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HP FAILS TO DERAIL CLAIMS THAT IT BRICKS SCANNERS ON MULTIFUNCTION PRINTERS WHEN INK RUNS LOW
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HP FAILS TO DERAIL CLAIMS THAT IT BRICKS SCANNERS ON MULTIFUNCTION PRINTERS WHEN INK RUNS LOW

HP has failed to shunt aside class-action legal claims that it disables the scanners on its multifunction printers when their ink runs low. Though not for lack of trying.

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August 19, 2023
FOR MARK ZUCKERBERG'S THREADS, THE REAL RIVAL IS STILL TIKTOK NOT THE FORMER TWITTER
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FOR MARK ZUCKERBERG'S THREADS, THE REAL RIVAL IS STILL TIKTOK NOT THE FORMER TWITTER

Threads, the simple, bare-bones text-based social network created by Facebook owner Meta, burst onto the scene during a particularly bad week for the rival then still known as Twitter. It quickly amassed 100 million signups — a huge feat for a newcomer in the space — and was dubbed as a “Twitter killer.”

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August 19, 2023
GOING TO COLLEGE? HERE'S WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT STUDENT LOANS
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GOING TO COLLEGE? HERE'S WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT STUDENT LOANS

If you’re heading to college or starting to think about where you’d like to apply, you’re probably considering options for funding your education. If you need to borrow money to pursue your dreams, you are far from alone.

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August 19, 2023
MOVIE REVIEW: GAL GADOT TURNS SUPERSPY IN 'HEART OF STONE'
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MOVIE REVIEW: GAL GADOT TURNS SUPERSPY IN 'HEART OF STONE'

It’s turning out to be quite a summer for superspies and supercomputers.

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August 19, 2023
RUSSIA IS BACK ON THE LUNAR PATH. A ROCKET BLASTS OFF ON ITS FIRST MOON MISSION IN NEARLY 50 YEARS
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RUSSIA IS BACK ON THE LUNAR PATH. A ROCKET BLASTS OFF ON ITS FIRST MOON MISSION IN NEARLY 50 YEARS

A rocket carrying a lunar landing craft blasted off last week (11) on Russia's first moon mission in nearly 50 years, racing to land on Earth's satellite ahead of an Indian spacecraft.

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August 19, 2023
INTEL CALLS OFF $5.4B TOWER DEAL AFTER FAILING TO OBTAIN REGULATORY APPROVALS
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INTEL CALLS OFF $5.4B TOWER DEAL AFTER FAILING TO OBTAIN REGULATORY APPROVALS

Intel will terminate a $5.4 billion deal to acquire Israeli chip manufacturer Tower Semiconductor after China failed to sign off on the deal amid rising tensions with the United States

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August 19, 2023
COINBASE GETS APPROVAL TO OFFER CRYPTO FUTURES TO ELIGIBLE US CUSTOMERS
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COINBASE GETS APPROVAL TO OFFER CRYPTO FUTURES TO ELIGIBLE US CUSTOMERS

Coinbase said it’s received regulatory approval to bring federally regulated crypto futures trading to eligible customers in the U.S., sending shares sharply higher before the opening bell Wednesday

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August 19, 2023
TESLA WINS THE EV CHARGE PLUG FORMAT WAR
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TESLA WINS THE EV CHARGE PLUG FORMAT WAR

You’re probably familiar with previous technology format wars, whether it be VHS versus Betamax or Blu-ray versus HD DVD. Now another has quickly brewed in the way people plug in and charge their electric vehicles. It’s a battle of CCS versus NACS, and the winning format has a familiar backer: Tesla. Edmunds’ experts break down what EV owners need to know about the format changes.

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August 19, 2023
FORD LURES APPLE EXECUTIVE TO OVERSEE ITS NEW SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES UNIT
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FORD LURES APPLE EXECUTIVE TO OVERSEE ITS NEW SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES UNIT

Ford has hired away a key Apple executive to run a new business unit that will sell software related subscription services to vehicle owners

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August 19, 2023
AMAZON IS ROLLING OUT A GENERATIVE AI FEATURE THAT SUMMARIZES PRODUCT REVIEWS
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AMAZON IS ROLLING OUT A GENERATIVE AI FEATURE THAT SUMMARIZES PRODUCT REVIEWS

Amazon is rolling out a new generative AI feature that summarizes product reviews for customers

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August 19, 2023
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THE BIG CHANGES COMING TO THE APPLE WATCH RANGE

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August 19, 2023
PEOPLE ARE LOSING MORE MONEY TO SCAMMERS THAN EVER BEFORE. HERE'S HOW TO KEEP YOURSELF SAFE
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PEOPLE ARE LOSING MORE MONEY TO SCAMMERS THAN EVER BEFORE. HERE'S HOW TO KEEP YOURSELF SAFE

With the help of technology, scammers are tricking Americans out of more money than ever before. But there are steps you can take to keep your money and information safe

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August 19, 2023
DON'T EXPECT QUICK FIXES IN 'RED-TEAMING' OF AI MODELS SECURITY WAS AN AFTERTHOUGHT
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DON'T EXPECT QUICK FIXES IN 'RED-TEAMING' OF AI MODELS SECURITY WAS AN AFTERTHOUGHT

White House officials concerned by AI chatbots’ potential for societal harm and the Silicon Valley powerhouses rushing them to market are heavily invested in a three-day competition ending last weekend at the DefCon hacker convention in Las Vegas

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August 19, 2023
FOUNDATIONS SEEK TO ADVANCE AI FOR GOOD AND ALSO PROTECT THE WORLD FROM ITS THREATS
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FOUNDATIONS SEEK TO ADVANCE AI FOR GOOD AND ALSO PROTECT THE WORLD FROM ITS THREATS

While technology experts sound the alarm on the pace of artificial-intelligence development, philanthropists — including long-established foundations and tech billionaires — have been responding with an uptick in grants

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August 19, 2023
CHINA'S YUAN FALLS AGAINST DOLLAR, RAISING QUESTIONS ABOUT WEAKER CURRENCY TO BOOST EXPORTS
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CHINA'S YUAN FALLS AGAINST DOLLAR, RAISING QUESTIONS ABOUT WEAKER CURRENCY TO BOOST EXPORTS

China’s yuan dipped briefly to a 16-year low against the dollar Thursday, raising questions about whether Beijing might weaken its currency to help struggling exporters and reverse a deepening economic slump

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August 19, 2023
INVESTMENT SCAMS ARE EVERYWHERE ON SOCIAL MEDIA. HERE'S HOW TO SPOT ONE
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INVESTMENT SCAMS ARE EVERYWHERE ON SOCIAL MEDIA. HERE'S HOW TO SPOT ONE

Social media is full of scammers promising guaranteed returns on investment, and consumers lost billions of dollars to them last year

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August 19, 2023
ORLANDO, FLORIDA, DEBUTS SELF-DRIVING SHUTTLE THAT WILL WHISK PASSENGERS AROUND DOWNTOWN
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ORLANDO, FLORIDA, DEBUTS SELF-DRIVING SHUTTLE THAT WILL WHISK PASSENGERS AROUND DOWNTOWN

There is going to be a new way to get around downtown Orlando, Florida, and it’s not going to require any human drivers

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August 19, 2023
AIR FORCE AWARDS A START-UP COMPANY $235 MILLION TO BUILD AN EXAMPLE OF A SLEEK NEW PLANE
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AIR FORCE AWARDS A START-UP COMPANY $235 MILLION TO BUILD AN EXAMPLE OF A SLEEK NEW PLANE

The U.S. Air Force will invest $235 million to help a start-up manufacturer build a jet with a blended-wing body that officials say could provide greater range and efficiency for military tankers and cargo planes and perhaps eventually be used to carry airline passengers

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August 19, 2023
SCIENTISTS LOOK BEYOND CLIMATE CHANGE AND EL NINO FOR OTHER FACTORS THAT HEAT UP EARTH
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SCIENTISTS LOOK BEYOND CLIMATE CHANGE AND EL NINO FOR OTHER FACTORS THAT HEAT UP EARTH

Scientists are wondering if global warming and El Nino have an accomplice in fueling this summer’s record-shattering heat.

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4 NEW OFFSHORE WIND POWER PROJECTS PROPOSED FOR NEW JERSEY SHORE; 2 WOULD BE FAR OUT TO SEA
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4 NEW OFFSHORE WIND POWER PROJECTS PROPOSED FOR NEW JERSEY SHORE; 2 WOULD BE FAR OUT TO SEA

Wind power developers proposed four new projects off the New Jersey Shore, a surge that would more than double the number of wind farms built off its coast if they are approved by regulators.

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GEORGIA KIDS WOULD NEED PARENTAL PERMISSION TO JOIN SOCIAL MEDIA IF SENATE REPUBLICANS GET THEIR WAY
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GEORGIA KIDS WOULD NEED PARENTAL PERMISSION TO JOIN SOCIAL MEDIA IF SENATE REPUBLICANS GET THEIR WAY

Georgia could join other states requiring children to have their parents’ explicit permission to create social media accounts.

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SPOILER ALERT! JASON STATHAM JUMPS EVEN BIGGER SHARKS IN 'MEG 2.' (ALSO, DINOSAURS)
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SPOILER ALERT! JASON STATHAM JUMPS EVEN BIGGER SHARKS IN 'MEG 2.' (ALSO, DINOSAURS)

Before we, ahem, dive into our review of “Meg 2,” a few fun facts on the Megalodon, the titular real-life prehistoric shark, according to some unusually detailed production notes from the studio:

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HIP-HOP TURNS 50, REINVENTING ITSELF AND SWATHS OF THE WORLD ALONG THE WAY
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HIP-HOP TURNS 50, REINVENTING ITSELF AND SWATHS OF THE WORLD ALONG THE WAY

It was born in the break, all those decades ago — that moment when a song’s vocals dropped, instruments quieted down and the beat took the stage. It was then that hip-hop came into the world, taking the moment and reinventing it. Something new, coming out of something familiar.

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ASTRONAUTS GET FIRST LOOK AT THE SPACECRAFT THAT WILL FLY THEM AROUND THE MOON
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ASTRONAUTS GET FIRST LOOK AT THE SPACECRAFT THAT WILL FLY THEM AROUND THE MOON

The four astronauts assigned to fly around the moon in another year got their first look at their spacecraft, as NASA warned there could be more delays.

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IF YOU'VE EVER WANTED TO BE IN 'HAMILTON,' YOU CAN NOW DO SO-ON ROBLOX
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IF YOU'VE EVER WANTED TO BE IN 'HAMILTON,' YOU CAN NOW DO SO-ON ROBLOX

The landmark Broadway musical “Hamilton” has landed on Roblox, turning the innovative stage show into an immersive online environment for a new generation.

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ZOOM SAYS IT ISN'T TRAINING AI ON CALLS WITHOUT CONSENT.BUT OTHER DATA IS FAIR GAME
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ZOOM SAYS IT ISN'T TRAINING AI ON CALLS WITHOUT CONSENT.BUT OTHER DATA IS FAIR GAME

An update to Zoom’s terms of service is raising alarm bells on social media, with users claiming it reveals the videoconferencing company is now tapping their online doctor visits and virtual happy hours to train artificial intelligence models.

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ZOOM, WHICH THRIVED ON THE REMOTE WORK REVOLUTION, WANTS WORKERS BACK IN THE OFFICE PART-TIME
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ZOOM, WHICH THRIVED ON THE REMOTE WORK REVOLUTION, WANTS WORKERS BACK IN THE OFFICE PART-TIME

The company whose name became synonymous with remote work is joining the growing return-to-office trend.

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APPLE'S EARNINGS TOP ANALYSTS' FORECASTS, BUT YEAR-OVER-YEAR SALES DROP FOR THIRD STRAIGHT QUARTER
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APPLE'S EARNINGS TOP ANALYSTS' FORECASTS, BUT YEAR-OVER-YEAR SALES DROP FOR THIRD STRAIGHT QUARTER

Apple’s eked out a slightly higher profit last quarter even though sales dipped during the period, a showing that may not be enough to sustain investor enthusiasm that recently made the iPhone maker the first publicly held U.S. company to be valued at $3 trillion.

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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IS GAINING STATE LAWMAKERS' ATTENTION, AND THEY HAVE A LOT OF QUESTIONS
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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IS GAINING STATE LAWMAKERS' ATTENTION, AND THEY HAVE A LOT OF QUESTIONS

As state lawmakers rush to get a handle on fast-evolving artificial intelligence technology, they’re often focusing first on their own state governments before imposing restrictions on the private sector.

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DUNGEONS & DRAGONS TELLS ILLUSTRATORS TO STOP USING AI TO GENERATE ARTWORK FOR FANTASY FRANCHISE
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DUNGEONS & DRAGONS TELLS ILLUSTRATORS TO STOP USING AI TO GENERATE ARTWORK FOR FANTASY FRANCHISE

The Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game franchise says it won’t allow artists to use artificial intelligence technology to draw its cast of sorcerers, druids and other characters and scenery.

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