Microsoft reportedly planning a Surface that fits in your pocket, but that sounds like a bad idea
Microsoft wants to give mobile another shot with a pocketable Surface device, but it hasn’t been able to pull off a mobile launch in more than a decade.
What Americans think about creating a new federal agency to oversee the robots
Younger Americans are more open to the idea of creating a federal agency to oversee robotics than older Americans. The threat of job losses and superintelligence in their lifetime provide reasons to be wary.
As America argues over civility, the same debate is playing out on a smaller scale inside Google
Some Google employees worry that new guidelines could force the same kind of respect for controversial opinions, like that a given immigration policy is effective, as demonstrably false claims, like that certain races are biologically inferior.
Don’t be afraid of artificial intelligence managing your money
AI is being used widely across financial services, and it’s helping financial advisors do their jobs better.
Tata Steel and Thyssenkrupp merger welcomed by unions
The UK’s biggest steelworks at Port Talbot will become part of the newly merged group.
Trump says Saudi king has agreed to raise oil production ‘maybe up to 2 million barrels’
President Donald Trump said Saudi Arabia had consented to a production boost to offset lost supply from embattled Iran and Venezuela.
Singapore to announce F-16 fighter jet replacement plans in few months
A number of manufacturers could be in the running for a deal potentially worth billions of dollars.
Trump says he’ll bring up election meddling with Putin
Meddling will be one of a wide-ranging list of topics that could include sanctions and the status of Crimea.
Virgin Atlantic stops accepting forced deportations
The move comes amid concern over the treatment of Windrush migrants and LGBT asylum seekers.
U.S. intelligence believes North Korea making more nuclear bomb fuel despite talks
The latest U.S. intelligence assessment appeared to go counter to sentiments expressed by Donald Trump that “there is no longer a nuclear threat from North Korea.”
