Kim Jong Un Says He's Ready for More Talks with Trump, But Sends Stern Warning

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says he hopes to extend his high-stakes nuclear summitry with President Donald Trump into 2019, but also warns Washington not to test North Koreans' patience with sanctions and pressure.

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FOX NEWS: New Year's Eve Times Square drone grounded due to weather, NYPD says

New Year's Eve Times Square drone grounded due to weather, NYPD says



A rainy New Year’s Eve in New York has some Times Square revelers ponying up to keep dry, while police are scrapping plans to deploy a drone to keep watch over the crowd for the first time.

In Screening for Suicide Risk, Facebook Takes On Tricky Public Health Role

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In Screening for Suicide Risk, Facebook Takes On Tricky Public Health Role

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Firm Led by Google Veterans Uses A.I. to ‘Nudge’ Workers Toward Happiness

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Firm Led by Google Veterans Uses A.I. to ‘Nudge’ Workers Toward Happiness

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5G Is Coming Next Year. Here’s What You Need to Know.

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5G Is Coming Next Year. Here’s What You Need to Know.

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FOX NEWS: DHS investigates cyberattack which disrupted newspaper delivery for the Los Angeles Time, Chicago Tribune, Baltimore Sun

DHS investigates cyberattack which disrupted newspaper delivery for the Los Angeles Time, Chicago Tribune, Baltimore Sun



Tribune Publishing first detected the presence of malware in its computer systems on Friday and then took steps to fight back, but it was too late and publishing was already disrupted; Matt Finn reports from Chicago.

FOX NEWS: Fortnite's Ninja was 2018's most viewed Twitch Channel, hands down

Fortnite's Ninja was 2018's most viewed Twitch Channel, hands down



For gamers, 2018 was the year that Tyler "Ninja" Blevins achieved a level of celebrity rarely seen in the industry up to this point. 

FOX NEWS: Chinese schools enforce 'smart uniforms' with GPS tracking to surveil students

Chinese schools enforce 'smart uniforms' with GPS tracking to surveil students



Ten schools in China have new "intelligent uniforms" that will track students' attendance and whereabouts with embedded computer chips. 

Trump Orders 'Slowdown' in Syria Troop Pullout, but Christians Still Alarmed by Deadly Dangers

President Donald Trump has ordered a slowdown to the withdrawal of US forces in Syria. Nevertheless, for some Syrian Christians, the pending US pullout is hard to accept.

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FOX NEWS: Breaking up (with Facebook) is hard to do. Here’s how

Breaking up (with Facebook) is hard to do. Here’s how



Every relationship has a breaking point. Even yours with Facebook.

FOX NEWS: Scarlett Johansson speaks out against fake AI-generated sex videos

Scarlett Johansson speaks out against fake AI-generated sex videos



Actress Scarlett Johansson is speaking out against fake AI-generated sex videos online.

Facebook Data Scandals Stoke Criticism That a Privacy Watchdog Too Rarely Bites

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Facebook Data Scandals Stoke Criticism That a Privacy Watchdog Too Rarely Bites

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FOX NEWS: Computer virus cripples Tribune Publishing, Los Angeles Times

Computer virus cripples Tribune Publishing, Los Angeles Times



A computer virus hit newspaper printing plants in Los Angeles and at Tribune Publishing newspapers across the country.

FOX NEWS: After Facebook apologizes for ban, Franklin Graham says tech giant should have standard based on 'God's word'

After Facebook apologizes for ban, Franklin Graham says tech giant should have standard based on 'God's word'



Facebook apologized to evangelical leader Franklin Graham for a 24-hour ban last week over a 2016 post about North Carolina's H.B. 2, known as the "bathroom bill," saying that one of its content moderators made a mistake.

FOX NEWS: After Facebook apologizes for ban, Franklin Graham says tech giant should have standard based on 'God's will'

After Facebook apologizes for ban, Franklin Graham says tech giant should have standard based on 'God's will'



Facebook apologized to evangelical leader Franklin Graham for a 24-hour ban last week over a 2016 post about North Carolina's H.B. 2, known as the "bathroom bill," saying that one of its content moderators made a mistake.

FOX NEWS: Naughty scammers swiping electronics, filling boxes with sand or other stuffing materials, customers warn

Naughty scammers swiping electronics, filling boxes with sand or other stuffing materials, customers warn



Some Maryland residents who received pricey electronics on Christmas morning found they’d been had when the boxes that were supposed to contain expensive items were instead filled with sand or other stuffing.

FOX NEWS: Mindfulness apps, souping up old cars and more: Tech Q&A

Mindfulness apps, souping up old cars and more: Tech Q&A



My car is a classic like me, older than dirt. Can I use my phone hands-free with it somehow?

The Week in Tech: A Peek at the Year Ahead

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The Week in Tech: A Peek at the Year Ahead

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FOX NEWS: Tips to adjust the privacy settings on the cool tech gifts you were given for Christmas

Tips to adjust the privacy settings on the cool tech gifts you were given for Christmas



Kurt 'The CyberGuy' Knutsson shares tips to help you get the most out of your brand new gadgets.

FOX NEWS: Facebook's massive, secret rulebook for policing speech reveals inconsistencies, gaps and biases

Facebook's massive, secret rulebook for policing speech reveals inconsistencies, gaps and biases



Facebook is attempting to tackle misinformation and hate that its platform has enabled with a massive, byzantine and secret document of rules packed with spreadsheets and power point slides that gets updated regularly for its global content moderators. 

FOX NEWS: How secure is your messaging app?

How secure is your messaging app?



Which messaging app would you choose for absolute security? Every developer will profess that they responsibly consider the security and privacy of their users. But with so many different choices, it can be hard to tell which messaging platforms you can trust.

FOX NEWS: Elon Musk says 'pedo' insult of Thai cave rescuer is First Amendment-protected speech

Elon Musk says 'pedo' insult of Thai cave rescuer is First Amendment-protected speech



SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk moved on Wednesday to have a defamation lawsuit against him dismissed, claiming that when he called a Thai-cave rescue volunteer a "pedo" and a "child rapist" those were First Amendment-protected opinions. 

Should US Rethink Decision to Leave Syria? The Kurds Say 'Yes' – Here's Why

President Trump's decision to remove our troops from Syria has been criticized by many of his political allies in the US. However, one of our closest friends in the region is also hoping America won't pull its support.

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FOX NEWS: Delivery drones cheer shoppers, annoy neighbors, scare dogs

Delivery drones cheer shoppers, annoy neighbors, scare dogs



Robyn McIntyre, who lives on the outskirts of Australia’s capital, was in her family room a few months ago when she thought she heard a “chain saw gone ballistic.”

FOX NEWS: Russia tests new hypersonic weapon on Putin's orders

Russia tests new hypersonic weapon on Putin's orders



Russian President Vladimir Putin oversaw a test Wednesday of a new hypersonic glide vehicle, declaring that the weapon is impossible to intercept and will ensure Russia's security for decades to come.

Should US Rethink Decision to Leave Syria? The Kurds Say 'Yes' – Here's Why

President Trump's decision to remove our troops from Syria has been criticized by many of his political allies in the US. However, one of our closest friends in the region is also hoping America won't pull its support.

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Instagram Tests Horizontal Scrolling, Then Scrolls Back

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Instagram Tests Horizontal Scrolling, Then Scrolls Back

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FOX NEWS: People are texting their exes and buying stuff in their sleep

People are texting their exes and buying stuff in their sleep



Andrew Watson, 26, was so good at coordinating international business deals that he did it in his sleep.

FOX NEWS: ‘Tech addicts’ seek solace in 12 steps and rehab

‘Tech addicts’ seek solace in 12 steps and rehab



We like to say we’re addicted to our phones or an app or some new show on a streaming video service.

Remember Bitcoin? Some Investors Might Want to Forget

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Remember Bitcoin? Some Investors Might Want to Forget

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India Curbs Power of Amazon and Walmart to Sell Products Online

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India Curbs Power of Amazon and Walmart to Sell Products Online

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FOX NEWS: High tech gadgets to give your morning the jump start it needs

High tech gadgets to give your morning the jump start it needs



Give your morning the jump start it needs with these high tech refreshing drink machines including the Drinkpod Countertop Cold and Hot Water Cooler, Nespresso Essenza Mini, Hamilton Beach Professional All-Metal Drink Mixer and the Jura E8 Fully Automatic Espresso Machine.

Digital Privacy Is a Big Concern in Europe. For This Reporter, Too.

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Digital Privacy Is a Big Concern in Europe. For This Reporter, Too.

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FOX NEWS: Facebook tops the list of least-trusted tech companies

Facebook tops the list of least-trusted tech companies



Last week, the latest in a long string of Facebook privacy scandals came to light: According to a report in The New York Times, the company skirted its own privacy rules to give more than 150 companies, including Microsoft, Amazon, Netflix, and Spotify, special privileges to its users' data.

FOX NEWS: Morgan Wright: State actors such as Russia and China are the biggest threat to our cyber security, not everyday hackers

Morgan Wright: State actors such as Russia and China are the biggest threat to our cyber security, not everyday hackers



Senior fellow at the Center for Digital Government weighs in on the uptick of cyber security hacks in 2018.

The Tech That Was Fixed in 2018 and the Tech That Still Needs Fixing

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The Tech That Was Fixed in 2018 and the Tech That Still Needs Fixing

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FOX NEWS: Facebook’s lonely conservative takes on a power position

Facebook’s lonely conservative takes on a power position



After more than a year of research and discussion, Facebook Inc. FB -0.71% late this summer shelved a project called “Common Ground” that tried to encourage users with different political beliefs to interact in less-hostile ways. One reason: fears the proposed fix could trigger claims of bias against conservatives, according to people familiar with the decision.

FOX NEWS: Amazon quietly developing a plan to fight back against President Trump in the new year, insiders say

Amazon quietly developing a plan to fight back against President Trump in the new year, insiders say



Company hoping to be less dependent on USPS in the future as its mega-deal is targeted by the president; Gillian Turner reports.

FOX NEWS: New iPad Mini 5, 10-Inch iPad for 2019, report says

New iPad Mini 5, 10-Inch iPad for 2019, report says



Apple hasn't updated the iPad mini since 2015, when it first released the fourth-generation model, so it stands to reason the Cupertino tech giant will probably give its smallest tablet a refresh soon.

The Birth of Jesus in the New Testament: One Event – Four Narratives

It might come as a big surprise to learn that many of the elements people often treasure as part of the nativity story come from Christmas carols and that the true source for this event, the Gospels in the New Testament, deal with the story of the birth of Jesus in four very different, but yet not contradictory, ways.

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FOX NEWS: Major cyber attacks exposed millions of peoples' personal data in 2018

Major cyber attacks exposed millions of peoples' personal data in 2018



Cyber security analyst Morgan Wright on how to thwart potential cyber attacks.

Patreon Bars Anti-Feminist for Racist Speech, Inciting Revolt

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Patreon Bars Anti-Feminist for Racist Speech, Inciting Revolt

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The Coming 'Turkish Jihadist Invasion' Against Christians: A Christmas Plea from Syrians to US Christians

In an open letter to Christians in the United States, the head of the Syriac Union Party pleaded that his people not be abandoned to Turkish forces if US troops pull out of Syria, a move announced recently by President Trump.

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FOX NEWS: Facebook shares your messages

Facebook shares your messages



Backlash over peddling private communications.

FOX NEWS: Democrat Rep. Ro Khanna's plan to bring tech jobs to middle America

Democrat Rep. Ro Khanna's plan to bring tech jobs to middle America



Lawmaker speaks out on his positive and practical solution to expand tech jobs to the Heartland.