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April Glaser

April Glaser

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    The White House says the U.S. will need a stronger social safety net to help workers displaced by robotsThe White House says the U.S. will need a stronger social safety net to help workers displaced by robots
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    Advances in automation and robotics may one day leave millions of Americans out of work.

    By April Glaser
    Technology
    7-Eleven beats Google and Amazon to the first regular commercial drone delivery service in the U.S.7-Eleven beats Google and Amazon to the first regular commercial drone delivery service in the U.S.
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    The convenience store chain has partnered with drone maker Flirtey for the ongoing trial.

    By April Glaser
    Technology
    Mark Cuban says Trump should invest $100 billion to win the robotics raceMark Cuban says Trump should invest $100 billion to win the robotics race
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    None of the major players that make up the global robotics industry are based in the U.S.

    By April Glaser
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    France is going to let drones start delivering the mailFrance is going to let drones start delivering the mail
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    It’s an experiment at first, but it’s happening.

    By April Glaser
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    The FAA has issued nearly 23,000 drone pilot licenses in just three monthsThe FAA has issued nearly 23,000 drone pilot licenses in just three months
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    That’s over 300 new drone pilot certifications a day.

    By April Glaser
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    Here’s a robotic hand that handles objects as delicately as a humanHere’s a robotic hand that handles objects as delicately as a human
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    Researchers at Cornell University say the technology could help restore sensation to amputees.

    By April Glaser
    Technology
    Here’s why Facebook’s massive drone crashed in the Arizona desertHere’s why Facebook’s massive drone crashed in the Arizona desert
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    “The aircraft was substantially damaged,” according to the National Transportation Safety Board.

    By April Glaser
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    Apple, Facebook, Google and Uber say they won’t help Trump build a registry of Muslim-AmericansApple, Facebook, Google and Uber say they won’t help Trump build a registry of Muslim-Americans
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    Trump has promised to be heavy on surveillance, which has long required the cooperation of technology companies.

    By April Glaser
    Technology
    Sharpen your pencils for the largest crossword puzzle in New York Times history — it’s print-onlySharpen your pencils for the largest crossword puzzle in New York Times history — it’s print-only
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    The 225,000 digital subscribers to the NYT puzzle section will have to buy a copy of tomorrow’s paper to get their fix.

    By April Glaser
    Technology
    Elon Musk’s latest plan is to dig underground tunnels to avoid traffic jamsElon Musk’s latest plan is to dig underground tunnels to avoid traffic jams
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    It’s called The Boring Company.

    By April Glaser