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AMAZON'S AUDIBLE IS LAYING OFF 5% OF ITS WORKFORCE, MARKING ANOTHER ROUND OF JOB CUTS IN TECH
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AMAZON'S AUDIBLE IS LAYING OFF 5% OF ITS WORKFORCE, MARKING ANOTHER ROUND OF JOB CUTS IN TECH

Amazon-owned online audiobook and podcast service Audible is laying off about 5% of its workforce, marking the third round of job cuts at the e-commerce giant’s businesses last week as the technology industry continues to shed roles in the new year.

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January 19, 2024
BANKS PREPARE TO TAKE ON THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION OVER BILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN OVERDRAFT FEES
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BANKS PREPARE TO TAKE ON THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION OVER BILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN OVERDRAFT FEES

The squabble over billion of dollars in overdraft fees that Americans get charged every year is intensifying.

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January 19, 2024
STILL TRYING TO MAKE 'FETCH' HAPPEN, NOW IN SONG: 'MEAN GIRLS' GETS A MUSICAL UPDATE
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STILL TRYING TO MAKE 'FETCH' HAPPEN, NOW IN SONG: 'MEAN GIRLS' GETS A MUSICAL UPDATE

The first “Mean Girls,” that compulsively watchable high-school based social satire by Tina Fey, came out in 2004. The Broadway musical opened in 2018.

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January 19, 2024
BOEING TO INCREASE QUALITY INSPECTIONS ON 737-MAX FOLLOWING ALASKA AIRLINES BLOW OUT
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BOEING TO INCREASE QUALITY INSPECTIONS ON 737-MAX FOLLOWING ALASKA AIRLINES BLOW OUT

Boeing told employees this week that it plans to increase quality inspections of its 737 Max 9 aircraft, following the failure of an emergency exit door panel on an Alaska Airlines flight last week.

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January 19, 2024
UBER CUTS OFF DRIZLY, THE ALCOHOL DELIVERY APP IT BOUGHT FOR $1.1 BILLION THREE YEARS AGO
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UBER CUTS OFF DRIZLY, THE ALCOHOL DELIVERY APP IT BOUGHT FOR $1.1 BILLION THREE YEARS AGO

Uber is shutting down alcohol delivery app Drizly, the company confirmed, three years after acquiring the platform for $1.1 billion.

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January 19, 2024
MORE CEOs FEAR THEIR COMPANIES WON'T SURVIVE 10 YEARS AS AI AND CLIMATE CHALLENGES GROW, SURVEY SAYS
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MORE CEOs FEAR THEIR COMPANIES WON'T SURVIVE 10 YEARS AS AI AND CLIMATE CHALLENGES GROW, SURVEY SAYS

More executives are feeling better about the global economy, but a growing number don’t think their companies will survive the coming decade without a major overhaul because of pressure from climate change and technology like artificial intelligence, according to a new survey of CEOs by one of the world’s largest consulting firms, PwC.

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January 19, 2024
CELLEBRITE DONATES AI INVESTIGATIVE TOOLS TO NONPROFITS TO HELP FIND MISSING CHILDREN FASTER
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CELLEBRITE DONATES AI INVESTIGATIVE TOOLS TO NONPROFITS TO HELP FIND MISSING CHILDREN FASTER

John Walsh, advocate for missing children and longtime host of “America’s Most Wanted,” said he feels outmanned by criminals all the time – especially in the courtroom.

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January 19, 2024
THE SUPREME COURT ALLOWS A COURT ORDER TO TAKE EFFECT THAT COULD COST APPLE BILLIONS OF DOLLARS
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THE SUPREME COURT ALLOWS A COURT ORDER TO TAKE EFFECT THAT COULD COST APPLE BILLIONS OF DOLLARS

The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed a court order to take effect that could loosen Apple’s grip on its lucrative iPhone app store, and potentially affect billions of dollars in revenue a year.

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January 19, 2024
THE WORLD COULD GET ITS FIRST TRILLIONAIRE WITHIN 10 YEARS
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THE WORLD COULD GET ITS FIRST TRILLIONAIRE WITHIN 10 YEARS

The world could have its first trillionaire within a decade, anti-poverty organization Oxfam International said this week in its annual assessment of global inequalities timed to the gathering of political and business elites at the Swiss ski resort of Davos.

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January 19, 2024
HERE'S HOW CHATGPT MAKER OPENAI PLANS TO DETER ELECTION MISINFORMATION IN 2024
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HERE'S HOW CHATGPT MAKER OPENAI PLANS TO DETER ELECTION MISINFORMATION IN 2024

ChatGPT maker OpenAI has outlined a plan to prevent its tools from being used to spread election misinformation as voters in more than 50 countries prepare to cast their ballots in national elections this year.

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January 19, 2024
TECH INNOVATIONS THAT CAUGHT OUR EYE AT CES 2024
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TECH INNOVATIONS THAT CAUGHT OUR EYE AT CES 2024

From electric cars to transparent TVs to the latest accessibility tech and virtual assistants backed by artificial intelligence, there was a wide range of innovations presented at the CES tech show in Las Vegas last week. The best of it aimed to solve big real-world problems. Some of it aimed to make your life more fun. And some of it was just a little out there.

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January 19, 2024
AS A NEW GENERATION RISES, TENSION BETWEEN FREE SPEECH AND INCLUSIVITY ON COLLEGE CAMPUSES SIMMERS
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AS A NEW GENERATION RISES, TENSION BETWEEN FREE SPEECH AND INCLUSIVITY ON COLLEGE CAMPUSES SIMMERS

Generations of Americans have held firm to a version of free speech that makes room for even the vilest of views. It's girded by a belief that the good ideas rise above the bad, that no one should be punished for voicing an idea except in rare cases where the idea could lead directly to illegal action.

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January 19, 2024
ROBOT BARISTAS AND AI CHEFS CAUSED A STIR AT CES 2024 AS CASINO UNION WORKERS FEAR FOR THEIR JOBS
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ROBOT BARISTAS AND AI CHEFS CAUSED A STIR AT CES 2024 AS CASINO UNION WORKERS FEAR FOR THEIR JOBS

The barista tipped the jug of smooth, foamy milk over the latte, pouring slowly at first, then lifting and tilting the jug like a choreographed dance to paint the petals of a tulip.

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January 19, 2024
Hands On - AS NEVER BEFORE: EXPERIENCING VISION PRO DEMOS IN APPLE STORE
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Hands On - AS NEVER BEFORE: EXPERIENCING VISION PRO DEMOS IN APPLE STORE

The imminent launch of Apple's Vision Pro headset marks a pivotal moment in the company's history and, for the first time, requires a comprehensive presentation and hands-on experience for the average consumer to truly appreciate its capabilities.

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January 19, 2024
13-year-old Gamer Becomes the First to Beat the 'Unbeatable' Tetris - by Breaking It
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13-year-old Gamer Becomes the First to Beat the 'Unbeatable' Tetris - by Breaking It

The falling-block video game Tetris has met its match in 13-year-old Willis Gibson, who has become the first player to officially “beat” the original Nintendo version of the game — by breaking it.

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January 12, 2024
JUDGES IN ENGLAND AND WALES ARE GIVEN CAUTIOUS APPROVAL TO USE AI IN WRITING LEGAL OPINIONS
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JUDGES IN ENGLAND AND WALES ARE GIVEN CAUTIOUS APPROVAL TO USE AI IN WRITING LEGAL OPINIONS

England's 1,000-year-old legal system - still steeped in traditions that include wearing wigs and robes - has taken a cautious step into the future by giving judges permission to use artificial intelligence to help produce rulings.

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January 12, 2024
MUSIC STREAMS HIT 4 TRILLION IN 2023. COUNTRY AND GLOBAL ACTS - AND TAYLOR SWIFT - FUELED THE GROWTH
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MUSIC STREAMS HIT 4 TRILLION IN 2023. COUNTRY AND GLOBAL ACTS - AND TAYLOR SWIFT - FUELED THE GROWTH

Listened to more music last year? You’re not alone.

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January 12, 2024
MOON LANDING ATTEMPT BY US COMPANY APPEARS DOOMED AFTER 'CRITICAL' FUEL LEAK
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MOON LANDING ATTEMPT BY US COMPANY APPEARS DOOMED AFTER 'CRITICAL' FUEL LEAK

The first U.S. moon landing attempt in more than 50 years appeared to be doomed after a private company’s spacecraft developed a “critical” fuel leak just hours after Monday’s launch.

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January 12, 2024
MORE DELAYS FOR NASA'S ASTRONAUT MOONSHOTS, WITH CREW LANDING OFF UNTIL 2026
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MORE DELAYS FOR NASA'S ASTRONAUT MOONSHOTS, WITH CREW LANDING OFF UNTIL 2026

Astronauts will have to wait until next year before flying to the moon and at least two years before landing on it, under the latest round of delays announced by NASA on Tuesday.

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January 12, 2024
NEW RULE TIGHTENS WORKER CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS; UBER. LYFT SAY THEIR DRIVERS WON'T BE AFFECTED
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NEW RULE TIGHTENS WORKER CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS; UBER. LYFT SAY THEIR DRIVERS WON'T BE AFFECTED

The Biden administration enacted a new labor rule Tuesday that aims to prevent the misclassification of workers as “independent contractors,” a step that could bolster both legal protections and compensation for millions in the U.S. workforce.

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January 12, 2024
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT THE BLOWOUT ON A BOEING 737 MAX 9 JET AND WHY MOST OF THE PLANES ARE GROUNDED
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WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT THE BLOWOUT ON A BOEING 737 MAX 9 JET AND WHY MOST OF THE PLANES ARE GROUNDED

An emergency landing by an Alaska Airlines jetliner last week prompted U.S. authorities to ground most of Boeing’s 737 Max 9 aircraft, another black mark in the troubled history of the company’s Max jets. Here’s what you need to know.

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January 12, 2024
E-SUV: CHEVROLET BLAZER EV VS TESLA MODEL Y
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E-SUV: CHEVROLET BLAZER EV VS TESLA MODEL Y

The new 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV is one of the most intriguing electric vehicle debuts this year.

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January 12, 2024
MICROSOFT'S OPENAL INVESTMENT COULD TRIGGER EU MERGER REVIEW
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MICROSOFT'S OPENAL INVESTMENT COULD TRIGGER EU MERGER REVIEW

Microsoft’s multibillion-dollar investment in ChatGPT-maker OpenAI could trigger a European Union merger investigation, the bloc’s executive branch said.

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January 12, 2024
MICROSOFT'S NEW AI KEY IS FIRST BIG CHANGE TO KEYBOARDS IN DECADES
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MICROSOFT'S NEW AI KEY IS FIRST BIG CHANGE TO KEYBOARDS IN DECADES

Computer keyboards are making room for an artificial intelligence chatbot button as Microsoft unveils its first major keyboard redesign in three decades.

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January 12, 2024
AI-POWERED MISINFORMATION IS THE WORLD'S BIGGEST SHORT-TERM THREAT, DAVOS REPORT SAYS
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AI-POWERED MISINFORMATION IS THE WORLD'S BIGGEST SHORT-TERM THREAT, DAVOS REPORT SAYS

False and misleading information supercharged with cutting-edge artificial intelligence that threatens to erode democracy and polarize society is the top immediate risk to the global economy, the World Economic Forum said in a report this week.

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January 12, 2024
Starlink 5G
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Starlink 5G

A GAME-CHANGER IN THE GLOBAL MOBILE CONNECTIVITY WAR

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January 12, 2024
REGULATORS ARE SET TO DECIDE WHETHER TO OK A NEW BITCOIN FUND. HERE'S WHAT INVESTORS NEED TO KNOW
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REGULATORS ARE SET TO DECIDE WHETHER TO OK A NEW BITCOIN FUND. HERE'S WHAT INVESTORS NEED TO KNOW

U.S. regulators are soon expected to decide whether to approve the first bitcoin exchange-traded fund, a development that could thrust the once niche and nerdy corner of the internet even further into the financial mainstream.

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January 12, 2024
BIDEN ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES $162 MILLION TO EXPAND COMPUTER CHIP FACTORIES IN COLORADO AND OREGON
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BIDEN ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES $162 MILLION TO EXPAND COMPUTER CHIP FACTORIES IN COLORADO AND OREGON

The Biden administration is providing $162 million to Microchip Technology to support the domestic production of computer chips — the second funding announcement tied to a 2022 law designed to revive U.S. semiconductor manufacturing.

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January 12, 2024
FOR CONSUMERS SHOPPING FOR AN EV, NEW RULES MEAN FEWER MODELS QUALIFY FOR A TAX CREDIT
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FOR CONSUMERS SHOPPING FOR AN EV, NEW RULES MEAN FEWER MODELS QUALIFY FOR A TAX CREDIT

U.S. consumers looking to get a tax credit on an electric vehicle purchase have fewer models to choose from under new rules that limit the countries where automakers can buy battery parts and minerals — a potential blow to efforts to reduce planet-warming emissions from autos.

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January 12, 2024
23 AI's First Steps That Shocked the World
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23 AI's First Steps That Shocked the World

2023 has been a landmark year for Al. Once the realm of science fiction, it's now an inextricable part of our daily lives, transforming the landscape of technology, business, and society.

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December 29, 2023