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AMAZON'S ALEXA COULD SOON MIMIC VOICE OF DEAD RELATIVES

Amazon's Alexa might soon replicate the voice of family members - even if they're dead.

VERIZON, AT&T DELAY SOME 5G SERVICE OVER AIRLINES' CONCERNS

Federal regulators say Verizon and AT&T will delay part of their 5G rollout near airports to give airlines more time to ensure that equipment on their planes is safe from interference from the wireless signals, but the airline industry is not happy about the deal.

The New iOS Advanced & clever features for your iPhone

At this year's WWDC, Apple lifted the lid on what's next for the iPhone as it unveiled iOS 16, introducing a whole host of new features designed to make our devices even smarter and more capable than ever before.

RYAN FITZPATRICK JOINS AMAZON PRIME VIDEO AS STUDIO ANALYST

Ryan Fitzpatrick is taking his magic touch to the broadcast booth.

MICROSOFT: RUSSIAN CYBER SPYING TARGETS 42 UKRAINE ALLIES

Coinciding with unrelenting cyberattacks against Ukraine, state-backed Russian hackers have engaged in "strategic espionage" against governments, think tanks, businesses and aid groups in 42 countries supporting Kyiv, Microsoft said in a report this week.

M2 Processor

WWDC22: Apple Silicon power going even further

MARYLAND APPLE WORKERS FACE HURDLES AFTER VOTE TO UNIONIZE

The historic vote by employees of a Maryland Apple store to unionize - a first for the technology giant — is a significant step in a lengthy process that labor experts say is heavily stacked against workers in favor of their employers.

FACEBOOK AND US SIGN DEAL TO END DISCRIMINATORY HOUSING ADS

Facebook will change its algorithms to prevent discriminatory housing advertising and its parent company will subject itself to court oversight to settle a lawsuit brought by the U.S. Department of Justice on Tuesday.

ELON MUSK'S $44 BILLION TWITTER DEAL GETS BOARD ENDORSEMENT

Twitter's board has recommended unanimously that shareholders approve the proposed $44 billion sale of the company to billionaire and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, according to a regulatory filing Tuesday.

BROADBAND EXPANSION HAS COMPANIES LOOKING TO RECRUIT

Bridging the digital divide has become a priority for Louisiana since the COVID-19 pandemic put a spotlight on the crucial role high-speed internet plays in the state's education and economic systems.

CURB INFLATION WITH 5 CREDIT CARD PERKS

As prices on goods and services continue to rise because of inflation, scaling back expenses isn't the only way to free up cash to cover essentials.

COINBASE GLOBAL PLANS TO CUT 1,100 JOBS, OR 18% OF STAFF

Coinbase Global says it plans to cut about 1,100 jobs, or approximately 18% of its global workforce, as part of a restructuring in order to help manage its operating expenses in response to current market conditions.

4 ITEMS FOR YOUR MIDYEAR MONEY CHECKLIST

A lot can happen in six months.

ATOM-SMASHING CERN TO 'TERMINATE' WORK WITH RUSSIA,BELARUS

The scientific lab that's home to the world's largest atom-smasher says it plans to terminate all cooperation with Russia and Belarus over their roles in the war in Ukraine.

2022 BMW 14 VERSUS 2022 POLESTAR 2

BMW has a well-established history of developing luxury sport sedans, and now the automaker has set its sights on dominating the all-electric segment with its new 2022 i4.

In election misinformation fight, '2020 changed everything'

Beth Bowers grew up in the 1960s and 1970s with parents who marched in protests, wrote letters to members of Congress and voted in elections big and small.

UPS TESTS TINY BATTERYPOWERED CYCLES IN CONGESTED CITIES

The sleek four-wheeled carts look familiar enough, but not even UPS knows precisely how to describe what could be the delivery giant's latest way to get packages to your door.

SPACEX CLOSER TO LAUNCHING GIANT ROCKETSHIP AFTER FAA REVIEW

SpaceX cleared a key hurdle this week for its plan to launch a gigantic, futuristic rocketship into orbit from Texas.

AUTOMAKERS ASK CONGRESS TO LIFT ELECTRIC VEHICLE TAX CAP

Major automakers are asking Congress to lift the cap on how many people can receive tax credits for buying a hybrid or fully electric vehicle.

TESLA PROPOSES A 3-FOR-1 STOCK SPLIT: ELLISON TO LEAVE BOARD

Tesla proposed a three-for-one split of its stock, a move that will make a single share of the electric car maker more accessible to investors but not affect the company's overall market value.

SO LONG, INTERNET EXPLORER. THE BROWSER RETIRES

Internet Explorer is finally headed out to pasture.

INTERIOR PHASING OUT PLASTIC WATER BOTTLES AT NATIONAL PARKS

The Interior Department said it will phase out sales of plastic water bottles and other single-use products at national parks and on other public lands over the next decade, targeting a major source of U.S. pollution.

'SQUID GAME' ADAPTED AS NON-FATAL REALITY SERIES FOR NETFLIX

A reality show inspired by Netflix's hit series "Squid Game" is coming to the streaming service, but with far less dire consequences promised for contestants.

UN CLIMATE CHIEF: DON'T GIVE IN TO DESPAIR ON GLOBAL WARMING

Nations must keep up hope and focus on tackling global warming despite the many obstacles now to international cooperation including the war in Ukraine, the coronavirus pandemic, food shortages and rising energy costs, the U.N. climate chief urged.

ONE PLUG AND DONE: EU TO REQUIRE COMMON WAY TO CHARGE PHONES

Forget rummaging through the junk drawer. Soon, Europeans will only need to reach for one cable to charge their smartphones and other devices.

CRYPTO MELTDOWN IS WAKE-UP CALL FOR MANY, INCLUDING CONGRESS

Meltdowns in the cryptocurrency space are common, but the latest one really touched some nerves. Novice investors took to online forums to share tales of decimated fortunes and even suicidal despair. Experienced crypto supporters, including one prominent billionaire, were left feeling humbled.

New M2 Air

WWDC22: Breakthrough OS features & the next-gen chip

NEW YORK BILL TARGETS AMAZON'S USE OF PRODUCTIVITY QUOTAS

New York lawmakers have passed a bill targeting the use of warehouse productivity quotas in the state, a move aiming to curtail metrics employed by Amazon that has come under more scrutiny in the past few years.

JEFF GOLDBLUM TAKES ONE MORE BITE OUT OF 'JURASSIC WORLD'

There is only one person who, in the middle of a massive dystopic dinosaur movie, can utter a line like "That's bananas" with just the right timing and inflection.

FIRM PROPOSES TASER-ARMED DRONES TO STOP SCHOOL SHOOTINGS

In an "Ask Me Anything" chat on the online forum Reddit. Smith acknowledged that "drones in schools can sound nuts" but went on to answer detailed questions about them.