Technology affects every aspect of our lives and is constantly changing in our fast paced world.  Most of the modern conveniences we have come to take for granted are the result of technological advancement.  Technology covers a wide range of sectors, including energy technology, environmental technology, digital technology, electronics, nanotechnology, space technology, telecommunications, and many other sub-categories.  Staying current with the latest technology news gives both professionals and the general public insight into current trends, as well as new products and services that can help make their lives or businesses better.

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• Cyberattack hobbles major US/UK hospital chain
  
  Computer systems across a major hospital chain operating in the US and Britain were down on Monday (US time) due to what the company termed an unspecified technology "security issue".Universal Health Services Inc (UHS), which ...
  New Zealand Herald.  Tue, 29 Sep 2020 12:19:26 +1200.
• 'I monitor my staff with software that takes screenshots'
  
  Many have struggled to get to grips with working from home, but would surveillance technology help?
  BBC News.  Tue, 29 Sep 2020 00:03:51 GMT.
• RUTH SUNDERLAND: No outrcry over William Hill sale
  
  The company has been highly innovative. What a shame its advances are in the field of online gambling technology, which makes it trickier to argue it's a great British business that should never be flogged.
  Daily Mail.  Mon, 28 Sep 2020 22:50:09 +0100.
• Naked Ballots And How Good Choice Architecture Is Needed To Fix Usability Problems
  
  Naked ballots is one more phrase that has taken residence in our consciousness this electoral season. Just technology will not save us. Blockchain based voting systems need thorough vetting and testing. ...
  By Vipin Bharathan, Contributor.  Forbes.  Mon, 28 Sep 2020 13:26:05 -0400.
• Tesla Has Been Using New 4680 Batteries for Months, Musk Says
  
  For some, Tesla Inc's (NASDAQ: TSLA) battery day was a letdown: the technology sounded great, but it's still several years away, and Tesla did not have an onstage demo. ...
  Yahoo.  Mon, 28 Sep 2020 12:28:38 -0400.
• Defense technology behemoth Rostec releases video of combat exoskeletons in action
  
  The video portrays a soldier in full combat gear moving across rugged terrain, running, squatting, jumping onto a high platform, getting into a motor vehicle and ascending a stairway
  Tass.  Mon, 28 Sep 2020 19:19:27 +0300.
• FactSet (FDS) Surpasses Q4 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
  
  FactSet's (FDS) fourth-quarter fiscal 2020 results benefit from higher sales of analytics, wealth-management and content and technology solutions, and operating efficiency.
  Zacks Equity Research.  Zacks.  Mon, 28 Sep 2020 14:40:00 GMT.
• Tech entrepreneur picked to help solve productivity puzzle
  
  A technology entrepreneur who holds a string of government roles will be unveiled this week as the next boss of Be the Business, the charity set up to address the perennial challenge of Britain’s weak productivity.
  Sky News.  Mon, 28 Sep 2020 14:53:00 +0100.
• Commonwealth to embark on major digital upgrade of government services
  
  Digital government services will get significant upgrades in the federal budget, including face verification technology.
  Rob Harris.  Sydney Morning Herald.  Mon, 28 Sep 2020 22:30:00 +1000.
• Singapore in world first for facial verification
  
  The technology is being rolled out countrywide as part of Singapore's national identity scheme.
  BBC News.  Fri, 25 Sep 2020 21:32:15 GMT.
• A Hopeful Forecast: More Accurate Long-Term Weather Predictions
  
  Improving technology could make it possible to better anticipate weather conditions weeks in advance, especially in the tropics.
  Sarah Witman.  New York Times.  Fri, 25 Sep 2020 17:38:18 +0000.
• TikTok's owner applies for Chinese license to close US deal
  
  BEIJING (AP) - TikTok's owner said Thursday it has applied for a Chinese technology export license as it tries to complete a deal with Oracle and Walmart to keep the popular video app operating in the United States. ...
  Washington Times.  Thu, 24 Sep 2020 06:25:09 -0400.
• Global shares fall as caution sets in after Wall St retreat
  
  Global shares were lower Thursday as caution set in after a retreat on Wall Street driven by a decline in technology shares. France's CAC 40 fell nearly 0.7% in early trading to 4,770.81. Germany's DAX dipped 0.5% to 12,585.12. ...
  Yuri Kageyama.  Washington Times.  Thu, 24 Sep 2020 02:35:05 -0400.
• 8 outdated warehouse operation practices
  
  As technology improves and changes, it is crucial to make sure procedures and practices are up-to-date, modern and match up with required safety standards.
  ISHN.  Wed, 23 Sep 2020 13:49:00 -0400.
• Tesla announces 200 mph Model S 'Plaid' with 520-mile range, $25k car
  
  New battery technology aims to reduce Tesla costs and increase performance.
  Gary Gastelu.  Fox News.  Wed, 23 Sep 2020 01:27:44 GMT.
• Parylene photonics enable future optical biointerfaces
  
  Scientists have invented an optical platform that will likely become the new standard in optical biointerfaces. They labeled this new field of optical technology 'Parylene photonics.'
  Science Daily.  Tue, 22 Sep 2020 17:25:25 EDT.
• Why Robert Pirsig's 'Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance' Still Resonates Today
  
  The author's meditation on technology treads a whole new path in the modern, digital world
  Smithsonian.  Fri, 18 Sep 2020 11:00:00 +0000.
• FDA Advancing Beneficial Animal Biotechnology Product Development
  
  The FDA is taking steps to support intentional genomic alterations in animals that can help provide more safe and nutritious foods for American families, and safer and more effective public health approaches for both humans and animals.
  Fda.  Food and Drug Administration.  Wed, 09 Sep 2020 19:48:42 EDT.
• Perforce Launches Virtual Event on the Future of Intelligent and Data-Driven DevOps
  
  DevOps Next is a half-day event examining how smart technology will evolve testing, coding, and DevOps productivity. ...
  Realwire.  Tue, 08 Sep 2020 14:00:00 +0100.
• To fight data colonialism, we need a Non-Aligned Tech Movement
  
  This is one way to ensure technology does not go against the interest of society.
  Al Jazeera.  Tue, 08 Sep 2020 12:44:06 GMT.

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