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Would You Volunteer?

Like many of us, you are getting on in years. Whether through disease or simple wear and tear, the delicate mechanisms of your inner ears aren't quite what they used to be. You might be hearing spurious tones, or just not hearing some things at all. If only you could get back your younger ears. Well, could I interest you in a neuroprosthesis?

CES 2023 What's the future of custom?

By rough count, this past CES marked my twentieth attendance, which may seem like a lot to some, but is merely a drop in the bucket compared to some of the veteran A/V journalists out there. Nevertheless, it’s enough to provide some valuable perspective on attending the show.

Vintage Vibes, Modern Guts

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Checks All the Boxes

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RABBIT HOLES

Glenn Gould's Goldberg Variations from 1981

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Something old, something new, something borrowed, something Blue

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A masterpiece as it is painted

Tim Cook Thinks Different

As Apple CEO, he has defied his skeptics and refashioned the world's most creative company on his own exacting terms. Now, in a frank conversation, he offers new insight into his leadership explaining why he sees himself as an outsider, how he asserts Apple's values, and what he does to keep from staring at his iPhone all day.

Interaction - HOW APPLE'S ECOSYSTEM IS BUILDING A SEAMLESS FUTURE

Apple continues to be at the forefront of technological innovation.

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.

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.

'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!\"

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.

GM PASSES FORD TO TAKE NO. 2 SPOT IN EV SALES BEHIND TESLA

General Motors rode strong first-quarter sales of the Chevrolet Bolt to bump crosstown rival Ford out of second place in the U.S. electric vehicle sales race.

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.

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

'WAR OF THE STATES': EV, CHIP MAKERS LAVISHED WITH SUBSIDIES

States are doling out more cash than ever to lure multi-billion-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.

ARE ROBOT WAITERS THE FUTURE? SOME RESTAURANTS THINK SO

You may have already seen them in restaurants: waist-high machines that can greet guests, lead them to their tables, deliver food and drinks and ferry dirty dishes to the kitchen. Some have cat-like faces and even purr when you scratch their heads.

TIM COOK HINTS AT APPLE'S UPCOMING MIXED-REALITY HEADSET IN GO 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.

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.

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.

STATES AND COMPANIES COMPETE FOR BILLIONS TO MAKE HYDROGEN

As fossil fuel emissions continue warming Earth’s atmosphere, the Biden administration is turning to hydrogen as an energy source for vehicles, manufacturing and generating electricity.

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.