Science + Technology

FILE- In this May 1, 2018, file photo, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg makes the keynote speech at F8,...
MICHAEL LIEDTKE AP Technology Writer

Can Zuckerberg really make a privacy-friendly Facebook?

Instead of just being the network that connects everyone, Facebook wants to encourage small numbers of individuals to carry on encrypted conversations that neither Facebook nor any other outsider can read. It also plans to let messages automatically disappear, a feature pioneered by its rival Snapchat that could limit the risks posed by a trail of social media posts that follow people throughout their lives.
7 years ago
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Becky Bruce

Earthquake near Colorado/Utah border rattles Moab, Monticello

The United States Geological Survey pinpoints the earthquake's epicenter as about 57 kilometers north of Dove Creek, Colorado, which is southeast of Moab. 
8 years ago
FILE - In this Jan. 29, 2019, file photo, the logos of Huawei are displayed at its retail shop wind...
KELVIN CHAN, Associated Press

Huawei exec pokes fun at US spying, Snowden at tech show

"PRISM, PRISM, on the wall, who is the most trustworthy of them all?" Guo Ping, Huawei's rotating chairman said, in a reference to a U.S. data gathering program. "If you don't understand that, you can go ask Edward Snowden," he said.
8 years ago
According to NASA Ambassador to Utah Patrick Wiggins, a full eclipse of the moon will take place ea...
Colby Walker

When to watch the Super Snow Moon

If you missed the Super Blood Wolf Moon in January, mark your calendars for Tuesday night and take a look up into the sky to see what NASA is calling the biggest super moon of 2019, and this time it's a Super Snow Moon.
8 years ago
Technology in school...
Mark Oliver

How will Trump’s Workforce Policy Advisory Board help students prepare for the jobs of the future?

The workplace of the future will require lifelong learners, Scott Pulsipher of the American Workforce Policy Advisory Board says, and schools need to adapt.
8 years ago
Mars rover Opportunity...
Colby Walker

Opportunity: the little rover that could wraps up Mars mission

Its mission was only supposed to last for 90 days, but the little Mars rover that could, Opportunity, kept knocking for over 14 years.
8 years ago
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Kelli Pierce

Snowmobiler’s death puts spotlight on avalanche danger

CHALK CREEK, UINTA MOUNTAINS – Jason Lyman was snowmobiling with friends on Saturday when an avalanche at least six feet deep and 500 feet wide crashed down the mountain. He tried to move out of the way but was trapped. One of his friends had lost his probe, which means it took almost an hour […]
8 years ago
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Associated Press

Committee OKs bill to ban handheld cellphones while driving

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A Utah House committee has passed a bill that would ban even holding a cellphone while driving. The Deseret News reports the House Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee voted Wednesday to recommend the bill. The bill, sponsored by House Minority Whip Carol Spackman Moss, D-Holladay, makes any handheld use of a […]
8 years ago
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Colby Walker

59 new emoji are making their way to your keyboard

There are 59 new emoji that will be making their way to your keyboard this year with new characters focused on accessibility as well as a few fun additions.
8 years ago
This Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019 photo shows an iRobot Terra lawn mower in Bedford, Mass. Building a r...
By MATT O'BRIEN, AP Technology Writer

Where’s my robot lawn mower? Roomba-maker now has an answer

Robot vacuums have now been around long enough that you might watch one bump around a living room and think, why isn't there a robot that could mow my lawn? Turns out, it's not for lack of trying.
8 years ago
FILE - In this Dec. 11, 2018, file photo, a woman browses her smartphone as she walks by a Huawei s...
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER, AP Economics Writer

US charges against Huawei could inflame China trade talks

The Trump administration's unveiling of criminal charges against the Chinese tech giant Huawei has complicated high-level talks set to begin Wednesday in Washington that are intended to defuse the trade war between the administration and Beijing.
8 years ago
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Emerson Oligschlaeger

Jackie Chan brings upcycled art exhibit to The Leonardo

Jackie Chan unveiled the "Jackie Chan: Green Hero" exhibit at The Leonardo on Thursday, featuring 18 sculptures made from props from his movie sets.
8 years ago
Kelli Pierce

Utah lawmakers look to clear the air with pilot program

SALT LAKE CITY – Some Utah lawmakers want to start a $1 million pilot program that would provide free train tickets during bad air days. Salt Lake City State Representative Joel Briscoe says the program, which private companies could donate to, would also pay for public education campaigns to encourage people to work from home […]
8 years ago
FILE - In this Dec. 12, 2018, file photo, Huawei chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou arrives at a ...
By CHRISTOPHER BODEEN, Associated Press

China demands US drop Huawei extradition request with Canada

China on Tuesday demanded the U.S. drop a request that Canada extradite a top executive of the tech giant Huawei, shifting blame to Washington in a case that has severely damaged Beijing's relations with Ottawa.
8 years ago
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Emerson Oligschlaeger

Utah starting $2.5M debt forgiveness program for tech grads

Utah is rolling out the Talent Development Incentive Loan Program, a program to forgive college debt for tech workers who stay and work in the state.
8 years ago
Fortnite...
Mark Oliver

Fortnite security flaw exposed 80 million players to hacking risks

A massive security flaw in the popular video game Fortnite left 80 million accounts vulnerable to hacking, Check Point Research says.
8 years ago
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Mark Jackson

Salt Lake City Mayor delivers ‘State of the City’ address

Mayor Jackie Biskupski delivered her 2019 State of the City address to a crowd gathered at East High School Thursday night, touting progress in affordable housing, transit, infrastructure, safety and protecting the environment.
8 years ago
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Todd Fooks and Becky Bruce

Company animates what Lake Bonneville would look like now

The highest buildings in the valley would have been submerged by 700 feet of water if Lake Bonneville were still in existence. 
8 years ago
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Kelli Pierce

Sea lion at Hogle recovering after eating sock

The zoo says in a Facebook post that animals like their sea lion can die from eating foreign objects and that staff can help you find your items no matter how small.
8 years ago
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Paul Nelson

Driver-less shuttle set to make debut in Utah soon

Who says you need a driver?  The Utah Department of Transportation and UTA are planning to let the public use a driver-less shuttle in the next couple of months.
8 years ago
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Colby Walker

This viral post of an egg just took the #1 spot on Instagram

Gathering more than 28 million likes in just 10 days, this simple picture of an egg has become the most liked picture on Instagram.1
8 years ago
3D...
Emerson Oligschlaeger

Boy, 3, loves new 3D printed arm from family friend

A 3-year-old boy in central Utah and his mother are ecstatic about a new prosthetic arm that a family friend made for them on a 3D printer.
8 years ago
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Jay McFarland

The neuroscience of New Year’s resolutions

Luke Gangi-Wellman of The Leonardo joins me to talk about neuroscience, habit formation and how to "hack" your brain into cooperating with you.
8 years ago
Video games...
Mark Oliver

Video games now make up more than half of the entertainment market

Video games now make up more than 50% of the entertainment market in both the US and UK, beating out film and music combined.
8 years ago