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Bitcoin Oct 16, 2017

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The cryptocurrency Bitcoin is never out of the news cycle for long. How does it actually work and is it possible this so-called currency is more like a commodity?

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Shocking Future of Automobiles Oct 16, 2017

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General Motors announced it is in the process of phasing out gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles in favor of electric ones. As more countries place restrictions on fossil fuel vehicles, will we face an all-electric future?

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Game Piracy Oct 13, 2017

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Report from the European Union on video game piracy comes to a seemingly paradoxical conclusion: piracy leads to more sales revenue. Is it true that video game pirates are actually good for business?

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Aston Martin Submarine Oct 13, 2017

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Aston Martin, the luxury car company, recently unveiled plans to produce a high-end, luxury submarine for rich people who have a sense of adventure. Dive into the world of expensive, and potentially dangerous, personal submersibles!

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Equifax Oct 12, 2017

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Equifax received a lot of criticism for how it handled a recent hacker intrusion that resulted in the theft of information belonging to potentially millions of people. To make matters worse, the tool Equifax created to help potential victims has problems of its own.

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Impossible Burger Time Oct 11, 2017

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The Impossible Burger uses plant-based materials to create a meat-free burger and people are saying it tastes more like meat than any other vegetarian alternative. What's the secret?

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Hyperloop Oct 11, 2017

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Elon Musk says that he received a "verbal agreement" from the White House to build a tunnel from Washington DC to New York City for the Hyperloop. Will we really be able to travel between the two cities in just 30 minutes? What are the challenges in the way?

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Uber Oct 11, 2017

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The City of London recently gave Uber the cold shoulder. Why did city authorities decide against renewing Uber's license to operate within London?

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SpaceX and Starlink Oct 10, 2017

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The private space industry company SpaceX has big plans for a satellite communications network that could provide global Internet broadband coverage. How will Starlink work?

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Augmented Reality Oct 09, 2017

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Now that Apple is getting into the Augmented Reality game, is it finally ready for prime time? We look at Apple's effect on technology and whether AR is ready to make a big break into the consumer market.

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