Science + Technology
Ben Westcott and Nanlin Fang, CNN Business
They train 14 hours a day, 7 days a week, chasing million-dollar paydays. Meet China’s new breed of esports athletes
In the basement of a huge townhouse on the outskirts of Beijing, young Chinese men are clustered in front of screens playing computer games 14 hours a day. But they're not friends with too much time on their hands, or just eager gamers — they're a new brand of professional athletes, and they're training for serious money.7 years ago
MATT O'BRIEN AP Technology Writer
As robots take over warehousing, workers pushed to adapt
Robots haven't yet replaced warehouse workers, but they're here — and they need some human supervision. That doesn't mean doing a job side-by-side with robots is going to be easy.7 years ago
DAVID KLEPPER and AMANDA SEITZ Associated Press
Bot or not? Mystery over anonymous user retweeted by Trump
President Donald Trump's retweet of a post with the alleged name of the impeachment whistleblower shows how social media gives everyday Americans a direct line to the president, even if the identity of the tweeter is unknown.7 years ago
Allen Kim, CNN
This is the world’s coolest Lego set … literally
Scientists conducted an experiment where they froze Lego blocks and what they discovered could be useful in the development of quantum computing.7 years ago
Elizabeth Wolfe and Scottie Andrew, CNN
The last solar eclipse of the year happened Christmas evening
Consider it a Christmas gift from the universe to the world: a solar eclipse, the perfect ending to the holiday.7 years ago
Matt McFarland, CNN Business
These smart shopping carts will let you skip the grocery store line
Several retail stores are trying to eliminate lines at checkout. Some startups are trying a different route to skipping the checkout: smart shopping carts.7 years ago
Mary Richards
UDOT snowplows get LED lights: “It’s going to look like Disneyland.”
Almost every time it snows, someone runs into a snowplow. Now UDOT is testing a way they think could help people see those snowplows better.7 years ago
Rachel Metz, CNN Business
How AI came to rule our lives over the last decade
AI is now used for everything from analyzing your personality in job interviews to letting you buy a sandwich without paying a cashier.7 years ago
Lauren M. Johnson, CNN
Joy to the world: Amazon users stream billions of hours of holiday music
So far this holiday season, Amazon customers in the United States have asked Alexa to play holiday music over 100 million times, according to Amazon.7 years ago
Julianne Pepitone, CNN Business
For Spotify, music might not actually be the key to success
Spotify's content chief, Dawn Ostroff, is leading the music behemoth into an entirely new area that's all about words, not riffs: podcasts.7 years ago
Jackie Wattles, CNN Business
Boeing’s Starliner encounters a problem: Spacecraft is not in proper orbit
Boeing officials thought they would be celebrating the launch of its Starliner spacecraft toward the International Space Station Friday, but the day quickly turned tense when mission control reported the vehicle wasn't heading in the right direction.7 years ago
Paul Nelson
Rep. Curtis introduces energy storage bill
WASHINGTON D.C. – Technology that creates electricity from solar power or wind has improved dramatically over the past decade, but, one lawmaker says the technology to store that electricity hasn’t kept up. He’s calling on the federal government to help companies find better power storage options. Despite all of the improvements in solar technology, there […]7 years ago
Debbie Dujanovic and Colby Walker
Experts worry stalkerware is secretly tracking your smartphone
An inexplicable surge in your data use, or a battery that won't keep a charge, are both signs your phone may be infected with stalkerware.7 years ago
Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business
Google’s answer to iMessage is finally here
Google's version of iMessage is now available to Android owners in the United States.7 years ago
Clare Duffy, CNN Business
Two men admit to working on illegal streaming sites that rivaled the size of Netflix and Hulu
As the streaming wars continue to heat up, the Department of Justice says two men behind some of the largest illegal streaming services have been taken out of play.7 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Man whose body was found in a Tooele freezer left a notarized letter for police
Tooele City Police say 69-year-old Paul Mathers may have left a notarized note for law enforcement before he died7 years ago
Colby Walker
How to keep yourself safe from Ring hackers
Homeowners say hackers gaining access to their Ring security cameras have left them feeling vulnerable. Here's what you can do to take back control.7 years ago
SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer
US finally giving boot to official foot measurement
The United States is abandoning the definition of the foot used to measure big things and replacing it with the so-called international foot.7 years ago
Chauncey Alcorn CNN Business
Vegan sneakers set to be next plant-based craze in 2020
Look out meatless hamburgers! Some experts say the next trend in meatless may involve the shoes you wear.7 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Latest snow storm expected to pull parts of Utah out of a drought
Parts of Utah are no longer in a drought, and the snow storm that will pound the state starting on Thursday means more counties could officially get out too7 years ago
FRANK JORDANS Associated Press
Thunberg ‘a bit surprised’ to be Time Person of the Year
Teen activist Greta Thunberg says she was "a bit surprised" to be named Time's Person of the Year, despite becoming the figurehead of a global youth movement pressing governments for faster action on climate change. Thunberg told The Associated Press on Wednesday that she wants to dedicate the award to all young activists.7 years ago
Dave Cawley
COLD: Computer at heart of Josh Powell custody dispute did not belong to him
The computer on which investigators found cartoon pornography that was later used in a custody dispute involving Josh Powell did not belong to him.7 years ago
Colby Walker
Facebook expanding in Eagle Mountain
Facebook is expanding its data center in Eagle Mountain by an additional 500,000 square feet.7 years ago
