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An experiment with removing gender from job applications makes the case that bias influences hiring. Source: CNet
Read MoreAn experiment with removing gender from job applications makes the case that bias influences hiring. Source: CNet
Read MoreFrom Facebook to the streets, isolationist ideas have gained traction in Nordic countries that have taken in high numbers of asylum seekers. Source: CNet
Read MoreIn Tokyo there’s a 1:1 scale “replica” of a Gundam mobile suit. Here’s what it looks like up close. Source: CNet
Read MoreLooking out over Tokyo Bay is a giant robot, a 1:1, 59-foot model of a Gundam Mobile Suit. Here’s what it looks like up close. Source: CNet
Read MoreThese impressive, fast and incredibly expensive planes are currently protecting America’s freedom. Source: CNet
Read MoreMicrosoft practically invented the convertible tablet category with its Surface line of devices, spawning a number of copycats with detachable keyboards. While these are fine for indoor use, their flimsy keyboard covers and low screen brightness (with odd exceptions, such has the Surface Pro 4) render them pretty useless for traversing challenging outdoor environments. Panasonic
Read MoreAs Uber rolls out its driverless cars in Pittsburgh, Google futurist Ray Kurzweil says he’s still working out the moral dilemma in the case of a potentially fatal accident by an autonomous vehicle. Source: CNet
Read MoreIt’s time to update your iPhone’s software right now. Also, is the iPhone 6S really faster than the Note 7? And Apple Music starts to flex its muscle. Source: CNet
Read MoreBritish group sent out a red alert for scenic aurora borealis, but uh, a staffer on a riding mower just drove too close to the sensor. Source: CNet
Read MoreWhen singers and bands give exclusives to subscription-music rivals like Apple and Tidal, Spotify is depressing those musicians in search results, a report says. Spotify says that’s not true. Source: CNet
Read MoreA more automated design strips the descriptions from Facebooks’ trending topics. You’ll have to hover to see more. Source: CNet
Read MoreNew postage honoring 50 years of obeying the prime directive will soon whisk your letters to any starfleet address…on this planet at least. Source: CNet
Read MoreLowe’s Iris system for home control now lets you adjust lights and temperature using the Amazon Echo, and your voice. Source: CNet
Read MoreBritish actor Michael Leader will be remembered for his long-term role on the BBC’s popular “EastEnders,” but the famed space blooper will never be forgotten. Source: CNet
Read MoreUsers of iPhones and other iOS devices are advised to upgrade to the latest version of the operating system. Twitter Card Style: summary Three zero-day vulnerabilities in Apple’s iOS mobile operating system are being exploited in the wild in targeted attacks. The vulnerabilities, collectively dubbed “Trident”, can be exploited by attackers to remotely jailbreak Apple
Read MoreMade from gummy bears, resin and a double ax head, this gadget looks more like a snack than a signature lumberjack tool. Source: CNet
Read MoreSpotify won’t try to lure subscribers with promises of albums and songs you can only get from its premium service, according to an interview with Billboard. Source: CNet
Read MorePaging Samuel L. Jackson! You’re needed immediately at a T-Mobile cell tower to deal with some $@*$%!# snakes. Source: CNet
Read MoreGiant Bomb’s Vinny Caravella talks with Jeff about Proxima b, how hard it is to actually unsubscribe from certain email lists and what Uber’s $1.27 billion loss means for the future of the shared economy. Source: CNet
Read MoreThe mobile app became an immediate sensation when it launched in July, but questions are already cropping up over whether it can keep it up. Source: CNet
Read MoreIn order to help webmasters better protect their websites and users, Mozilla has built an online scanner that can check if web servers have the best security settings in place. Dubbed Observatory, the tool was initially built for in-house use by Mozilla security engineer April King, who was then encouraged to expand it and make
Read MoreIs there anything that water and salt can’t screw up? Source: CNet
Read MoreFollowing in the footsteps of T-Mobile, Sprint’s “Unlimited Freedom Premium” plan is $20 more than its $60 unlimited plan. Source: CNet
Read MoreThe Pentagon is crowdsourcing ideas for the next generation of protective gear for soldiers, offering a total of $250,000 in prizes. Source: CNet
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