Today: December 03, 2024
Today: December 03, 2024

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ByteDance seeks $1.1 million damages from intern in AI breach case, report says

China's ByteDance is suing a former intern for $1.1 million, alleging he deliberately attacked its artificial intelligence large language model training infrastructure, a case that

ByteDance seeks $1.1 million damages from intern in AI breach case, report says
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

China’s EV price war is so brutal that BYD is trying to pinch its suppliers

China’s EV price war is so brutal that BYD is trying to pinch its suppliers

China’s EV price war is so brutal that BYD is trying to pinch its suppliers
Business|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

ASML and peers climb on hopes for less severe US curbs on China chips

Shares of ASML and its peers in the European computer chip equipment sector climbed on Thursday after Bloomberg News reported that looming U.S. restrictions on the Chinese semiconductor

ASML and peers climb on hopes for less severe US curbs on China chips
Business|Europe|Science|Technology

Telefonica Germany tests quantum technologies in pilot with AWS

Telefonica Germany and Amazon Web Services (AWS) are working on a pilot to test quantum technologies in the telecom operator's mobile network, executives

Telefonica Germany tests quantum technologies in pilot with AWS
Arts|Europe|Science|Technology

'AI Jesus' avatar tests man's faith in machines and the divine

Researchers and religious leaders have released findings from an intriguing two-month experiment through art in a Catholic chapel in Switzerland

'AI Jesus' avatar tests man's faith in machines and the divine
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

South Korea export growth seen at 14-month low amid US tariff uncertainty: Reuters poll

South Korea's export growth is expected to have slowed for a fourth straight month in November and to be the weakest in 14 months on slowing demand in the United States

South Korea export growth seen at 14-month low amid US tariff uncertainty: Reuters poll
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

Musk and Ramaswamy think they have new power to cut federal regulations. Here’s why it’s not so simple

Musk and Ramaswamy think they have new power to cut federal regulations. Here’s why it’s not so simple

Musk and Ramaswamy think they have new power to cut federal regulations. Here’s why it’s not so simple
Business|Technology|Travel

Airline passengers forced to make 'walk of shame' after new technology rollout

CNN’s Pete Muntean gets a first look at new technology for American Airlines that alerts airport gate agents to “gate lice,” the industry term for passengers who attempt to cut the line and board their flights before they’re supposed to.

Airline passengers forced to make 'walk of shame' after new technology rollout
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

Toyota's global output declines for ninth straight month in October

Toyota Motor's global output dropped for a ninth consecutive month in October, dragged lower by big falls in production in the United States and China but the decline was mild

Toyota's global output declines for ninth straight month in October
Business|Election|Political|Technology|US

Zuckerberg dines with Trump in Mar-a-Lago

Donald Trump dined on Wednesday with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg at the president-elect’s Mar-a-Lago club in Florida

Zuckerberg dines with Trump in Mar-a-Lago
Business|Science|Technology

Amazon develops video AI model, The Information reports

E-commerce giant Amazon has developed new generative artificial intelligence (AI) that can process images and videos in addition to text, making it less reliant on AI startup Anthropic, The

Amazon develops video AI model, The Information reports
Business|Economy|Technology|US

Intel's $7.86 billion subsidy deal restricts sale of its manufacturing unit

Intel said on Wednesday its deal for $7.86 billion in U.S. government subsidies restricts the company's ability to sell stakes in its chipmaking unit if it becomes an

Intel's $7.86 billion subsidy deal restricts sale of its manufacturing unit
Business|Crime|Technology|US

T-Mobile says cyber attackers had no access to customer data

U.S. telecom firm T-Mobile said on Wednesday it had detected attempts in recent weeks by "bad actors" to infiltrate its systems but they did not access sensitive customer data.

T-Mobile says cyber attackers had no access to customer data
Australia|Health|Political|Technology

The Australian Senate debates the world's first social media ban for children under 16

The Australian Senate is debating a ban on children younger than 16 from social media after the House of Representatives overwhelmingly supported the age restriction

The Australian Senate debates the world's first social media ban for children under 16
Business|Technology|US

FTC opens wide-ranging antitrust probe into Microsoft

FTC opens wide-ranging antitrust probe into Microsoft

FTC opens wide-ranging antitrust probe into Microsoft
Business|Political|Technology|US

Microsoft faces wide-ranging US antitrust probe

The U.S.

Microsoft faces wide-ranging US antitrust probe
Crime|Technology|US

3 killed, 1 seriously injured in Tesla Cybertruck crash in Northern California

Three people were killed and one seriously injured when a Tesla Cybertruck crashed and caught fire in Northern California

3 killed, 1 seriously injured in Tesla Cybertruck crash in Northern California
Business|Technology|US

Google asks US appeals court to reject app store monopoly verdict

Alphabet's Google asked a U.S. appeals court on Wednesday to throw out a jury verdict and a judge's order forcing it to revamp its app store Play.

Google asks US appeals court to reject app store monopoly verdict
Business|Technology

Microsoft denies training AI models on user data

Microsoft on Wednesday denied claims that it uses customer data from its Microsoft 365 applications, including Word and Excel, to train artificial intelligence models.

Microsoft denies training AI models on user data
Crime|Entertainment|Technology|US

A child beauty queen’s death, a botched investigation and decades of mystery: What we know about JonBenét Ramsey’s killing

A child beauty queen’s death, a botched investigation and decades of mystery: What we know about JonBenét Ramsey’s killing

A child beauty queen’s death, a botched investigation and decades of mystery: What we know about JonBenét Ramsey’s killing
Business|Europe|Technology

Orange signs deal with OpenAI to get access to pre-release AI models

Orange has struck a multi-year partnership with OpenAI in Europe that will give the French telecoms operator access to pre-release AI models, group chief artificial

Orange signs deal with OpenAI to get access to pre-release AI models
Economy|Education|Europe|Political|Technology

British PM opens Google-backed AI Campus to inspire students

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday opened London's first Google-funded AI Campus which aims to help young people develop skills in the rapidly

British PM opens Google-backed AI Campus to inspire students
Business|Crime|Environment|Political|Technology

Exxon lobbyist investigated over hack-and-leak of environmentalist emails, sources say

The FBI has been investigating a longtime Exxon Mobil consultant over the contractor's alleged role in a hack-and-leak operation that

Exxon lobbyist investigated over hack-and-leak of environmentalist emails, sources say
Europe|MidEast|Political|Technology|World

Saudi Arabia likely to join GCAP jet fighter project, Italy says

A partnership involving Italy, Britain and Japan to build an advanced front-line fighter jet will likely be extended to Saudi Arabia, the Italian foreign minister said on Wednesday.

Saudi Arabia likely to join GCAP jet fighter project, Italy says
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Technology

The UK will consult on sales targets for automakers during the transition to electric vehicles

Britain’s new Labour government will launch a consultation on sales targets set for auto manufacturers during the transition to electric vehicles

The UK will consult on sales targets for automakers during the transition to electric vehicles
Business|Entertainment|Technology

From Jelly Roll to TWICE, top acts hit 'Amazon Music Live' to spotlight their upcoming projects

If you want your upcoming album promoted on a huge platform, go to “Amazon Music Live.”

From Jelly Roll to TWICE, top acts hit 'Amazon Music Live' to spotlight their upcoming projects
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Stellantis to halt production in Turin in December due to weak demand for Fiat 500 EV

Stellantis will again halt auto production at its historic Italian Mirafiori plant from Dec. 2 to Jan. 5 due to continuing poor sales for the electric Fiat 500 city car made there,

Stellantis to halt production in Turin in December due to weak demand for Fiat 500 EV
Business|Technology|US

Hyundai recalling over 226,000 cars and SUVs to fix rearview cameras that can fail

Hyundai is recalling more than 226,000 SUVs and small cars in the U.S. because the rearview camera image may not show up on the screens

Hyundai recalling over 226,000 cars and SUVs to fix rearview cameras that can fail
Technology|Travel

The TSA-approved hack that allows travelers to bring a bottle of water through airport security

The TSA-approved hack that allows travelers to bring a bottle of water through airport security

The TSA-approved hack that allows travelers to bring a bottle of water through airport security
Business|Europe|Technology

Kosovo to build ammunition factory, drone lab to support defence industry

Kosovo plans to build its first state-owned ammunition factory and drone design lab, to prop up the country's defence industry, Prime Minister Albin Kurti said on Wednesday at a

Kosovo to build ammunition factory, drone lab to support defence industry
Environment|Science|Technology

Edmunds: The longest-range EVs you can buy for under $50,000

Electric vehicles make people nervous

Edmunds: The longest-range EVs you can buy for under $50,000
Business|Economy|Technology

Elon Musk publicized the names of government employees he wants to cut. It’s terrifying federal workers

Elon Musk publicized the names of government employees he wants to cut. It’s terrifying federal workers

Elon Musk publicized the names of government employees he wants to cut. It’s terrifying federal workers
Technology|US|World

US Air Force says drones still being spotted over bases in England

Unidentified drones are still being spotted over United States Air Force (USAF) bases in England on Wednesday, a USAF spokesperson said, confirming that a fourth base had also been

US Air Force says drones still being spotted over bases in England
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

HP, Dell's weak forecasts spark share selloff, doubts over PC market recovery

Shares of Dell and HP fell on Wednesday after the personal computer makers issued forecasts that cast doubt on a market recovery driven by artificial intelligence-enabled PCs.

HP, Dell's weak forecasts spark share selloff, doubts over PC market recovery
Europe|Technology|Videos|World

Ukrainian soldiers fire drones as manpower shrinks

Short on manpower, Ukraine is increasingly relying on drones to fight against Russian advances as little as 30 meters away from their defense. In exclusive interviews, CNN’s Nick Paton Walsh spoke with multiple Ukrainian soldiers who say they're anxious about dwindling resources.

Ukrainian soldiers fire drones as manpower shrinks
Business|Technology

CFM juggles engine supply in boost to Airbus, sources say

Jet engine maker CFM has agreed to divert some engines to Airbus to narrow a supply gap as the planemaker battles to hit end-of-year targets, three people familiar

CFM juggles engine supply in boost to Airbus, sources say
Business|Lifestyle|Technology|US|Videos

Hyundai to recall over 226,000 vehicles in US over rear view camera display concerns

Hyundai Motor is recalling 226,118 vehicles in the U.S. over concerns the rear view camera image may fail to display, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Wednesday.

Hyundai to recall over 226,000 vehicles in US over rear view camera display concerns
Asia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Pony AI fetches $5.25 billion valuation as shares jump 15% in Nasdaq debut

Shares of Pony AI opened about 15% above their offer price in their market debut on Wednesday, giving the robotaxi company a valuation of $5.25 billion, in an indication of a positive

Pony AI fetches $5.25 billion valuation as shares jump 15% in Nasdaq debut
Business|Technology

Foreign smartphone sales in China drop 44.25% y/y in Oct, data shows

Sales of foreign-branded smartphones, including Apple Inc's iPhone, in China fell 44.25% year-on-year in October, according to data from a government-affiliated research firm

Foreign smartphone sales in China drop 44.25% y/y in Oct, data shows
Business|Technology

Black Friday: online marketing costs jump in bidding war with Temu and Shein

Heavy online marketing spending by Temu and Shein is making it more costly for other retailers and brands to reach shoppers on Black Friday, marketing and industry

Black Friday: online marketing costs jump in bidding war with Temu and Shein
Asia|Business|Technology

China's Hesai to halve lidar prices next year, sees wide adoption in electric cars

China's Hesai Group, the world's largest maker of lidar sensors for autonomous driving, said it plans to slash the price of its key product by half next year which should lead to

China's Hesai to halve lidar prices next year, sees wide adoption in electric cars
Australia|Health|Lifestyle|Technology

Australian father of teen sextortion victim backs banning young children from social media

Wayne Holdsworth became an advocate for banning Australian children younger than 16 from social media because his son took his own life after falling victim to an online sextortion scam

Australian father of teen sextortion victim backs banning young children from social media
Business|Technology

OpenAI allows employees to sell $1.5 billion stock to SoftBank, sources say

ChatGPT-owner OpenAI is allowing its employees to sell roughly $1.5 billion worth of shares in a new tender offer to Japan's

OpenAI allows employees to sell $1.5 billion stock to SoftBank, sources say
Business|Finance|Technology

BYD asks suppliers to cut prices as China auto war intensifies

Chinese automaker BYD is asking its suppliers to cut their prices, in a sign that a brutal price war in the world's largest auto market is set to escalate.

BYD asks suppliers to cut prices as China auto war intensifies
Business|Economy|Technology

FAA will not require immediate 737 MAX engine action after bird strikes

The Federal Aviation Administration said on Tuesday it will not require any immediate action after convening a review board to consider concerns about Boeing

FAA will not require immediate 737 MAX engine action after bird strikes
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|US|World

Foxconn says global presence to shield it from Trump tariffs

Taiwan’s Foxconn said on Wednesday it expects any impact of new tariffs from U.S.

Foxconn says global presence to shield it from Trump tariffs
Political|Science|Technology|World

North Korea expands weapons plant that makes missiles used by Russia, researchers say

North Korea expands weapons plant that makes missiles used by Russia, researchers say

North Korea expands weapons plant that makes missiles used by Russia, researchers say
Business|Technology

Samsung Electronics changes chip chiefs after Chairman Lee confronts 'crisis'

Samsung Electronics sought to inject impetus into its memory and foundry chip units by appointing new leaders on Wednesday, as it scrambles to catch

Samsung Electronics changes chip chiefs after Chairman Lee confronts 'crisis'
Australia|Technology

Australia nears social media ban for children after heated debate

Australia moved closer on Wednesday to banning social media for children under 16 after the parliament's lower house passed a bill even as Alphabet's

Australia nears social media ban for children after heated debate
Australia|Business|Technology

Australia's social media ban for kids is closer to becoming law

Australia’s House of Representatives has passed a bill that would ban children younger than 16 years from social media

Australia's social media ban for kids is closer to becoming law
Business|Crime|Technology|US

Federal prosecutors seek records from company that deployed AI weapons scanner on NYC subway

Federal investigators in New York have requested records from the manufacturer of an AI-powered weapons scanner that was briefly deployed in New York City’s subway system

Federal prosecutors seek records from company that deployed AI weapons scanner on NYC subway
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

HP forecasts Q1 profit below estimates on sluggish demand in PC market

HP forecast its first-quarter profit below Wall Street expectations on Tuesday, signaling persistent choppy demand in the personal computers market and sending the company's

HP forecasts Q1 profit below estimates on sluggish demand in PC market
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Dell forecasts downbeat fourth-quarter revenue on PC weakness

Dell forecast fourth-quarter revenue below Wall Street expectations on Tuesday, weighed down by weaker demand for its traditional PCs and competition from rival server

Dell forecasts downbeat fourth-quarter revenue on PC weakness
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Netflix defeats shareholder lawsuit over growth forecasts

Netflix won the dismissal on Tuesday of a shareholder lawsuit accusing the streaming company of downplaying the impact on subscriber growth of account sharing, where

Netflix defeats shareholder lawsuit over growth forecasts
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Technology

Majority of social media influencers don’t verify information before sharing it, study finds

Majority of social media influencers don’t verify information before sharing it, study finds

Majority of social media influencers don’t verify information before sharing it, study finds
Technology|US

Surveillance tech advances by Biden could aid in Trump's promised crackdown on immigration

President-elect Donald Trump will return to power next year with a raft of technological tools at his disposal that would help deliver his campaign promise of cracking down on immigration — among them, surveillance and artificial intelligence technology that the Biden administration already uses to help make crucial decisions in tracking, detaining and ultimately deporting immigrants lacking permanent legal status

Surveillance tech advances by Biden could aid in Trump's promised crackdown on immigration
Business|Technology

US agency approves T-Mobile, SpaceX license to extend coverage to dead zones

The Federal Communications Commission said on Tuesday it has approved a license for T-Mobile and Elon Musk's SpaceX Starlink unit to provide supplemental

US agency approves T-Mobile, SpaceX license to extend coverage to dead zones
Business|Election|Technology|US

Musk uses X to push his preferred political picks. Trump isn't always swayed

Billionaire Elon Musk has been using his social media platform X to go to bat for President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks and promote his own

Musk uses X to push his preferred political picks. Trump isn't always swayed
Business|Europe|Technology

WhatsApp takes EU privacy board battle to top European court

Meta's WhatsApp took its fight against the European Data Protection Board to Europe's highest court on Tuesday, saying it should be able to challenge a ruling that

WhatsApp takes EU privacy board battle to top European court
Africa|Business|Technology

Orange enlists Meta and OpenAI to develop AI language models in Africa

Orange will enlist OpenAI and Meta to fine-tune AI large language models (LLMs) to translate regional African languages for the French telecoms operator, it said on Tuesday.

Orange enlists Meta and OpenAI to develop AI language models in Africa
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

GE reaches $362.5 million shareholder settlement over power unit

General Electric, doing business as GE Aerospace, will pay $362.5 million in cash to resolve a long-running shareholder lawsuit accusing it of hiding risks at

GE reaches $362.5 million shareholder settlement over power unit
Business|Lifestyle|Technology|Travel

British Airways reveals new A380 superjumbo first class seat design

British Airways reveals new A380 superjumbo first class seat design

British Airways reveals new A380 superjumbo first class seat design
Technology|US

US Air Force says drones spotted over its military bases in England

A number of unidentified drones have been spotted over three United States Air Force bases in England over the last six days, U.S. officials said on Tuesday.

US Air Force says drones spotted over its military bases in England
Technology

6 steps you should take after a data breach

With the number of data breach victims up nearly 500% in 2024, Experian provides six steps to take if your information is compromised.

6 steps you should take after a data breach
Science|Technology

Tiny laboratories that fit in your hand can rapidly identify pathogens using electricity

Pathogens have distinct electrical charges, shapes and sizes. Measuring how quickly they move through an electric field can help researchers separate different species in a sample in minutes.

Tiny laboratories that fit in your hand can rapidly identify pathogens using electricity
Business|Economy|Technology

Best Buy posts another quarterly sales drop while Kohl's sees slump deepen

Best Buy, the nation’s largest consumer electronics chain, reported another quarterly drop in sales as Americans continued to tighten their purse strings on appliances and gadgets to focus on essentials

Best Buy posts another quarterly sales drop while Kohl's sees slump deepen
Business|Economy|Technology|Travel

Why are planes so jammed? Airlines want it that way so they can charge more

Why are planes so jammed? Airlines want it that way so they can charge more

Why are planes so jammed? Airlines want it that way so they can charge more
Economy|Environment|Technology|US

Aviation sector officials warn of Trump effect on green jet fuels

The expansion of green jet fuels could suffer a significant set-back under president-elect Donald Trump, according to aviation officials, who fear the reversal

Aviation sector officials warn of Trump effect on green jet fuels
Business|Economy|Technology|US

Biden administration to loan $6.6B to EV maker Rivian to build Georgia factory that automaker paused

President Joe Biden’s administration will loan $6.6 billion to electric vehicle maker Rivian Automotive to build a Georgia factory

Biden administration to loan $6.6B to EV maker Rivian to build Georgia factory that automaker paused
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Best Buy annual forecasts take a knock from weak electronics demand

Best Buy trimmed its annual forecasts and joined a host of U.S. retailers in signaling a promotion-heavy holiday sales season, as customers remain cautious about

Best Buy annual forecasts take a knock from weak electronics demand
Crime|Technology

UK police forces quietly withdraw from X platform amid content concerns

Several British police forces have largely withdrawn from Elon Musk's X social media platform as concerns over its role in promoting violence and extreme content persist, a

UK police forces quietly withdraw from X platform amid content concerns
Asia|Technology

Tencent to end Nintendo Switch eShop sales and services in China from 2026

Tencent Nintendo Switch said on Tuesday that the Chinese eShop and other online services for the Nintendo Switch will gradually cease operations starting in 2026.

Tencent to end Nintendo Switch eShop sales and services in China from 2026
Business|Political|Technology|US

Trump eyes "AI czar", Axios reports

Republican President-elect Donald Trump is considering naming an "AI czar" in the White House to coordinate federal policy and governmental use of artificial intelligence, Axios reported

Trump eyes "AI czar", Axios reports
Asia|Business|Finance|Technology

What's behind the private equity battle for Fuji Soft?

KKR has gained the upper hand in its clash with another private equity giant, Bain Capital, to take little-known Japanese IT firm Fuji Soft private.

What's behind the private equity battle for Fuji Soft?
Crime|Europe|Technology|World

Ukraine says Russian attack sets a new record for the number of drones used

The Ukrainian air force says Russia launched 188 drones against most regions of Ukraine in a nighttime blitz, describing it as a record number of drones deployed in a single attack

Ukraine says Russian attack sets a new record for the number of drones used
Business|Technology

Huawei seals post-Android comeback by unveiling new phone with its own software

Huawei seals post-Android comeback by unveiling new phone with its own software

Huawei seals post-Android comeback by unveiling new phone with its own software
Europe|Technology|World

Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation

Sweden is asking a Chinese vessel to return to Swedish waters to help facilitate an investigation into recent breaches of undersea fibre-optic cables in the Baltic Sea, Prime

Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Business|Technology

Huawei launches Mate 70 smartphone as new US chip curbs loom

Chinese tech giant Huawei Technologies unveiled its Mate 70 smartphone series on Tuesday, bolstering its premium smartphone comeback while showcasing its own

Huawei launches Mate 70 smartphone as new US chip curbs loom
Business|Europe|Technology

Google to tweak search results in Europe after rivals complained

Google plans to make adjustments to displaying search results on its platform in Europe after some smaller rivals complained about lower traffic to their sites

Google to tweak search results in Europe after rivals complained
Business|Finance|Technology|US

Rivian gets $6.6 billion conditional loan approval to build Georgia EV plant

Rivian said on Monday it has received conditional approval for a loan of up to $6.6 billion from the U.S.

Rivian gets $6.6 billion conditional loan approval to build Georgia EV plant
Science|Technology

The engine of Japan's flagship new small rocket explodes during a test for a second time

The engine for a flagship new small Japanese rocket has burst into flames during a combustion test, but there was no injury or damage to the outside, officials said

The engine of Japan's flagship new small rocket explodes during a test for a second time
Australia|Technology

Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children

Google and Facebook-owner Meta Platforms urged the Australian government on Tuesday to delay a bill that will ban most forms of social media for children under 16,

Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Science|Technology

Astronauts had to shut down a Russian space station module due to ‘unusual odor’ from spacecraft

Astronauts had to shut down a Russian space station module due to ‘unusual odor’ from spacecraft

Astronauts had to shut down a Russian space station module due to ‘unusual odor’ from spacecraft
Business|Technology

Qualcomm's interest in acquiring Intel has cooled, Bloomberg News reports

Qualcomm's interest in acquiring Intel is said to have cooled due to complexities associated with the deal, Bloomberg News reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter.

Qualcomm's interest in acquiring Intel has cooled, Bloomberg News reports
Science|Technology

Japan's space agency halts Epsilon S rocket engine test after explosion

Japan's space agency aborted an engine test for the Epsilon S rocket on Tuesday after it exploded and caught fire, a repeated failure that will likely push the

Japan's space agency halts Epsilon S rocket engine test after explosion
Technology|Local

L.A. to install 100 license plate readers for crime prevention

LOS ANGELES — City officials announced that a network of 100 automated license plate readers will be installed across seven San Fernando Valley neighborhoods by year’s end as part of a new crime prevention initiative. According to Los Angeles City Councilman John Lee, who spearheaded the $500,000 project, the cameras will monitor intersections in Chatsworth, Northridge, Granada Hills, Sherwood Forest, Porter Ranch, West Hills, and North Hills. Lee said in a statement that the communities “have been asking for change and pleading with their government representatives to address issues of crime” in their neighborhoods.  The L.A. Police Department’s Devonshire Division

L.A. to install 100 license plate readers for crime prevention
Business|Economy|Election|Environment|Technology|US

Auto industry's shift toward EVs is expected to go on despite Trump threat to kill tax credits

If President-elect Donald Trump makes good on his threat to kill federal tax credits for electric vehicle purchases, it’s likely that fewer buyers will choose EVs

Auto industry's shift toward EVs is expected to go on despite Trump threat to kill tax credits
Business|Economy|Technology|US

TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms

A U.S. federal appeals court is expected to rule by Dec. 6 whether to uphold a law requiring Chinese-based ByteDance to divest its popular short video app TikTok in the U.S. by

TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms
Business|Technology

Starbucks forced to pay its baristas manually because of a ransomware attack on third-party software

Starbucks forced to pay its baristas manually because of a ransomware attack on third-party software

Starbucks forced to pay its baristas manually because of a ransomware attack on third-party software
Technology|US

US rejects bid to rethink new automobile automatic emergency braking rules

The U.S.

US rejects bid to rethink new automobile automatic emergency braking rules
Business|Finance|Technology

Zoom raises annual revenue and profit forecasts, expands share repurchase

Zoom Video Communications raised its forecast for fiscal 2025 revenue and adjusted profit on Monday, anticipating robust demand for its online video conferencing software

Zoom raises annual revenue and profit forecasts, expands share repurchase
Business|Entertainment|Technology

"Oregon Trail" computer game is now being developed as a movie

"Oregon Trail" computer game is now being developed as a movie

"Oregon Trail" computer game is now being developed as a movie
Business|Technology|US

Starbucks faces disruptions following ransomware attack on software supplier

Starbucks said the aftermath of a ransomware attack on a software supplier has been affecting its ability to pay baristas and manage their schedules, the company's spokesperson said on

Starbucks faces disruptions following ransomware attack on software supplier
Business|Technology|US

Meta faces April trial in FTC case seeking to unwind Instagram merger

Facebook owner Meta Platforms will face trial in April over the U.S.

Meta faces April trial in FTC case seeking to unwind Instagram merger
Business|Finance|Technology|US

Commerce Department to reduce Intel's funding on semiconductors

The Biden administration plans on reducing part of Intel’s $8.5 billion in federal funding for computer chip plants around the country, according to three people familiar with the grant who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss private conversations

Commerce Department to reduce Intel's funding on semiconductors
Environment|Technology|US

Tesla would likely be excluded from new California EV tax credits -governor's office says

Tesla's electric vehicles likely would not qualify for California's new state tax credits under a proposal in the works if President-elect Donald Trump

Tesla would likely be excluded from new California EV tax credits -governor's office says
Americas|Business|Sports|Technology|US

Formula 1 expands grid to add General Motors' Cadillac brand and new American team for 2026 season

Formula 1 will expand the grid in 2026 to make room for an American team that is partnered with General Motors

Formula 1 expands grid to add General Motors' Cadillac brand and new American team for 2026 season
Business|Technology

Is Outlook down? Thousands of Microsoft 365 users report outage issues

Thousands of Microsoft 365 customers worldwide reported issues with Outlook, Teams and other services on Monday

Is Outlook down? Thousands of Microsoft 365 users report outage issues
Business|Finance|Technology

California could keep the $7,500 EV credit alive if Trump kills the cost-saving measure, Newsom says

California could keep the $7,500 EV credit alive if Trump kills the cost-saving measure, Newsom says

California could keep the $7,500 EV credit alive if Trump kills the cost-saving measure, Newsom says
Business|Economy|Finance|Lifestyle|Technology|US

'Buy now, pay later' is more popular than ever. It can cost more than you think

More shoppers are using ‘buy now, pay later’ plans heading into Black Friday and the holiday season, as the ability to spread out payments looks attractive at a time when Americans still feel the lingering effect of inflation and already have record-high credit card debt

'Buy now, pay later' is more popular than ever. It can cost more than you think
Business|Technology

As Amazon expands use of warehouse robots, what will it mean for workers?

Amazon has introduced a handful of robots in its warehouses that the e-commerce giant says will improve efficiency and reduce employee injuries

As Amazon expands use of warehouse robots, what will it mean for workers?
Technology|Lifestyle

The best 7-passenger SUVs of 2025

CarGurus presents a guide to the most popular three-row SUVs on the market.

The best 7-passenger SUVs of 2025
Business|Economy|Technology|US

Newsom says California could offer electric vehicle rebates if Trump eliminates federal tax credit

California could offer state tax rebates for electric vehicle purchases if the incoming Trump administration eliminates the $7,500 federal EV tax credit

Newsom says California could offer electric vehicle rebates if Trump eliminates federal tax credit
Business|Finance|Technology|US

Intel expects US to shave chip-making grant, sources say

By Stephen Nellis and Max A.

Intel expects US to shave chip-making grant, sources say
Crime|Technology

Modern survival skills: How to check if a tracking number is real

Spokeo shares actionable tips to prevent and survive fake tracking number scams.

Modern survival skills: How to check if a tracking number is real
Business|Environment|Technology

Tesla racked up greenhouse emissions credits in 2023 as other automakers lagged

Tesla generated nearly 34 million metric tons of greenhouse gas credits in the 2023 model year by selling electric vehicles, as the auto industry racked up

Tesla racked up greenhouse emissions credits in 2023 as other automakers lagged
Business|Crime|Technology|US

New York fines Geico $9.8 million over data breach

The New York Attorney General's office fined car insurance company Geico $9.75 million on Monday for hacks that obtained personal information on 116,000 drivers in the state.

New York fines Geico $9.8 million over data breach
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EU not close to deal with China on EV tariffs, officials say

European Union and Chinese officials are discussing alternatives to European tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EV), including minimum prices at which such cars could be sold

EU not close to deal with China on EV tariffs, officials say
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Biden policies attract $1 trillion in US economic investments, White House says

Companies have pledged to invest more than $1 trillion in U.S. industries such as semiconductors and clean energy during the Biden administration, the White House said on Monday

Biden policies attract $1 trillion in US economic investments,  White House says
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EU says Bluesky is violating information disclosure rules

Bluesky, the rapidly growing social media platform, is violating EU regulations by failing to disclose important details, a European Commission spokesperson told reporters during

EU says Bluesky is violating information disclosure rules
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Nvidia shows AI model that can modify voices, generate novel sounds

Nvidia on Monday showed a new artificial intelligence model for generating music and audio that can modify voices and generate novel sounds - technology aimed at the

Nvidia shows AI model that can modify voices, generate novel sounds
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Lilium's fall throws spotlight on air-taxi cash crunch

The race to become the first Western air-taxi company to carry passengers lost a high-profile competitor this month when Germany's Lilium succumbed

Lilium's fall throws spotlight on air-taxi cash crunch
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Indonesia says Apple's $100 million investment proposal inadequate

Indonesia said a $100 million investment proposal from Apple to build an accessory and component plant was not enough for the country to allow the tech giant to sell its latest

Indonesia says Apple's $100 million investment proposal inadequate
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Top NATO official calls on business leaders to prepare for 'wartime scenario'

A top NATO military official on Monday urged businesses to be prepared for a wartime scenario and adjust their production and distribution lines accordingly, in order to be less

Top NATO official calls on business leaders to prepare for 'wartime scenario'
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The US is on the cusp of a nuclear renaissance. One problem: Americans are terrified of the waste

The US is on the cusp of a nuclear renaissance. One problem: Americans are terrified of the waste

The US is on the cusp of a nuclear renaissance. One problem: Americans are terrified of the waste
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Judge hears closing arguments on whether Google's advertising tech constitutes a monopoly

The Justice Department and Google have made their closing arguments in a trial alleging Google’s online advertising technology constitutes an illegal monopoly

Judge hears closing arguments on whether Google's advertising tech constitutes a monopoly
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Satellite images suggest North Korea expanding missile plant, researchers say

North Korea is expanding a key weapons manufacturing complex that assembles a type of short-range missile used by Russia in Ukraine,

Satellite images suggest North Korea expanding missile plant, researchers say
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Internet entrepreneur Kim Dotcom has suffered a serious stroke, a post on his X account says

The X account for internet entrepreneur Kim Dotcom says he has suffered a “serious stroke.”

Internet entrepreneur Kim Dotcom has suffered a serious stroke, a post on his X account says
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BYD says it will launch new generation of blade batteries next year

China's electric vehicle giant BYD said it will launch a new generation of blade batteries in 2025, Chinese state media CGTN reported on Saturday.

BYD says it will launch new generation of blade batteries next year
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South Korea prosecutors seek 5-year jail term for Samsung Elec chief in appeals case

South Korean prosecutors requested on Monday a five-year jail term for Samsung Electronics Chairman Jay Y.

South Korea prosecutors seek 5-year jail term for Samsung Elec chief in appeals case
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Tech-wary Germans get hooked with online shopping habit

In only a few years, Germans have become a nation of online shoppers, with most now turning to devices to buy clothes, groceries and medicines in the wake of the

Tech-wary Germans get hooked with online shopping habit
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China welcomes Nvidia's continued presence, pledges better environment for foreign firms

China welcomes the presence of Nvidia and aims to build a better business environment for foreign firms, its vice commerce minister told an executive of the U.S. chip maker at a

China welcomes Nvidia's continued presence, pledges better environment for foreign firms
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The Onion's bid for Alex Jones' Infowars hangs in the balance as judge orders new hearing

A federal judge in Texas has delayed a hearing in conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' effort to stop the satirical news outlet The Onion from buying Infowars and turning it into a parody

The Onion's bid for Alex Jones' Infowars hangs in the balance as judge orders new hearing
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Social media sites call for Australia to delay its ban on children younger than 16

An advocate for major social media platforms has told Australia's Parliament that a plan to ban children younger than 16 from the sites should be delayed rather than being rushed to approval this week

Social media sites call for Australia to delay its ban on children younger than 16
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Australia PM plays down privacy fears of social media ban for children

Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Monday social media firms would be required to destroy personal data used to verify ages of users, as part of what

Australia PM plays down privacy fears of social media ban for children
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Chinese startups suffer as IPO freeze prompts investors to exercise redemption rights

Chinese startups are increasingly struggling with demands from early-stage venture capitalists to return their investment or face lawsuits, after failing to provide an exit via a market

Chinese startups suffer as IPO freeze prompts investors to exercise redemption rights
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US plans to reduce Intel's $8.5 billion federal chips grant below $8 billion - New York Times

The U.S. government plans to reduce Intel Corp's preliminary $8.5 billion federal chips grant to less than $8 billion, the New York Times reported on Sunday citing unnamed sources.

US plans to reduce Intel's $8.5 billion federal chips grant below $8 billion - New York Times
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Russia will not intimidate us with cyberthreats, UK minister tells NATO

Britain and its allies will not be intimidated by Russian cyberthreats into stopping supporting Ukraine, British cabinet office minister Pat McFadden said on

Russia will not intimidate us with cyberthreats, UK minister tells NATO
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Investigators release update on BioLab chemical plant fire probe

Investigators release update on BioLab chemical plant fire probe

Investigators release update on BioLab chemical plant fire probe
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Software company providing services to US and UK grocery stores says it was hit by ransomware attack

Software company providing services to US and UK grocery stores says it was hit by ransomware attack

Software company providing services to US and UK grocery stores says it was hit by ransomware attack
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Former BP boss Looney to chair US data company Prometheus Hyperscale

Oil major BP's former CEO Bernard Looney is set to chair Prometheus Hyperscale, the U.S.-based data company said on Sunday. 

Former BP boss Looney to chair US data company Prometheus Hyperscale
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Indian regulator rejects Apple request to put antitrust report on hold

India's antitrust body has turned down a request from Apple to put a hold on an investigation report which found the company breached competition laws, allowing

Indian regulator rejects Apple request to put antitrust report on hold
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What to know about federal employees who telecommute as DOGE looks to end remote work

What to know about federal employees who telecommute as DOGE looks to end remote work

What to know about federal employees who telecommute as DOGE looks to end remote work
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Unidentified drones spotted over three US Air Force bases in Britain

Unidentified drones spotted over three US Air Force bases in Britain

Unidentified drones spotted over three US Air Force bases in Britain
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School bullies have moved online. But is banning all under-16s from social media really the answer?

School bullies have moved online. But is banning all under-16s from social media really the answer?

School bullies have moved online. But is banning all under-16s from social media really the answer?
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National security officials meet with US telecom execs to share intel on Chinese cyber-espionage campaign, White House says

National security officials meet with US telecom execs to share intel on Chinese cyber-espionage campaign, White House says

National security officials meet with US telecom execs to share intel on Chinese cyber-espionage campaign, White House says
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TikTok CEO sought Musk's input ahead of Trump administration, WSJ reports

ByteDance-owned TikTok Chief Executive Officer Shou Zi Chew has sought input on U.S. matters from Elon Musk, a close adviser to President-elect Donald Trump, the Wall Street Journal

TikTok CEO sought Musk's input ahead of Trump administration, WSJ reports
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35,000-year-old saber-toothed baby cat mummy still has its fur

35,000-year-old saber-toothed baby cat mummy still has its fur

35,000-year-old saber-toothed baby cat mummy still has its fur
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Russia will keep testing new ballistic missile, Putin says

Russia will keep testing new ballistic missile, Putin says

Russia will keep testing new ballistic missile, Putin says
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China's Huawei aims 100,000 apps on Harmony OS in 6-12 months

China's Huawei, blacklisted by the U.S., said on Saturday it is targeting 100,000 applications for its Harmony operating system in coming months as it seeks widespread help to

China's Huawei aims 100,000 apps on Harmony OS in 6-12 months
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White House officials meet with telecoms execs on suspected China hack

Senior White House officials met on Friday with telecommunications executives to discuss China's "significant cyber espionage campaign targeting the sector," the White House

White House officials meet with telecoms execs on suspected China hack
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Elon Musk has never been richer. He’s now worth nearly $350 billion

Elon Musk has never been richer. He’s now worth nearly $350 billion

Elon Musk has never been richer. He’s now worth nearly $350 billion
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Nissan persuades US court to decertify brake defect class actions

Nissan persuaded a federal appeals court on Friday to decertify 10 class actions accusing the Japanese automaker of selling cars and SUVs with defective automatic

Nissan persuades US court to decertify brake defect class actions
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Samsung ordered to pay $118 million for infringing Netlist patents

A federal jury in Marshall, Texas, on Friday awarded computer memory company Netlist $118 million in damages from Samsung Electronics in a patent lawsuit over technology

Samsung ordered to pay $118 million for infringing Netlist patents
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Fox attorneys seek to dismiss shareholder lawsuit over reporting of vote rigging allegations in 2020

Attorneys for Fox Corp. are asking a Delaware judge to dismiss a lawsuit seeking to hold current and former company officials personally liable for the financial fallout from Fox News reports regarding alleged vote rigging in the 2020 election

Fox attorneys seek to dismiss shareholder lawsuit over reporting of vote rigging allegations in 2020
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Supreme Court steps into fight over FCC's $8 billion subsidies for internet and phone services

The Supreme Court has stepped into a major legal fight over the $8 billion a year the federal government spends to subsidize phone and internet services in schools, libraries and rural areas, in a new test of federal regulatory power

Supreme Court steps into fight over FCC's $8 billion subsidies for internet and phone services
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EU, China close to agreement over EV import tariffs, leading MEP says

Brussels and Beijing are nearing a solution over tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle imports into the bloc, the chair of the trade committee of the European Parliament told a

EU, China close to agreement over EV import tariffs, leading MEP says
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Archaeologists discover 4,000-year-old canals used to fish by predecessors of ancient Maya

Using drones and Google Earth imagery, archaeologists have discovered a 4,000-year-old network of earthen canals in what’s now Belize

Archaeologists discover 4,000-year-old canals used to fish by predecessors of ancient Maya
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Digital Isolation: Half of Teens Report Zero Real Social Contact Despite Being 'Connected

New research reveals a growing disconnect between digital connectivity and genuine social interaction. Half of surveyed teenagers report no real-time social contact during hourly check-ins despite having access to numerous communication platforms. The findings emerge from a Harvard study led by researcher Laura Marciano, who tracked 500 teenagers’ social interactions over several weeks during summer break. The research adds to mounting evidence of technology’s complex role in loneliness and isolation—in 2023, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy declared loneliness an epidemic.  While technology in itself may not directly cause loneliness, researchers identified three key behavioral patterns linking digital habits with social

Digital Isolation: Half of Teens Report Zero Real Social Contact Despite Being 'Connected

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