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Facial Recognition: Can Selfies Replace Passwords?
Companies from Uber to MasterCard are starting to use facial recognition technology as proof of identity by asking people to snap selfies of themselves on their smartphones. Trisha Thadani has the lowdown.
Why Can’t All Japanese Banks Be Like Suruga?
Japan’s provincial Suruga Bank shows how to thrive even in a negative rate world.
Facebook is live streaming the battle for Mosul
The battle to recapture Mosul from Islamic State was under way on Monday, and those who want a front seat view needed only switch on their computers.
Manufacturers Lose Out on Tech Talent
As factory floors become more automated and data-driven, manufacturing companies are in need of computer engineers. But they often find themselves outgunned by Silicon Valley tech firms.
China Launches Its Longest Manned Space Mission
China on Monday launched the Shenzhou-11 spacecraft with two astronauts on board, part of its plan to create its own space station by 2022. Photo: AP
Netflix takes China off its to-do list, for now
Netflix Inc. said Monday that its quest for global streaming supremacy will not include full service in China for now, keeping the world’s largest potential market off its global to-do list.
Why Shenzhen's Market Isn't for the Faint-Hearted
The Shenzhen stock market, China's busiest, is opening further to foreign investors -- but many locals say it moves to a different rhythm than outsiders are used to. Photo: Sharon Shi/The Wall Street Journal
Review: Cozmo, a Toy Robot That Feels Alive
Anki’s game-playing robot buddy uses artificial intelligence to feign emotion so convincingly, it's already a leading contender for hottest holiday toy, say WSJ’s Nathan Olivarez-Giles. Photo: Jake Nicol/The Wall Street Journal
Get Rich While Doing Good
A new generation of investors with a conscience can help you make money while putting your dollars to good use.
At Least 25 Dead in Vietnam Floods as Country Braces for Typhoon Sarika
Vietnamese weather agency forecasts wind speeds of up to 150 kilometers per hour and said storm would be in striking distance of the country’s northern coast by Wednesday morning.
Don't Press Send: Protecting Children from Cyberbullies
Katie Schumacher, author of "Don't Press Send," discusses social media as a springboard for bullying on Lunch Break with Tanya Rivero. She outlines tips for both children and parents to create a safer cyber experience. Photo: iStock
Dating Apps Courting Older Singles for Their Money
Dating apps, which have long enlisted 18-24 year olds as customers, now have their sights set on those 35 and older. WSJ's Georgia Wells explains why on Lunch Break with Tanya Rivero. Photo: Zuma Press
Japan Discount Retailers Thrive as Shoppers Hunt for Bargains
Thriftiness among Japanese consumers is helping discounters and hurting luxury retailers, a trend highlighted Thursday when the operator of Uniqlo clothing stores said holding off on raising prices bolstered results.
Traditional Sports Losing Ground to Digital Competition
The rising popularity of competitive videogaming, or e-sports, is chipping away at viewership of traditional sports, a new study shows.