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BITCOIN IN 401(K) BECOMES REALITY FOR MORE, DESPITE WARNINGS

More workers may soon be able to stake some of their 401(k) retirement savings to bitcoin, as cryptocurrencies crack even deeper into the mainstream.

Expectations Looking ahead: Apple's plans for 2023

2022 was a big year for Apple, with the Cupertino company unveiling new industry-leading technologies like the Apple Watch Ultra, Mac Studio, and iPhone 14 Pro Max. The stakes look set to be higher in 2023, with several rumored new products entering the sphere.

EARTH AT 8 BILLION: CONSUMPTION NOT CROWD IS KEY TO CLIMATE

The world is getting hotter and more crowded and the two issues are connected, but not quite as much as people might think, experts say.

RENTERS FACE CHARGING DILEMMA AS U.S. CITIES MOVE TOWARD EVS

Stephanie Terrell bought a used Nissan Leaf this fall and was excited to join the wave of drivers adopting electric vehicles to save on gas money and reduce her carbon footprint.

CONGRESS DIVES INTO UFOS, BUT NO SIGNS OF EXTRATERRESTRIALS

Congress held its first hearing in half a century on unidentified flying objects. And no, there is still no government confirmation of extraterrestrial life.

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.

TV+ Live Expanding into exciting new entertainment arenas

Both serious Apple investors and casual fans can agree that Apple TV+ has been a mixed bag thus far.

FOR 1ST MONTH EVER,STREAMERS RULE BROADCAST, CABLE NETWORKS

This summer has been a breakthrough for streaming, with the time viewers spent watching services like Netflix and Hulu outpacing broadcast and cable television networks in July for the first month ever.

Browsers

The war for the dominance of internet navigation

LAWSUIT SEEKS TO REVOKE FAA LICENSE FOR GEORGIA SPACEPORT

Opponents of a proposed launchpad for commercial rockets on the Georgia coast are asking a court to throw out the project’s government license, saying the Federal Aviation Administration failed to correctly assess the risks of firing rockets over homes and a barrier island popular with tourists.

US SEEKS NEW LITHIUM SOURCES AS DEMAND FOR BATTERIES GROWS

The race is on to produce more lithium in the United States.

GROUNDBREAKING ADVANCES EMERGING VEHICLE BATTERY PRODUCTION

Kentucky reached another stage in developing an electric vehicle battery sector, with groundbreaking for a $2 billion plant by a Japanese company that will create 2,000 full-time jobs.

AMERICAN AIRLINES PLACES DEPOSIT ON 20 SUPERSONIC PLANES

American Airlines has agreed to buy up to 20 supersonic jets and put down a non-refundable deposit on the planes that are still on the drawing board and years away from flying.

SENATE DEAL SHOULD MAKE IT EASIER TO BUY ELECTRIC VEHICLES

The surprise deal by Senate Democrats on a slimmed-down bill to support families, boost infrastructure and fight climate change also is likely to jump-start sales of electric vehicles.

Evolution

What's next for HomeKit smart-home tech & accessories

Innovation The next breakthrough tech coming from Apple labs

It’s no secret Apple is working on several exciting products at Apple Campus, from virtual reality headsets to self-driving cars.

Year in review Why 2022 was a huge year for Apple Inc.

2022 has been another record year for Apple, with both hardware and software making solid gains.

2 Chainz Hosts Amazon Music Live Concerts Using NFL Platform

2 Chainz wants to capitalize off the NFL's huge "Thursday Night Football" platform to feature some of the world's most popular musical performers on Amazon Music's live concert series.

INDIANA SUES TIKTOK, CITING SAFETY AND SECURITY CONCERNS

Indiana's attorney general this week sued Chinese-owned social media app TikTok, claiming the video-sharing platform misleads its users, particularly children, about the level of inappropriate content and security of consumer information.

PENTAGON SPLITS $9 BILLION CLOUD CONTRACT AMONG 4 COMPANIES

Google, Oracle, Microsoft and Amazon will share in the Pentagon's $9 billion contract to build its cloud computing network, a year after accusations of politicization over the previously announced contract and a protracted legal battle resulted in the military starting over in its award process.

SALE JUMPSTARTS FLOATING, OFFSHORE WIND POWER IN US WATERS

This week marks the first-ever U.S. auction of leases to develop commercial-scale floating wind farms, in the deep waters off the West Coast.

MARYLAND BANS TIKTOK IN STATE AGENCIES, LATEST STATE TO ACT

Maryland is banning the use of TikTok and certain China and Russia-based platforms in the state’s executive branch of government, Gov. Larry Hogan said this week, the latest state to address cybersecurity risks presented by the platforms.

ΜΕΤΑ OVERSIGHT BOARD URGES CHANGES TO VIP MODERATION SYSTEM

Facebook parent Meta’s quasi-independent oversight board said that an internal system that exempted high-profile users, including former U.S. President Donald Trump, from some or all of its content moderation rules needs a major overhaul.

BUZZFEED CUTS 12% OF STAFF CITING WORSENING ECON CONDITIONS

Digital media company BuzzFeed is cutting 12% of its workforce, citing worsening economic conditions.

WORK FORGES AHEAD AS SCHEDULED ON KENTUCKY EV BATTERY PLANTS

Ford Motor Co. and a South Korean partner company showed off their progress in developing a massive battery production venture in Kentucky, where they have laid the groundwork for one of the \"big bets\" the automaker is making in its electric vehicle business.

NASA CAPSULE FLIES OVER APOLLO LANDING SITES, HEADS HOME

NASA's Orion capsule and its test dummies swooped one last time around the moon Monday, flying over a couple Apollo landing sites before heading home.

BOEING'S LAST 747 TO ROLL OUT OF WASHINGTON STATE FACTORY

After more than half a century, Boeing is set to roll its last 747 out of a Washington state factory on Tuesday.

REVIEW: WILL SMITH-LED 'EMANCIPATION' IS AN ACTION THRILLER

It comes as some relief that Antoine Fuqua's \"Emancipation,\" starring Will Smith as a runaway slave in Civil War-era Louisiana, is not, at least traditionally speaking, an Oscar movie.

FDA CHANGE USHERS IN CHEAPER, EASIER-TO-GET HEARING AIDS

It's now a lot easier and cheaper - for many hard-of-hearing Americans to get help.

TESLA LAUNCHES IN THAILAND, VYING TO COMPETE WITH CHINA EVS

Tesla has launched sales in Thailand, offering its popular Model 3 and Model Y at prices aimed at competing with rivals like China's BYD.