Today: September 25, 2024
Today: September 25, 2024

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One Tech Tip: What to do when you have too many passwords to remember

Everyone has too many passwords

One Tech Tip: What to do when you have too many passwords to remember
Science|Technology

NASA taps Elon Musk's SpaceX to bring International Space Station out of orbit in a few more years

NASA has awarded SpaceX an $843 million contract to build the vehicle that will bring the International Space Station out of its longtime orbit of Earth when its operating lifespan ends in a few more years

NASA taps Elon Musk's SpaceX to bring International Space Station out of orbit in a few more years
Business|Environment|Technology

Tesla ordered to stop releasing toxic emissions from San Francisco Bay Area plant

Tesla must fix air quality problems at its electric vehicle manufacturing facility in the San Francisco Bay Area after racking up more than 100 violations for allegedly releasing toxic emissions into the atmosphere over the last five years

Tesla ordered to stop releasing toxic emissions from San Francisco Bay Area plant
News|Science|Technology

China calls on scientists of all nations to study lunar samples, but notes obstacle with the US

China’s space officials said Thursday they welcomed scientists from across the world to apply to study the lunar rock samples the Chang’e 6 probe brought back to Earth in a historic mission, but noted there were limits to that cooperation, specifically with the U.S. Officials said at a televised press conference in Beijing meant to introduce the mission’s achievements that any cooperation with the U.S. would be hinged on removing a U.S. law that bans direct bilateral cooperation with NASA,...

China calls on scientists of all nations to study lunar samples, but notes obstacle with the US
Business|Technology

US sanctions Boeing for sharing information about 737 Max 9 investigation

Boeing is being sanctioned by U.S. investigators for sharing information about the 737 Max 9 door plug investigation

US sanctions Boeing for sharing information about 737 Max 9 investigation
Technology

The science behind splashdown − an aerospace engineer explains how NASA and SpaceX get spacecraft safely back on Earth

Safely landing a spacecraft that’s falling from the sky very quickly is easier said than done.

The science behind splashdown − an aerospace engineer explains how NASA and SpaceX get spacecraft safely back on Earth
Technology

Lucy, discovered 50 years ago in Ethiopia, stood just 3.5 feet tall − but she still towers over our understanding of human origins

A photo of Lucy’s reconstructed skeleton next to a live four-year-old girl shows how human Lucy was – and how small.

Lucy, discovered 50 years ago in Ethiopia, stood just 3.5 feet tall − but she still towers over our understanding of human origins
Technology

AI companies train language models on YouTube’s archive − making family-and-friends videos a privacy risk

Many videos people upload to YouTube aren’t really meant for public consumption, but they’re available for AI companies to vacuum up. Many of these personal videos are posted by children.

AI companies train language models on YouTube’s archive − making family-and-friends videos a privacy risk
Entertainment|Political|Technology

Racial justice, free speech groups join fight against potential TikTok ban

A dozen social and racial justice groups said Thursday that the federal law requiring TikTok’s parent company to sell the platform, or face a ban, would disrupt a vehicle that many minority communities use to form connections online and advocate for causes

Racial justice, free speech groups join fight against potential TikTok ban
Business|News|Technology

News nonprofit sues ChatGPT maker OpenAI and Microsoft for 'exploitative' copyright infringement

Another news organization is suing ChatGPT maker OpenAI and its business partner Microsoft for alleged copyright infringement

News nonprofit sues ChatGPT maker OpenAI and Microsoft for 'exploitative' copyright infringement
Science|Technology

Japan's space agency delays launch of upgraded observation satellite on new H3 rocket due to weather

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency is delaying its planned launch of a satellite on its new flagship H3 rocket due to expected bad weather at the launch site in southwestern Japan

Japan's space agency delays launch of upgraded observation satellite on new H3 rocket due to weather
Technology

Federal funding for major science agencies is at a 25-year low

Research funding is down in recent years despite promises made with the CHIPS and Science Act.

Federal funding for major science agencies is at a 25-year low
Business|Technology

European Union's competition boss signals fresh AI scrutiny for Microsoft-OpenAI deal and Google

The European Union is escalating its scrutiny of the artificial intelligence industry, including taking a fresh look into Microsoft’s multibillion-dollar partnership with OpenAI

European Union's competition boss signals fresh AI scrutiny for Microsoft-OpenAI deal and Google
News|Science|Technology

NASA astronauts will stay at the space station longer for more troubleshooting of Boeing capsule

NASA says two astronauts will stay in space longer to continue troubleshooting Boeing’s capsule

NASA astronauts will stay at the space station longer for more troubleshooting of Boeing capsule
Business|News|Technology

Amazon is reviewing whether Perplexity AI improperly scraped online content

Amazon is reviewing claims that the artificial intelligence startup Perplexity AI is scraping content — including from prominent news sites — without approval

Amazon is reviewing whether Perplexity AI improperly scraped online content
Business|News|Technology

US army awards Lockheed Martin $4.5 billion multi-year Patriot Missiles contract

The U.S. Army awarded Lockheed Martin a multi-year contract worth $4.5 billion for its air defense Patriot Missiles system, the Pentagon said on Friday.

US army awards Lockheed Martin $4.5 billion multi-year Patriot Missiles contract
Economy|Education|Technology

As AI gains a workplace foothold, states are trying to make sure workers don't get left behind

States are trying to help workers beef up their tech skills before they become outdated and get outfoxed by machines that are becoming increasingly smarter

As AI gains a workplace foothold, states are trying to make sure workers don't get left behind
Business|Economy|Technology

‘I can’t get paid.’ Cyberattack affecting car dealerships brings chaos for sellers, buyers and workers

‘I can’t get paid.’ Cyberattack affecting car dealerships brings chaos for sellers, buyers and workers

‘I can’t get paid.’ Cyberattack affecting car dealerships brings chaos for sellers, buyers and workers
Science|Technology

Japan successfully launches an advanced Earth observation satellite on its new flagship H3 rocket

Japan has succesfully deployed an upgraded Earth observation satellite for disaster response and security after it was launched on a new flagship H3 rocket

Japan successfully launches an advanced Earth observation satellite on its new flagship H3 rocket
Business|Technology

Under pressure on plane safety, Boeing is buying stressed supplier Spirit for $4.7 billion

Boeing has announced plans to acquire key supplier Spirit AeroSystems for $4.7 billion

Under pressure on plane safety, Boeing is buying stressed supplier Spirit for $4.7 billion
Business|Technology

Boeing agrees to buy spinoff Spirit Aerosystems as part of plan to shore up safety

Boeing agrees to buy spinoff Spirit Aerosystems as part of plan to shore up safety

Boeing agrees to buy spinoff Spirit Aerosystems as part of plan to shore up safety
Business|Technology

European Union accuses Facebook owner Meta of breaking digital rules with paid ad-free option

European Union regulators have accused social media company Meta Platforms of breaching the bloc’s new digital competition rulebook by forcing Facebook and Instagram users to choose between seeing ads or paying to avoid them

European Union accuses Facebook owner Meta of breaking digital rules with paid ad-free option
Economy|News|Technology

Meta accused of breaking European law with its ‘pay or consent’ model

Meta accused of breaking European law with its ‘pay or consent’ model

Meta accused of breaking European law with its ‘pay or consent’ model
Business|Food|Technology

American Express is taking control of restaurant reservations

American Express is taking control of restaurant reservations

American Express is taking control of restaurant reservations
Technology

How was popcorn discovered? An archaeologist on its likely appeal for people in the Americas millennia ago

Corn has its roots in Mexico about 9,000 years ago.

How was popcorn discovered? An archaeologist on its likely appeal for people in the Americas millennia ago

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