Facebook outage reported
Users across the United States reported having problems accessing Facebook on Friday.
Users across the United States reported having problems accessing Facebook on Friday.
Walmart testing automated carts to speed up grocery orders
Walmart is testing automated carts that retrieve bins of groceries from storage as it tries to speed up the process of packaging online orders to send out or bringing to customers at their cars. The company said Friday it's working with Alert Innovation on the Alphabot, which it's testing in Salem, New Hampshire. The mobile carts move up and down and sideways to retrieve items...
Walmart is testing automated carts that retrieve bins of groceries from storage as it tries to speed up the process of packaging online orders to send out or bringing to customers at their cars. The company said Friday it's working with Alert Innovation on the Alphabot, which it's testing in Salem, New Hampshire. The mobile carts move up and down and sideways to retrieve items...
Tiny 1 bedroom, 1 bath Los Gatos home hits the market; bidding reaches $1.4M
There's more proof the red hot Bay Area real estate market hasn’t cooled down, yet.
There's more proof the red hot Bay Area real estate market hasn’t cooled down, yet.
Help for Suffolk homebuyers with student debt?
A new Suffolk County bill hopes to help millennials deal with student debt when buying their first home.
A new Suffolk County bill hopes to help millennials deal with student debt when buying their first home.
Apple is first publicly traded company worth $1 trillion
Apple is the world's first publicly traded company to be valued at $1 trillion, the financial fruit of stylish technology that has redefined what we expect from our gadgets.
Apple is the world's first publicly traded company to be valued at $1 trillion, the financial fruit of stylish technology that has redefined what we expect from our gadgets.
President Trump wants to roll back Obama-era mileage standards
The Trump administration on Thursday proposed weakening Obama-era mileage standards designed to make cars more fuel efficient and less polluting, a major rollback already being challenged in the courts by California and other states.
The Trump administration on Thursday proposed weakening Obama-era mileage standards designed to make cars more fuel efficient and less polluting, a major rollback already being challenged in the courts by California and other states.
McDonald's giving away free Big Macs to celebrate burger's 50th anniversary
McDonald's is giving away free Big Macs to celebrate the iconic burger's 50th anniversary. McDonald's announced via a press release that the fast-food chain is celebrating 50 years of Big Macs by creating a global currency called a MacCoin, which can be redeemed for a free Big Mac.
McDonald's is giving away free Big Macs to celebrate the iconic burger's 50th anniversary. McDonald's announced via a press release that the fast-food chain is celebrating 50 years of Big Macs by creating a global currency called a MacCoin, which can be redeemed for a free Big Mac.
Ram pickups recalled; tailgates that can unexpectedly open
Fiat Chrysler is recalling more than 1.4 million Ram pickups in the U.S. and Canada because tailgates with power locks can open while the trucks are moving.
Fiat Chrysler is recalling more than 1.4 million Ram pickups in the U.S. and Canada because tailgates with power locks can open while the trucks are moving.
30M taxpayers will owe more for 2018 income tax
Congressional auditors say about 30 million people -- 21 percent of U.S. taxpayers -- will have to come up with more money to pay their 2018 taxes next year because their employers withheld too little from their paychecks under government tables keyed to the new tax law.
Congressional auditors say about 30 million people -- 21 percent of U.S. taxpayers -- will have to come up with more money to pay their 2018 taxes next year because their employers withheld too little from their paychecks under government tables keyed to the new tax law.
Spotify takes down Alex Jones podcasts citing 'hate content'
The music streaming service Spotify says it has removed some episodes of "The Alex Jones Show" podcast for violating its hate content policy. The move followed a backlash on social media.
The music streaming service Spotify says it has removed some episodes of "The Alex Jones Show" podcast for violating its hate content policy. The move followed a backlash on social media.
Pregnant Canadian woman served cleaning fluid instead of latte at McDonald's
A woman who is 32 weeks pregnant with her third child ordered a latte from a Canadian McDonald's but was instead served cleaning fluid in a cup.
A woman who is 32 weeks pregnant with her third child ordered a latte from a Canadian McDonald's but was instead served cleaning fluid in a cup.
Shopping deals: What to buy in August
August is here and the deals are hot, especially if your grill won’t survive the next summer BBQ.
August is here and the deals are hot, especially if your grill won’t survive the next summer BBQ.
Concerns about 3D-printed guns
A 3D printer at a university is a valuable learning tool, especially when you can print parts for a project within a matter of hours. But should printers be used for pistols? A Texas-based nonprofit is promoting "the age of downloadable guns" on its website. Just a few clicks on a computer will give people the blueprints to print guns including assault rifles.
A 3D printer at a university is a valuable learning tool, especially when you can print parts for a project within a matter of hours. But should printers be used for pistols? A Texas-based nonprofit is promoting "the age of downloadable guns" on its website. Just a few clicks on a computer will give people the blueprints to print guns including assault rifles.
Paper blames newsprint tariffs for dropping Sunday comics
Residents in a North Carolina town hoping to read "Rex Morgan M.D." with Sunday coffee are in for a rude awakening.
Residents in a North Carolina town hoping to read "Rex Morgan M.D." with Sunday coffee are in for a rude awakening.
Molson Coors wants to sell pot-infused drinks in Canada
Molson Coors will attempt to sell pot-infused drinks in Canada, where consumable marijuana will become legal next year.
Molson Coors will attempt to sell pot-infused drinks in Canada, where consumable marijuana will become legal next year.
Prosthetic limbs at a lower cost via 3D printing
Something very exciting is going on in the world of creative technology, art, and health. Life can be challenging for a young child who needs a prosthetic. It is especially difficult when the cost is tough on the family budget.
Something very exciting is going on in the world of creative technology, art, and health. Life can be challenging for a young child who needs a prosthetic. It is especially difficult when the cost is tough on the family budget.
World Series prediction basis for new book 'Astroball'
In 2014, Ben Reiter, a senior writer at Sports Illustrated, went to Houston to write an article about what was then the worst baseball team in 50 years. A few weeks later, his story was on the cover of Sports Illustrated predicting that this ludicrously bad team would be the 2017 World Series Champions.
In 2014, Ben Reiter, a senior writer at Sports Illustrated, went to Houston to write an article about what was then the worst baseball team in 50 years. A few weeks later, his story was on the cover of Sports Illustrated predicting that this ludicrously bad team would be the 2017 World Series Champions.
"Pay what you can" restaurant to use wasted food from grocery stores
A new "pay what you can" restaurant in Wisconsin will use wasted or unused food from grocery stores.
A new "pay what you can" restaurant in Wisconsin will use wasted or unused food from grocery stores.
Chipotle offering free guac for National Avocado Day
It’s only appropriate to celebrate National Avocado Day with free guacamole.
It’s only appropriate to celebrate National Avocado Day with free guacamole.
Autonomous indoor drone surveillance system developed
Two European drone companies are partnering to create the first autonomous indoor surveillance drone system.
Two European drone companies are partnering to create the first autonomous indoor surveillance drone system.