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Microsoft’s new Skype Meetings caters to the Office 365 Business crowd

Microsoft launched a business-focused, web-based videoconference service called Skype Meetings. The big draw is Office 365 integration for paid users.
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Most consumers OK with giving up boring driving chores but want the fun parts

Recent surveys show the majority of drivers are OK with cars doing the boring parts of driving but demand the ability to drive when they need to or want to.
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LG Electronics and VW want to empower your car to run your smart home

LG and VW announced a development collaboration on what the two companies referred to as the "next-generation platform" of car connectivity.
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Google Self-Driving Car Project learning to live with cyclists

It's not just because many Google engineers are cyclists, but Google self-driving cars are programmed to anticipate cyclists moves and drive conservatively.
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Online used-car marketplace Beepi now leases and delivers cars almost nationwide

Online used-car marketplace Beepi with 360-degree views inside and out now delivers to buyers in most states and leases cars, too.
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Free condoms at Olympics promote safe sex — and rainforest preservation

To promote rainforest protection and safe sex, the government of Brazil is going to distribute 9 million free condoms during the August Olympics.
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San Francisco officials propose payroll tax aimed solely at tech companies

The rising cost of San Francisco housing, attributed by some to heavy tech company presence, has led city officials to mull a payroll tax for tech firms.
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Ouch! Don’t leave the garage with your Tesla Falcon Wing doors open

The Tesla Model X has doors the swing up for ease of exit in close quarters, but you're supposed to close them before you drive off.
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Highly anticipated Tesla Autopilot 8.0 release to roll out in July

Some may say it's too late, or about time, but the Tesla Autopilot 8.0 due to be deployed in the next few weeks has been expected for several months.
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Surge pricing for food delivery could be coming soon

Competition for drivers for an increasing number of on-demand delivery services is bringing surge pricing to more than just Uber and Lyft.
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Uber and Lyft drivers now have another option — rent from Hertz

Expanding on an initial pilot program with Lyft, Hertz is now entering into rental agreements with both Uber and Lyft for weekly driver rentals.
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CBRE unveils top 25 cities for tech workers and firms in the US and Canada

Whether you're looking for a tech job or starting a new company, CBRE's 2016 Tech Talent report is loaded with insights about U.S. and Canadian tech cities.
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Envisioning a home without housework, with all services included

A British architectural exhibit called "Months" offers an alternative shared-economy, shared living-space model based on how you use spaces over time.
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The Wallace modular shelving system is designed to resist falling off the wall

Free up your floor space with Swenyo's Wallace modular shelving system kits. Mounts and rails are designed to hold weight without falling off the wall.
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Machine whips up breakfast for you, took only 1,000 hours to build

Two men determined to please their wives constructed a machine that makes breakfast. It's a real time-saver that only took 1,000 hours to build.
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FDA approval granted for DIY home sperm-counting tech

Sandstone Diagnostics' Trak home sperm testing system lets men determine sperm count. A smartphone app recommends lifestyle changes to up the count.
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Minor League Baseball reports by the Associated Press are written by machines

The Associated Press uses algorithm-generated copy to cover Minor League Baseball. The copy is generated by Durham, North Carolina-based Automated Insights.
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Three US companies expected to dominate the Internet of Things

With the coming Internet of Things infrastructure rollout during the next several years, three U.S. companies with existing technologies are ready to rule.
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Are you on the list? Google Fiber is going to these cities next

Google has made public plans for upcoming and potential Google Fiber expansion. Currently in six U.S. cities, Google Fiber is going to six more cities soon.
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Dieselgate: VW says 3-liter diesels can likely be repaired instead of bought back

Owners of the cheating 2.0 liter diesel-powered VW Group cars are to be offered buybacks; a smaller group of 3.0 liter cars could be repaired without them.
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Updated – Is BMW teaming up with Intel, Mobileye to develop autonomous vehicles?

BMW, chip-maker Intel, and machine vision technology firm Mobileye will make a joint announcement Friday, July 1. An autonomous car venture is expected.
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Netherlands first to establish nationwide Internet of Things network

Leading the rest of the world, the Netherlands is now ready for the Internet of Things with nationwide Long Range (LoRa) wireless network coverage.
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Not ready for your close-up? Fend off paparazzi with this flash-proof scarf

Discovered and inspired by accident when a photo flash reflection obscured his friends' faces, Saif Siddiqui now creates fashionable privacy accessories.
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CDC and WHO recommend no unprotected sex for six months after Zika infection

Scientists are finding ways to transfer funds from other programs to study Zika. The initial concern is how long Zika remains transmittable in semen.
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Ruby Tuesday Supercharger stations to give Tesla owners a boost

Ruby Tuesday opened its first Tesla Supercharger station in Missouri this week and intends to open more in restaurants across the country.
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Uber to start watching its drivers more closely

In two tests in different groups of cities, Uber is going to monitor its drivers. One test will monitor ride smoothness, the other texting while driving.
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Microsoft CEO’s 10 Laws for AI (and humans, too)

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella addressed what he believes are necessary principles or goals for artificial intelligence and responsibilities for humans.
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Gas station chain shows interest in charging stations, talks with Tesla underway

Electric cars require a network of charging stations for long trips. Gas stations foresee gasoline sales dropping, and Joining the two sounds like a plan.
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People who need help with new tech can get it from Best Buy in-home consultants

Thinking about adding or upgrading your home technology? Best Buy is testing a new, free, in-home consultation service to help you get what you want.
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Smart billboards will identify car models and target ads to drivers

A new system being developed in Japan identifies vehicles by make and model and displays highly targeted ads for about five seconds.
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Death Star toaster emblazons ‘Star Wars’ logo on your breakfast

If you're anywhere from slightly to thoroughly Star Wars obsessed, the Star Wars Death Star Toaster is a must-have.
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Need to add a sock to the washer? Samsung’s AddWash lets you throw clothes in mid-cycle

New Samsung front-load washers come with AddWash, a door-in-a-door feature that lets you add forgotten items without interrupting the wash cycle.
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70-inch Dell touchscreen is at home in conference rooms, classrooms

The Dell C7016T 70-inch conference room and classroom touchscreen monitor supports several people working at the display with its 10-point touch capability.
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VW to pay up for Dieselgate — $15 billion plus and it's not over yet

VW's U.S. settlement for 475,000 vehicles with diesel emissions software cheats are due today. The total is more than $15 billion.