SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy can’t launch during a government shutdown

While SpaceX is a private company, it relies on government support for tests and launches. Loren Grush at The Verge reports that while SpaceX originally thought its operations would continue… Here is the original post: SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy can’t launch during a government shutdown

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Google Play banner hints at dedicated audiobook section

While we couldn’t replicate what 9to5Google saw, it’s not the first time the tech titan dropped a hint that it plans to expand its audiobooks selection. A Google Play update that went out last… More: Google Play banner hints at dedicated audiobook section

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Apple plans to add 20,000 jobs, new campus in the US

It’s also pouring more cash into domestic manufacturing. The company is swelling the size of its Advanced Manufacturing Fund from $1 billion to $5 billion, which should both help existing… Link: Apple plans to add 20,000 jobs, new campus in the US

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The Morning After: Monday, January 15th 2018

Praise be.’The Handmaid’s Tale’ ventures outside Gilead in second seasonThe Handmaid’s Tale has been a huge success for Hulu, earning the streaming platform quite a few Emmys and two Golden… Here is the original post: The Morning After: Monday, January 15th 2018

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House votes to extend NSA’s warrantless surveillance capabilities

The House also rejected an amendment to the bill that would have included extra protections, including requiring investigators to obtain warrants before looking at personal communications of… Visit link: House votes to extend NSA’s warrantless surveillance capabilities

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