Today: September 22, 2024
Today: September 22, 2024

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China approves 105 online games after draft curbs trigger massive losses

China's authority in charge of press and publications has approved 105 online games, saying it fully supports the industry after newly proposed curbs caused massive losses for major game companies

China approves 105 online games after draft curbs trigger massive losses
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Apple seeks a path to getting 2 of its best watches back on shelves during a bitter patent dispute

Apple is filing an emergency motion asking a court to let it keep selling two of its most popular watches until a final decision on its broader appeal in a patent dispute is decided

Apple seeks a path to getting 2 of its best watches back on shelves during a bitter patent dispute
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The rapper Ye, who has a long history of making antisemitic comments, issues an apology in Hebrew

The rapper formerly known as Kanye West has a long history of making antisemitic comments and just apologized to the Jewish community in an Instagram post written in Hebrew

The rapper Ye, who has a long history of making antisemitic comments, issues an apology in Hebrew
Technology

Keeping a streak alive can be strong motivation to stick with a chosen activity

A streak can motivate you to keep on keeping on with behaviors ranging from praying to running to sharing pictures on social media. Here’s what goes into making them so compelling.

Keeping a streak alive can be strong motivation to stick with a chosen activity
Technology

From the Moon's south pole to an ice-covered ocean world, several exciting space missions are slated for launch in 2024

Expect lots of space missions to launch this coming year, with exciting new science to follow.

From the Moon's south pole to an ice-covered ocean world, several exciting space missions are slated for launch in 2024
Health

Cardio or weights first? A kinesiologist explains how to optimize the order of your exercise routine

How to structure your workout − resistance then aerobic training or vice versa − depends on your exercise goals.

Cardio or weights first? A kinesiologist explains how to optimize the order of your exercise routine
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The curious joy of being wrong – intellectual humility means being open to new information and willing to change your mind

Intellectual humility includes owning your own biases and the possibility that you’re wrong about your beliefs or worldview. It means being open to changing your mind in response to new information.

The curious joy of being wrong – intellectual humility means being open to new information and willing to change your mind
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The New York Times sues OpenAI and Microsoft for using its stories to train chatbots

The New York Times is suing OpenAI and Microsoft, trying to end the practice of using its stories to train chatbots

The New York Times sues OpenAI and Microsoft for using its stories to train chatbots
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Social media companies made $11 billion in US ad revenue from minors, Harvard study finds

A study from Harvard says social media companies collectively made over $11 billion in U.S. advertising revenue from minors last year

Social media companies made $11 billion in US ad revenue from minors, Harvard study finds
Entertainment|Technology

Ariana Grande announces new album, 'eternal sunshine,' will arrive March 8

Thank you, next: Ariana Grande announced on Wednesday that her new album, titled “eternal sunshine,” will be released on March 8

Ariana Grande announces new album, 'eternal sunshine,' will arrive March 8
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Amazon Prime ads on movies and TV shows will begin in late January

If you are an Amazon Prime Video user, get ready to see ads on movies and TV shows starting next month

Amazon Prime ads on movies and TV shows will begin in late January
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China's Alibaba must face a US toymaker's lawsuit over sales of allegedly fake Squishmallows

A judge in New York has ruled that Alibaba must face a lawsuit by a U.S. toymaker alleging that the Chinese ecommerce giant's online platforms were used to sell counterfeit Squishmallows

China's Alibaba must face a US toymaker's lawsuit over sales of allegedly fake Squishmallows
Entertainment|Technology

What's streaming now: 'Society of the Snow,' 'Night Court,' 'Good Grief'

This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include Dan Levy's directorial debut, the return of NBC's rebooted “Night Court” for its second season and new game shows on Fox

What's streaming now: 'Society of the Snow,' 'Night Court,' 'Good Grief'
News|Political|Technology

Ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen says he unwittingly sent AI-generated fake legal cases to his attorney

Former Trump lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen says he unwittingly passed along to his attorney bogus artificial intelligence-generated legal case citations he got online before they were submitted to a judge in New York

Ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen says he unwittingly sent AI-generated fake legal cases to his attorney
Business|Health|Technology

Federal agency orders recall of hazardous magnetic-ball kits sold at Walmart.com

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has ordered a recall of toys sold at Walmart

Federal agency orders recall of hazardous magnetic-ball kits sold at Walmart.com
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Google settles $5 billion privacy lawsuit over tracking people using 'incognito mode'

Google has agreed to settle a $5 billion privacy lawsuit alleging it spied on people who used the “incognito" mode in its Chrome browser — along with similar “private” modes in other browsers — to track their internet use

Google settles $5 billion privacy lawsuit over tracking people using 'incognito mode'
Sports|Technology

Conor McGregor says he's returning to octagon vs Michael Chandler. UFC neither confirms nor denies

Conor McGregor says he’s returning to the octagon for a fight against Michael Chandler on June 29 in Las Vegas

Conor McGregor says he's returning to octagon vs Michael Chandler. UFC neither confirms nor denies
News|Political|Technology

Chief Justice Roberts casts a wary eye on the uses of artificial intelligence in the federal courts

Chief Justice John Roberts is turning his focus to the promise and shortcomings of artificial intelligence in the federal courts

Chief Justice Roberts casts a wary eye on the uses of artificial intelligence in the federal courts
Entertainment|News|Technology

'Bachelorette' Rachel Lindsay's husband, Bryan Abasolo, files for divorce after 4 years of marriage

The bloom is off the final rose for “Bachelorette” star Rachel Lindsay and husband Bryan Abasolo, who found love on the reality dating franchise

'Bachelorette' Rachel Lindsay's husband, Bryan Abasolo, files for divorce after 4 years of marriage
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Coach-to-player comms, sideline tablets tested in bowl games, but some schools decided to hold off

The possibility of college teams using NFL-style communication technology has been viewed with a little more urgency in the aftermath of the Michigan sign-stealing scandal

Coach-to-player comms, sideline tablets tested in bowl games, but some schools decided to hold off
Technology

AI is here – and everywhere: 3 AI researchers look to the challenges ahead in 2024

Artificial intelligence is everywhere, and the tech industry is racing along to develop ever more powerful AIs. Three scholars look ahead to the next chapter in this technological revolution.

AI is here – and everywhere: 3 AI researchers look to the challenges ahead in 2024
Business|Environment|News|Technology

Two large offshore wind sites are sending power to the US grid for the first time

For the first time in the United States, turbines are sending electricity to the grid from the sites of two large offshore wind farms

Two large offshore wind sites are sending power to the US grid for the first time
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China's BYD is rivaling Tesla in size. Can it also match its global reach?

A less flashy Chinese electric vehicle maker is fast closing the gap with Tesla, the longtime, market-leading pioneer

China's BYD is rivaling Tesla in size. Can it also match its global reach?
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13-year-old gamer becomes the first to beat the 'unbeatable' Tetris — by breaking it

The falling-block video game Tetris has met its match in 13-year-old Willis Gibson

13-year-old gamer becomes the first to beat the 'unbeatable' Tetris — by breaking it
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Biden administration announces $162 million to expand computer chip factories in Colorado and Oregon

President Joe Biden's administration is providing $162 million to Arizona high-tech manufacturer Microchip Technology to support the domestic production of computer chips

Biden administration announces $162 million to expand computer chip factories in Colorado and Oregon

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