Tech
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Nets and high-tech hijackings: Anti-drone systems offer new ways to counter rising threats
Drones have harassed airports and bedeviled local police. They have trespassed over nuclear plants and prisons. On the battlefield, they can kill.
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Japan's troubled automaker Nissan banks on hybrid EV technology
Money-losing Japanese automaker Nissan is banking on its latest "e-Power" technology for a turnaround.
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‘Thank you text’ trend is warm, fuzzy — but a little cringe: ‘Earnestness through irony’
The latest way to say “I love you, man” isn’t with a beer or a bear hug.
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Texas becomes second state to enforce age verification on Apple, Google app stores
The law, effective on Jan. 1, requires parental consent to download apps or make in-app purchases for users aged under 18.
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Google is now the go-to teacher for adults who need help — with basic ‘adulting’
Queries for "how to use a mop," "how to set up autopay," "how to do oil change" and more have reached an all-time high.
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Elon Musk’s brain implant startup Neuralink surges in value to $9B: report
Neuralink raised $600 million in its latest fundraising and was estimated to be valued at $5 billion in 2023.
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Tesla sales plunge 49% in Europe as Elon Musk’s firm faces brand crisis, China rival
Tesla’s sales in Europe plunged in April as the electric car maker faced backlash over Elon Musk’s political work and rising competition from...
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‘Game changer’: Long Island smart home opens with appliances and automatic features for those with disabilities
A new smart home for those with disabilities opened on Long Island and has quickly become a "game changer" for the everyday lives of its residents.
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Trump Media plans to raise $3B to invest in cryptocurrencies: report
The media company behind Truth Social is aiming to secure $2 billion in new equity and an additional $1 billion through a convertible bond offering.
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Amazon coders say they’ve had to work harder, faster by using AI
Engineers who spoke to the New York Times describe a culture where AI adoption is technically optional, but failing to use it risks falling behind.
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Meta’s panic about ‘groomers’ targeting minors on Instagram surfaces at FTC antitrust trial
Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta knew Instagram was steering underage users toward online creeps and other harmful content – even as it shot down requests by...
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Suspected arson causes a second major power outage in south of France
A second major power outage hit southeastern France early Sunday, this time in the city of Nice, after a suspected arson damaged an electrical...