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WHAT GOOGLE'S ANTITRUST TRIAL MEANS FOR YOUR SEARCH HABITS
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WHAT GOOGLE'S ANTITRUST TRIAL MEANS FOR YOUR SEARCH HABITS

If government regulators prevail against Google in the biggest U.S. antitrust trial in a quarter century, it’s likely to unleash drastic changes that will undermine the dominance of a search engine that defines the internet for billions of people.

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October 21, 2023
LINKEDIN CUTS MORE THAN 600 WORKERS, ABOUT 3% OF WORKFORCE
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LINKEDIN CUTS MORE THAN 600 WORKERS, ABOUT 3% OF WORKFORCE

LinkedIn said this week it is laying off hundreds of employees amounting to about 3% of the social media company’s workforce.

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October 21, 2023
SONY'S ACCESS CONTROLLER FOR THE PLAYSTATION AIMS TO MAKE GAMING EASIER FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
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SONY'S ACCESS CONTROLLER FOR THE PLAYSTATION AIMS TO MAKE GAMING EASIER FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

Paul Lane uses his mouth, cheek and chin to push buttons and guide his virtual car around the “Gran Turismo” racetrack on the PlayStation 5. It’s how he’s been playing for the past 23 years, after a car accident left him unable to use his fingers.

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October 21, 2023
AMAZON, TRIPADVISOR AND OTHER COMPANIES TEAM UP TO BATTLE FAKE REVIEWS WHILE FTC SEEKS TO BAN THEM
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AMAZON, TRIPADVISOR AND OTHER COMPANIES TEAM UP TO BATTLE FAKE REVIEWS WHILE FTC SEEKS TO BAN THEM

Some of the most used platforms for travel and online shopping said they’re going to team up to battle fake reviews.

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October 21, 2023
AMAZON WILL START TESTING DRONES THAT WILL DROP PRESCRIPTIONS ON YOUR DOORSTEP, LITERALLY
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AMAZON WILL START TESTING DRONES THAT WILL DROP PRESCRIPTIONS ON YOUR DOORSTEP, LITERALLY

Amazon will soon make prescription drugs fall from the sky when the e-commerce giant becomes the latest company to test drone deliveries for medications.

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October 21, 2023
MAJOR SOLAR PANEL PLANT OPENS IN US AMID BACKDROP OF INDUSTRY WORRIES ABOUT LOW-PRICED ASIAN IMPORTS
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MAJOR SOLAR PANEL PLANT OPENS IN US AMID BACKDROP OF INDUSTRY WORRIES ABOUT LOW-PRICED ASIAN IMPORTS

A South Korean company has begun production at a huge new solar panel factory in Georgia even as industry leaders say surging Asian imports could dampen efforts to make more solar components in the United States.

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October 21, 2023
NEW APPLE PENCIL ANNOUNCED WITH USB-C, HOVER FUNCTIONALITY & MAGNETIC ATTACHMENT
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NEW APPLE PENCIL ANNOUNCED WITH USB-C, HOVER FUNCTIONALITY & MAGNETIC ATTACHMENT

Today, Apple is bringing more choice to iPad users with a new, more affordable Apple Pencil.

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October 21, 2023
MICROSOFT SPENT TWO YEARS TRYING TO BUY ACTIVISION BLIZZARD.FOR XBOX CEO, THAT WAS THE EASY PART
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MICROSOFT SPENT TWO YEARS TRYING TO BUY ACTIVISION BLIZZARD.FOR XBOX CEO, THAT WAS THE EASY PART

After two years co-piloting the biggest acquisition in video game history past an onslaught of challenges, Xbox CEO Phil Spencer now moves on to his next quest: making Microsoft’s takeover of Activision Blizzard worth the hassle.

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October 21, 2023
ACTIVISION BIZZARD - Microsoft
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ACTIVISION BIZZARD - Microsoft

ACTIVISION BLIZZARD ACQUISITION BOOSTING THE FUTURE OF GAMING

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October 21, 2023
US REGULATORS INVESTIGATE GM'S CRUISE DIVISION OVER INCIDENTS INVOLVING PEDESTRIANS IN ROADWAYS
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US REGULATORS INVESTIGATE GM'S CRUISE DIVISION OVER INCIDENTS INVOLVING PEDESTRIANS IN ROADWAYS

U.S. regulators are investigating General Motors’ Cruise autonomous vehicle division after receiving reports of incidents where vehicles may not have used proper caution around pedestrians in roadways.

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October 21, 2023
EUROPE IS LOOKING TO FIGHT THE FLOOD OF CHINESE ELECTRIC VEHICLES.BUT EUROPEANS LOVE THEM
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EUROPE IS LOOKING TO FIGHT THE FLOOD OF CHINESE ELECTRIC VEHICLES.BUT EUROPEANS LOVE THEM

When Laima Springe-Janssen was looking to replace her French-made gasoline-powered SUV with an electric car, she considered models from Volvo and Nissan.

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October 21, 2023
NOKIA PLANS TO CUT UP TO 14.000 JOBS AFTER SALES AND PROFITS PLUNGE IN A WEAK MARKET
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NOKIA PLANS TO CUT UP TO 14.000 JOBS AFTER SALES AND PROFITS PLUNGE IN A WEAK MARKET

Telecom gear maker Nokia said that it is planning to cut up to 14,000 jobs worldwide, or 16% of its workforce, as part of a push to reduce costs following a plunge in third-quarter sales and profit.

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October 21, 2023
DELTA AIR LINES SCALES BACK CHANGES TO ITS LOYALTY PROGRAM AFTER A REVOLT BY CUSTOMERS
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DELTA AIR LINES SCALES BACK CHANGES TO ITS LOYALTY PROGRAM AFTER A REVOLT BY CUSTOMERS

Delta Air Lines is backtracking slightly on changes it previously announced in its frequent-flyer program, but it still plans to reshape SkyMiles to favor big spenders over customers who take the most flights.

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October 21, 2023
TESLA'S PRICE CUTS EAT INTO CYBERTRUCK MAKER'S PROFITS AS NET INCOME PLUNGES 44% IN THE 3RD QUARTER
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TESLA'S PRICE CUTS EAT INTO CYBERTRUCK MAKER'S PROFITS AS NET INCOME PLUNGES 44% IN THE 3RD QUARTER

Tesla’s net income slumped in the third quarter versus a year earlier, as price reductions helped drive strong sales growth but also ate into the automaker’s profit margins

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October 21, 2023
NETFLIX'S PASSWORD-SHARING CRACKDOWN REELS IN SUBSCRIBERS AS IT RAISES PRICES FOR ITS PREMIUM PLAN
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NETFLIX'S PASSWORD-SHARING CRACKDOWN REELS IN SUBSCRIBERS AS IT RAISES PRICES FOR ITS PREMIUM PLAN

Netflix disclosed summertime subscriber gains that surpassed industry analysts’ projections, signaling the video streaming service’s crackdown on password sharing is converting former freeloaders into paying customers.

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October 21, 2023
Amazon Launches Test Satellites for Its Planned Internet Service to Compete With Spacex
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Amazon Launches Test Satellites for Its Planned Internet Service to Compete With Spacex

Amazon launched the first test satellites for its planned internet service as a rival to SpaceX's broadband network.

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October 14, 2023
An App shows how ancient Greek sites looked thousands of years ago. It's a glimpse of future tech
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An App shows how ancient Greek sites looked thousands of years ago. It's a glimpse of future tech

Tourists at the Acropolis this holiday season can witness the resolution of one of the world's most heated debates on cultural heritage.

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October 14, 2023
TAIWAN PROBES FIRMS SUSPECTED OF SELLING CHIP EQUIPMENT TO CHINA'S HUAWEI DESPITE US SANCTIONS
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TAIWAN PROBES FIRMS SUSPECTED OF SELLING CHIP EQUIPMENT TO CHINA'S HUAWEI DESPITE US SANCTIONS

Taiwan authorities are investigating four Taiwan-based companies suspected of helping China's Huawei Technologies to build semiconductor facilities.

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October 14, 2023
THE AMAZON ANTITRUST LAWSUIT IS LIKELY TO BE A LONG AND ARDUOUS JOURNEY FOR THE FTC
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THE AMAZON ANTITRUST LAWSUIT IS LIKELY TO BE A LONG AND ARDUOUS JOURNEY FOR THE FTC

Amazon is heading into one of its biggest sales events of the year - Prime Day - with a lawsuit hanging over its head that accuses it of preventing sellers from hawking their merchandise at lower prices on other sites.

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October 14, 2023
IN 'FAIR PLAY,' A BATTLE OF THE SEXES ON WALL STREET
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IN 'FAIR PLAY,' A BATTLE OF THE SEXES ON WALL STREET

The disquieting root of Chloe Domont's slinky, slick feature debut \"Fair Play\" lies in the face of Luke (Alden Ehrenreich) as he learns that his fiance Emily (Phoebe Dynevor) has been given the promotion at their Wall Street hedge fund he thought was his.

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October 14, 2023
'RING OF FIRE' SOLAR ECLIPSE WILL SLICE ACROSS AMERICAS ON SATURDAY WITH MILLIONS ALONG PATH
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'RING OF FIRE' SOLAR ECLIPSE WILL SLICE ACROSS AMERICAS ON SATURDAY WITH MILLIONS ALONG PATH

Tens of millions in the Americas will have frontrow seats for Saturday's rare \"ring of fire\" eclipse of the sun.

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October 14, 2023
STELLANTIS PICKS KOKOMO INDIANA, FOR ITS SECOND US BATTERY VENTURE WITH SAMSUNG SDI
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STELLANTIS PICKS KOKOMO INDIANA, FOR ITS SECOND US BATTERY VENTURE WITH SAMSUNG SDI

Jeep maker Stellantis says it will build a second electric vehicle battery factory in Kokomo, Indiana, that will create 1,400 new jobs.

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October 14, 2023
"ADDICTIVE" SOCIAL MEDIA FEEDS THAT KEEP CHILDREN ONLINE TARGETED BY NEW YORK LAWMAKERS
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"ADDICTIVE" SOCIAL MEDIA FEEDS THAT KEEP CHILDREN ONLINE TARGETED BY NEW YORK LAWMAKERS

New York would restrict the way online platforms like Instagram and YouTube can collect and share children's personal information and let parents keep their kids from being bombarded by \"addictive\" feeds from accounts they don't follow, under legislation proposed this week.

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October 14, 2023
ELIGIBLE ELECTRIC AND PLUG-IN VEHICLE BUYERS WILL GET US TAX CREDITS IMMEDIATELY IN 2024
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ELIGIBLE ELECTRIC AND PLUG-IN VEHICLE BUYERS WILL GET US TAX CREDITS IMMEDIATELY IN 2024

Starting next year, people who want to buy a new or used electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle will be able to get U.S. government income tax credits at the time of purchase.

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October 14, 2023
FOUNDER OF JOBY AVIATION SAYS ELECTRIC AIR TAXIS WILL BE IN SERVICE IN 2025
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FOUNDER OF JOBY AVIATION SAYS ELECTRIC AIR TAXIS WILL BE IN SERVICE IN 2025

The notion that hundreds or even thousands of electric-powered air taxis could be whisking people over jammed roads is inching away from science fiction and closer to reality.

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October 14, 2023
THE FUTURE OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES LOOMS OVER NEGOTIATIONS IN THE US AUTOWORKERS STRIKE
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THE FUTURE OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES LOOMS OVER NEGOTIATIONS IN THE US AUTOWORKERS STRIKE

On the picket lines at a Ford factory west of Detroit, many striking workers don't think the electric vehicle revolution is coming for their jobs - at least not in the near future.

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October 14, 2023
SCHOOLS' PANDEMIC SPENDING BOOSTED TECH COMPANIES. DID IT HELP US STUDENTS?
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SCHOOLS' PANDEMIC SPENDING BOOSTED TECH COMPANIES. DID IT HELP US STUDENTS?

As soon as the federal pandemic relief started arriving at America's schools, so did the relentless calls.

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October 14, 2023
BOEING DELIVERIES OF NEW JETS DIP AS THE COMPANY AND A KEY SUPPLIER STRUGGLE WITH PRODUCTION FLAWS
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BOEING DELIVERIES OF NEW JETS DIP AS THE COMPANY AND A KEY SUPPLIER STRUGGLE WITH PRODUCTION FLAWS

Boeing deliveries of new airline jets slumped in the third quarter as the company struggled with production problems that are cutting into its ability to generate cash.

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October 14, 2023
New Model 3 2024 TESLA DRIVING FORWARD WITH FINE STYLE & INNOVATIVE CHANGES
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New Model 3 2024 TESLA DRIVING FORWARD WITH FINE STYLE & INNOVATIVE CHANGES

Since its debut, the Tesla Model 3 has been a revelation in the EV market, setting new standards for what consumers can expect from an electric saloon. Tesla is now set to launch a revamped version of this groundbreaking vehicle, which promises many improvements, including a longer range, updated styling, a redesigned interior, and an accessible price tag.

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October 14, 2023
SCIENTISTS WINKLE A SECRET FROM THE `MONA LISA' ABOUT HOW LEONARDO PAINTED THE MASTERPIECE
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SCIENTISTS WINKLE A SECRET FROM THE `MONA LISA' ABOUT HOW LEONARDO PAINTED THE MASTERPIECE

The \"Mona Lisa\" has given up another secret.

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October 14, 2023