Computer beats human at ancient Go game, touted as an artificial intelligence milestone

In a historic first for artificial intelligence, a computer program developed by Google DeepMind has successfully beaten a professional human player at the ancient game of Go.

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Dad stands trial for taking daughter's iPhone away

A Texas father arrested for taking away his daughter's cell phone as a punishment will avoid jail but may suffer an even worse fate.

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How virtual reality could change moviegoing

You're standing on the edge of a cliff, hundreds of feet above a snaking river. Your palms are sweaty. Your heart is beating fast.











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Customs officers seize over 16,000 counterfeit 'hoverboards'

Customs officers have seized over 16,000 counterfeit ‘hoverboards’ worth an estimated $6 million.

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Citing fire concerns, NY City bans hoverboards from all subways, trains, and buses

While it's fair to say that most hoverboards do not suddenly catch fire and burn down homes, there is clearly a problem with sub-standard units hitting the market, a few of which do suddenly catch fire and burn down homes.

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30th years later: How Challenger disaster changed NASA

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Flying from New York to London in 11 minutes?

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