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HOME-BASED WORKERS BECAME YOUNGER, MORE DIVERSE IN PANDEMIC
People working from home became younger, more diverse, better educated and more likely to move during the worst part of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to survey data from the U.S. Census Bureau
CAN THERAPY HELP MAKE YOU RICHER?
Therapy can help improve your mental health, your stress levels and maybe even your relationship with your mom
MONEY: HOW TO PROTECT PARENTS FROM FINANCIAL SCAMS
When a scam artist called Cameron Huddleston’s mom to tell her to wire money in order to claim a prize, Huddleston had to intercept the calls
CISCO STILL FACES CASTE BIAS SUIT: ENGINEERS' CASE DISMISSED
The California Civil Rights Department has voluntarily dismissed its case alleging caste discrimination against two Cisco engineers, while still keeping alive its litigation against the Silicon Valley tech giant
BIDEN ADMINISTRATION SEEKS INPUT ON AI SAFETY MEASURES
President Joe Biden’s administration wants stronger measures to test the safety of artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT before they are publicly released, though it hasn’t decided if the government will have a role in doing the vetting
2023 VOLVO XC40 RECHARGE VS.AUDI Q4 E-TRON
With its original e-tron, Audi was one of the first luxury European automakers to offer an electric vehicle. Last year, it expanded its lineup with the more affordable Q4 e-tron
ROBOT POLICE DOG RETURNS TO NYPD DESPITE EARLIER CRITICISM
New York City officials unveiled three new hightech policing devices, including a robotic dog that critics called creepy when it first joined the police pack 2 1/2 years ago
POLL: 4 IN 10 SAY NEXT VEHICLE MAY BE ELECTRIC
Many Americans aren’t yet sold on going electric for their next cars, a new poll shows, with high prices and too few charging stations the main deterrents
BUFFETT SAYS PEOPLE SHOULDN'T WORRY ABOUT BERKSHIRE, BANKS
Billionaire Warren Buffett assured investors that Berkshire Hathaway will be fine when he’s no longer around to lead the conglomerate
Next Gen
EDGE COMPUTING: THE NEXT STEP IN APPLE'S DEVELOPMENT
BOEING SEES AIRPLANE DELIVERIES JUMP ON RETURN OF THE 787
Boeing reported that deliveries of new jetliners jumped in March, helped by the return of the long-range 787 Dreamliner, as the U.S. aircraft maker edged out European rival Airbus in both deliveries and new orders
MUSK SAYS OWNING TWITTER 'PAINFUL' BUT NEEDED TO BE DONE
Billionaire Elon Musk has told the BBC that running Twitter has been “quite painful” but that the social media company is now roughly breaking even after he acquired it late last year
IOS 17 TO BRING MAJOR CONTROL CENTER REDESIGN FOR THE FIRST TIME IN YEARS
Apple’s Control Center is reportedly set for a significant overhaul with iOS 17, expected to be unveiled at WWDC 2023 in June. This will mark the first major redesign since iOS 11 in 2017
WHY ARE THERE SO MANY GOOD TV SHOWS TO WATCH RIGHT NOW?
Picture May 17, 2001. In the final seconds of the season seven finale of “Friends,” Jennifer Aniston’s Rachel reveals she’s pregnant — but who’s the father? This was a classic May sweeps cliffhanger, luring viewers and reaping advertising dollars for NBC
HERE ARE THE COUNTRIES THAT HAVE BANS ON TIKTOK
A growing number of governments have banned the popular video-sharing app TikTok from devices issued to staff as privacy and cybersecurity concerns rise. A handful have imposed nationwide bans on the app.
MONEY: BANK BONUSES, INTEREST MAY BOOST TAX BILL
With tax season in full swing, you may be consolidating the various charitable donation receipts, deductions and W-2 forms that you’ll submit to the Internal Revenue Service. But if you received any bank sign-up bonuses or earned interest on your bank balance, you may owe additional taxes you might not have planned for
GM PASSES FORD TO TAKE NO. 2 SPOT IN EV SALES BEHIND TESLA
During the first quarter, GM delivered 19,700 of its top-selling EV, the Chevrolet Bolt hatchback and utility vehicle.
TESLA SALES RISE 36% IN FIRST QUARTER, FOLLOWING PRICE CUTS
Tesla’s first-quarter vehicle sales rose 36% after the company cut prices twice in a bid to stimulate demand.
SANDLER, ANISTON RETEAM IN 'MURDER MYSTERY 2'
You would have a hard time defending the limp plotting, the bland action-adventure set pieces or the Agatha Christie-light whodunit twists of the first “Murder Mystery.” And, yet, it was kind of good.
'SCHMIGADOON!' GENTLY MOCKS BROADWAY MUSICALS IN NEW SEASON
Aaron Tveit has starred in some amazing Broadway shows, but some of the classics have eluded him. So he was delighted to speed his way through many of them in the second season of “Schmigadoon!”
BIDEN SAYS TECH COMPANIES MUST ENSURE AI PRODUCTS ARE SAFE
President Joe Biden said it remains to be seen if artificial intelligence is dangerous, but that he believes technology companies must ensure their products are safe before releasing them to the public.
ROBOTAXIS AIM TO TAKE SAN FRANCISCO ON RIDE INTO THE FUTURE
Two trailblazing ride-hailing services are heading toward uncharted territory as they seek regulatory approval to transport passengers around the clock throughout one of the most densely populated U.S. cities in vehicles that will have no one sitting in the driver’s seat.
ELON MUSK & EXPERTS CALL FOR A SIX-MONTH PAUSE ON AI DEVELOPMENT
As artificial intelligence (AI) technology continues to advance at a rapid pace, concerns about its potential risks to society have evolved from mere speculation to pressing reality.
TWITTER PULLS CHECK MARK FROM MAIN NEW YORK TIMES ACCOUNT
Twitter has removed the verification check mark on the main account of The New York Times, one of CEO Elon Musk’s most despised news organizations.
EV: FORD MUSTANG MACH-E VS HYUNDAI IONIQ 5
It’s an exciting time to be in the market for an electric vehicle. There are more EV options than ever before, and your selection isn’t just limited to compact urban runabouts
TIM COOK HINTS AT APPLE'S UPCOMING MIXED-REALITY HEADSET IN GQ INTERVIEW
Apple CEO Tim Cook has hinted at the company’s plans for its upcoming mixed-reality headset in a recent interview with GQ’s Zach Baron.
'WAR OF THE STATES': EV, CHIP MAKERS LAVISHED WITH SUBSIDIES
States are doling out more cash than ever to lure multibillion-dollar microchip, electric vehicle and battery factories, inspiring evermore competition as they dig deeper into their pockets to attract big employers and capitalize on a wave of huge new projects.
US CHIP CONTROLS THREATEN CHINA'S TECHNOLOGY AMBITIONS
Furious at U.S. efforts that cut off access to technology to make advanced computer chips, China’s leaders appear to be struggling to figure out how to retaliate without hurting their own ambitions in telecoms, artificial intelligence and other industries.
Interaction - HOW APPLE'S ECOSYSTEM IS BUILDING A SEAMLESS FUTURE
Apple continues to be at the forefront of technological innovation.
The Bitcoin Bounce: What Comes Next?
Markets this year are roiling, uncertainty abounds and the U.S. government has had to step in to rescue two large American banks in recent days. So why is bitcoin, considered among the riskiest bets of them all, rising so fast?