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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.
CRUISE OFFERS PUBLIC FIRST DRIVERLESS RIDES IN SAN FRANCISCO
Autonomous vehicle taxis are up and running in San Francisco and the public has been invited to try one out.
FAA CLEARS VERIZON AND AT&T TO TURN ON MORE 5G CELL TOWERS
Federal safety regulators say they have cleared the way for Verizon and AT&T to power up more towers for new 5G service without causing radio interference with airplanes.
AMERICAN TO ORDER MORE BOEING JETS WHILE DELAYING OTHERS
American Airlines said that it plans to exercise options to buy 30 more Boeing 737 Max jets while delaying delivery of Boeing 787s, larger jets that are being plagued by production flaws.
How New Robin Hood CEO Buery Plans to Fight NYC Poverty
Richard R. Buery Jr., is starting his first full year as CEO of Robin Hood. But he’s no stranger to New York City’s largest poverty-fighting organization.
Facebook Parent Meta Creates Powerful AI Supercomputer
Facebook’s parent company Meta said it has created what it believes is among the fastest artificial intelligence supercomputers running today.
NYC'S MAYOR INVESTS FIRST PAYCHECK IN CRYPTOCURRENCY
New York City’s new mayor, Eric Adams, plans to convert his first paycheck into two cryptocurrencies, which he has been hyping as a potential economic engine for the city.
TRADED CRYPTO IN 2021? HERE'S HOW TO APPROACH TAXES
Professionals have a major piece of advice for those who traded cryptocurrency for the first time last year: Take your tax prep seriously.
Music Turn it up with these tips and tricks
Music has helped to transform Apple in recent decades, from the launch of the original iPod to modern developments like Apple Music, the HomePod mini, and AirPods Pro.
US WARNS THAT CHIP SHORTAGE COULD SHUT DOWN FACTORIES
The U.S. supply of computer chips has fallen to alarmingly low levels, raising the prospect of factory shutdowns, the Commerce Department reported this week.
US UNVEILS CHANGES TO ATTRACT FOREIGN SCIENCE, TECH STUDENTS
The Biden administration announced policy changes to attract international students specializing in science, technology, engineering and math — part of the broader effort to make the U.S. economy more competitive.
INTEL TO BUILD $20B OHIO CHIP FACILITY AMID GLOBAL SHORTAGE
Chipmaker Intel said it will invest $20 billion to build a new factory in Ohio, an attempt to help alleviate a global shortage of chips powering everything from phones to cars to home appliances while also signaling the giant company’s commitment to manufacturing crucial technology products in the U.S.
NETFLIX STOCK PLUNGES AS SUBSCRIBER GROWTH WORRIES DEEPEN
Netflix delivered its latest quarter of disappointing subscriber growth during the final three months of last year, a trend that management foresees continuing into the new year as tougher competition is undercutting the video streaming leader.
IN GLOBAL 5G RACE, EUROPEAN UNION IS TOLD TO STEP UP PACE
As the United States grapples with the 5G rollout affecting airlines, a European Union watchdog warned the EU faces much bigger economic and security threats unless member countries step up cooperation.
DELAY IN CREATING NEW CYBERSECURITY BOARD PROMPTS CONCERN
It’s a key part of President Joe Biden’s plans to fight major ransomware attacks and digital espionage campaigns: creating a board of experts that would investigate major incidents to see what went wrong and try to prevent the problems from happening again — much like a transportation safety board does with plane crashes.
Home Covid Tests to Be Covered by Insurers Starting Saturday
Starting Saturday, private health insurers will be required to cover up to eight home COVID-19 tests per month for people on their plans. The Biden administration announced the change Monday as it looks to lower costs and make testing for the virus more convenient amid rising frustrations.
World Economic Forum Warns Cyber Risks Add to Climate Threat
Cyberthreats and the growing space race are emerging risks to the global economy, adding to existing challenges posed by climate change and the coronavirus pandemic, the World Economic Forum said in a report this week.
GOLF GOES TO NETFLIX AND IT HAS COMPETITION FROM TENNIS
Formula One racing got a huge boost in interest in North America through the Netflix series “Drive to Survive.”
A DIGITAL DIVIDE HAUNTS SCHOOLS ADAPTING TO VIRUS HURDLES
When April Schneider’s children returned to in-person classrooms this year, she thought they were leaving behind the struggles from more than a year of remote learning.
THE HOTTEST CARS TO LOOK OUT FOR IN 2022
The chip and supply chain shortages of 2021 have been difficult for automakers and consumers alike.
GOP OHIO CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION WANTS CHIP LAW FUNDED
GOP members of the Ohio congressional delegation asked House and Senate leaders to fully fund a law meant to address a global shortage of semiconductor chips used in phones, cars and video games.
EXPLAINER: MICROSOFT'S ACTIVISION BUY COULD SHAKE UP GAMING
Microsoft stunned the gaming industry when it announced this week it would buy game publisher Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion, a deal that would immediately make it a larger video-game company than Nintendo.