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As robots enter daily life and workplaces, some have been victims of abuse by people in the workplace.
VCs, angel and private-equity investors are funding commercial space start-ups that are well positioned in the emerging industry.
The consequences of a data breach could be significant. Here are 10 ways to approach cybersecurity oversight.
SoftBank just invested $250 million in Kabbage, the online small-business lending platform that is disrupting the fintech marketplace.
The future of headphones is wireless, laden with sensors and designed to turn A.I., like Amazon's Alexa, into a health coach.
After a long, stagnated period of low economic growth, the future of the options market is looking especially bright.
Kara Goldin was inspired to create Hint, water infused with natural fruit oils, after vowing to kick her Diet Coke habit.
Meal delivery service Blue Apron expects its initial public offering price to be between $15 and $17 a share.
Stadiums are smartening up, giving ticket-holders mobile apps to upgrade their experience and make it worth the high price of being there.
Experts predict virtual reality could soon be an $80 billion industry. VR start-up Jaunt has the backing of Disney and other media giants.
Falling costs and better tech make it easier than ever to earn cash while flying — just make sure you have your license first.
Warby Parker's new 'Optical Lab' cuts out the middleman and passes eyeglasses savings along to customers.
Blue Apron, a company that delivers ingredients you can put together for home-cooked meals, is going public.
To widen the eSports playing field, Skillz partnered with Beeline Interactive to bring the classic 'Street Fighter' game to its platform.
To compete with Airbnb, established hotel companies are playing up 'living like a local,' N.Y. Times reports.
David Zalik of credit start-up GreenSky went to college and founded his first company at 14. His tips on success through decades.
Blippar's facial recognition feature on its app recognizes people in real life or in photos. Is this social tool a threat to privacy?
Andreessen Horowitz' Jeff Jordan played a big hand in start-ups Pinterest, Airbnb and OpenTable. Here's his strategy for picking winners.
The Pittsburgh and Uber partnership for self-driving cars has rapidly soured, N.Y. Times reports.
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