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South Korea Alters Its Strategy to Drive and Create Innovation 02/22/2018 07:00pm • South Korea is ranked one of the most innovative countries in the world, constantly topping the list of countries hosting groundbreaking concepts and technologies. The East Asian country ranks second in the 2018 Best Countries ranking of most forward-thinking countries, and at this year's Winter Ol Confused with all the numbers, letters on SD cards? Here's what they mean 02/15/2018 11:42pm • Q: Can you help me understand all the numbers on SD camera cards? Today’s memory cards comprise a confusing batch of geek speak, but once you understand some of the basics, it might make it easier to digest. Physical size Most of today’s devices use either SD or microSD cards, which you can d If Gaming Addiction Is Now a Mental Health Disorder, How Can We Fight It? 02/15/2018 07:00pm • Can someone become addicted to playing video games? According to the World Health Organization, the answer is yes. The WHO is adding "gaming disorder" to the 11th edition of its International Classification of Diseases, known as ICD-11, a guide that informs health care diagnoses, treatment decision Telecommuting Is Growing, But Still Not Unanimously Embraced 02/15/2018 07:00pm • Work today is increasingly tied to routine rather than a physical space. Unsurprisingly, more and more, companies in the United States allow their employees to work beyond a specifically designated space. The number of telecommuters in 2015 had more than doubled from a decade earlier, a growth rate It looks like Maryland State Police is calling, but it's really a prank 02/15/2018 04:15pm • WASHINGTON — Prank calls that appear to be coming from the Maryland State Police are ringing on phones across the country. State police began getting calls Thursday morning from confused people who live as far away as Hawaii. They told authorities they’d received an odd automated call stati Local officials respond to threats of Russian election meddling 02/15/2018 04:30am • WASHINGTON — Amid threats of hacking or other disruptions during the 2018 midterms, D.C.-area election officials said Wednesday that the region has taken steps to prevent any problems. "In general, access to both voting equipment and voter registration systems is tightly controlled and on an as Facebook, Inc. (FB) Is Scrambling to Catch Up in Smart Speakers 02/14/2018 07:00pm • Facebook, Inc. (Nasdaq: FB) will reportedly be joining Amazon.com, Inc. ( AMZN), Alphabet, Inc ( GOOG, GOOGL) and Apple, Inc. ( AAPL) in an increasingly crowded smart speaker market as soon as this summer. According to a new report by DigiTimes, industry experts say Facebook plans to launch its Alo Alphabet Inc (GOOG, GOOGL) Launches Its Built-In Chrome Ad Blocker 02/14/2018 07:00pm • The largest online advertising company in the world is taking a big step to block the most annoying and invasive ads. On Thursday, Alphabet Inc (Nasdaq: GOOG, GOOGL) subsidiary Google rolled out its latest update for Chrome internet browser, which will include a built-in ad blocker for the first ti Rating Doctors: What You Need to Know 02/14/2018 07:00pm • If you're looking for a surgeon to remove your gallbladder, you could log into ProPublica's Surgeon Scorecard. The online doctor rating tool provides nationwide rankings for surgeons who conduct eight elective procedures, such as knee replacements and prostate removals. The website looks clean and What Is Raw Water -- and Should You Drink It? 02/14/2018 07:00pm • Raise your hand if you've ever experienced food poisoning. If you're one of the spared Americans who hasn't, let me describe it to you: You wake up in the morning. The sun is shining. All is good in the world -- until you eat or drink something tainted with an unwanted pathogen. At first, you may n 15 Travel Themes to Explore in Retirement 02/14/2018 07:00pm • New retirees who suddenly have more time on their hands are often eager to travel while they're still relatively young. Some have a long list of destinations to check off, while others may need inspiration. To find your perfect retirement adventure, start by thinking about your personal interests a Looking for love in all the wrong places? FBI warns about romance scams 02/13/2018 05:08pm • WASHINGTON — Valentine's Day is a day to celebrate love and affection, and to exchange cards, candy and flowers. But for thieves it could be a day to prey on vulnerable people looking online for love. The FBI is warning people about the risks of romance scams, especially at this time of year. W 8 Catalysts That Are Moving Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Stock 02/12/2018 07:00pm • Amazon has grown into a $600 billion company.The technology sector is off to a bumpy start in 2018, including e-commerce giant Amazon.com, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMZN). Quarter after quarter, Amazon continues to put up impressive growth numbers. Despite concerns over the stock's valuation, Amazon's aggressiv Virginia's high-paying, windowless workplaces 02/12/2018 09:36am • WASHINGTON — More than a third of North America's internet traffic flows through data centers in Northern Virginia, and those dark, cold, concrete fortresses pay employees well. A new study by the Northern Virginia Technology Council confirms what is already known in the commercial real estate 10 of the Best Cheap Stocks to Buy Under $10 02/11/2018 07:00pm • The best cheap stocks to buy now.After a much-needed market correction in early February, stocks, which had been marching to an all-time high after hitting all-time highs for months, are finally on sale again. Now's a great time to go shopping for the best cheap stocks to buy. A quick sell-off of th