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INTERVIEW - Solo Leveling will become Netmarble's new cash cow, company executive says

Netmarble is confident that its new game, Solo Leveling: ARISE, based on the globally popular web novel and webcomic, 'Solo Leveling,' will be its new cash cow. The action role-playing game has already recorded over 12 million pre-registrations, according to its executives.

Korea Times - Technology - 4 hours ago

Solo Leveling will become Netmarble's new cash cow, company executive says

Netmarble is confident that its new game, Solo Leveling: ARISE, based on the globally popular web novel and webcomic, 'Solo Leveling,' will be its new cash cow. The action role-playing game has already recorded over 12 million pre-registrations, according to its executives.

Korea Times - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

America's Tech Industry Cannot Survive Without Indians: SVC Chamber Of Commerce CEO

Located in Santa Clara, the hub of Silicon Valley, the Chamber of Commerce is made up of a group of visionary business leaders from multiple cities that help grow and shape the future of Silicon Valley.

NDTV - Business - 4 hours ago

Reggie Miller, Jamal Crawford Tear Into Ref for Controversial Anthony Edwards Technical

TNT's color commentators were not having it with Courtney Kirkland's call.

Sports Illustrated - Sports - 10 hours ago

An AI-Powered Fighter Jet Took the Air Force's Leader for a Historic Ride. What That Means for War -- Even though the artificial intelligence technology is not fully developed, the Air Force is planning for an AI-enabled fleet...

Even though the artificial intelligence technology is not fully developed, the Air Force is planning for an AI-enabled fleet of more than 1,000 unmanned warplanes to be operating by 2028.

Military.com - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

Technology - Students use "Sidechat" app for protests - Sidechat, an app launched in 2022 where students can post anonymously about their colleges, is becoming a tool for those choosing to protest at U.S. campuses. Amanda Silberling, a senior culture writer for TechCrunch, joins CBS News with more details on the app. May 3 - 03:40

Sidechat, an app launched in 2022 where students can post anonymously about their colleges, is becoming a tool for those choosing to protest at U.S. campuses. Amanda Silberling, a senior culture writer for TechCrunch, joins CBS News with more details on the app.

CBS News - Technology - 15 hours ago

Husband-and-wife team sell tech firm in $373m deal

Once young rich listers, Collis and Cyan Ta’eed are now responsible for one of the largest acquisitions in Australian tech history.

Sydney Morning Herald - Technology - 15 hours ago

An exclusive look inside the making of singer Randy Travis' new AI-created song -- Preview: More than a decade after a stroke robbed the country artist of his cherished singing voice, computer technology has helped create his new single, "Where That Came From." -- May 3

Preview: More than a decade after a stroke robbed the country artist of his cherished singing voice, computer technology has helped create his new single, "Where That Came From."

CBS News - Entertainment - 19 hours ago

Millions of semi-trucks on U.S. roads still rely on fossil fuels. Cutting-edge EV tech in California could change that

On a recent cloudless spring day on the outskirts of Gilroy, California, Christian Martorella accelerated an 18-wheeler past budding orchards. But instead of the roar of a diesel engine, the cab fille

The Columbian - Business - 23 hours ago

Elon Musk sues Indian battery company Tesla Power for trademark infringement

Elon Musk's Tesla, Inc., has sued an India company called Tesla Power India in the Delhi High Court, alleging copyright infringement.

Fox News - Business - 1 day ago

Microsoft expanding biometric passkey access -- Microsoft users can now use biometric passkeys, like a thumbprint or Face ID, to sign into Microsoft 365, Copilot. Jon Fingas, senior editor at Techopedia, has more.

Microsoft users can now use biometric passkeys, like a thumbprint or Face ID, to sign into Microsoft 365, Copilot. Jon Fingas, senior editor at Techopedia, has more.

CBS News - Technology - 1 day ago

Is the Loblaw boycott privileged? Here's why some people aren't shopping around -- Natalie Stechyson -- News -- - -- Business

Location. Costs. Time and convenience. There are many reasons people aren't participating in the Loblaw boycott, a movement fuelled by customers fed up with high prices at the grocery retailer.

CBC News - Business - 1 day ago

Hims CEO urges anti-Israel agitators to apply for jobs at his company

Hims & Hers CEO Andrew Dudum said in a social media post that anti-Israel campus protesters are making a difference and that his company and others will hire them.

Fox News - Business - 1 day ago

AI engineers report burnout and rushed rollouts as 'rat race' to stay competitive hits tech industry

AI workers across the tech industry told CNBC that the pressure to roll out features and products at breakneck speed has come to define their jobs.

CNBC - Top Stories - 1 day ago

AI engineers report burnout as 'rat race' to stay competitive hits tech industry

AI workers across the tech industry told CNBC that the pressure to roll out features and products at breakneck speed has come to define their jobs.

CNBC - US News - 1 day ago

Facebook cracks down on racy advertisements promoting tech 'girlfriends'

Artificial intelligence, or AI, is a form of processing that simulates human and animal intelligence via machines or computer systems to carry out data analytics, language processing, speech recognition and computer vision.

Fox News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Sony and Apollo send letter expressing interest in $26B Paramount buyout as company considers Skydance bid

A $26 billion offer for Paramount Global values the company higher than the company’s current $22 billion enterprise value.

NBC News - Business - 1 day ago

Apple sales fall in nearly all countries -- The tech giant says demand for its smartphones fell more than 10% in the first three months of the year.

The tech giant says demand for its smartphones fell more than 10% in the first three months of the year.

BBC News - Business - 1 day ago

Pandemic darling Peloton's struggles continue: Company cuts staff and CEO quits

After growing in popularity during lockdowns, home fitness company has struggled

Independent UK - Top Stories - 1 day ago

UAE Tech Podcast: The Story of Step Conference

In the UAE, Step Conference requires little introduction. But how did the darling of the Dubai tech scene calendar actually get started? What happened

Albawaba - Business - 2 days ago

It's up to the EU to hold back the great tech decoupling

EU countries can no longer ignore growing pressure from countries seeking a tougher line on China, nor can they ignore China’s efforts to replace Western firms in high-tech supply chains. Instead, they should hand over more powers to Brussels so the EU can protect its members from US export controls, write Sander Tordoir and Zach Meyers.

Euractiv - Top Stories - 2 days ago

iQoo Z9x 5G Listed on Company's India Website; Could Launch Soon

iQoo Z9x launched in China with a Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 SoC.

NDTV - Technology - 2 days ago

Don't rate Tesla Full Self Driving too highly, tech investor says: 'By no means autonomous driving'

A top fund manager focusing on tech says Tesla's Full Self Driving product lacks qualities that would make it an example of truly "self-driving" technology.

CNBC - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Don't rate Tesla's Full Self Driving too highly, top tech investor says

A top fund manager focusing on tech says Tesla's Full Self Driving product lacks qualities that would make it an example of truly "self-driving" technology.

CNBC - Technology - 2 days ago

Peloton CEO steps down as fitness company announces 15% cut to global workforce -- News -- - -- Business -- |

Peloton CEO Barry McCarthy is stepping down, the company said on Thursday, as it announced a 15 per cent cut to its global workforce due to a post-pandemic slump in demand for its connected fitness equipment.

CBC News - World - 2 days ago

Europe's tech talent shortage threatens EU digital and green transition, warn industry leaders

Tech leaders are warning that Europe faces a tech skills shortfall. Estimates indicate only 12 million skilled professionals may be available, despite EU targets of employing 20 million ICT specialists by 2030.

Euractiv - Technology - 2 days ago

Google makes antitrust closing arguments -- Google made its closing arguments Thursday in the antitrust case brought by the Department of Justice. CBS News senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent reports.

Google made its closing arguments Thursday in the antitrust case brought by the Department of Justice. CBS News senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent reports.

CBS News - Technology - 2 days ago

Camas-based tech manufacturer nLIGHT reports loss in first quarter

Amid its transformation as a company, local tech manufacturer nLIGHT reported a loss in its most recent earnings report.

The Columbian - Business - 2 days ago

Microsoft, Meta and Google's Waze provide tech for Holocaust remembrance projects

Ahead of Yom Hashoah, Microsoft rolls out AI platform for Zikaron Basalon events with survivors; Google's Waze navigation app will map 1,200 meeting locations across Israel

Times of Israel - Business - 2 days ago

Byron Allen's Allen Media Group facing layoffs across all divisions of the company

Allen Media Group, the company owned by TV mogul Byron Allen, is set to undergo layoffs that will affect 'all divisions' of the business.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 2 days ago

At The Engine Accelerator, Emily Knight helps bring world-changing 'tough tech' out of the lab

The president of the Kendall Square incubator supports breakthrough businesses working on world-changing ideas like commercial fusion and solutions to climate change.

Boston Globe - Business - 2 days ago

Report: China's Huawei Secretly Funds Tech Research at American Universities

China’s state-linked electronics giant Huawei has been “secretly funding cutting-edge research at American universities" through a nonprofit.

Breitbart - World - 2 days ago

Live Nation Says It's Not 'Legally Permissible' to Break Up the Company As DOJ Lawsuit Looms

The company believes the Justice Department investigation is more focused on specific business practices, rather than the Live Nation merger with Ticketmaster, which took place in 2020.

Hollywood Reporter - Business - 2 days ago

Bipartisan Senators Call On Leaders to Restrict TSA's Use of Facial Recognition Technology

A bipartisan group of 14 senators is calling on their leaders to restrict TSA's use of facial recognition technology over privacy concerns.

Breitbart - Technology - 2 days ago

Peloton CEO Barry McCarthy to step down, company to lay off 15% of staff as it looks to refinance debt

The moves are designed to realign Peloton’s cost structure with the current size of its business, it said in a news release.

NBC News - Business - 2 days ago

Technology -- Florida Newspapers Sue OpenAI, Microsoft Over Copyright Infringement

A group of prominent newspapers claims OpenAI's artificial intelligence products have been copying and regurgitating news content "with impunity."

Miami New Times - US News - 2 days ago

Peloton CEO steps down, company to cut jobs

Peloton CEO Barry McCarthy is stepping down, the company said on Thursday as it announced a 15% cut to its global workforce due to a post-pandemic slump in demand for its connected fitness equipment.

The Globe and Mail - Business - 2 days ago

The AI Tech Field in Israel: Shining a Flashlight on the Future

From the blog of Darko Horvat at The Times of Israel

Times of Israel - Business - 2 days ago

One Tech Tip: How to repair an electric toothbrush

Toothbrushes used to be simple, powered only by your hand so they never broke down. Rechargeable electric toothbrushes are increasingly popular because they make brushing easier and more effective, but they're a headache when they stop working properly.

AP News - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Tech and the Internet

Los Angeles Times articles covering technology, including social media, apps, electronics and other news of tech companies.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Baseball: Now Sussex Tech stands in Sussex Central's path to a perfect season

GEORGETOWN — The Sussex Central High baseball team has already won its first 13 games this spring. But if the Golden Knights needed any more reason to believe, it’s right there on …

Bay to Bay News - Sports - 3 days ago

Rogers CEO touts NHL deal with Amazon, says company will pursue rights renewal in 2026

Rogers president and CEO Tony Staffieri says the agreement with Amazon is just ‘one more example of us moving with the way Canadians actually want to experience and view content’

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 3 days ago

How the Israeli Way Can Elevate American Defense Tech

From the blog of JJ Ben-Joseph at The Times of Israel

Times of Israel - Business - 3 days ago

Tesla's HR chief leaves company after swathe of job cuts

Yet another senior staff member at EV giant has followed hundreds of employees in leaving the company this week

Independent UK - Technology - 3 days ago

UnitedHealth CEO tells lawmakers the company paid hackers a $22 million ransom

Senators questioned UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty on Wednesday about a cyberattack on its subsidiary Change Healthcare.

CNBC - Technology - 3 days ago

How AI is used to fight seasonal allergies -- Pollen counters are turning to artificial intelligence as seasonal allergies worsen due to climate change. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff explains how technology is changing the long and tedious process of pollen counting.

Pollen counters are turning to artificial intelligence as seasonal allergies worsen due to climate change. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff explains how technology is changing the long and tedious process of pollen counting.

CBS News - Science - 3 days ago

CVS shares plummet 18% as health company slashes profit outlook

CVS and other insurers have seen medical costs spike as many Medicare Advantage patients return to hospitals to undergo procedures they delayed during Covid.

CNBC - Health - 3 days ago

How US antitrust laws helped build — and now threaten — Google's and Apple's tech empires

The U.S. Justice Department has launched a double-barreled antitrust attack on Google’s dominant search and Apple’s trendsetting iPhone.

AP News - Technology - 4 days ago

Heat networks are investment opportunity 'worth billions' – energy company boss

Vattenfall planning to invest £1 billion in infrastructure needed to deliver the clean heating option in five to eight UK cities by 2030.

Evening Standard - Business - 4 days ago

New technology could help allergy sufferers -- If you think allergies are worse this year, you aren't imagining it. CBS News correspondent Dave Malkoff shows us how a hyperlocal pollen count could help people manage symptoms better.

If you think allergies are worse this year, you aren't imagining it. CBS News correspondent Dave Malkoff shows us how a hyperlocal pollen count could help people manage symptoms better.

CBS News - Technology - 4 days ago

Amazon sales surge as company trains focus on artificial intelligence

Amazon.com reported record first-quarter sales as the AI boom powered growth in its cloud-computing unit, helping the company continue to shake off last year’s post-pandemic slump.

Fox News - Business - 4 days ago

Binance crypto boss sentenced to 4 months in prison -- Technology

Changpeng Zhao, head of world's largest crypto platform, pleaded guilty to breaking US money laundering laws.

BBC News - Business - 4 days ago

Asoka makeup trend inspired by Bollywood is shining a spotlight on South Asian beauty -- Natalie Stechyson -- News -- - -- Canada

There's a new makeup trend taking social media by storm, with videos racking up billions of views and influencers going viral just for trying it, and Canadians have some of the most popular versions.

CBC News - Entertainment - 4 days ago

Technology can detect wildfires. Do humans still have to? -- Gabrielle Huston -- News

If it takes humans out of towers, advanced technology like drones could eliminate the risk and cost of the job. But lookouts like Trina Moyles argue that technology can't entirely replace them, and the focus on the tech means they aren't getting the support they need.

CBC News - Technology - 5 days ago

Open banking could spur competition, but fintechs say Canada's moving too slowly -- Anis Heydari -- News -- - -- Business -- |

Federal efforts to bring "open banking" to Canada are being welcomed by players in the industry — but there's also criticism that, after years of waiting, any changes may not come fast enough to encourage innovation or allow smaller financial players compete with larger institutions.

CBC News - Business - 5 days ago

Thermonator: US Company Unveils Flamethrower-Wielding Robot Dog

The robot dog will be used in wildlife control and prevention, agricultural management, ecological conservation, and snow and ice removal.

NDTV - Science - 5 days ago

Samsung expects strong AI demand to boost tech sales in coming year

Samsung Electronics, the South Korean tech giant, anticipates robust demand for artificial intelligence in the latter half of 2024.The surge in demand is expected to drive sales of memory chips and...

International The News - Business - 5 days ago

Critics question tech-heavy lineup of new Homeland Security AI safety board

CEO-heavy board to tackle elusive AI safety concept and apply it to US infrastructure.

Ars Technica - Business - 5 days ago

Why we continue to embrace 'slow' tech -- Digital technology's quickness and convenience ought to have buried its analogue counterparts. Yet vinyl records and film photography endure. Why do people continue to use it?

Digital technology's quickness and convenience ought to have buried its analogue counterparts. Yet vinyl records and film photography endure. Why do people continue to use it?

BBC News - Technology - 5 days ago

French government intends to buy key activities of tech giant Atos

The French government seeks to buy all of the struggling French tech giant Atos' activities that the state considers strategic, as the IT consulting...

Daily Sabah - Technology - 6 days ago

Opinion: Americans might finally get a real privacy law to fight Big Tech intrusions

Congress is considering ways to protect our data at a crucial time, after Biden authorized a surveillance law and a TikTok 'ban' with a narrow focus.

Los Angeles Times - Technology - 6 days ago

I tested 'modular headphones' – here's why they're the future of tech

AIAIAI says its TMA-2 Studio Wireless+ headphones are the future of music creation – but they also offer a novel solution to e-waste, writes Anthony Cuthbertson

Independent UK - Technology - 6 days ago

Wall St rises as Big Tech charges higher

Alphabet jumped 10.8% to a record high after the Google-parent announced its first-ever dividend.

One America News Network - Business - 8 days ago

Shares in Snapchat parent company soar after topping revenue, user growth estimates

Snap now expects second-quarter revenue between $1.23-billion and $1.26-billion, above analysts’ estimates of $1.22-billion, according to LSEG data

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 8 days ago

New -- TikTok parent company says it won't sell, despite possible U.S. ban -- Didi Tang -- News -- - -- World

TikTok is gearing up for a legal fight against a new U.S. law that would force the social media platform to break ties with ByteDance, its China-based parent company.

CBC News - Business - 8 days ago

Letta's tech insights: Taking a dive into the report

Together with Andrea Renda, Senior Research Fellow and Head of the CEPS Unit on Global Governance, Regulation, Innovation and the Digital Economy, we break down the Letta report's key technological insights.

Euractiv - Technology - 9 days ago

Google stock surges as tech giant announces first cash dividend

Shares rise over 16 per cent to take company’s stock market value to over $2tn

Independent UK - Technology - 9 days ago

Facebook parent Meta sparks tech selloff as AI splurge spooks Wall Street

The drop was set to erase nearly $170-billion from Meta’s market value and triggered a fall of 3% to 4.2% in shares of AI-focused Microsoft and Alphabet

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 9 days ago

Competition watchdog seeks views on big tech AI partnerships

The Competition and Markets Authority has previously raised concerns about close partnerships between major tech and AI firms harming competition.

Evening Standard - Technology - 10 days ago

Military Technology Could Solve America's Housing Shortage | Opinion

When outdated technology is replaced with more efficient systems, construction leaders often realize they're actually saving money.

Newsweek - Opinion - 10 days ago

11 BRANDS AND TECH SOLUTIONS YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS

From innovative ideas to game-changing brands, these are the latest must-have gadgets and services

Independent UK - Technology - 11 days ago

Tech giants agree to child safety principles around generative AI

Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft and OpenAI have signed up to the safety commitments, which are being led by child online safety organisations.

Independent UK - Technology - 11 days ago

FDA approves bladder cancer treatment by Culver City company

The Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved Culver City-based ImmunityBio’s treatment for bladder cancer.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 12 days ago

Podcast: The company using robotics to clean up space junk

All the stories from Monday’s episode of the Tech & Science Daily podcast.

Evening Standard - Technology - 12 days ago

Financial regulator to take closer look at tech firms and data sharing

The chief executive of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said the regulator would look at how more data sharing could boost competition.

Evening Standard - Technology - 12 days ago

What is a smart motorway as tech leaves drivers at risk?

The first smart motorway opened in 2006

Evening Standard - Technology - 13 days ago

How smart sensors, AI and other technology could change the marathon

The marathon of the future might look the same from the outside: humans running 26.2 miles in one of the most ancient sports on Earth. But a virtual version of those same humans could have run it before, and an AI might offer coaching advice during the race, writes Andrew Griffin

Independent UK - Technology - 14 days ago

Balajee Asish Brahmandam: Pioneering Tech-Driven Leadership

Brahmandam distinguishes himself from traditional product, program, or project managers who rely solely on their experience. He possesses a unique perspective that allows him to bridge the gap between various departments within an organization.

International Business Times - Technology - 15 days ago

UK tech firm Nothing to integrate ChatGPT into its devices

The firm is bringing AI to its smartphones and earbuds.

Independent UK - Technology - 16 days ago

Google workers protest company's Israel contracts by occupying CEO's office

Employees barricaded themselves in the Google Cloud offices in California and New York, and demanded that the company cease 'business with the apartheid government and the Israeli military'

YNET News - Business - 17 days ago

High company valuations a 'worry,' IMF's capital markets chief says

High corporate valuations could pose a significant risk to financial stability as market optimism becomes untethered from fundamentals, the IMF said Tuesday.

CNBC - Business - 18 days ago

Untapped gold mine: the future of children's health tech

Digital health sector for children is expanding, particularly in Israel, known for its innovation in medical technology; startups are leveraging AI and machine learning to revolutionize children's healthcare, making it more accessible and personalized

YNET News - Science - 18 days ago

Tech Venture Capital Titan Andreessen Horowitz Raises $7.2 Bn

Silicon Valley venture capital star Andreessen Horowitz said Tuesday it had raised $7.2 billion to invest in startups behind games, apps, artificial intelligence and more.

International Business Times - Technology - 18 days ago

Google employees stage sit-ins to protest company's contract with Israel

Dozens of Google employees stage sit-ins in California and New York, calling for the company to end its cloud computing contract with Israel's military amid war with Hamas.

Los Angeles Times - Technology - 18 days ago

Meta's Oversight Board reviewing company's handling of AI-created celebrity porn

The board will use the two examples to assess the overall effectiveness of Meta’s policies and enforcement practices around pornographic fakes created using artificial intelligence

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 18 days ago

New York threatens London's fintech dominance, says Revolut UK chief

The City risks losing talent to the US just as investors regain confidence

Telegraph UK - Technology - 19 days ago

Is any boss worth £19 million a year? One company just voted yes

Pascal Soriot was already the highest-paid leader of a FTSE 100 company, but his controversial new pay deal has ignited fierce debate over how much is too much for top bosses, writes James Moore

Independent UK - Business - 22 days ago

New carbon technology projects could be key to 'Big Oil' emissions cuts

The outcome of several carbon capturing and storage projects could be vital in Big Oil's race to reduce its carbon footprint.

Fox News - Business - 27 days ago

A Dubai company's staggering land deals in Africa raise fears about risks to Indigenous livelihoods

A raft of agreements between African countries and Dubai-based company Blue Carbon could give the company control over large swaths of land for conservation projects.

AP News - Science - 28 days ago

AI a 'game changer' but company execs not ready: survey

Zurich: A majority of corporate executives across leading economies believe artificial intelligence will be a game changer for their industry but ad...

Peninsula Qatar - Technology - 29 days ago

Ice therapy shown to kill breast cancer tumors in new study: 'Important technique'

Ice could be the next frontier in breast cancer therapy, according to new research from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. Researchers and experts explain the potential benefits.

Fox News - Health - 1 month ago

Israeli high-tech raises $3.1 billion since beginning of war

Startup Nation Central report highlights despite facing significant challenges, including 15% of workforce being called up for reserve duty and near total air blockade on Israel, local startups continue to thrive

YNET News - Business - 1 month ago

San Diego biotech news: Veteran life science execs raise $150M for cancer drug targeting hard-to-treat tumors

San Diego's biotech companies have raised sizable fundraising rounds recently, coming off a slower year in 2023. Another group of seasoned life science leaders also launched a new biotech with $400M

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Science - 1 month ago

Try these techniques for egg-ceptional Easter eggs

Editor's note: This story is from April 2014.

Lancaster Online - Entertainment - 1 month ago

Blind people can hear and feel April's total solar eclipse with new technology

While eclipse watchers look to the skies, people who are blind or visually impaired will be able to hear and feel the celestial event.

AP News - Science - 1 month ago

How Apple and US-China tensions ultimately led to closure of Orbotech division

Five years after its acquisition by US company KLA, the flat panel display division at Orbotech is set to be closed, with the initial number of 100 layoffs expected to double by the end of the year

YNET News - Business - 1 month ago

Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, Eli Lilly and other big pharmas are backing this San Diego biotech with $175M

Local biotech Capstan Therapeutics exceeded its fundraising goal by $50 million despite a tough venture capital environment.

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Science - 1 month ago

Is your smart device safe from hackers? New FCC program will label cybersecure technology

Internet-connecting devices that meet standards will soon come with a "U.S. Cyber Trust Mark" to help consumers choose products that protect their private information.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 1 month ago

Best Buy's membership program: How to level up your tech shopping experience

The My Best Buy loyalty program offers exclusive benefits to customers. Members enjoy perks such as free expedited shipping and extended return windows.

Fox News - Business - 1 month ago

San Diego's latest biotech, Contineum Therapeutics, files to go public

Contineum Therapeutics filed to go public, making it San Diego's second life science IPO of 2024

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Science - 1 month ago

Chi­na's NPC rais­es ques­tions about the econ­o­my, de­fence, new tech­nolo­gies

China is turning to ‘future technologies’ to boost is economy as it tries to turn the page on developers’ struggles.

Aljazeera - Science - 1 month ago

Former Anheuser-Busch exec says layoffs should've included CEO: 'There's no future at this company'

A former Anheuser-Busch executive and now-fierce critic argues the current CEO did not uphold his fiduciary obligations to shareholders — and will have to answer for it.

Fox News - Business - 1 month ago

Amazon rolling out palm recognition technology as checkout option at Whole Foods

Amazon said Thursday that its checkouts at all Whole Foods Market locations in the U.S. will soon offer its palm recognition technology as a payment method.

Fox News - Business - 1 month ago

Some Apple iPhone users slam the tech company's FineWoven cases over quality

Apple users have taken to social media to share their thoughts on the "FineWoven" iPhone case. Many say it does not hold up well even after only a few months of use; others are fine with it.

Fox News - Business - 1 month ago

Dozens of bailed-out tech start-ups miss deadlines to repay Covid loans

Extension of loan repayment window suggests many ventures are struggling to raise cash

Telegraph UK - Technology - 2 months ago

Men of substance (abuse): how tech moguls drug their way through the day

From Steve Jobs through Elon Musk to Google's Sergey Brin, a pattern emerges linking top executives to illicit drug use, often starting with consumption of small doses to enhance creativity in the workplace and eventually leading to secretive drug parties, with senior Tesla and SpaceX managers reporting feeling pressured by owner Musk to join these parties, fearing for their professional futures if they refuse

YNET News - Technology - 2 months ago

Marines Field New Technology that Can Measure Bullet Trajectory, Simulated Wounds in California Exercise -- In its largest annual war game, the Marine Corps outfitted thousands of Marines with new technology meant to measure just how...

In its largest annual war game, the Marine Corps outfitted thousands of Marines with new technology meant to measure just how deadly they can be -- an effort to shed decades-old equipment and usher the service into a new age of combat data collection.

Military.com - Technology - 2 months ago

'We had to adapt our robots to the AI revolution' -- Sandy Enoch of Robotical explains why he had to pivot his educational robot company due to AI.

Sandy Enoch of Robotical explains why he had to pivot his educational robot company due to AI.

BBC News - Business - 2 months ago

Chinese Technology Company Lashes Back at US Claims It Has Ties to Military -- A Nasdaq-listed Chinese technology company that makes parts for self-driving vehicles is threatening to sue the U.S...

A Nasdaq-listed Chinese technology company that makes parts for self-driving vehicles is threatening to sue the U.S. government after it was included in a list of companies the Pentagon says have links to the Chinese military.

Military.com - Technology - 2 months ago

Over Three Decades, Tech Obliterated Media

Kara Swisher’s front-row seat to a slow-moving catastrophe.

New York Magazine - Technology - 2 months ago

BIG TECH AND CENSORSHIP

News, analysis, and opinion pieces on the growing threats of censorship and socialism in society, political correctness, the rise of authoritarianism and..

Epoch Times - US News - 3 months ago

ISRO to make its own Life Support System for Gaganyaan after other countries refuse to share tech

ISRO Chairman S. Somanath has announced that the space agency will independently develop the Environmental Control and Life Support System (ECLSS) for the upcoming Gaganyaan mission, after several countries refused to share their technology and research

First Post - Technology - 4 months ago

Think twice before scanning a QR code - here's why -- More than 90 million consumers will scan a QR code this year. But the technology can also facilitate identity theft.

More than 90 million consumers will scan a QR code this year. But the technology can also facilitate identity theft.

CBS News - Business - 4 months ago

'Taking control of my abuse story' -- Olivia DeRamus set up an app in the wake of her sexual assault. Now she's ready to take on Big Tech.

Olivia DeRamus set up an app in the wake of her sexual assault. Now she's ready to take on Big Tech.

BBC News - Business - 4 months ago

Shanghai wants Microsoft to promote AI tech in city - govt

Shanghai authorities told Microsoft's visiting president on Tuesday they want his company to promote artificial intelligence technology to boost businesses there, the Chinese financial hub's government said.

Reuters - Technology - 5 months ago

Japanese tech lobby warns against EU cybersecurity labelling scheme

Lobby group Japan Association of New Economy has joined U.S. Big Tech to warn against proposed EU cybersecurity labelling rules that they said could hamper their access to the bloc's markets, according to a letter sent to the EU industry chief.

Reuters - Technology - 5 months ago

Elon Musk says advertiser boycott at X could "kill the company" -- The billionaire owner of X took a defensive tone, saying that "the whole world will know that those advertisers killed the company."

The billionaire owner of X took a defensive tone, saying that "the whole world will know that those advertisers killed the company."

CBS News - Business - 5 months ago

OpenAI says Sam Altman returning as CEO days after board sacked him -- OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman says he's looking forward to returning to the company, with the support of Microsoft's CEO, to build the 2 companies' "strong partnership."

OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman says he's looking forward to returning to the company, with the support of Microsoft's CEO, to build the 2 companies' "strong partnership."

CBS News - Business - 5 months ago

How Big Tech Companies Really Think About AI

We’re learning a lot from what tech companies’ lawyers argue in response to the many lawsuits they face over their voracious AI models.

New York Magazine - Technology - 5 months ago

Is your company on the list of Minnesota's 2022 Top Workplaces?

Thirty-eight companies from Minnesota made the Energage’s national list of top workplaces.

Star Tribune - Business - 6 months ago

Latest updates | Evening Standard Tech Rich List

The UK’s tech industry reached $1 trillion in value last year, making it only the third country ever to hit this milestone after the US and China.

Evening Standard - Business - 6 months ago

Biden's Curbs On China Could Blunt Singapore's Edge In An Emerging Technology Field

As Washington races to deny China the advantage in key technology areas, eyes are on Singapore, Southeast Asia's rising quantum technology leader.

International Business Times - Technology - 8 months ago

Covid test technology adapted to spot diabetes and Lyme disease

Aberdeen-based Vertebrate Antibodies Ltd is working with US biotech firm Innova Medical Group.

Independent UK - Health - 1 year ago

Major Chemical Company Changes Tune on Asbestos, No Longer Opposes EPA Ban

In a letter to the EPA, Olin Corp., one of the few U.S. manufacturers still using asbestos, signaled newfound support for a federal ban on the deadly mineral and said it could halt imports as soon as this week.

ProPublica - Environment - 1 year ago

Fintechs Made "Massive Profits" on PPP Loans and Sometimes Engaged in Fraud, House Committee Report Finds

An investigation that began after reporting by ProPublica finds lax anti-fraud standards, executives who cashed in for themselves and contempt for small loan applications that would generate minimal fees. “Delete them,” one executive wrote.

ProPublica - Technology - 1 year ago

Department of Justice Opens Investigation Into Real Estate Tech Company Accused of Collusion with Landlords

The DOJ will examine whether RealPage helped landlords coordinate rent increases. Questions also swirl around a 2017 merger deal with its largest competitor.

ProPublica - Technology - 1 year ago

More Senate Democrats Seek Investigation of Tech Firm Accused of Colluding With Landlords to Hike Apartment Rents

Sen. Amy Klobuchar and other leading Democrats have asked the Department of Justice to examine Texas-based RealPage, which sells software to help landlords set apartment rental prices across the country.

ProPublica - Technology - 1 year ago

Company That Makes Rent-Setting Software for Apartments Accused of Collusion, Lawsuit Says

Texas-based RealPage worked with some of the nation’s largest landlords to create a cartel to raise rents, says a lawsuit filed just days after ProPublica published its investigation into the company.

ProPublica - Technology - 1 year ago

Google Allowed a Sanctioned Russian Ad Company to Harvest User Data for Months

The internet giant may have provided Sberbank-owned RuTarget with unique mobile phone IDs, IP addresses, location information and details about users’ interests and online activity.

ProPublica - Technology - 1 year ago

"Big Lie" Vigilantism Is on the Rise. Big Tech Is Failing to Respond.

Stolen-election activists and Trump supporters have embraced a new tactic in their campaign to unearth supposed proof of fraud in the 2020 presidential race: using social media to chase down a fictional breed of fraudster known as a “ballot mule.”

ProPublica - Technology - 1 year ago

Technology and the Internet

Los Angeles Times articles covering technology, including social media, apps, electronics and other news of tech companies.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 2 years ago

Boston Police Bought Spy Tech With a Pot of Money Hidden From the Public

Massachusetts police can seize and keep money from drug-related arrests. No one has publicly reported how that money gets spent. A WBUR/ProPublica investigation found that Boston police used over $600,000 of it on a controversial surveillance device.

ProPublica - Technology - 2 years ago