Google Apologizes for Photo App that Tagged Black Couple as ‘Gorillas’
Google has apologized for its Photos app's inappropriate auto-categorization of a black couple as "gorillas".
First U.S.-Made Kalashnikov AK-47s Now Being Sold
A Pennsylvania-based gun company has started selling the first American-made Kalashnikov AK-47s after sanctions on Russia prevented the import of the weapons.
NETCENTS-2 Contract for Black Box Corporation
Technology solutions provider Black Box Corporation reports it has won a place on a U.S. Air Force contract to provide the service with IT support and products.
July 4th Gas to be Cheapest Since at Least 2010
Prices at the pump holding steady, though year-on-year savings considerable.
Samsung Gets Major Johan Sverdrup Contract
A day after the first steel was cut for the platform, Statoil said it awarded Samsung with an $886 million contract for Johan Sverdrup field development.
Uber Executives Arrested in Paris
Their arrests followed protests last week by Paris taxi drivers against the ride-sharing company.
Britain Holding Competition for Cyber-Technology for Military
A competition for new cyber technology is being held by a British military organization.
Oil Prices Drop on Greek, Iran Concerns
A potential Greek default and the fate of "difficult issues" hanging over Iranian nuclear talks sent crude oil prices sharply lower in early Monday trading.
Ford Building Electric Bike Prototypes with Apple Watch Connectivity
Ford is working to create electric bicycles with Apple Watch connectivity.
Puerto Rico Not Able to Pay More Than $72 Billion in Debts
The governor of Puerto Rico said the commonwealth island will not be able to pay debts of more than $72 billion, setting the stage for a financial crisis.
Airbnb Raises $1.5 Billion in Single Round
Private lodging service Airbnb has raised $1.5 billion in one of the largest private-funding rounds ever completed.
Canadian Oil Producers Back Lower Emissions
An industry group in the Canadian oil sands sector said it was committed to playing a greater role in the effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Navy Engineer Invents New Data Transmission System
A system that uses light to transmit secure data has been invented by a U.S. Navy engineer and been patented by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Oil Prices Fall Along with Greek Optimism
Anticipation over the pending expiration of a Greek bailout package sent crude oil prices again into negative territory in early Friday trading.