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href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/tech-and-science/technology/bitcoin-posts-new-record-high-of-11-831-on-sunday/article/509146"></a></div> <div class="headline gradient" id="hero_story_headline"> <h1><a href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/tech-and-science/technology/bitcoin-posts-new-record-high-of-11-831-on-sunday/article/509146">Bitcoin posts new record high of $11,831 on Sunday</a></h1> </div> </div> <script> (function(){ (new DJImage({"id":355606,"uid":379534,"w":768,"h":576,"fn":"pexels-photo-315788.jpg","fx":0.48,"fy":0.548673})).renderTo('feat-article-preview-352404'); setTimeout(function(){ var hl = $('#hero_story_headline'); hl.css({ visibility: 'visible', top: (-hl.height() - 20) + 'px' }); }, 20); })(); </script> </div> <div class="byline">By <a class="userlink" href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/user/775068" onmouseover="djp.user.tt(this,event);" pg="5" ach="" achh="">Ken Hanly</a></div> <div class="abstract">Although the currency defied doomsayers and posted another record high December 3rd, it nevertheless closed below its previous record high of $11,377.</div> </td> <td class="secondary"> <div class="image"> <div id="secondary-section-image-352226"><a href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/tech-and-science/science/sentinel-5p-satellite-images-reveal-extent-of-earth-s-pollution/article/508976"></a></div> </div> <h3><a href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/tech-and-science/science/sentinel-5p-satellite-images-reveal-extent-of-earth-s-pollution/article/508976">Sentinel 5P satellite images reveal extent of Earth's pollution</a></h3> <div class="byline">By <a class="userlink" href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/user/843083" onmouseover="djp.user.tt(this,event);" pg="11" ach="" achh="">Karen Graham</a></div> <div class="abstract">Images released by the European Space Agency on Friday are very revealing - Showing the level of air pollutants around the world, including the sulfur dioxide, ash, and smoke from the Mount Agung volcano in Bali.</div> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top" class="row"> <td> <div class="image"> <div id="section-image-352403"><a href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/tech-and-science/technology/new-york-offers-3-5-million-in-funding-to-accelerate-ev-use/article/509145"></a></div> </div> <h3><a href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/tech-and-science/technology/new-york-offers-3-5-million-in-funding-to-accelerate-ev-use/article/509145">New York offers $3.5 million in funding to accelerate EV use</a></h3> <div class="byline">By <a class="userlink" href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/user/843083" onmouseover="djp.user.tt(this,event);" pg="11" ach="" achh="">Karen Graham</a></div> <div class="abstract">New York state's Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced the availability of $3.5 million in funding for innovative research and development (R&D;) proposals to accelerate the use of electric vehicles in support of his aim to reduce greenhouse gases.</div> </td> <td> <div class="image"> <div id="section-image-352392"><a href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/tech-and-science/science/africa-given-new-hope-against-famine-with-super-beans/article/509139"></a></div> </div> <h3><a href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/tech-and-science/science/africa-given-new-hope-against-famine-with-super-beans/article/509139">Africa given new hope against famine with 'super beans'</a></h3> <div class="byline">By <a class="userlink" href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/user/843083" onmouseover="djp.user.tt(this,event);" pg="11" ach="" achh="">Karen Graham</a></div> <div class="abstract">Drought conditions continue to contribute to famine in Africa, prompting a search for crops that are not only drought-resistant but provide a high yield. A so-called "super bean" has been developed that may give hope to hunger-prone areas of Africa.</div> </td> <td> <div class="image"> <div id="section-image-352390"><a href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/tech-and-science/technology/google-ai-created-a-child-more-powerful-than-any-human-made-ai/article/509141"></a></div> </div> <h3><a href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/tech-and-science/technology/google-ai-created-a-child-more-powerful-than-any-human-made-ai/article/509141">Google AI created a 'child' more powerful than any human-made AI</a></h3> <div class="byline">By <a class="userlink" href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/user/379534" onmouseover="djp.user.tt(this,event);" pg="11" ach="" achh="">James Walker</a></div> <div class="abstract">Google Brain researchers have announced an AI system created its own "child" AI more powerful than any neural network crafted by a human. The main AI is capable of developing its own specialised children to help it complete new tasks more rapidly.</div> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top" class="row"> <td> <div class="image"> <div id="section-image-352388"><a href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/tech-and-science/technology/google-to-issue-warnings-when-apps-steal-your-personal-data/article/509137"></a></div> </div> <h3><a href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/tech-and-science/technology/google-to-issue-warnings-when-apps-steal-your-personal-data/article/509137">Google steps up Android privacy protections with new warnings</a></h3> <div class="byline">By <a class="userlink" href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/user/379534" onmouseover="djp.user.tt(this,event);" pg="11" ach="" achh="">James Walker</a></div> <div class="abstract">Google's announced it will step up its Safe Browsing protections on Android devices to provide more warning when apps steal your personal information. The alerts will include potentially risky apps that weren't installed through the Play Store.</div> </td> <td> <div class="image"> <div id="section-image-352385"><a href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/tech-and-science/technology/china-reasserts-right-to-cyber-sovereignty/article/509135"></a></div> </div> <h3><a href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/tech-and-science/technology/china-reasserts-right-to-cyber-sovereignty/article/509135">China reasserts right to 'cyber sovereignty'</a></h3> <div class="byline">By <a class="userlink" href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/user/379534" onmouseover="djp.user.tt(this,event);" pg="11" ach="" achh="">James Walker</a></div> <div class="abstract">Chinese President Xi Jinping has stated the country will not cut off the global Internet but is committed to achieving its vision of "cyber sovereignty." During a speech in China, Xi said each country should be able to internally regulate the Internet.</div> </td> <td> <div class="image"> <div id="section-image-352382"><a href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/tech-and-science/technology/facebook-launches-new-messaging-app-for-kids/article/509133"></a></div> </div> <h3><a href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/tech-and-science/technology/facebook-launches-new-messaging-app-for-kids/article/509133">Facebook launches new messaging app for kids</a></h3> <div class="byline">By <a class="userlink" href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/user/379534" onmouseover="djp.user.tt(this,event);" pg="11" ach="" achh="">James Walker</a></div> <div class="abstract">Facebook's announced a new version of Messenger aimed specifically at kids. The app comes with a selection of features available in the main Messenger download and gives parents the ability to take control. Contacts can be approved before they're added.</div> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top" class="row"> <td> <div class="image"> <div id="section-image-352308"><a href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/tech-and-science/science/essential-science-gal-pagos-finches-becoming-new-species/article/509057"></a></div> </div> <h3><a href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/tech-and-science/science/essential-science-gal-pagos-finches-becoming-new-species/article/509057">Essential Science: Gal谩pagos finches becoming new species</a></h3> <div class="byline">By <a class="userlink" href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/user/429626" onmouseover="djp.user.tt(this,event);" pg="11" ach="" achh="">Tim Sandle</a></div> <div class="abstract">Gal谩pagos finches, famed for being the inspiration behind Charles Darwin鈥檚 pioneering work on evolution, have been observed, by research biologists, transitioning into and then becoming a new species.</div> </td> <td> <div class="image"> <div id="section-image-352331"><a href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/news/world/venezuela-to-create-digital-currency-amid-financing-crisis/article/509084"></a></div> </div> <h3><a href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/news/world/venezuela-to-create-digital-currency-amid-financing-crisis/article/509084">Venezuela creating digital currency amid financing crisis</a></h3> <div class="byline">By AFP</div> <div class="abstract">Venezuela is creating a digital currency to combat a financial blockade by the United States, President Nicolas Maduro announced Sunday.</div> </td> <td> <div class="image"> <div id="section-image-352330"><a href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/tech-and-science/science/sunday-s-full-moon-kicks-off-supermoon-trilogy/article/509078"></a></div> </div> <h3><a href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/tech-and-science/science/sunday-s-full-moon-kicks-off-supermoon-trilogy/article/509078">Sunday's full moon kicks off 'Supermoon Trilogy'</a></h3> <div class="byline">By <a class="userlink" href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/user/843083" onmouseover="djp.user.tt(this,event);" pg="11" ach="" achh="">Karen Graham</a></div> <div class="abstract">Starting Sunday night and continuing through the end of January, the night sky is going to give stargazers and astronomers a triple-treat. The world is in for a "Supermoon Trilogy," says NASA.</div> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top" class="row"> <td> <div class="image"> <div id="section-image-352323"><a href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/tech-and-science/technology/nasa-uses-plan-b-to-reorient-voyager-1-in-interstellar-space/article/509072"></a></div> </div> <h3><a href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/tech-and-science/technology/nasa-uses-plan-b-to-reorient-voyager-1-in-interstellar-space/article/509072">NASA uses 'Plan B' to reorient Voyager 1 in interstellar space</a></h3> <div class="byline">By <a class="userlink" href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/user/843083" onmouseover="djp.user.tt(this,event);" pg="11" ach="" achh="">Karen Graham</a></div> <div class="abstract">NASA scientists needed to reorient the 40-year-old Voyager 1 - the space agency's farthest spacecraft so its antenna would point toward Earth, 13 billion miles away. Their first option, thrusters for reorienting the probe were wearing out. Enter Plan B.</div> </td> <td> <div class="image"> <div id="section-image-352315"><a href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/tech-and-science/technology/producing-ergonomic-and-lightweight-vr-displays/article/509066"></a></div> </div> <h3><a href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/tech-and-science/technology/producing-ergonomic-and-lightweight-vr-displays/article/509066">Producing ergonomic and lightweight VR displays</a></h3> <div class="byline">By <a class="userlink" href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/user/429626" onmouseover="djp.user.tt(this,event);" pg="11" ach="" achh="">Tim Sandle</a></div> <div class="abstract">Lightweight, compact VR glasses can now become a reality due to large-area OLED microdisplays, according to the European research instiution Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft.</div> </td> <td> <div class="image"> <div id="section-image-352312"><a href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/tech-and-science/technology/new-algorithm-speeds-up-3d-printing-two-fold/article/509063"></a></div> </div> <h3><a href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/tech-and-science/technology/new-algorithm-speeds-up-3d-printing-two-fold/article/509063">New algorithm speeds up 3D printing two-fold</a></h3> <div class="byline">By <a class="userlink" href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/user/429626" onmouseover="djp.user.tt(this,event);" pg="11" ach="" achh="">Tim Sandle</a></div> <div class="abstract">An algorithm has been developed with enables 3D printers to work at twice the current speed. This is without sacrificing the quality of the end-product.</div> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top" class="row"> <td> <div class="image"> <div id="section-image-352277"><a href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/tech-and-science/science/nasa-tool-will-help-coastal-cities-plan-for-rising-ocean-levels/article/509025"></a></div> </div> <h3><a href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/tech-and-science/science/nasa-tool-will-help-coastal-cities-plan-for-rising-ocean-levels/article/509025">NASA tool will help coastal cities plan for rising ocean levels</a></h3> <div class="byline">By <a class="userlink" href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/user/843083" onmouseover="djp.user.tt(this,event);" pg="11" ach="" achh="">Karen Graham</a></div> <div class="abstract">With rising sea levels being one of the most noticeable results of climate change, being able to locate and pinpoint which glaciers and ice sheets are contributing to local sea level rises will be very helpful in how we prepare for the future.</div> </td> <td> <div class="image"> <div id="section-image-352271"><a href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/tech-and-science/technology/high-levels-of-rare-earth-minerals-found-in-usa-coal-basins/article/509021"></a></div> </div> <h3><a href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/tech-and-science/technology/high-levels-of-rare-earth-minerals-found-in-usa-coal-basins/article/509021">High levels of rare earth minerals found in U.S. coal basins</a></h3> <div class="byline">By <a class="userlink" href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/user/843083" onmouseover="djp.user.tt(this,event);" pg="11" ach="" achh="">Karen Graham</a></div> <div class="abstract">The US Department of Energy鈥檚 (DOE) National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) has identified high concentrations of rare earth elements (REE) in coal samples collected from several American coal basins.</div> </td> <td> <div class="image"> <div id="section-image-352264"><a href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/tech-and-science/technology/australian-project-will-export-renewable-energy-to-indonesia/article/509016"></a></div> </div> <h3><a href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/tech-and-science/technology/australian-project-will-export-renewable-energy-to-indonesia/article/509016">Australian project will export renewable energy to Indonesia</a></h3> <div class="byline">By <a class="userlink" href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/user/843083" onmouseover="djp.user.tt(this,event);" pg="11" ach="" achh="">Karen Graham</a></div> <div class="abstract">A coalition of renewable energy leaders has proposed plans to build a 6 GW wind and solar hybrid power plant in Western Australia to export its electricity production to its northern neighbor Indonesia via subsea electrical cables.</div> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top" class="row"> <td> <div class="image"> <div id="section-image-352257"><a href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/news/world/silicon-valley-investor-shervin-pishevar-denies-sexual-misconduct/article/509010"></a></div> </div> <h3><a href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/news/world/silicon-valley-investor-shervin-pishevar-denies-sexual-misconduct/article/509010">Silicon Valley investor Shervin Pishevar denies sexual misconduct</a></h3> <div class="byline">By AFP</div> <div class="abstract">Shervin Pishevar, one of Silicon Valley's most powerful venture capitalists, has denied claims by several women of sexual harassment, saying he is the victim of an "organized smear campaign".</div> </td> <td> <div class="image"> <div id="section-image-352221"><a href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/tech-and-science/technology/bitcoin-price-on-way-back-up-as-us-futures-exchanges-approved/article/508970"></a></div> </div> <h3><a href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/tech-and-science/technology/bitcoin-price-on-way-back-up-as-us-futures-exchanges-approved/article/508970">Bitcoin price on way back up as US futures exchanges approved</a></h3> <div class="byline">By <a class="userlink" href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/user/775068" onmouseover="djp.user.tt(this,event);" pg="5" ach="" achh="">Ken Hanly</a></div> <div class="abstract">The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has approved the listing of regulated bitcoin futures contracts from CBOE, CME Group and Cantor Fitzgerald.</div> </td> <td> <div class="image"> <div id="section-image-352201"><a href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/tech-and-science/technology/toyota-tri-gen-facility-in-southern-calif-to-be-world-s-largest/article/508955"></a></div> </div> <h3><a href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/tech-and-science/technology/toyota-tri-gen-facility-in-southern-calif-to-be-world-s-largest/article/508955">Toyota to build megawatt-scale hydrogen power station</a></h3> <div class="byline">By <a class="userlink" href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/user/843083" onmouseover="djp.user.tt(this,event);" pg="11" ach="" achh="">Karen Graham</a></div> <div class="abstract">Toyota of North America announced at the Los Angeles Auto Show on November 30 that is it constructing the world鈥檚 first megawatt-scale carbonate fuel cell power generation plant with a hydrogen fueling station in Southern California.</div> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top" class="row"> <td> <div class="image"> <div id="section-image-352188"><a href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/tech-and-science/technology/experimental-windows-10-feature-adds-a-whole-new-way-to-work/article/508942"></a></div> </div> <h3><a href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/tech-and-science/technology/experimental-windows-10-feature-adds-a-whole-new-way-to-work/article/508942">Experimental Windows 10 feature adds a whole new way to work</a></h3> <div class="byline">By <a class="userlink" href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/user/379534" onmouseover="djp.user.tt(this,event);" pg="11" ach="" achh="">James Walker</a></div> <div class="abstract">Microsoft's announced an experimental Windows 10 feature that adds a tabbed interface to every app. First rumoured earlier in the year, "Sets" offers a structured way to work with different desktop activities by grouping app instances together in tabs.</div> </td> <td> <div class="image"> <div id="section-image-352181"><a href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/tech-and-science/technology/verizon-to-launch-5g-broadband-service-in-2018/article/508939"></a></div> </div> <h3><a href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/tech-and-science/technology/verizon-to-launch-5g-broadband-service-in-2018/article/508939">Verizon announces 5G connectivity is coming to California in 2018</a></h3> <div class="byline">By <a class="userlink" href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/user/379534" onmouseover="djp.user.tt(this,event);" pg="11" ach="" achh="">James Walker</a></div> <div class="abstract">Verizon has announced it will rollout 5G broadband to select areas in 2018. The company is determined to lead the charge towards 5G connectivity amid competition from industry rivals. Verizon's first service will be a 5G-powered home broadband connection.</div> </td> <td> <div class="image"> <div id="section-image-352176"><a href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/tech-and-science/technology/samsung-starts-mass-production-of-new-10nm-smartphone-processors/article/508936"></a></div> </div> <h3><a href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/tech-and-science/technology/samsung-starts-mass-production-of-new-10nm-smartphone-processors/article/508936">Samsung starts mass-production of new 10nm smartphone processors</a></h3> <div class="byline">By <a class="userlink" href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/user/379534" onmouseover="djp.user.tt(this,event);" pg="11" ach="" achh="">James Walker</a></div> <div class="abstract">Samsung's announced that mass production of 10nm chips based on its second-generation FinFET technology has begun. The processors should start showing up in smartphones next year and will offer considerable performance and battery life improvements.</div> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top" class="row"> <td> <div class="image"> <div id="section-image-352148"><a href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/tech-and-science/science/new-technologies-and-risk-assessments-needed-for-medicinal-safety/article/508911"></a></div> </div> <h3><a href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/tech-and-science/science/new-technologies-and-risk-assessments-needed-for-medicinal-safety/article/508911">New technologies and risk assessments needed for medicinal safety <span class="xtraeff" title="Includes interview and first-hand account">Special</span></a></h3> <div class="byline">By <a class="userlink" href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/user/429626" onmouseover="djp.user.tt(this,event);" pg="11" ach="" achh="">Tim Sandle</a></div> <div class="abstract">The need to invest in new technologies and a call for a new paradigm for approaching risk assessment were the keynote messages from the 2017 Pharmig conference, which focused on making medicines safe for patients.</div> </td> <td> <div class="image"> <div id="section-image-352144"><a href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/tech-and-science/science/will-microbial-protein-replace-meat-on-the-table/article/508906"></a></div> </div> <h3><a href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/tech-and-science/science/will-microbial-protein-replace-meat-on-the-table/article/508906">Will microbial protein replace meat on the table? <span class="xtraeff" title="Includes interview and first-hand account">Special</span></a></h3> <div class="byline">By <a class="userlink" href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/user/429626" onmouseover="djp.user.tt(this,event);" pg="11" ach="" achh="">Tim Sandle</a></div> <div class="abstract">In order to address global warming and the inefficiencies of animal production, a diet of a microbial derived protein could be on the menu, according to Professor Willy Verstraete from the University of Ghent.</div> </td> <td> <div class="image"> <div id="section-image-352127"><a href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/tech-and-science/technology/us-irs-wants-to-find-out-if-bitcoin-users-pay-taxes-on-gains/article/508881"></a></div> </div> <h3><a href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/tech-and-science/technology/us-irs-wants-to-find-out-if-bitcoin-users-pay-taxes-on-gains/article/508881">IRS wants to find out if bitcoin users pay taxes on gains</a></h3> <div class="byline">By <a class="userlink" href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/user/775068" onmouseover="djp.user.tt(this,event);" pg="5" ach="" achh="">Ken Hanly</a></div> <div class="abstract">Last Tuesday a California Federal Court ordered the popular cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase to turn over records on thousands of its customers to the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS).</div> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top" class="row"> <td> <div class="image"> <div id="section-image-352108"><a href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/tech-and-science/technology/amazon-announces-plans-to-put-alexa-inside-workplaces/article/508870"></a></div> </div> <h3><a href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/tech-and-science/technology/amazon-announces-plans-to-put-alexa-inside-workplaces/article/508870">Amazon announces plans to put Alexa inside workplaces</a></h3> <div class="byline">By <a class="userlink" href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/user/379534" onmouseover="djp.user.tt(this,event);" pg="11" ach="" achh="">James Walker</a></div> <div class="abstract">Amazon's announced Alexa for Business, a program designed to convince enterprises that voice assistants can work in offices. The company said it wants employees to have an "intelligent assistant at work" while giving IT controls to manage voice devices.</div> </td> <td> <div class="image"> <div id="section-image-352106"><a href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/tech-and-science/technology/hp-insists-it-didn-t-install-spyware-on-personal-pcs/article/508868"></a></div> </div> <h3><a href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/tech-and-science/technology/hp-insists-it-didn-t-install-spyware-on-personal-pcs/article/508868">HP insists it didn't install spyware on personal PCs</a></h3> <div class="byline">By <a class="userlink" href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/user/379534" onmouseover="djp.user.tt(this,event);" pg="11" ach="" achh="">James Walker</a></div> <div class="abstract">HP has responded to allegations it has silently installed spyware on its consumer PCs. The company is accused of sneaking a telemetry client onto computers in a software update. It's said to make the system sluggish by continually occupying the processor.</div> </td> <td> <div class="image"> <div id="section-image-352104"><a href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/tech-and-science/technology/amazon-launches-browser-based-tool-for-building-vr-experiences/article/508863"></a></div> </div> <h3><a href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/tech-and-science/technology/amazon-launches-browser-based-tool-for-building-vr-experiences/article/508863">Amazon launches browser-based tool for building VR experiences</a></h3> <div class="byline">By <a class="userlink" href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/user/379534" onmouseover="djp.user.tt(this,event);" pg="11" ach="" achh="">James Walker</a></div> <div class="abstract">Amazon has launched a web-based toolkit to help developers create immersive virtual and augmented reality experiences. Built on Amazon Web Services, Sumerian provides a complete VR creation studio inside a web browser, removing the need for coding skills.</div> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top" class="row"> <td> <div class="image"> <div id="section-image-352098"><a href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/tech-and-science/technology/microsoft-edge-launches-on-iphone-and-android/article/508859"></a></div> </div> <h3><a href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/tech-and-science/technology/microsoft-edge-launches-on-iphone-and-android/article/508859">Microsoft Edge launches on iPhone and Android</a></h3> <div class="byline">By <a class="userlink" href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/user/379534" onmouseover="djp.user.tt(this,event);" pg="11" ach="" achh="">James Walker</a></div> <div class="abstract">Microsoft has announced its Edge browser is now publicly available on iOS and Android. It's the first time Edge has ventured away from Windows since its launch two years ago. It's meant to let Edge users on Windows 10 sync their browsing to their phone.</div> </td> <td> <div class="image"> <div id="section-image-352095"><a href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/tech-and-science/technology/telecoms-and-finance-lead-digital-transformation-strategies/article/508856"></a></div> </div> <h3><a href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/tech-and-science/technology/telecoms-and-finance-lead-digital-transformation-strategies/article/508856">Telecoms and finance lead digital transformation strategies</a></h3> <div class="byline">By <a class="userlink" href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/user/379534" onmouseover="djp.user.tt(this,event);" pg="11" ach="" achh="">James Walker</a></div> <div class="abstract">The telecoms and finance industries are leading the charge towards digital transformation, according to a study of digital strategies at thousands of enterprises.</div> </td> <td> <div class="image"> <div id="section-image-351931"><a href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/tech-and-science/science/next-generation-of-power-electronics-proposed/article/508695"></a></div> </div> <h3><a href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/tech-and-science/science/next-generation-of-power-electronics-proposed/article/508695">Next generation of power electronics proposed</a></h3> <div class="byline">By <a class="userlink" href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/user/429626" onmouseover="djp.user.tt(this,event);" pg="11" ach="" achh="">Tim Sandle</a></div> <div class="abstract">What will the next generation of power electronics be like and what are the key features required? One feature of interest is with reducing power loss. Aalto University researchers have a solution.</div> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top" class="row"> <td> <div class="image"> <div id="section-image-352036"><a href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/tech-and-science/technology/op-ed-bitcoin-surges-to-record-11-388-then-drops-well-over-1-000/article/508798"></a></div> </div> <h3><a href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/tech-and-science/technology/op-ed-bitcoin-surges-to-record-11-388-then-drops-well-over-1-000/article/508798">Op-Ed: Bitcoin surges to record $11,388 then drops well over $1,000</a></h3> <div class="byline">By <a class="userlink" href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/user/775068" onmouseover="djp.user.tt(this,event);" pg="5" ach="" achh="">Ken Hanly</a></div> <div class="abstract">After reaching a record high of $11,388 the price fell back back below a thousand during trading on Wednesday. Demand was so strong the exchanges had trouble handling the traffic. The price was quite volatile,</div> </td> <td> <div class="image"> <div id="section-image-351927"><a href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/tech-and-science/science/collision-detector-to-make-robots-better/article/508693"></a></div> </div> <h3><a href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/tech-and-science/science/collision-detector-to-make-robots-better/article/508693">Collision detector to make robots better</a></h3> <div class="byline">By <a class="userlink" href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/user/429626" onmouseover="djp.user.tt(this,event);" pg="11" ach="" achh="">Tim Sandle</a></div> <div class="abstract">The application of speedy collision detectors could make robots better human assistants, according from a study conducted at the University of California - San Diego.</div> </td> <td> <div class="image"> <div id="section-image-352026"><a href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/tech-and-science/technology/removedebris-mission-to-test-different-ways-to-grab-space-junk/article/508788"></a></div> </div> <h3><a href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/tech-and-science/technology/removedebris-mission-to-test-different-ways-to-grab-space-junk/article/508788">'RemoveDEBRIS' mission to test different ways to grab space junk</a></h3> <div class="byline">By <a class="userlink" href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/user/843083" onmouseover="djp.user.tt(this,event);" pg="11" ach="" achh="">Karen Graham</a></div> <div class="abstract">We track 18,000 objects orbiting the Earth, but only 1,100 are functioning spacecraft. Additionally, there are an estimated 750,000 more pieces of debris floating around, any of which could cause serious damage to a manned spacecraft.</div> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top" class="row"> <td> <div class="image"> <div id="section-image-352015"><a href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/tech-and-science/science/genus-of-extinct-north-american-horse-was-evolutionary-dead-end/article/508767"></a></div> </div> <h3><a href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/tech-and-science/science/genus-of-extinct-north-american-horse-was-evolutionary-dead-end/article/508767">Genus of extinct North American horse was 'evolutionary dead end'</a></h3> <div class="byline">By <a class="userlink" href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/user/843083" onmouseover="djp.user.tt(this,event);" pg="11" ach="" achh="">Karen Graham</a></div> <div class="abstract">A new branch of the horse family, called the stilt-legged horse, has been named after the Canadian who first studied its fossil remains in the Yukon, where it lived until the end of the last ice age.</div> </td> <td> <div class="image"> <div id="section-image-352008"><a href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/news/world/smartphone-market-seeing-steady-growth-as-bigger-screens-rule/article/508773"></a></div> </div> <h3><a href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/news/world/smartphone-market-seeing-steady-growth-as-bigger-screens-rule/article/508773">Smartphone market seeing steady growth, as bigger screens rule</a></h3> <div class="byline">By AFP</div> <div class="abstract">The global smartphone market is expected to see steady if unspectacular growth in the next few years, as consumers turn increasingly to large-screen handsets known as "phablets," a market tracker said Wednesday.</div> </td> <td> <div class="image"> <div id="section-image-352004"><a href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/tech-and-science/technology/accenture-forms-alliance-with-quantum-computing-provider-1qbit/article/508768"></a></div> </div> <h3><a href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/tech-and-science/technology/accenture-forms-alliance-with-quantum-computing-provider-1qbit/article/508768">Accenture partners with 1QBit to help create quantum analytics</a></h3> <div class="byline">By <a class="userlink" href="/web/20171204210330/http://www.digitaljournal.com/user/379534" onmouseover="djp.user.tt(this,event);" pg="11" ach="" achh="">James Walker</a></div> <div class="abstract">Accenture has announced an undisclosed minority investment and strategic alliance with quantum computing company 1QBit through its Ventures arm. 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