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THE PROS AND CONS OF VEHICLE TOUCHSCREENS

There’s no denying the impact that smartphones and tablets have had on modern vehicles.

NASA MARS LANDER CAPTURES STRIKES BY 4 INCOMING SPACE ROCKS

A NASA lander on Mars has captured the vibrations and sounds of four meteoroids striking the planet’s surface.

RARE BEAR MARKET IN BONDS STRIPS INVESTORS OF SAFE HAVEN

A rare bear market in bonds hasn’t gotten much attention, but it may be inflicting more pain on investors than the downturns for stocks, cryptocurrencies and other investments.

HERTZ TO ORDER UP TO 175K GM ELECTRIC VEHICLES OVER 5 YEARS

Hertz plans to order up to 175,000 electric vehicles from General Motors over the next five years.

MORE CONSUMERS BUYING ORGANIC, BUT US FARMERS STILL WARY

In the 1970s when George Naylor said he wanted to grow organic crops, the idea didn’t go over well.

FORD SHUFFLES MANAGEMENT, SEEKS NEW GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN HEAD

Ford is restructuring its vehicle development and supply chain operations, shuffling multiple executives just days after announcing that it would build up to 45,000 vehicles with parts missing due to shortages.

COURT RULES IN FAVOR OF TEXAS LAW ON SOCIAL MEDIA REGULATION

A federal appeals court ruled in favor of a Texas law targeting major social media companies like Facebook and Twitter in a victory for Republicans who accuse the platforms of censoring conservative speech.

NFL ON PRIME VIDEO LATEST FORAY BY LEAGUES INTO STREAMING

Roger Bennett remembers calling his father in Liverpool, England, and having his father hold the phone next to the television so he could experience his beloved Everton in the FA Cup semifinals.

CALIFORNIA SUES AMAZON, ALLEGING ANTITRUST LAW VIOLATIONS

California is suing Amazon, accusing the company of violating the state’s antitrust laws by stifling competition and engaging in practices that push sellers to maintain higher prices on products on other sites.

SAMSUNG SETS GOAL TO ATTAIN 100% CLEAN ENERGY BY 2050

Samsung Electronics is shifting away from fossil fuels and aiming to entirely power its global operations with clean electricity by 2050, a challenging goal that experts say could be hampered by South Korea’s modest climate change commitments.

MICROSOFT'S $69B ACTIVISION DEAL FACES IN-DEPTH UK INQUIRY

The watchdog said that based on the available information, the deal “may be expected to result in a substantial lessening of competition” in the United Kingdom.

IDAHO COMPUTER CHIP PLANT MAKES US MORE RESILIENT

Chipmaker Micron’s planned $15 billion investment in a new factory in the company’s hometown of Boise will help protect the United States from the vulnerabilities of a globalized semiconductor market, U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said.

RIVIAN TEAMS WITH MERCEDES-BENZ ON ELECTRIC VANS

U.S. electric vehicle maker Rivian is partnering with Mercedes-Benz to build a factory in Europe that will produce electric vans for both companies.

EU WANTS TO TOUGHEN CYBERSECURITY RULES FOR SMART DEVICES

The European Union’s executive arm proposed new legislation that would force manufacturers to ensure that devices connected to the internet meet cybersecurity standards, making the 27-nation bloc less vulnerable to attacks.

AS DATA CENTERS PROLIFERATE, NEIGHBORS KNOCK THE NOISE

In a universe of cloud computing, northern Virginia might be in a perpetual fog.

EU COURT LARGELY UPHOLDS $4B GOOGLE ANDROID ANTITRUST FINE

A top court largely rejected Google’s appeal of a record European Union antitrust fine imposed for throttling competition and reducing consumer choice through the dominance of its mobile Android operating system.

AT UN, LEADERS CONFRONT COVID’S IMPACT ON GLOBAL EDUCATION

With COVID-related school disruptions setting back children around the world, activists implored world leaders Monday to prioritize school systems and restore educational budgets slashed when the pandemic hit.

A NEW SPACE RACE? CHINA ADDS URGENCY TO US RETURN TO MOON

It’s not just rocket fuel propelling America’s first moonshot after a half-century lull. Strategic rivalry with China’s ambitious space program is helping drive NASA’s effort to get back into space in a bigger way, as both nations push to put people back on the moon and establish the first lunar bases.

NTSB WANTS ALL NEW VEHICLES TO CHECK DRIVERS FOR ALCOHOL USE

The National Transportation Safety Board is recommending that all new vehicles in the U.S. be equipped with blood alcohol monitoring systems that can stop an intoxicated person from driving.

ETHEREUM IS DITCHING ITS ‘MINERS.’ WHY?

A complex software change to the cryptocurrency ethereum holds the potential to dramatically reduce its energy consumption — and resulting climate-related pollution. But the transition known as “the merge” is not going to do the trick by itself.

MUSK TO SEEK EXEMPTION FROM IRAN SANCTIONS FOR WEB ACCESS

Elon Musk’s hope to operate his satellite internet firm in Iran requires permission from the Treasury Department, which said it welcomes applications to support internet freedom in the country that is largely isolated from Wwestern economies.

FTC REVIEWING AMAZON’S $1.7 BILLION DEAL TO BUY IROBOT

The Federal Trade Commission is investigating Amazon’s $1.7 billion acquisition iRobot, the latest deal that’s under scrutiny by the regulators amid growing concerns about the company’s market power.

IMMERSIVE CLAUDE MONET EXHIBIT PLANNED FOR NYC THIS FALL

Acres of water lilies will bloom on Wall Street this fall, at least digitally.

SPOTIFY LAUNCHES AUDIOBOOK STORE WITH SOME 300,000 TITLES

The expanding audio books market has a major new retailer: Spotify.

AirPods Pro 2

Turning up the volume on new features & improvements

The Metaverse is... Coming (Probably)

Last April, the Coca-Cola Company issued a triumphant press release announcing that it had introduced a soft drink in the metaverse. The 136-year old beverage maker touted its latest concoction, Coca-Cola Zero sugar byte, as "Transcend[ing] the digital and physical worlds." along with a limited edition real-world version that was aimed at gamers, the drink was available in virtual form within the wildly popular online game Fortnite.

A Plug for Great Sound

Shockingly great sound for the money. From Canton.

SMALL NUKE REACTORS EMERGE AS ENERGY OPTION, BUT RISKS LOOM

A global search for alternative sources to Russian energy during the war in Ukraine has refocused attention on smaller, easier-to-build nuclear power stations, which proponents say could provide a cheaper, more efficient alternative to older model mega-plants.

IDAHO COMPUTER CHIP PLANT MAKES US MORE RESILIENT

Chipmaker Micron’s planned $15 billion investment in a new factory in the company’s hometown of Boise will help protect the United States from the vulnerabilities of a globalized semiconductor market, U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said.

RESTAURANTS MOVE TO STOP NEW CALIFORNIA FAST FOOD WORKER LAW

Restaurant owners moved to at least temporarily block a nation-leading new California law giving more power to fast food workers.