI-generated sex videos online.

By NICHOLAS CONFESSORE and CECILIA KANG from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2EXooyg

Expansion aims to expand reach of its speedy two-hour grocery delivery service. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2LGXcW2

Computer virus cripples Tribune Publishing, Los Angeles Times A computer virus hit newspaper printing plants in Los Angeles and at Tribune Publishing newspapers across the country.

After Facebook apologizes for ban, Franklin Graham says tech giant should have standard based on 'God's word' Facebook apologized to evangelical leader Franklin Graham for a 24-hour ban last week over a 2016 post about North Carolina's H.B. 2, known as the "bathroom bill," saying that one of its content moderators made a mistake.

After Facebook apologizes for ban, Franklin Graham says tech giant should have standard based on 'God's will' Facebook apologized to evangelical leader Franklin Graham for a 24-hour ban last week over a 2016 post about North Carolina's H.B. 2, known as the "bathroom bill," saying that one of its content moderators made a mistake.

Will the system work with a severed finger? Asking for some friends. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2Vjxf3i

Because what comes after iPhone XS? from CNET News https://cnet.co/2Rlwbg5

Naughty scammers swiping electronics, filling boxes with sand or other stuffing materials, customers warn Some Maryland residents who received pricey electronics on Christmas morning found they’d been had when the boxes that were supposed to contain expensive items were instead filled with sand or other stuffing.

Virus interferes with publishing at Southern California printing plant. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2Q7UmtD

What's worth playing in virtual reality? Here are all our favorites. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2vqmNJl

The Etymotic ER3 is a bona-fide audiophile headphone, with a very attainable price. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2QYcJ9U

Audeze again advanced the state of the art again with the LCD-MX4 headphone. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2BLnLoA

Celebrate the end of a gritty year by looking ahead to the fun things coming soon. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2Aoj1Fg

We review the fight to renew net neutrality, ponder the good news in space and turn back time with Cher. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2SmxQix

Commentary: There’s a lot of cool TV tech on the horizon, but it’s not here yet. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2QWJ6pd

Apple's 21 iPhones never looked this good. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2ELFSyG

Mindfulness apps, souping up old cars and more: Tech Q&A My car is a classic like me, older than dirt. Can I use my phone hands-free with it somehow?

Fixing Facebook will be a long-term project, according to Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg. “To be clear, addressing these issues is more than a one-year challenge,” Zuckerberg said in a Facebook post, according to a Bloomberg report on Friday. “For some of these issues, like election interference or harmful speech, the problems can never fully be... from Technology News & Reviews | New York Post https://nyp.st/2EV2mfx

Netflix is treating its top brass to some fat pay packages — including big chunks of the streaming giant’s surging shares. Chief Executive Reed Hastings and Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos — Netflix’s two most visible executives — will each get $31.5 million next year, according to a company filing on Friday. For Hastings, all... from Technology News & Reviews | New York Post https://nyp.st/2EShJ8F

We'll finally -- finally! -- see the real thing at the 2019 Detroit Auto Show in January. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2EVglDe

Say hello to Macaulay Macaulay Culkin Culkin. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2EUSumm

Like how-to guide for spoiling Netflix's Black Mirror interactive movie. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2EUsTuj

From Marvel's Wakandan adventure and a Mister Rogers documentary to Janelle Monáe and Cardi B tunes, the former president lists his favorites offerings of the year. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2Slu7lj

There's a selection of new gadgets and apps to help you make those New Year's goals and stick to them. Photo Credit: NBC from NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth - Tech News http://bit.ly/2EV2UDk

The Facebook CEO sums up the year in a post about all the things his company's done, often responding to an endless string of scandals. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2ETQATM

As Facebook struggles with intense scrutiny and drama, there's been speculation about Zuckerberg's role at the company. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2LDD0o1

Facebook is attempting to tackle misinformation and hate that its platform has enabled with a massive, byzantine and secret document of rules packed with spreadsheets and powerpoint slides that gets updated regularly for its global content moderators. According to a blockbuster New York Times report, the rules show the social network to be “a far more powerful arbiter of global... from Technology News & Reviews | New York Post https://nyp.st/2EQJFdO

Scientists in China have learned how to turn cheap copper into “gold” — and it could have a significant impact on the price of precious metals. The Chinese research team managed to turn cheap copper metal into a new material almost identical in composition to gold using jets of hot, electronically charged argon gas. The... from Technology News & Reviews | New York Post https://nyp.st/2TiORul

Tesla on Friday named two independent board directors as part of a September deal with federal regulators to move past the turbulence that followed Chief Executive Elon Musk’s tweet about taking the electric carmaker private. The company said Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison and Walgreens Boots Alliance’s global head of human resources, Kathleen Wilson-Thompson, joined the... from Technology News & Reviews | New York Post https://nyp.st/2Ajv7iS

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The spacecraft team that brought us close-ups of Pluto will ring in the new year by exploring an even more distant and mysterious world. NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft will zip past the scrawny, icy object nicknamed Ultima Thule (TOO-lee) soon after the stroke of midnight. One billion miles beyond Pluto and... from Technology News & Reviews | New York Post https://nyp.st/2rXbaKj

The New York Times uncovers 1,400 documents demonstrating Facebook's growing political influence and troubles with moderation from CNET News https://cnet.co/2BJWsL7

The last time a Defender was on sale in the US, Bill Clinton was president. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2Swst0g

The space agency will not broadcast a historic flyby of mysterious space rock Ultima Thule if the US government shutdown continues into 2019. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2AjrHNp

This is called a Dunkin' "store of the future." It opened at 5 a.m. Friday in Dallas off Northwest Highway and Abrams. The coffee chain says this store will have a modern design and technology to make customers' stop faster and more convenient. Photo Credit: NBC 5 from NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth - Tech News http://bit.ly/2Th7grw

By NELLIE BOWLES from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2Alb0RL

Black Mirror made an interactive movie before interactive movies become real-life Black Mirror episodes. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2ESIcnq

The final film in an extraordinary trilogy, How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World brings the story of boy and his fire-breathing best friend to an end. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2ETFoW7

From foldable phones to 5G, here's why we're looking forward to next year. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2ESIbQo

Tips to adjust the privacy settings on the cool tech gifts you were given for Christmas Kurt 'The CyberGuy' Knutsson shares tips to help you get the most out of your brand new gadgets.

We all knew this one was coming. But the question is, what'll be under the hood? from CNET News https://cnet.co/2RiRvTs

A new version of HDMI is coming, and there are some big changes -- including support for resolutions up to 10K as well as a new cable. However, don't worry about it yet. Here's the skinny on fatter AV bandwidth. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2jn02B7

Whether its a backpack, duffel or roller you want, these bags have you covered when your travel plans include your tech. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2RdSpRh

Facebook's massive, secret rulebook for policing speech reveals inconsistencies, gaps and biases Facebook is attempting to tackle misinformation and hate that its platform has enabled with a massive, byzantine and secret document of rules packed with spreadsheets and power point slides that gets updated regularly for its global content moderators. 

BOISE, Idaho — Many CenturyLink customers across the U.S. were without internet Thursday amid a lengthy outage that stretched from New York to California. The outage began early in the day and continued into the evening. CenturyLink’s network was “still experiencing a disruption,” but the telecommunications company was working to restore services, Monroe, Louisiana-based CenturyLink... from Technology News & Reviews | New York Post https://nyp.st/2EQsjwP

The hottest — and according to some critics the most addictive — video game in the world is raking in billions. “Fortnite” — a battle royale that pits players against each other in a “Hunger Games”-style fight to the death — claimed $3 billion in profits this year, according to the news site TechCrunch, citing... from Technology News & Reviews | New York Post https://nyp.st/2rXiBBa

Marvel head honcho Kevin Feige offers a tiny glimpse of the possibilities for its new additions. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2LEL7jW

The problem's been going on since 4 a.m. ET, according to DownDetector. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2QUb6tN

Also, daughter Billie Lourd shares a fitting tribute and co-star Mark Hamill says he "will never stop missing" her. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2BNouoX

Do you hear Grover dropping a swear word? from CNET News https://cnet.co/2AikME2

The new feature-length special makes its debut Friday on Netflix. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2Sjs6Gt

The free-to-play last-man-standing battle royale game is already a hit. Now it's making a bunch of money too. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2AljAjd

We've got a new set of challenges at the perfect time when most people are off of work and out of school at the end of the year. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2RnOqBq

The order could be signed as early as January, according to Reuters. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2SnnHlZ

How secure is your messaging app? Which messaging app would you choose for absolute security? Every developer will profess that they responsibly consider the security and privacy of their users. But with so many different choices, it can be hard to tell which messaging platforms you can trust.

Elon Musk says 'pedo' insult of Thai cave rescuer is First Amendment-protected speech SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk moved on Wednesday to have a defamation lawsuit against him dismissed, claiming that when he called a Thai-cave rescue volunteer a "pedo" and a "child rapist" those were First Amendment-protected opinions. 

The Shining hotel bear, the seal with an eel up its nose, a two-headed snake and a talking whale make the list. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2ETnMJY

More rumors surface about budget versions of Google's flagship phones. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2Sj8PVD

Cue the drama. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2EOjKTi

By SANDRA E. GARCIA and NIRAJ CHOKSHI from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2ReMyLt

Didn't get the gift you wanted? Treat yourself to one of these sweet deals. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2EMRT5Q

In what has to be in the running for the most baffling move by a social media platform in 2018 (though Facebook has that award locked up already), Instagram began rolling out a new feed for some users this week which forced them to scroll through their friends’ photos horizontally rather than vertically. Instagram first... from Technology News & Reviews | New York Post https://nyp.st/2TcyjE3

Delivery drones cheer shoppers, annoy neighbors, scare dogs Robyn McIntyre, who lives on the outskirts of Australia’s capital, was in her family room a few months ago when she thought she heard a “chain saw gone ballistic.”

Russia tests new hypersonic weapon on Putin's orders Russian President Vladimir Putin oversaw a test Wednesday of a new hypersonic glide vehicle, declaring that the weapon is impossible to intercept and will ensure Russia's security for decades to come.

Some Instagram users found themselves swiping through their timelines left to right on Thursday, rather than vertically, prompting widespread outrage and the social media company to roll back the update,  NBC News reported . Head of Instagram Adam Mosseri explained what happened on Twitter: "That was supposed to be a very small test that went broad by accident. Should be fixed now. If you're still seeing it simply restart the app. Happy holidays!" Legal Marijuana Industry Had Banner Year in 2018 The Facebook-owned app's test focused on user interaction with its feed, switching from its traditional up-down swipe to a left-right version.  The update seemed to upset many people, based on the reactions on social media, but many users said their feeds soon went back to normal.  Texas Migrant Teen Tent City Staying Open Into 2019 This story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser. from NBC Southern...

Some Instagram users found themselves swiping through their timelines left to right on Thursday, rather than horizontally, prompting widespread outrage and the social media company to roll back the update,  NBC News reported . Head of Instagram Adam Mosseri explained what happened on Twitter: "That was supposed to be a very small test that went broad by accident. Should be fixed now. If you're still seeing it simply restart the app. Happy holidays!" Legal Marijuana Industry Had Banner Year in 2018 The Facebook-owned app's test focused on user interaction with its feed, switching from its traditional up-down swipe to a left-right version.  The update seemed to upset many people, based on the reactions on social media, but many users said their feeds soon went back to normal.  Texas Migrant Teen Tent City Staying Open Into 2019 This story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser. from NBC 5 Dall...

LG has announced the SL10YG, SL9YG and SL8YG sound bars which include Google's voice assistant and support for both Dolby Atmos and DTS:X from CNET News https://cnet.co/2Q5qs9j

It's been 21 years since we've had a Defender for sale in the US, and in less than two years, we'll have another. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2ERRCzu

Commentary: In 2018, the Star Wars fandom couldn't help but tear itself apart. One fearless princess would have cut through the noise. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2Q6azzM

It’s only been about a week since three of the crew members aboard the International Space Station flew back down to Earth aboard Russia’s Soyuz spacecraft. Their vehicle, which was the same one that sprung a leak on a component that was ultimately jettisoned before reentry, held up and the trio made it back to... from Technology News & Reviews | New York Post https://nyp.st/2Q23XCt

People are texting their exes and buying stuff in their sleep Andrew Watson, 26, was so good at coordinating international business deals that he did it in his sleep.

‘Tech addicts’ seek solace in 12 steps and rehab We like to say we’re addicted to our phones or an app or some new show on a streaming video service.

After spending a couple of years putting the pieces in place and catching up to Alexa, 2018 was the year Google unveiled its lofty smart-home ambitions. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2EQkWFJ

Packed with CGI, the quirky Western anthology is like the Coen brothers' own Marvel movie. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2ERFZbO

The shift to messaging and ephemeral content could pose challenges. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2ELPHM9

Commentary: Marvel fatigue hit me hard in 2018. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2EQRSin

Ducati's second gnarliest Monster might just be its very best. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2ENTmJb

For a Western, Netflix's Ballad of Buster Scruggs sure has a lot of cutting-edge digital effects. Check out the pictures to see how they came to be. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2ERFVJ6

No matter how much you spend on your new 4K HDR TV, you don’t need expensive HDMI cables for it to work. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2CBbzbC

By NELLIE BOWLES from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2CBAQCA

The move to exit the International Whaling Commission sparks international criticism from whale conservationists. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2EOkF68

Astronomers use faint starlight to map the distribution of the cosmos' most elusive material. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2SmgmDd

The most distant world ever explored slowly comes into focus as New Horizons zooms toward the mysterious space rock, Ultima Thule. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2EQ6L3l

The Silicon Valley billionaire "categorically" disavows the use of misinformation to sway an election. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2EQMY4G

BELLEVUE, Wash. — We like to say we’re addicted to our phones or an app or some new show on a streaming video service. But for some people, tech gets in the way of daily functioning and self-care. We’re talking flunk-your-classes, can’t-find-a-job, live-in-a-dark-hole kinds of problems, with depression, anxiety and sometimes suicidal thoughts part of... from Technology News & Reviews | New York Post https://nyp.st/2GHzZEk