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GOOGLE'S GEMINI AI APP TO LAND ON PHONES, MAKING IT EASIER FOR PEOPLE TO CONNECT TO A DIGITAL BRAIN
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GOOGLE'S GEMINI AI APP TO LAND ON PHONES, MAKING IT EASIER FOR PEOPLE TO CONNECT TO A DIGITAL BRAIN

Google on Thursday introduced a free artificial intelligence app that will implant the technology on smartphones, enabling people to quickly connect to a digital brain that can write for them, interpret what they’re reading and seeing, in addition to helping manage their lives.

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February 10, 2024
NEW INDOOR EV CHARGING STATION IN SAN FRANCISCO OFFERS A GLIMPSE INTO THE FUTURE
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NEW INDOOR EV CHARGING STATION IN SAN FRANCISCO OFFERS A GLIMPSE INTO THE FUTURE

A couple of blocks from the San FranciscoOakland Bay Bridge, Electrify America is about to open an indoor charging station that lets drivers relax in a lounge while their electric vehicle batteries are being filled up.

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February 10, 2024
Chatgpt Violated European Privacy Laws, Italy Tells Chatbot Maker OpenAI
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Chatgpt Violated European Privacy Laws, Italy Tells Chatbot Maker OpenAI

Italian regulators said they told OpenAI that its ChatGPT artificial intelligence chatbot has violated European Union’s stringent data privacy rules.

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February 03, 2024
U.S. SETS PLANS TO PROTECT ENDANGERED WHALES NEAR OFFSHORE WIND FARMS; FIRMS SWAP WIND LEASES
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U.S. SETS PLANS TO PROTECT ENDANGERED WHALES NEAR OFFSHORE WIND FARMS; FIRMS SWAP WIND LEASES

Two federal environmental agencies issued plans to better protect endangered whales amid offshore wind farm development.

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February 03, 2024
AMAZON CALLS OFF BID TO BUY VACUUM MAKER IROBOT AMID SCRUTINY IN EUROPE AND THE US
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AMAZON CALLS OFF BID TO BUY VACUUM MAKER IROBOT AMID SCRUTINY IN EUROPE AND THE US

Amazon called off its proposed acquisition of robot vacuum maker iRobot this week as the deal faced antitrust scrutiny on both sides of the Atlantic, with the ecommerce giant blaming “undue and disproportionate regulatory hurdles.”

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February 03, 2024
TAYLOR SWIFT, BAD BUNNY AND OTHERS MAY VANISH FROM TIKTOK AS LICENSING DISPUTE BOILS OVER
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TAYLOR SWIFT, BAD BUNNY AND OTHERS MAY VANISH FROM TIKTOK AS LICENSING DISPUTE BOILS OVER

Universal Music Group, which represents artists including Taylor Swift, Drake, Adele, Bad Bunny and Billie Eilish, says that it will no longer allow its music on TikTok now that a licensing deal between the two parties has expired.

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February 03, 2024
DOCUMENTARY ON 'WE ARE THE WORLD' GOES DEEP INSIDE RECORDING SESSION OF STARRY 1985 CHARITY SINGLE
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DOCUMENTARY ON 'WE ARE THE WORLD' GOES DEEP INSIDE RECORDING SESSION OF STARRY 1985 CHARITY SINGLE

Thirty-nine years ago, the biggest music stars in the world crammed into a recording studio in Los Angeles for an all-night session that they hoped might alter music history.

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February 03, 2024
SCIENCE SLEUTHS ARE USING TECHNOLOGY TO FIND FAKERY AND PLAGIARISM IN PUBLISHED RESEARCH
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SCIENCE SLEUTHS ARE USING TECHNOLOGY TO FIND FAKERY AND PLAGIARISM IN PUBLISHED RESEARCH

Allegations of research fakery at a leading cancer center have turned a spotlight on scientific integrity and the amateur sleuths uncovering image manipulation in published research.

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February 03, 2024
ELON MUSK CANNOT KEEP TESLA PAY PACKAGE WORTH MORE THAN $55 BILLION, JUDGE RULES
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ELON MUSK CANNOT KEEP TESLA PAY PACKAGE WORTH MORE THAN $55 BILLION, JUDGE RULES

Elon Musk is not entitled to landmark compensation package awarded by Tesla’s board of directors that is potentially worth more than $55 billion, a Delaware judge ruled Tuesday.

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February 03, 2024
ELON MUSK SAYS THE FIRST HUMAN HAS RECEIVED AN IMPLANT FROM NEURALINK, BUT OTHER DETAILS ARE SCANT
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ELON MUSK SAYS THE FIRST HUMAN HAS RECEIVED AN IMPLANT FROM NEURALINK, BUT OTHER DETAILS ARE SCANT

According to Elon Musk, the first human received an implant from his computer-brain interface company Neuralink over the weekend.

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February 03, 2024
GOOGLE'S PARENT POSTS DOUBLE-DIGIT REVENUE GROWTH IN A QUARTER FOR FIRST TIME IN NEARLY 2 YEARS
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GOOGLE'S PARENT POSTS DOUBLE-DIGIT REVENUE GROWTH IN A QUARTER FOR FIRST TIME IN NEARLY 2 YEARS

Google’s corporate parent returned to doubledigit revenue growth during last year’s final quarter, signaling the internet powerhouse has regained its footing even as it grapples with regulatory and competitive threats to its digital empire.

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February 03, 2024
WHAT YOU ACTUALLY NEED TO KNOW ABOUT WINTERTIME DRIVING WITH AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE
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WHAT YOU ACTUALLY NEED TO KNOW ABOUT WINTERTIME DRIVING WITH AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE

As a big winter storm rolled across the United States in mid-January, many news outlets reported on drivers of electric vehicles dealing with dramatically reduced range and multihour waits at public charging stations.

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February 03, 2024
EXPLORING APPLE VISION PRO: INSIGHTS FROM TOP TECH EXPERTS
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EXPLORING APPLE VISION PRO: INSIGHTS FROM TOP TECH EXPERTS

The Apple Vision Pro, one of the most buzzedabout gadgets of the year, has been unboxed and scrutinized by a cadre of leading tech influencers and media outlets.

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February 03, 2024
AMAZON SAYS PRIME DELIVERIES REACHED THEIR FASTEST SPEEDS EVER LAST YEAR
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AMAZON SAYS PRIME DELIVERIES REACHED THEIR FASTEST SPEEDS EVER LAST YEAR

Amazon delivered packages to its Prime customers at the fastest speeds ever in 2023, the retailer said this week, thanks to better inventory placement, a new regionalization model for shipments and more same-day warehouses.

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February 03, 2024
EU Overhaul
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EU Overhaul

APPLE'S EFFORTS TO KEEP USERS SAFE IN EUROPE DESPITE DMA

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February 03, 2024
MICROSOFT PROFITSOARS 33% ON AI.CLOUD-COMPUTING INVESTMENTS
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MICROSOFT PROFITSOARS 33% ON AI.CLOUD-COMPUTING INVESTMENTS

Microsoft Corp. said this week that its profit for the October-December quarter soared 33%, powered by its significant investments in artificial intelligence technology.

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February 03, 2024
WHAT TO DO IF YOU'RE CONCERNED YOU MIGHT BE LAID OFF - OR IF YOU'VE LOST YOUR JOB
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WHAT TO DO IF YOU'RE CONCERNED YOU MIGHT BE LAID OFF - OR IF YOU'VE LOST YOUR JOB

Recent mass layoffs from technology and media companies, including eBay, Riot Games and the Los Angeles Times, might have you thinking about your job security.

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February 03, 2024
AMEX TRIES TO WIN OVER GRUMPY DELTA CUSTOMERS WITH REVAMPED SKYMILES CREDIT CARDS
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AMEX TRIES TO WIN OVER GRUMPY DELTA CUSTOMERS WITH REVAMPED SKYMILES CREDIT CARDS

American Express rolled out several updates to its Delta SkyMiles credit cards Thursday that will give additional benefits to users, part of efforts to soothe sore Delta Air Lines customers who have considered abandoning the airline after last year's SkyMiles loyalty fiasco.

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February 03, 2024
LASER STRIKES AGAINST AIRCRAFT INCLUDING AIRLINE PLANES HAVE SURGED TO A NEW RECORD, THE FAA SAYS
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LASER STRIKES AGAINST AIRCRAFT INCLUDING AIRLINE PLANES HAVE SURGED TO A NEW RECORD, THE FAA SAYS

Laser strikes aimed at aircraft including airline planes surged 41% last year to a record high, according to federal officials.

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February 03, 2024
BOEING CUTS ITS 4Q LOSS TO $30 MILLION, BUT THAT WAS BEFORE ONE OF ITS JETS LOST A PANEL IN FLIGHT
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BOEING CUTS ITS 4Q LOSS TO $30 MILLION, BUT THAT WAS BEFORE ONE OF ITS JETS LOST A PANEL IN FLIGHT

Boeing narrowed its fourth-quarter loss to $30 million and increased production of its bestselling plane just before one of them suffered a blowout of a side panel during a flight, an accident that has raised new safety concerns about the aircraft manufacturer.

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February 03, 2024
SPACE SHUTTLE ENDEAVOUR HOISTED FOR DISPLAY IN LAUNCH CONFIGURATION AT LOS ANGELES SCIENCE MUSEUM
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SPACE SHUTTLE ENDEAVOUR HOISTED FOR DISPLAY IN LAUNCH CONFIGURATION AT LOS ANGELES SCIENCE MUSEUM

NASA's retired space shuttle Endeavour was carefully hoisted this week and attached to a huge external fuel tank and its two solid rocket boosters at a Los Angeles museum where it will be uniquely displayed as if it is about to blast off.

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February 03, 2024
A Look at Some of the Companies in the Technology Sector That Have Recently Made Layoffs
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A Look at Some of the Companies in the Technology Sector That Have Recently Made Layoffs

A bunch of companies in the technology sector have been laying off some of their employees recently after quickly ramping up hiring during the COVID-19 pandemic while people spent more time and money online.

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January 27, 2024
FLORIDA HOUSE PASSES A BILL TO BAN SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS FOR CHILDREN UNDER 16
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FLORIDA HOUSE PASSES A BILL TO BAN SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS FOR CHILDREN UNDER 16

Florida children under the age of 16 would be banned from popular social media platforms regardless of parent approval under a bill passed by the House on Wednesday, a measure that is the top priority for the chamber’s speaker.

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January 27, 2024
TESLA 4Q EARNINGS FALL SHORT OF ANALYST ESTIMATES AS COMPANY WARNS OF LOWER SALES GROWTH THIS YEAR
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TESLA 4Q EARNINGS FALL SHORT OF ANALYST ESTIMATES AS COMPANY WARNS OF LOWER SALES GROWTH THIS YEAR

Tesla’s net income more than doubled last quarter thanks to a big one-time tax benefit, but it warned of “notably lower” sales growth this year.

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January 27, 2024
RING WILL NO LONGER ALLOW POLICE TO REQUEST DOORBELL CAMERA ZFOOTAGE FROM USERS
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RING WILL NO LONGER ALLOW POLICE TO REQUEST DOORBELL CAMERA ZFOOTAGE FROM USERS

Amazon-owned Ring will stop allowing police departments to request doorbell camera footage from users, marking an end to a feature that has drawn criticism from privacy advocates.

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January 27, 2024
IOS: WHY IT'S IMPORTANT TO TURN ON APPLE'S NEW STOLEN DEVICE PROTECTION
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IOS: WHY IT'S IMPORTANT TO TURN ON APPLE'S NEW STOLEN DEVICE PROTECTION

You’re in a crowded bar when a thief watches you unlock your iPhone with your passcode, then swipes it.

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January 27, 2024
FRANCE FINES AMAZON $35 MILLION FOR 'EXCESSIVELY INTRUSIVE' MONITORING OF WAREHOUSE STAFF
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FRANCE FINES AMAZON $35 MILLION FOR 'EXCESSIVELY INTRUSIVE' MONITORING OF WAREHOUSE STAFF

France’s privacy watchdog said this week that it slapped Amazon‘s French warehouse business with a 32 million euro fine ($35 million) for using an “excessively intrusive system” to monitor worker performance and activity.

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January 27, 2024
MICROSOFT SAYS STATE-BACKED RUSSIAN HACKERS ACCESSED EMAILS OF SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM MEMBERS
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MICROSOFT SAYS STATE-BACKED RUSSIAN HACKERS ACCESSED EMAILS OF SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM MEMBERS

State-backed Russian hackers broke into Microsoft’s corporate email system and accessed the accounts of members of the company’s leadership team, as well as those of employees on its cybersecurity and legal teams, the company said.

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January 27, 2024
JAPAN BECOMES THE FIFTH COUNTRY TO LAND A SPACECRAFT ON THE MOON
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JAPAN BECOMES THE FIFTH COUNTRY TO LAND A SPACECRAFT ON THE MOON

Japan became the fifth country in history to reach the moon when one of its spacecrafts without astronauts successfully made a soft landing on the lunar surface early Saturday (20).

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January 27, 2024
WWE'S 'RAW' IS MOVING TO NETFLIX NEXT YEAR IN A MAJOR STREAMING DEAL WORTH MORE THAN $5 BILLION
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WWE'S 'RAW' IS MOVING TO NETFLIX NEXT YEAR IN A MAJOR STREAMING DEAL WORTH MORE THAN $5 BILLION

WWE’s weekly television show “Raw” will move to Netflix next year as part of a major streaming deal worth more than $5 billion.

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January 27, 2024