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DIGITAL AD TAX ARGUED IN MARYLAND FEDERAL COURT CASE

Attorneys in a federal court challenge to Maryland’s first-in-the-nation digital ad tax argued about whether the law is a tax or an unconstitutional penalty targeting Big Tech.

US NAVY PLANS LAUNCH OF MIDEAST DRONE FORCE ALONGSIDE ALLIES

The U.S. Navy’s Mideast-based 5th Fleet announced the launch of a new joint fleet of unmanned drones with allied nations to patrol vast swaths of the region’s volatile waters as tensions simmer with Iran.

US CONSUMER CONFIDENCE DIPS SLIGHTLY BUT REMAINS HIGH

U.S. consumer confidence declined modestly this month but remains high, even as prices for just about everything continue to rise.

MUSK, LAWYER ESCALATE WORD FIGHT WITH SECURITIES REGULATORS

Elon Musk and his lawyers are escalating their fight with U.S. securities regulators, with a lawyer accusing them of leaking investigative information, and the Tesla CEO alleging on Twitter that government corruption is being exposed.

Biden Takes Half-steps On Electric Vehicles

Eager to show benefits from his policies, President Joe Biden is overstating the number of electric vehicle charging stations that would be built with his infrastructure law and claiming a speedy shift to electric in the federal fleet that isn’t so.

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Full steam ahead for space domination - Part 2

BILLIONAIRE WHO FLEW SPACEX LAST YEAR GOING BACK INTO ORBIT

The billionaire who launched on his own SpaceX flight last year is headed back up, aiming for an even higher orbit and the chance to take part in a spacewalk.

INTEL SAYS IT WILL BUY TOWER SEMICONDUCTOR FOR $5.4 BILLION

Intel said it is buying Israeli company Tower Semiconductor for $5.4 billion in a deal that could give the California chipmaking giant an edge in the business of making customdesigned chips.

EXPLAINER: WILL BURGLAR ALARMS STILL WORK AFTER 3G SHUTDOWN?

As telecom companies rev up the newest generation of mobile service, called 5G, they’re shutting down old networks — a costly, years-inthe-works process that’s now prompting calls for a delay because many products out there still rely on the old standard, 3G.

NASA'S NEW SPACE TELESCOPE SEES 1ST STARLIGHT, TAKES SELFIE

NASA’s new space telescope has captured its first starlight and even taken a selfie of its giant, gold mirror.

SPACEX SATELLITES FALLING OUT OF ORBIT AFTER SOLAR STORM

SpaceX’s newest fleet of satellites is tumbling out of orbit after being struck by a solar storm.

MACRON: EUROPE NEEDS TO DEFEND ITS SOVEREIGNTY IN SPACE

Europe needs a bolder space policy, French President Emmanuel Macron declared this week, warning that Europe’s sovereignty is at stake if it falls behind rival powers in a key field for technology, science and military competitiveness.

RED BULL FORMULA ONE TEAM SIGNS CRYPTOCURRENCY SPONSOR

Red Bull’s Formula One team has signed what it described Wednesday as the most lucrative annual cryptocurrency sponsorship in sports.

TRIPWIRE FOR REAL WAR? CYBER'S FUZZY RULES OF ENGAGEMENT

President Joe Biden couldn’t have been more blunt about the risks of cyberattacks spinning out of control.

Gatik Ceo Sees Future of Autonomous Trucking in Short Hauls

Late last year, autonomous vehicle startup Gatik announced a big step: it eliminated the safety operator from behind the wheel of two selfdriving trucks as part of its partnership with discounter Walmart. Now, the Mountain View, California firm is looking to speed up the process of fully driverless truck operations in the next few years.

iPHONE TO ACCEPT TAP-TO-PAY WITHOUT MORE HARDWARE

Apple is expanding the iPhone’s capabilities to accept contactless payments, making it easier for merchants to conduct tap-to-pay transactions without having to buy additional hardware.

SpaceX Ruling the future of the space industry - Part 1

There’s no denying that SpaceX has revolutionized the space sector, transforming the way we think about interplanetary spaceflight and the future of humankind. With SpaceX Starship scheduled for its first full-stack flight in late February, it’s time to review the phenomenal progress it’s made so far, and see where it’s headed next.

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA ARCHIVE DEVOTED TO VIDEO GAMES STUDY

When it comes to games, Ken McAllister and Judd Ruggill don’t play around.

GOOGLE TO WORK WITH FORD ON DETROIT RESEARCH HUB

Ford Motor Co. announced that Google is joining the automaker’s effort to transform a oncedilapidated Detroit train station into a research hub focused on electric and self-driving vehicles.

IRS TO END USE OF FACIAL RECOGNITION TO IDENTIFY TAXPAYERS

The IRS said it will suspend the use of facial recognition technology to authenticate people who create online accounts after the practice was criticized by privacy advocates and lawmakers.

DISCOVERY: NO US CHALLENGE TO $43B WARNERMEDIA DEAL

US antitrust regulators have not challenged the $43 billion combination of Discovery and AT&T’s WarnerMedia during a key review period, according to corporate securities filings, easing the way for the deal to close in the next few months.

EU'S CHIP PRODUCTION PLAN AIMS TO EASE DEPENDENCY ON ASIA

The European Union announced a $48 billion plan to become a major semiconductor producer, seeking to curb its dependency on Asian markets for the component that powers everything from cars to hospital ventilators and game consoles.

DHS ANNOUNCES CREATION OF NEW CYBERSECURITY REVIEW BOARD

The Department of Homeland Security announced the creation of a new Cyber Safety Review Board that will have public and private sector experts examine significant hacking incidents and recommend improvements.

What Will Neil Young's Protest Mean for Spotify?

Neil Young vs Joe Rogan seems like the strangest of cultural clashes.

Toyota Heading to Moon With Cruiser, Robotic Arms, Dreams

Toyota is working with Japan’s space agency on a vehicle to explore the lunar surface, with ambitions to help people live on the moon by 2040 and then go live on Mars, company officials said.

Workstation - Universal Control: The next gen of integration

One of the reasons why so many consumers and professionals choose to make the switch to Apple is the seamless integration between its ecosystems, from macOS and watchOS to iOS and iPadOS.

MICHIGAN PLANS 1ST US ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING ROAD BY 2023

Electric vehicles driving in Detroit could increase their charge by using an in-road charging system by 2023, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s office announced this week.

TESLA RECALL: ‘FULL SELF-DRIVING' SOFTWARE RUNS STOP SIGNS

Tesla is recalling nearly 54,000 cars and SUVs because their “Full Self-Driving” software lets them roll through stop signs without coming to a complete halt.

IN BLOW TO TELECOMS, CALIFORNIA'S NET NEUTRALITY LAW UPHELD

A federal appeals court has upheld California’s net neutrality law, rejecting an attempt by telecommunications industry groups to prevent the state from enforcing it.

APPLE'S HOLIDAY IPHONE SALES SURGE DESPITE SUPPLY SHORTAGES

Apple shook off supply shortages that have curtailed production of iPhones and other popular devices to deliver its most profitable holiday season yet.