Today: September 20, 2024
Today: September 20, 2024

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A robot's attempt to get a sample of the melted fuel at Japan's damaged nuclear reactor is suspended

An attempt to use an extendable robot to remove a fragment of melted fuel from a wrecked reactor at Japan’s tsunami-hit nuclear plant has been suspended due to a technical issue

A robot's attempt to get a sample of the melted fuel at Japan's damaged nuclear reactor is suspended
Business|News|Technology

Google agrees to first-in-the-nation deal to fund California newsrooms, but journalists are calling it a disaster

Google agrees to first-in-the-nation deal to fund California newsrooms, but journalists are calling it a disaster

Google agrees to first-in-the-nation deal to fund California newsrooms, but journalists are calling it a disaster
Business|News|Technology

California announces new deal with tech to fund journalism, AI research

California will be the first U.S. state to direct millions of dollars from taxpayer money and tech companies to help pay for journalism and AI research under a new deal announced Wednesday

California announces new deal with tech to fund journalism, AI research
Asia|Australia|Business|Technology

Australia to build cruise missiles with Norway's Kongsberg

Australia said it would jointly manufacture long-range Naval Strike Missiles and Joint Strike Missiles with Norway's Kongsberg Defence in the city of Newcastle on

Australia to build cruise missiles with Norway's Kongsberg
Business|Economy|Technology

Wolfspeed forecasts weak first-quarter revenue on manufacturing issues

Wolfspeed forecast first-quarter revenue below estimates on Wednesday, anticipating manufacturing issues that could affect its production capacity amid slowing EV sales.

Wolfspeed forecasts weak first-quarter revenue on manufacturing issues
Health|Science|Technology

Musk's Neuralink says second trial implant went well, no thread retraction issue

Elon Musk's brain technology startup Neuralink said its implant, designed to allow paralyzed patients to use digital devices by thinking alone, is working well in a second trial patient. 

Musk's Neuralink says second trial implant went well, no thread retraction issue
Science|Technology

Google to help build cyber protection for Australian infrastructure

Google and Australia's national science agency will join hands to develop digital tools that automatically detect and fix software vulnerabilities for operators of

Google to help build cyber protection for Australian infrastructure
Business|News|Technology

Oil giant Halliburton hit by apparent cyberattack disrupting systems

Oil giant Halliburton hit by apparent cyberattack disrupting systems

Oil giant Halliburton hit by apparent cyberattack disrupting systems
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Technology

Cookies, lounges and press passes: How the DNC is wooing social media creators at the Chicago convention

Cookies, lounges and press passes: How the DNC is wooing social media creators at the Chicago convention

Cookies, lounges and press passes: How the DNC is wooing social media creators at the Chicago convention
Crime|News|Political|Technology

Company that sent AI calls mimicking Joe Biden to New Hampshire voters agrees to pay $1 million fine

A company that sent deceptive calls to New Hampshire voters using artificial intelligence to mimic President Joe Biden’s voice has agreed to pay a $1 million fine, federal regulators said

Company that sent AI calls mimicking Joe Biden to New Hampshire voters agrees to pay $1 million fine
Business|Technology

Musk's ban on remote work at X beats disability bias claim for now

A federal judge in California on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit accusing social media platform X of forcing out workers with disabilities after Elon Musk took over the

Musk's ban on remote work at X beats disability bias claim for now
Business|Finance|Technology

Top US oilfield firm Halliburton hit by cyberattack, source says

U.S. oilfield services firm Halliburton on Wednesday was hit by a cyberattack, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Top US oilfield firm Halliburton hit by cyberattack, source says
Business|Technology

Lingo Telecom agrees to $1 million fine over AI-generated Biden robocalls

Lingo Telecom agreed to pay a $1 million fine after the agency said it transmitted fake robocalls imitating President Joe Biden seeking to dissuade people from voting

Lingo Telecom agrees to $1 million fine over AI-generated Biden robocalls
Americas|Asia|Business|Technology

Chinese EV maker BYD eyes state incentives for Mexico plant

Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD has narrowed its list of finalists for the location of a manufacturing plant in Mexico down to three states and is

Chinese EV maker BYD eyes state incentives for Mexico plant
Technology|Travel

'This is disappointing': 'LGBTQ Travel' section is gone from Florida's official tourism site

'This is disappointing': 'LGBTQ Travel' section is gone from Florida's official tourism site

'This is disappointing': 'LGBTQ Travel' section is gone from Florida's official tourism site
Business|Technology

Walmart tears up China online strategy with JD.com stake sale

Walmart's stake in Chinese e-commerce firm JD.com was once central to its China strategy.

Walmart tears up China online strategy with JD.com stake sale
Business|Entertainment|Technology

India's Zomato expands movie and event ticketing business with $244 million Paytm deal

India's Zomato said on Wednesday it will acquire the movie and

India's Zomato expands movie and event ticketing business with $244 million Paytm deal
Crime|Europe|Technology

Sweden and Denmark to pressure tech platforms over gang crime ads

Sweden and Denmark will summon tech companies over ads on their platforms that are posted by gangs to recruit young Swedes to commit violent crimes in the Nordics, the

Sweden and Denmark to pressure tech platforms over gang crime ads
Business|Technology

Ford is making major changes to its electric vehicle strategy

Ford is making major changes to its electric vehicle strategy

Ford is making major changes to its electric vehicle strategy
Business|Finance|Technology

Chipmaker Analog Devices forecasts strong Q4 results as demand recovers

Analog Devices forecast fourth-quarter revenue and profit above Wall Street expectations on Wednesday, as it benefits from returning demand for its chips used in consumer electronics.

Chipmaker Analog Devices forecasts strong Q4 results as demand recovers
Business|News|Technology

Ford to shift electric vehicle strategy by building new lower-cost pickups and a commercial van

Ford Motor Co. is changing its electric vehicle plans and now will focus on making two new electric pickup trucks and a new commercial van

Ford to shift electric vehicle strategy by building new lower-cost pickups and a commercial van
Business|Economy|Technology

Ford slows EV plans, delaying pickup and axing three-row SUV, to cut costs

Ford Motor on Wednesday said it was killing a planned three-row electric SUV and pushing back a new electric version of its best-selling pickup, the F-150, the latest

Ford slows EV plans, delaying pickup and axing three-row SUV, to cut costs
Business|Economy|Technology

China leans into using AI − even as the US leads in developing it

In the AI game, China has bet on strategic use over innovation, tightening its grip domestically and extending its reach internationally.

China leans into using AI − even as the US leads in developing it
Science|Technology

Space missions are getting more complex − lessons from Amazon and FedEx can inform satellite and spacecraft management in orbit

The space missions of the future will need to coordinate multiple satellites and spacecraft − and figure out how to refuel, repair and even replace them in orbit.

Space missions are getting more complex − lessons from Amazon and FedEx can inform satellite and spacecraft management in orbit
Asia|Business|Finance|Technology

China's Didi Global swings to profit in second quarter

China's largest ride-hailing company, Didi Global, swung to a net profit of 1.4 billion yuan ($196.24 million) for the second quarter from a 300 million

China's Didi Global swings to profit in second quarter

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