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HOW PAYPAL IS USING AI TO COMBAT FRAUD, AND MAKE IT EASIER TO PAY
AppleMagazine

HOW PAYPAL IS USING AI TO COMBAT FRAUD, AND MAKE IT EASIER TO PAY

Artificial intelligence has been the buzzword of 2023 ever since ChatGPT made its public debut earlier this year, with businesses, schools, universities and even non-profits looking for ways to integrate AI in their operations.

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September 01, 2023
T-MOBILE WILL LAY OFF 5,000 EMPLOYEES, OR ABOUT 7% OF ITS WORKFORCE, IN THE COMING WEEKS
AppleMagazine

T-MOBILE WILL LAY OFF 5,000 EMPLOYEES, OR ABOUT 7% OF ITS WORKFORCE, IN THE COMING WEEKS

Wireless carrier T-Mobile said it plans to cut 5,000 jobs, or about 7% of its workforce.

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September 01, 2023
INDIA'S MOON ROVER CONFIRMS SULFUR AND DETECTS SEVERAL OTHER ELEMENTS NEAR THE LUNAR SOUTH POLE
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INDIA'S MOON ROVER CONFIRMS SULFUR AND DETECTS SEVERAL OTHER ELEMENTS NEAR THE LUNAR SOUTH POLE

India’s moon rover confirmed the presence of sulfur and detected several other elements near the lunar south pole as it searches for signs of frozen water nearly a week after its historic moon landing, India’s space agency said.

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September 01, 2023
INDIA'S LUNAR ROVER KEEPS WALKING ON THE MOON, DAYS AFTER SPACECRAFT'S HISTORIC TOUCHDOWN
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INDIA'S LUNAR ROVER KEEPS WALKING ON THE MOON, DAYS AFTER SPACECRAFT'S HISTORIC TOUCHDOWN

India’s lunar rover continued its walk on the moon after the historic touch-down of India’s spacecraft near the moon’s south pole last week, the country’s space agency said. The rover’s data collection and experiments could help determine if there is oxygen and hydrogen on the moon.

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September 01, 2023
NEED TO KNOW ABOUT LIFESAVING CPR? A NEW STUDY SAYS IT'S PROBABLY WISE NOT TO ASK ALEXA, CORTANA, OR SIRI
AppleMagazine

NEED TO KNOW ABOUT LIFESAVING CPR? A NEW STUDY SAYS IT'S PROBABLY WISE NOT TO ASK ALEXA, CORTANA, OR SIRI

Ask Alexa or Siri about the weather. But if you want to save someone’s life? Call 911 for that.

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September 01, 2023
BROADBAND SUBSIDY PROGRAM THAT MILLIONS USE WILL EXPIRE NEXT YEAR IF CONGRESS DOESN'T ACT
AppleMagazine

BROADBAND SUBSIDY PROGRAM THAT MILLIONS USE WILL EXPIRE NEXT YEAR IF CONGRESS DOESN'T ACT

One of the features that President Joe Biden cited in his plan to bring internet to every home and business in the United States by 2030 was affordability. But an important federal program established to keep broadband costs down for low-income households is set to expire next year.

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September 01, 2023
THE MATH PROBLEM: KIDS ARE STILL BEHIND. HOW CAN SCHOOLS CATCH THEM UP?
AppleMagazine

THE MATH PROBLEM: KIDS ARE STILL BEHIND. HOW CAN SCHOOLS CATCH THEM UP?

On a breezy July morning in South Seattle, a dozen elementary-aged students ran math relays behind an elementary school.

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September 01, 2023
FBI AND EUROPEAN PARTNERS SEIZE MAJOR MALWARE NETWORK IN BLOW TO GLOBAL CYBERCRIME
AppleMagazine

FBI AND EUROPEAN PARTNERS SEIZE MAJOR MALWARE NETWORK IN BLOW TO GLOBAL CYBERCRIME

U.S. officials said this week that the FBI and its European partners infiltrated and seized control of a major global malware network used for more than 15 years to commit a gamut of online crimes including crippling ransomware attacks.

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September 01, 2023
WHEN IT COMES TO THE HOLLYWOOD STRIKES, IT'S NOT JUST THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY THAT'S BEING HURT
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WHEN IT COMES TO THE HOLLYWOOD STRIKES, IT'S NOT JUST THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY THAT'S BEING HURT

The company had struggled for years, tossed around by pandemic-induced production shutdowns that began in March 2020. Last year, though, business for Valentino’s Costume Group had finally picked back up.

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September 01, 2023
DENZEL WASHINGTON'S VIGILANTE BATTLES THE ITALIAN MAFIA IN 'EQUALIZER 3'
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DENZEL WASHINGTON'S VIGILANTE BATTLES THE ITALIAN MAFIA IN 'EQUALIZER 3'

There’s an awful lot of talk about the end of movie stars considering Denzel Washington is right over here, walking around.

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September 01, 2023
STARLINK - THE SPACEX SATELLITE NETWORK THAT WILL CONNECT EVERYTHING
AppleMagazine

STARLINK - THE SPACEX SATELLITE NETWORK THAT WILL CONNECT EVERYTHING

In a world dependent on technology, Elon Musk is a name that often comes to mind. From X to Tesla, the entrepreneur has his fingers in a number of pies.

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September 01, 2023
REVINYLIZATION
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REVINYLIZATION

Chronic jazz

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October 2023
AURAL ROBERT
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AURAL ROBERT

Records for the New Land

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October 2023
GRAMOPHONE DREAMS
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GRAMOPHONE DREAMS

Laissez-faire listening

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October 2023
Electrocompaniet AW 800 M
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Electrocompaniet AW 800 M

STEREO/MONOBLOCK POWER AMPLIFIER

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October 2023
JBL 4329P
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JBL 4329P

INTEGRATED LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM

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October 2023
Ayre VX-8
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Ayre VX-8

POWER AMPLIFIER

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October 2023
BRILLIANT CORNERS
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BRILLIANT CORNERS

Dual-mono mahis

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October 2023
SPIN DOCTOR
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SPIN DOCTOR

The Vertere DG-1S record player

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October 2023
SHEIN AND FOREVER 21 TEAM UP IN HOPES OF EXPANDING REACH OF BOTH FAST-FASHION RETAILERS
Techlife News

SHEIN AND FOREVER 21 TEAM UP IN HOPES OF EXPANDING REACH OF BOTH FAST-FASHION RETAILERS

Fast fashion retailers Shein and Forever 21 are going into business together.

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August 26, 2023
SAN FRANCISCO LAUNCHES DRIVERLESS BUS SERVICE FOLLOWING ROBOTAXI EXPANSION FASE
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SAN FRANCISCO LAUNCHES DRIVERLESS BUS SERVICE FOLLOWING ROBOTAXI EXPANSION FASE

First came the robotaxis. Then the driverless buses arrived.

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August 26, 2023
THESE CARS WILL BE GONE AFTER 2023
Techlife News

THESE CARS WILL BE GONE AFTER 2023

Just as TV shows get canceled due to poor performance or changing customer tastes, the same happens for cars and trucks.

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August 26, 2023
BUSINESS TYCOON CARLOS GHOSN'S RISE, FALL AND DRAMATIC ESCAPE IS SUBJECT OF NEW APPLE TV+ SERIES
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BUSINESS TYCOON CARLOS GHOSN'S RISE, FALL AND DRAMATIC ESCAPE IS SUBJECT OF NEW APPLE TV+ SERIES

Carlos Ghosn, the former rock star businessman who fell from grace and fled authorities smuggled in a music instrument box, is getting what his dramatic story deserves — a multi-part documentary series.

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August 26, 2023
INDIA LANDS A SPACECRAFT NEAR THE MOON'S SOUTH POLE, A FIRST FOR THE WORLD AS IT JOINS ELITE CLUB
Techlife News

INDIA LANDS A SPACECRAFT NEAR THE MOON'S SOUTH POLE, A FIRST FOR THE WORLD AS IT JOINS ELITE CLUB

India became the first country to land a spacecraft near the moon's south pole on Wednesday - a historic voyage to uncharted territory that scientists believe could hold vital reserves of frozen water, and a technological triumph for the world's most populous nation.

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August 26, 2023
'BARBIE' FOR $4? NATIONAL CINEMA DAY IS COMING.WITH DISCOUNTED TICKETS NATIONWIDE 7
Techlife News

'BARBIE' FOR $4? NATIONAL CINEMA DAY IS COMING.WITH DISCOUNTED TICKETS NATIONWIDE 7

Still haven't seen \"Barbie\" or \"Oppenheimer\"? This Sunday, you'll be able to catch up for $4 a ticket in movie theaters nationwide.

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August 26, 2023
DIGITAL CLONES AND VOCALOIDS MAY BE POPULAR IN JAPAN.ELSEWHERE, THEY COULD GET LOST IN TRANSLATION
Techlife News

DIGITAL CLONES AND VOCALOIDS MAY BE POPULAR IN JAPAN.ELSEWHERE, THEY COULD GET LOST IN TRANSLATION

Kazutaka Yonekura dreams of a world where everyone will have their very own digital \"clone\" - an online avatar that could take on some of our work and daily tasks, such as appearing in Zoom meetings in our place.

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August 26, 2023
MICROSOFT BUDGES ON VIDEO GAME STREAMING RIGHTS IN PUSH FOR UK TO APPROVE ACTIVISION BLIZZARD DEAL
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MICROSOFT BUDGES ON VIDEO GAME STREAMING RIGHTS IN PUSH FOR UK TO APPROVE ACTIVISION BLIZZARD DEAL

British competition regulators opened a new investigation into Microsoft's revamped bid to buy video game maker Activision Blizzard, representing the last major hurdle to closing one of the biggest deals in tech history.

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August 26, 2023
'GRAN TURISMO' MOVIE DRIFTS INTO CLICHES AND VIDEO GAME AESTHETICS
Techlife News

'GRAN TURISMO' MOVIE DRIFTS INTO CLICHES AND VIDEO GAME AESTHETICS

In 2006, a Nissan marketing executive had a truly insane idea to create a competition and an \"academy\" to turn gamers into race car drivers.

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August 26, 2023
UBER RAISES THE MINIMUM AGE FOR MOST CALIFORNIA DRIVERS 1 TO 25. SAYING INSURANCE COSTS ARE TOO HIGH
Techlife News

UBER RAISES THE MINIMUM AGE FOR MOST CALIFORNIA DRIVERS 1 TO 25. SAYING INSURANCE COSTS ARE TOO HIGH

Uber raised the minimum age requirement for most of its new drivers in California to 25 on Thursday under rules the company said are necessary because of the rising costs of commercial auto insurance in the state.

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August 26, 2023
FUKUSHIMA'S RADIOACTIVE WASTEWATER IS BEING RELEASED IN THE PACIFIC.HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
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FUKUSHIMA'S RADIOACTIVE WASTEWATER IS BEING RELEASED IN THE PACIFIC.HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Treated and diluted but still slightly radioactive wastewater from the wrecked Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant is being discharged into the Pacific Ocean.

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August 26, 2023