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Explainer: What is so special about TikTok's technology: The content recommendation algorithm that powers the online short video platform TikTok has once again ...
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Explainer: What is so special about TikTok's technology
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Alphabet stock surges 11% on blowout earnings, first dividend: The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 are set to open higher after both Alphabet and Microsoft posted strong ...
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Alphabet stock surges 11% on blowout earnings, first dividend
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Android 15 could offer you the option to force dark mode on stubborn apps: A new feature called 'make all apps dark' has been spotted in the upcoming ...
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Android 15 could offer you the option to force dark mode on stubborn apps
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Meta's median pay for employees is $379,000 a year: Meta's median salary is significantly higher than many tech jobs, though on par with rivals like Google and ...
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Meta's median pay for employees is $379,000 a year
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Google's Gaza conflict: Why more bosses are cracking down on Israel-Hamas war protesters
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Google's Gaza conflict: Why more bosses are cracking down on Israel-Hamas ...
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US Supreme Court justices in Trump case lean toward some level of immunity: The Supreme Court's conservative justices signaled support on Thursday for U.S ...
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US Supreme Court justices in Trump case lean toward some level of immunity
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Microsoft, Google Reports Lift Nvidia, Super Micro, Other AI Hardware Makers: Technology spending plans by Microsoft and Alphabet's Google boosted AI stocks ...
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Microsoft, Google Reports Lift Nvidia, Super Micro, Other AI Hardware ...
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Can an online library of classic video games ever be legal?: Preservationists propose access limits, but industry worries about a free "online arcade."
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Can an online library of classic video games ever be legal?
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Google's cookie delay underscores its ad industry dominance: That even a short delay has such a profound effect on an entire industry underscores how powerful ...
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Google's cookie delay underscores its ad industry dominance
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Apple renews talks with OpenAI for iPhone generative AI features, Bloomberg News reports
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Apple renews talks with OpenAI for iPhone generative AI features ...
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Google surges after buying back billions of dollars of its own stock: Alphabet, the parent company of Google, bounced back from an absolutely dreadful day for ...
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Google surges after buying back billions of dollars of its own stock
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The ‘real’ Scott Morrison: former PM says Australians didn’t know who he was: Australians did not know the “real” Scott Morrison when he occupied the nation’s ...
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The ‘real’ Scott Morrison: former PM says Australians didn’t know who he ...
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Cicadas are emerging — and they’re so loud, some called the sheriff: Some in Newberry County, S.C., thought the noise was a siren. The sheriff assured them it ...
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Cicadas are emerging — and they’re so loud, some called the sheriff
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Google’s Sundar Pichai Has No Time for an Employee Rebellion: The tech giant’s business challenges have deservedly curbed its acceptance of political activism on ...
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Google’s Sundar Pichai Has No Time for an Employee Rebellion
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Tesla could start selling Optimus robots by the end of next year, Musk says: Tesla's humanoid robot is still in the lab, but it may be ready to sell as soon as ...
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Tesla could start selling Optimus robots by the end of next year ...
Quick Glance: Tesla aims to potentially launch its humanoid robot Optimus next year, Elon Musk suggests
  • Elon Musk hinted at the possibility of Tesla introducing its humanoid robot Optimus to the market next year. The company plans to deploy the robot in its own factory by the year's end.

  • Not long ago, Tesla revealed “Optimus Gen 2”, a new iteration of its humanoid robot designed to assume repetitive human tasks.

  • Tesla's confidence in achieving this stems from its utilization of AI technologies in the self-driving vehicle sector and its proficiency in battery and electric motor innovations. The notion that its vehicles are essentially robots on wheels was posited.

  • Envisioning a future where households incorporate a Tesla Optimus robot that assumes various manufacturing and service roles, the CEO's perspective is clear.
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Google has fired 50 employees after protests over Israel cloud deal, organizers say
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Google has fired 50 employees after protests over Israel cloud deal ...
Quick Glance: Google dismisses workers following protests on technology deal with Israeli government
  • Following protests regarding the technology supplied to the Israeli government, Google has terminated employees, heightening tensions around a sensitive contract.

  • The confirmed dismissals by Google on Wednesday occurred after nine individuals were detained during sit-in demonstrations in New York and Sunnyvale, California, a day subsequent to police intervention.

  • Demonstrations are predominantly coordinated by a faction known as No Tech For Apartheid. Google states that Nimbus is not utilized for weaponry or intelligence purposes.

  • Stated in a blog post, Google's CEO Sundar Pichai implied a close supervision of employees as the company enhances efforts in advancing its AI technology, marking a crucial phase in the industry and potentially humanity.
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Mitch McConnell says presidents shouldn't be immune from prosecution: Mitch McConnell said in an interview that he doesn't think presidents should be immune from ...
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Mitch McConnell says presidents shouldn't be immune from prosecution
Quick Glance: McConnell Attributes Delay in Crucial Ukraine Aid to Tucker Carlson and Trump
  • Mitch McConnell celebrated new U.S. aid to Ukraine and blamed Tucker Carlson and Donald Trump for the delay.

  • McConnell emphasized the importance of Ukraine aid, criticized Carlson and Trump for the delay, and praised the expected passage of the bill.

  • He expressed support for Ukraine aid and highlighted the significance of supporting freedom-loving countries globally.

  • McConnell expressed optimism about the GOP Senate nominees and confidence in winning the majority to transition into the role of majority leader.
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Biden approval rating mired at historic low: Gallup: President Biden’s approval rating average is lower than any other president in recent history at the same ...
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Biden approval rating mired at historic low: Gallup
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‘Avengers Assemble:’ Five years after ‘Endgame,’ the box office needs more than just a blip
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Quick Glance: 'Avengers Assemble:' Five Years After 'Endgame,' Box Office Struggles Persist
  • Nearly a year after the premiere of 'Avengers: Endgame' on April 26, 2019, a viral clip circulated on social media, capturing the audience's reaction to key moments from the movie.

  • While the film industry has seen some recovery, studios like Marvel and the moviegoing audience still face challenges.

  • Marvel finds itself at a crossroads due to factors such as the pandemic, rise of streaming, and departure of iconic characters.

  • The movie business struggles persist despite occasional hits, reflecting the impact of shifting towards at-home consumption and the decline of shared cultural experiences.
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Google delays its removal of cookies again: Google delayed its removal of third-party cookies on Chrome until 2025 and cited industry and regulatory pushback as ...
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Google delays its removal of cookies again
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Android 15 improves screen sharing while maintaining sensitive data privacy: Google recently released the first beta version of Android 15. Since then ...
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Android 15 improves screen sharing while maintaining sensitive data ...
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Google Spent Years Researching the Best Way to Get New Employees Up to Speed Significantly Faster. The Secret? A Simple 15-Minute Conversation
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Google Spent Years Researching the Best Way to Get New Employees Up to ...
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The "I'm not a robot" captcha tests are getting harder: It's getting increasingly difficult to prove you're not a robot using captcha tests ...
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How much trust do people have in different types of scientists?: Understanding why some people trust some scientists more than others is a key factor in solving ...
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How much trust do people have in different types of scientists?
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Diamond giant De Beers to close Singapore office: The diamond mining giant is moving its auction business headquarters to Botswana. 
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Diamond giant De Beers to close Singapore office
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Inside Google’s Plans to Combat Misinformation Ahead of the E.U. Elections: "Prebunking" is Google's latest effort to fight fake news.
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Inside Google’s Plans to Combat Misinformation Ahead of the E.U. Elections
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Biden announces preliminary deal with Micron for up to $6.14 bln in chip grants: U.S. President Joe Biden traveled to Syracuse, New York, on Thursday and ...
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Biden announces preliminary deal with Micron for up to $6 ...
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Woman distraught when doctor 'tells her to use Google' to diagnose mystery pain: Bianca Padurariu, 20, has 'lost all hope' of NHS treatment curing her ...
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Woman distraught when doctor 'tells her to use Google' to diagnose mystery ...
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Woman Leaves Bad Review After Hating Haircut - Salon's Response Shocks Her: The salon's owner called her after reading the negative review and made her an offer ...
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Woman Leaves Bad Review After Hating Haircut - Salon's Response Shocks Her
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Mr Bates vs Post Office drama lost £1m, ITV boss says: The agenda-setting drama made a loss despite being the UK's most-watched TV show of the year so far.
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Mr Bates vs Post Office drama lost £1m, ITV boss says
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TSMC aims to produce ultra-advanced 1.6-nm chips by 2026 : TAIPEI -- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. says it will start production of ultra-advanced ...
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TSMC aims to produce ultra-advanced 1.6-nm chips by 2026
Quick Glance: TSMC to Produce Ultra-Advanced 1.6-nm Chips by 2026
  • Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. announced at the North America Technology Symposium in California that it will start production of ultra-advanced 1.6-nanometer chips by 2026 to secure its leadership over the next decade.

  • TSMC unveiled its A16 technology at the symposium, emphasizing that the introduction of 1.6-nm chipmaking technology can greatly improve logic chip density and performance.
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Google-Backed AI Firm Is Hong Kong’s Latest Stock Debut Flop: Mobvoi Inc., a Chinese artificial intelligence developer backed by Alphabet Inc.’s Google ...
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Google-Backed AI Firm Is Hong Kong’s Latest Stock Debut Flop
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‘NCIS: Hawai’i’ Canceled at CBS After Three Seasons: CBS is ending 'NCIS: Hawai'i' after three seasons, making it the shortest running series in ...
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‘NCIS: Hawai’i’ Canceled at CBS After Three Seasons
Quick Glance: End of 'NCIS: Hawai’i' After 3 Seasons on CBS
  • "NCIS: Hawai’i" will not be returning to CBS.

  • The drama series, which premiered in September 2021, follows Lachey’s Jane as the first female special agent-in-charge of NCIS Pearl Harbor, leading her team to investigate high-stakes crimes involving military personnel, national security, and the island's mysteries.

  • Despite the conclusion of "NCIS: Hawai’i," the "NCIS" franchise will soon introduce a new CBS prequel series titled "NCIS: Origins," focusing on young Leroy Jethro Gibbs, portrayed by Austin Stowell and narrated by "NCIS" star Mark Harmon. The upcoming program is set for the 2024-2025 broadcast season.

  • In February, Paramount+ ordered a new "NCIS" spin-off featuring franchise favorites Ziva David and Tony DiNozzo, reuniting Cote de Pablo and Michael Weatherly after a decade. The series will start filming in Europe later this year and will be the only female-led "NCIS" show following the end of "NCIS: Hawai’i."
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Arizona grand jury indicts 2020 Trump electors: Arizona is the fourth state to bring charges against electors who falsely cast votes for Trump in 2020.
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Arizona grand jury indicts 2020 Trump electors
Quick Glance: 11 Republican 'Fake Electors' Charged in Arizona
  • Eleven Republicans were charged in Arizona for falsely claiming that Donald Trump won the 2020 presidential election in Arizona against Joe Biden.

  • They met in Phoenix to sign a certificate declaring Trump had won the state. The document was sent to Congress and the National Archives but ignored.

  • The Arizona charges follow indictments against fake electors in Nevada, Michigan, and Georgia.

  • The charges allege conspiracy, fraud, and forgery as they falsely declared Trump as the winner in Arizona despite Biden's victory by over 10,000 votes.
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Google's dividend upstages its cloud battle with Microsoft: Google will pay a quarterly dividend of twenty cents, which is surprising, but also one of the lowest ...
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Google's dividend upstages its cloud battle with Microsoft
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Email isn't just annoying to Gen Z workers—it's stressing them out: Emails are stressing out workers, and the youngest people in the office are feeling the most ...
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Email isn't just annoying to Gen Z workers—it's stressing them out
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Supreme Court appears skeptical of blanket immunity for a former president : A majority of the Supreme Court appeared skeptical of granting a president blanket ...
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Supreme Court appears skeptical of blanket immunity for a former president ...
Quick Glance: Trial Judge Evaluates Trump's Compliance with Gag Order
  • Former President Trump is on trial in New York for hush money issues. David Pecker from 'National Enquirer' testified about an agreement to manipulate stories about Trump and his rivals.

  • Concerns arose about Trump's violation of the gag order by criticizing court members. Mary McCord explained how the administration of justice can be disrupted by defendants' statements, leading to legal restrictions.

  • Despite reluctance to detain a former president, fines may be imposed for attacks on witnesses and judicial families. Threats to security and witness testimonies pose serious challenges to the trial's integrity.

  • Judges emphasize the importance of upholding justice by addressing threats and ensuring the safety of those involved in legal proceedings. The credibility of the trial hinges on maintaining a fair and secure environment.
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Electric cars: New sodium battery should charge in seconds: E-car batteries still charge very slowly. Korean researchers now claim to have found a way to ...
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Electric cars: New sodium battery should charge in seconds
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Cisco says hackers subverted its security devices to spy on governments: Technology firm Cisco Systems said that hackers have subverted some of its digital ...
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Cisco says hackers subverted its security devices to spy on governments
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Meta had a really good first quarter. The stock is tanking anyway: The Facebook parent's stock price sank as much as 12% after it reported earnings
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Meta had a really good first quarter. The stock is tanking anyway
Quick Glance: Meta Quarterly Results: Revenue Expectations Lowered, Stock Fell
  • Meta's quarterly results exceeded expectations, but the revenue forecast for the next quarter was lowered.

  • Despite successful ad business and increasing user numbers, Meta's stock experienced a drop of over 10 percent.

  • Analysts caution about Meta's reduced revenue expectations for the second quarter, leading to investor skepticism.

  • Zuckerberg plans to significantly increase investments in AI models in the coming years to enhance Meta's leading position in the artificial intelligence domain.
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Family of Chicago man fatally shot by police files federal civil rights lawsuit against city and tactical officers
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Family of Chicago man fatally shot by police files federal civil rights ...
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Travels with Perplexity AI: Generative search wouldn’t exist without the Internet Bob Kahn helped create
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Travels with Perplexity AI
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Federal Student Aid head will step down. His office has been roiled by FAFSA problems
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Federal Student Aid head will step down. His office has been roiled by ...
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AI Chatbots Need Large Language Models. Here's What to Know About LLMs: Chatbots may sound human, but they don't think the way we do.
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AI Chatbots Need Large Language Models. Here's What to Know About LLMs
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Google delays post-cookie plan again amid pressure from ad tech industry: Google is pushing back its cookie deprecation plans yet again.
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Google delays post-cookie plan again amid pressure from ad tech industry
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More than half of Americans support mass deportations of illegal migrants: poll: Fifty-one percent of those polled said they would support booting the ...
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More than half of Americans support mass deportations of illegal migrants: ...
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Power plant emissions targeted by EPA; Google parent to pay its 1st dividend: EPA issues strict rule on power plants
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Quick Glance: New EPA Rules Target Emissions Reduction at Power Plants
  • The Biden administration aims to compel coal-fired power plants to capture smokestack emissions or close down.

  • The rules target limiting greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel power plants and reducing toxic pollutants from coal-fired plants.

  • The plan includes measures to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, toxic wastewater pollutants, and safely manage coal ash.

  • The actions are expected to face opposition from industry groups and Republican-leaning states, while environmental groups see it as a crucial step in combating climate change.
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Men caught having sex in the bush of Lidl car park in Cardiff: Two men were caught having sex in the bush of a Lidl car park in Cardiff next to shoppers.
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Men caught having sex in the bush of Lidl car park in Cardiff