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JAPAN SUCCESSFULLY LAUNCHES AN ADVANCED EARTH OBSERVATION SATELLITE ON ITS NEW FLAGSHIP H3 ROCKET
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JAPAN SUCCESSFULLY LAUNCHES AN ADVANCED EARTH OBSERVATION SATELLITE ON ITS NEW FLAGSHIP H3 ROCKET

Japan successfully deployed an upgraded Earth observation satellite for disaster response and security after it was launched on a new flagship H3 rocket Monday.

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July 06, 2024
EUROPEAN UNION ACCUSES FACEBOOK OWNER META OF BREAKING DIGITAL RULES WITH PAID AD-FREE OPTION
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EUROPEAN UNION ACCUSES FACEBOOK OWNER META OF BREAKING DIGITAL RULES WITH PAID AD-FREE OPTION

European Union regulators accused social media company Meta Platforms of breaching the bloc’s new digital competition rulebook by forcing Facebook and Instagram users to choose between seeing ads or paying to avoid them.

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July 06, 2024
CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY ON SHOW AT EURO 2024 IS CHANGING THE FACE OF SOCCER
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CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY ON SHOW AT EURO 2024 IS CHANGING THE FACE OF SOCCER

From smart-enabled match balls and artificial intelligence to cryogenic recovery chambers, soccer is being transformed by the cuttingedge technology available to players, coaches and officials.

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July 06, 2024
CALIFORNIA ADVANCES UNIQUE SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR AI COMPANIES DESPITE TECH FIRM OPPOSITION
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CALIFORNIA ADVANCES UNIQUE SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR AI COMPANIES DESPITE TECH FIRM OPPOSITION

California lawmakers voted to advance legislation this week that would require artificial intelligence companies to test their systems and add safety measures to prevent them from being potentially manipulated to wipe out the state’s electric grid or help build chemical weapons — scenarios that experts say could be possible in the future as technology evolves at warp speed.

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July 06, 2024
THE SUPREME COURT CASTS DOUBT ON FLORIDA AND TEXAS LAWS TO REGULATE SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS
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THE SUPREME COURT CASTS DOUBT ON FLORIDA AND TEXAS LAWS TO REGULATE SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS

The Supreme Court this week kept on hold efforts by Texas and Florida to limit how Facebook, TikTok, X, YouTube and other social media platforms regulate content posted by their users in a ruling that strongly defended the platforms' free speech rights.

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July 06, 2024
AS AI GAINS A WORKPLACE FOOTHOLD STATES ARE TRYING TO MAKE SURE WORKERS DON'T GET LEFT BEHIND
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AS AI GAINS A WORKPLACE FOOTHOLD STATES ARE TRYING TO MAKE SURE WORKERS DON'T GET LEFT BEHIND

With many jobs expected to eventually rely on generative artificial intelligence, states are trying to help workers beef up their tech skills before they become outdated and get outfoxed by machines that are becoming increasingly smarter.

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July 06, 2024
GOOGLE FALLING SHORT OF IMPORTANT CLIMATE TARGET, CITES ELECTRICITY NEEDS OF AI
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GOOGLE FALLING SHORT OF IMPORTANT CLIMATE TARGET, CITES ELECTRICITY NEEDS OF AI

Three years ago, Google set an ambitious plan to address climate change by going “net zero,” meaning it would release no more climatechanging gases into the air than it removes, by 2030.

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July 06, 2024
DO US FAST-FOOD CUSTOMERS WANT PLANT-BASED MEAT? PANDA EXPRESS THINKS SO, BUT MCDONALD'S HAS DOUBTS
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DO US FAST-FOOD CUSTOMERS WANT PLANT-BASED MEAT? PANDA EXPRESS THINKS SO, BUT MCDONALD'S HAS DOUBTS

Do Americans want plant-based options at fast-food restaurants? Two recent moves show restaurant chains are still undecided.

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July 06, 2024
GM WILL PAY $146 MILLION IN PENALTIES BECAUSE 5.9 MILLION OLDER VEHICLES EMIT EXCESS CARBON DIOXIDE
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GM WILL PAY $146 MILLION IN PENALTIES BECAUSE 5.9 MILLION OLDER VEHICLES EMIT EXCESS CARBON DIOXIDE

General Motors will pay nearly $146 million in penalties to the federal government because 5.9 million of its older vehicles do not comply with emissions and fuel economy standards.

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July 06, 2024
MICROSOFT WILL PAY $14M TO SETTLE ALLEGATIONS IT DISCRIMINATED AGAINST EMPLOYEES WHO TOOK LEAVE
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MICROSOFT WILL PAY $14M TO SETTLE ALLEGATIONS IT DISCRIMINATED AGAINST EMPLOYEES WHO TOOK LEAVE

Microsoft Corp. has agreed to pay $14.4 million to settle allegations that the global software giant retaliated and discriminated against employees who took protected leave, including parental and disability, the California Civil Rights Department announced Wednesday.

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July 06, 2024
UN ADOPTS CHINESE RESOLUTION WITH US SUPPORT ON CLOSING THE GAP IN ACCESS TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
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UN ADOPTS CHINESE RESOLUTION WITH US SUPPORT ON CLOSING THE GAP IN ACCESS TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

The U.N. General Assembly adopted a Chinese-sponsored resolution with U.S. support urging wealthy developed nations to close the widening gap with developing countries and ensure they have equal opportunities to use and benefit from artificial intelligence.

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July 06, 2024
UNDER PRESSURE ON PLANE SAFETY, BOEING IS BUYING STRESSED SUPPLIER SPIRIT FOR $4.7 BILLION
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UNDER PRESSURE ON PLANE SAFETY, BOEING IS BUYING STRESSED SUPPLIER SPIRIT FOR $4.7 BILLION

Boeing announced plans to acquire key supplier Spirit AeroSystems for $4.7 billion, a move that it says will improve plane quality and safety amid increasing scrutiny by Congress, airlines and the Department of Justice. Read more at:https://www.magzter.com/stories/technology/AppleMagazine/UNDER-PRESSURE-ON-PLANE-SAFETY-BOEING-IS-BUYING-STRESSED-SUPPLIER-SPIRIT-FOR-47-BILLION

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July 06, 2024
CHINA'S BYD INAUGURATES FIRST PLANT IN THAILAND AS IT EXPANDS REACH INTO SOUTHEAST ASIA
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CHINA'S BYD INAUGURATES FIRST PLANT IN THAILAND AS IT EXPANDS REACH INTO SOUTHEAST ASIA

Chinese automaker BYD inaugurated its first electric vehicle plant in Thailand on Thursday, part of the company's push into Southeast Asia while it also tackles wealthier markets in the U.S. and Europe.

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July 06, 2024
NASA ASTRONAUTS WILL STAY AT THE SPACE STATION LONGER FOR MORE TROUBLESHOOTING OF BOEING CAPSULE
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NASA ASTRONAUTS WILL STAY AT THE SPACE STATION LONGER FOR MORE TROUBLESHOOTING OF BOEING CAPSULE

Two NASA astronauts will stay longer at the International Space Station as engineers troubleshoot problems on Boeing’s new space capsule that cropped up on the trip there.

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July 06, 2024
US NEW-VEHICLE SALES BARELY ROSE IN THE SECOND QUARTER AS BUYERS BALKED AT STILL-HIGH PRICES
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US NEW-VEHICLE SALES BARELY ROSE IN THE SECOND QUARTER AS BUYERS BALKED AT STILL-HIGH PRICES

U.S. new-vehicle sales rose only slightly in the second quarter, despite larger discounts and slightly lower prices.

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July 06, 2024
EVER FEEL EXHAUSTED BY SWIPING THROUGH DATING APPS? YOU MIGHT BE EXPERIENCING BURNOUT
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EVER FEEL EXHAUSTED BY SWIPING THROUGH DATING APPS? YOU MIGHT BE EXPERIENCING BURNOUT

While plenty of happy couples can trace their meet-cute moment to an online dating app, many others find the never-ending process of likes, swipes, taps and awkward DMs that go nowhere to be exhausting — leading to a phenomenon known as “dating app burnout.”

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July 06, 2024
CONFUSED BY ALL THE TIKTOK TRENDS? THIS GLOSSARY MIGHT HELP
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CONFUSED BY ALL THE TIKTOK TRENDS? THIS GLOSSARY MIGHT HELP

Anyone who shops or uses the internet probably has encountered a TikTok trend - whether they know it or not.

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July 06, 2024
Scientists find a new way to spot AI 'hallucinations'
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Scientists find a new way to spot AI 'hallucinations'

Today’s generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools often confidently assert false information. Computer scientists call this behavior “hallucination”

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July 15, 2024
Cryptomining with Litecoin Traveling Lite
Linux Magazine

Cryptomining with Litecoin Traveling Lite

Although not as popular as headliners like Bitcoin and Ethereum, Litecoin is one of the oldest crytocurrencies, and it offers some useful features, such as dual-mining with Dogecoin.

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#285/August 2024: Kernel Exploits
Software Update SnoopGod
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Software Update SnoopGod

SnoopGod delivers an Ubuntu-based pentesting distribution with an emphasis on security education.

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#285/August 2024: Kernel Exploits
Kernel Trouble
Linux Magazine

Kernel Trouble

This deep look at how intruders attack an out-of-date kernel should be enough to convince you of the need to stay vigilant.

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#285/August 2024: Kernel Exploits
Tracking your finances with plain text accounting Plain Numbers
Linux Magazine

Tracking your finances with plain text accounting Plain Numbers

If you're tired of tinkering with spreadsheets, using hledger and plain text accounting offers a simpler method for managing your finances without vendor lock-in

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#285/August 2024: Kernel Exploits
Dependency resolution with apt-get and apt Evolutionary Tale
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Dependency resolution with apt-get and apt Evolutionary Tale

Over the past 30 years, the apt family has played an important role in dependency resolution for Debian distros.

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#285/August 2024: Kernel Exploits
Time Travel
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Time Travel

Mike Schilli uses a Go program to check whether a strategy for trading stocks is making gains or losses on the basis of historical price data.

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#285/August 2024: Kernel Exploits
THE SUPREME COURT CASTS DOUBT ON FLORIDA AND TEXAS LAWS TO REGULATE SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS
AppleMagazine

THE SUPREME COURT CASTS DOUBT ON FLORIDA AND TEXAS LAWS TO REGULATE SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS

The Supreme Court this week kept on hold efforts by Texas and Florida to limit how Facebook, TikTok, X, YouTube and other social media platforms regulate content posted by their users in a ruling that strongly defended the platforms' free speech rights.

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July 05, 2024
UNDER PRESSURE ON PLANE SAFETY, BOEING IS BUYING STRESSED SUPPLIER SPIRIT FOR $4.7 BILLION
AppleMagazine

UNDER PRESSURE ON PLANE SAFETY, BOEING IS BUYING STRESSED SUPPLIER SPIRIT FOR $4.7 BILLION

Boeing announced plans to acquire key supplier Spirit AeroSystems for $4.7 billion, a move that it says will improve plane quality and safety amid increasing scrutiny by Congress, airlines and the Department of Justice.

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July 05, 2024
iPadOS - NEW WAYS TO WORK, NEW EXPERIENCES, AND EVEN MORE CUSTOMIZATION
AppleMagazine

iPadOS - NEW WAYS TO WORK, NEW EXPERIENCES, AND EVEN MORE CUSTOMIZATION

iPadOS 18 sees Apple push the boundaries of what the iPad can do with new features and enhancements designed to make the tablet more versatile, intelligent, and user-friendly than ever before, thanks to Apple Intelligence, new customization options, and all-new iPad apps.

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July 05, 2024
UN ADOPTS CHINESE RESOLUTION WITH US SUPPORT ON CLOSING THE GAP IN ACCESS TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
AppleMagazine

UN ADOPTS CHINESE RESOLUTION WITH US SUPPORT ON CLOSING THE GAP IN ACCESS TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

The U.N. General Assembly adopted a Chinese-sponsored resolution with U.S. support urging wealthy developed nations to close the widening gap with developing countries and ensure they have equal opportunities to use and benefit from artificial intelligence.

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July 05, 2024
NASA ASTRONAUTS WILL STAY AT THE SPACE STATION LONGER FOR MORE TROUBLESHOOTING OF BOEING CAPSULE
AppleMagazine

NASA ASTRONAUTS WILL STAY AT THE SPACE STATION LONGER FOR MORE TROUBLESHOOTING OF BOEING CAPSULE

Two NASA astronauts will stay longer at the International Space Station as engineers troubleshoot problems on Boeing’s new space capsule that cropped up on the trip there.

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July 05, 2024
GOOGLE FALLING SHORT OF IMPORTANT CLIMATE TARGET, CITES ELECTRICITY NEEDS OF AI
AppleMagazine

GOOGLE FALLING SHORT OF IMPORTANT CLIMATE TARGET, CITES ELECTRICITY NEEDS OF AI

Three years ago, Google set an ambitious plan to address climate change by going “net zero,” meaning it would release no more climatechanging gases into the air than it removes, by 2030.

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July 05, 2024