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TESLA ATTORNEYS ASK JUDGE TO VACATE DECISION INVALIDATING MASSIVE PAY PACKAGE FOR ELON MUSK
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TESLA ATTORNEYS ASK JUDGE TO VACATE DECISION INVALIDATING MASSIVE PAY PACKAGE FOR ELON MUSK

Attorneys for Elon Musk and Tesla's corporate directors are asking a Delaware judge to vacate her ruling requiring the company to rescind a massive and unprecedented pay package for Musk. has context menu

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August 10, 2024
BOEING'S NEW CEO VISITS FACTORY THAT MAKES THE 737 MAX, INCLUDING JET THAT LOST DOOR PLUG IN FLIGHT
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BOEING'S NEW CEO VISITS FACTORY THAT MAKES THE 737 MAX, INCLUDING JET THAT LOST DOOR PLUG IN FLIGHT

A new chief executive takes over at Boeing on Thursday, and he plans to walk the floor of the factory near Seattle that has become the heart of the aerospace giant’s troubles.

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August 10, 2024
DELTA FACING CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT OVER TECH OUTAGE; CUSTOMERS SEEKING REFUNDS
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DELTA FACING CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT OVER TECH OUTAGE; CUSTOMERS SEEKING REFUNDS

Delta Air Lines is facing a class action lawsuit, which claims the airline refused to give refunds following a global technology outage last month.

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August 10, 2024
ADDICTED TO THE OLYMPICS A TURNAROUND THE PEACOCK STREAMING SERVICE PROBABLY CONTRIBUTED FOR
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ADDICTED TO THE OLYMPICS A TURNAROUND THE PEACOCK STREAMING SERVICE PROBABLY CONTRIBUTED FOR

Four boxes with live Olympics action filled Peacock’s screen during its “Gold Zone” show one afternoon this week — one showing women hammer toss competitors, another with long jumpers going aloft, a third with racers leaping hurdles and the last showing the minutes counting down in the U.S.-Germany women’s soccer match.

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August 10, 2024
China Is Restricting Export of Drones That Can Be Used for Military Purposes and Some Drone Features
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China Is Restricting Export of Drones That Can Be Used for Military Purposes and Some Drone Features

China will ban the export of all unregulated civilian drones that can be used for military purposes or in terrorist activities and restrict certain drone features as Beijing faces repeated Western criticism for its stance on the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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August 03, 2024
UBER, CHINA'S BYD, FORM PARTNERSHIP TO DEPLOY 100.000 EVS IN EU AND LATIN AMERICA
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UBER, CHINA'S BYD, FORM PARTNERSHIP TO DEPLOY 100.000 EVS IN EU AND LATIN AMERICA

The ride sharing giant Uber and Chinese automaker BYD plan a partnership to introduce 100,000 BYD model EVs on the Uber platform in Europe and Latin America, eventually expanding to other markets, the companies announced.

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August 03, 2024
MICROSOFT SAYS THAT A CYBERATTACK TRIGGERED THE HOURS-LONG OUTAGE IMPACTING AZURE CUSTOMERS
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MICROSOFT SAYS THAT A CYBERATTACK TRIGGERED THE HOURS-LONG OUTAGE IMPACTING AZURE CUSTOMERS

A global Microsoft Azure outage that impacted a range of services for consumers Tuesday — from reports of stalling Outlook emails to trouble ordering on Starbucks’ mobile app — was triggered by a distributed denial of service cyberattack, according to the tech giant.

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August 03, 2024
FACEBOOK PARENT META POSTS STRONGER-THAN-EXPECTED Q2 RESULTS, SENDING SHARES HIGHER AFTER HOURS
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FACEBOOK PARENT META POSTS STRONGER-THAN-EXPECTED Q2 RESULTS, SENDING SHARES HIGHER AFTER HOURS

Investments in artificial intelligence will account for a significant increase in Facebook parent company Meta’s expenses in the coming year, but stronger-than-expected revenue from its advertising business was enough to reassure investors that its business is on the right track.

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August 03, 2024
NORTH KOREAN CHARGED IN CYBERATTACKS ON US HOSPITALS, NASA AND MILITARY BASES 7
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NORTH KOREAN CHARGED IN CYBERATTACKS ON US HOSPITALS, NASA AND MILITARY BASES 7

A North Korean military intelligence operative has been indicted in a conspiracy to hack into American health care providers, NASA, U.S. military bases and international entities, stealing sensitive information and installing ransomware to fund more attacks, federal prosecutors announced.

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August 03, 2024
JAPAN'S TOP AUTOMAKER TOYOTA ACKNOWLEDGES MORE CERTIFICATION CHEATING AND APOLOGIZES
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JAPAN'S TOP AUTOMAKER TOYOTA ACKNOWLEDGES MORE CERTIFICATION CHEATING AND APOLOGIZES

Toyota reported more cases of cheating on certification tests for new models required by the Japanese government, on top of those acknowledged earlier.

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August 03, 2024
JUSTICE DEPARTMENT SAYS TIKTOK COLLECTED US USER VIEWS ON ISSUES LIKE ABORTION AND GUN CONTROL
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JUSTICE DEPARTMENT SAYS TIKTOK COLLECTED US USER VIEWS ON ISSUES LIKE ABORTION AND GUN CONTROL

In a fresh broadside against one of the world’s most popular technology companies, the Justice Department is accusing TikTok of harnessing the capability to gather bulk information on users based on views on divisive social issues like gun control, abortion and religion.

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August 03, 2024
NFL IS MOVING CLOSER TO REPLACING THE CHAIN GANG WITH NEW TECHNOLOGY TO MEASURE LINE TO GAIN
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NFL IS MOVING CLOSER TO REPLACING THE CHAIN GANG WITH NEW TECHNOLOGY TO MEASURE LINE TO GAIN

The NFL is moving closer to replacing the chain gang with new technology to measure line to gain.

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August 03, 2024
AMAZON IS RESPONSIBLE FOR HAZARDOUS ITEMS SOLD BY THIRD-PARTY SELLERS, US 7 AGENCY SAYS
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AMAZON IS RESPONSIBLE FOR HAZARDOUS ITEMS SOLD BY THIRD-PARTY SELLERS, US 7 AGENCY SAYS

Amazon is responsible under federal safety law for hazardous products sold on its platform by third-party sellers and shipped by the company, a U.S. government agency ordered this week.

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August 03, 2024
SENATE PASSES BILL TO PROTECT KIDS ONLINE AND MAKE TECH COMPANIES ACCOUNTABLE FOR HARMFUL CONTENT
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SENATE PASSES BILL TO PROTECT KIDS ONLINE AND MAKE TECH COMPANIES ACCOUNTABLE FOR HARMFUL CONTENT

The Senate overwhelmingly passed legislation Tuesday that is designed to protect children from dangerous online content, pushing forward with what would be the first major effort by Congress in decades to hold tech companies more accountable for the harm that they cause.

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August 03, 2024
WHITE HOUSE SAYS NO NEED TO RESTRICT 'OPEN-SOURCE' ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE - AT LEAST FOR NOW
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WHITE HOUSE SAYS NO NEED TO RESTRICT 'OPEN-SOURCE' ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE - AT LEAST FOR NOW

The White House is coming out in favor of “opensource” artificial intelligence technology, arguing in a report this week that there’s no need right now for restrictions on companies making key components of their powerful AI systems widely available.

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August 03, 2024
Q&A: LINKEDIN IS BULLISH ON AI. WILL THAT HELP JOB SEEKERS?
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Q&A: LINKEDIN IS BULLISH ON AI. WILL THAT HELP JOB SEEKERS?

Like many other technology companies, LinkedIn is all in on generative AI, the artificial intelligence systems that can create text, images and other media in response to queries.

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August 03, 2024
VIDEO GAME ACTORS ARE NOW ON STRIKE.HERE'S WHY
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VIDEO GAME ACTORS ARE NOW ON STRIKE.HERE'S WHY

Hollywood’s video game performers went on strike after negotiations with game industry giants that began more than a year and a half ago came to a halt over artificial intelligence protections.

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August 03, 2024
APPLE EXPANDS EMERGENCY SOS VIA SATELLITE TO JAPAN WITH IOS 17.6
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APPLE EXPANDS EMERGENCY SOS VIA SATELLITE TO JAPAN WITH IOS 17.6

Apple’s Emergency SOS via satellite feature, now part of iOS 17.6, brings crucial safety services to iPhone users in Japan.

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August 03, 2024
IN 'DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE,' THE SUPERHERO MOVIE FINALLY ACCEPTS ITSELF FOR WHAT IT IS
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IN 'DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE,' THE SUPERHERO MOVIE FINALLY ACCEPTS ITSELF FOR WHAT IT IS

If one thing is certain about “Deadpool,” it’s that its titular hero, for reasons never explained, understands his place in the world — well, in our world.

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August 03, 2024
ETSY PLANS TO TEST ITS FIRST-EVER LOYALTY PROGRAM AS IT AIMS TO BOOST SALES
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ETSY PLANS TO TEST ITS FIRST-EVER LOYALTY PROGRAM AS IT AIMS TO BOOST SALES

Etsy said this week it will begin testing its firstever loyalty program in September, a move designed to boost the e-commerce site’s sluggish sales and draw in occasional shoppers.

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August 03, 2024
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A MULTI-PLATFORM BEHEMOTH IN GLOBAL COMMUNICATION

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August 03, 2024
BREAKTHROUGH IN TANDEM OLED TECHNOLOGY ENHANCES MICRO-OLED DISPLAYS FOR FUTURE VISION PRO 2
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BREAKTHROUGH IN TANDEM OLED TECHNOLOGY ENHANCES MICRO-OLED DISPLAYS FOR FUTURE VISION PRO 2

The recent development in display technology marks a significant step forward with the integration of tandem OLED technology into micro-OLED displays.

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August 03, 2024
TECHNOLOGY'S GRIP ON MODERN LIFE IS PUSHING US DOWN A DIMLY LIT PATH OF DIGITAL LAND MINES
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TECHNOLOGY'S GRIP ON MODERN LIFE IS PUSHING US DOWN A DIMLY LIT PATH OF DIGITAL LAND MINES

“Move fast and break things,” a high-tech mantra popularized 20 years ago by Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, was supposed to be a rallying cry for game-changing innovation.

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August 03, 2024
CHINESE OFFICIALS WARN OF RISKS FROM HIGHER US TARIFFS, URGE US BUSINESS LEADERS TO HELP MEND TIES
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CHINESE OFFICIALS WARN OF RISKS FROM HIGHER US TARIFFS, URGE US BUSINESS LEADERS TO HELP MEND TIES

Chinese officials warned a delegation of top U.S. executives visiting Beijing this week that higher tariffs on imports from China will harm their businesses inside the country.

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July 27, 2024
VISA'S FISCAL THIRD-QUARTER PROFITS RISE 9% AS PAYMENTS BECOME INCREASINGLY DIGITAL
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VISA'S FISCAL THIRD-QUARTER PROFITS RISE 9% AS PAYMENTS BECOME INCREASINGLY DIGITAL

Payment processing giant Visa Inc. said this week that its fiscal third-quarter profits rose 9% on an adjusted basis, as it benefits from consumers and businesses moving their payments from cash to credit and debit cards.

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July 27, 2024
SENATE TO CONSIDER BILLS THAT AIM TO PROTECT CHILDREN AND TEENAGERS ONLINE
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SENATE TO CONSIDER BILLS THAT AIM TO PROTECT CHILDREN AND TEENAGERS ONLINE

The Senate will consider legislation this week that aims to protect children from dangerous online content, moving forward with what could become the first sweeping new regulation of the tech industry in decades.

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July 27, 2024
NETFLIX'S SUBSCRIBER AND EARNINGS GROWTH GATHER MORE MOMENTUM AS PASSWORD-SHARING CRACKDOWN PAYS OFF
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NETFLIX'S SUBSCRIBER AND EARNINGS GROWTH GATHER MORE MOMENTUM AS PASSWORD-SHARING CRACKDOWN PAYS OFF

Netflix’s subscriber and earnings growth accelerated in its latest quarter as the video streaming service benefits from a crackdown on freeloading viewers, an expansion into advertising and an acclaimed programming lineup.

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July 27, 2024
WARNER BROS.DISCOVERY, TNT SPORTS INFORMS NBA IT WILL MATCH AMAZON PRIME VIDEO'S OFFER TO AIR GAMES
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WARNER BROS.DISCOVERY, TNT SPORTS INFORMS NBA IT WILL MATCH AMAZON PRIME VIDEO'S OFFER TO AIR GAMES

Turner Sports intends to continue its longtime relationship with the NBA.

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July 27, 2024
DESPITE MUSK'S TRUMP ENDORSEMENT, X REMAINS A GO-TO PLATFORM FOR DEMOCRATS
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DESPITE MUSK'S TRUMP ENDORSEMENT, X REMAINS A GO-TO PLATFORM FOR DEMOCRATS

A week after Elon Musk endorsed Donald Trump for president, President Joe Biden's team used Musk's social media platform X — in addition to more neutral spaces such as Facebook and Instagram― to announce he is ending his reelection campaign.

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July 27, 2024
AI INDUSTRY IS INFLUENCING THE WORLD. MOZILLA ADVISER ABEBA BIRHANE IS CHALLENGING ITS CORE VALUES
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AI INDUSTRY IS INFLUENCING THE WORLD. MOZILLA ADVISER ABEBA BIRHANE IS CHALLENGING ITS CORE VALUES

\"Scaling up\" is a catchphrase in the artificial intelligence industry as tech companies rush to improve their AI systems with ever-bigger sets of internet data.

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July 27, 2024