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The way MIT’s chairman tells it, saying no to Epstein’s tainted money wasn’t his job

MIT chairman Robert Millard could be the most powerful man on campus. Yet he did not think it was his job to “interfere or say no” to donations from a controversial figure.

In ‘Guppy Tank,’ students immerse themselves in app making

The Guppy Tank aims to be a middle-school version of ABC’s “Shark Tank,” but this time 35 rising high school freshmen attending Phillips Brooks House Association summer camp worked with Facebook interns to prototype and build mobile apps.

Meet Marty, Stop & Shop's new autonomous robot

It detects spills and garbage in the aisles of the supermarket.

We tried out the new Gillette heated razor

The new heated razor from Gillette costs $200.

We tested out ClearMotion's system that keeps cars level over potholes

Emoji gods approve skin-tone options for couples of color
Interracial couples have a small victory to celebrate: The approval of 71 new variations of emoji for couples of color.

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At MIT, a robot cheetah prowls

The 20-pound robot can walk smoothly, turn on the spot, and even do backflips.

Texan says he’s selling 3D-printed gun plans, despite ruling

In defiance of a federal court order, Cody Wilson said he began selling the plans Tuesday morning and that he’ll sell them for any price.

Tesla buyout drama obscures progress on Musk’s crucial Model 3

The end of Elon Musk’s go-private-or-not saga with Tesla Inc. leaves investors back where the drama began: waiting to see if he can make more Model 3 sedans.

How to cut the cable cord and still be able to watch TV

Millions of viewers have given up on traditional cable or satellite TV, which, if done right, can save them a nice chunk of change.

Teaching self-driving cars to read minds

A Somerville company is working on technology that reads facial expressions and body language to predict when a pedestrian will cross in front of a car.

Facebook pulls security app from Apple store over privacy

The twin developments come as Facebook is under intense scrutiny over privacy following the Cambridge Analytica scandal earlier this year.

Kaleido Biosciences promotes its president to CEO

Alison Lawton, president and chief operating officer of the Bedford startup since December, has been elevated to chief executive officer.

Editorial effort in support of the free press sparks praise and pushback

The nationwide push provoked a response from all corners, from the White House to professional sports figures.