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Google is combining its Android software and Pixel hardware divisions to more broadly integrate AI

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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Google will combine the software division responsible for Android mobile software and the Chrome browser with…

Thursday, Apr 18

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UK police say they disrupted cyber fraud network that stole personal data from thousands

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LONDON (AP) — A website that allowed international cyber fraudsters to trick up to 70,000 British victims into revealing personal…

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Netflix now has nearly 270 million subscribers after another strong showing to begin 2024

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Netflix gained another 9.3 million subscribers to start the year while its still-emerging expansion into advertising helped produce financial results…

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Meta’s newest AI model beats some peers. But its amped-up AI agents are confusing Facebook users

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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Facebook parent Meta Platforms unveiled a new set of artificial intelligence systems Thursday that are powering…

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The Lyrid meteor shower peaks this weekend, but it may be hard to see it

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Lyrid meteor shower is underway. But with a nearly full moon in the sky during the…

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Google Maps rolls out features to help EV drivers find nearby chargers, plan trips

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In a blog post, Google said it is starting to roll out features within the Google Maps app to direct drivers to nearby charging stations.

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One Tech Tip: What to do if your personal info has been exposed in a data breach

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LONDON (AP) — Data breaches like the recent one involving millions of AT&T customers are becoming an almost regular occurrence.…

Wednesday, Apr 17

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Some criminals are using dating app Tinder to purchase guns, ATF says

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Federal officials are learning that guns are also being trafficked using social media platforms, including an app where you would more likely find a date than a Glock.

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Cloning makes three: Two more endangered ferrets are gene copies of critter frozen in 1980s

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CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Two more black-footed ferrets have been cloned from the genes used for the first clone of…

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Apple CEO says company will ‘look at’ manufacturing in Indonesia

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JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Apple CEO Tim Cook said the company will “look at” manufacturing in Indonesia as he met…

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Fairfax Co. students use AI to create an algorithm for classifying brain signals

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One of the students said the technology “allows people to basically control prosthetics or control devices using their brain signals.” Their findings were recently published in a research paper.

Tuesday, Apr 16

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Apple App Store – Top Apps

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Top Free iPhone Apps (US): 1. Temu: Shop Like a Billionaire, Temu 2. Threads, an Instagram app, Instagram, Inc. 3.…

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Apple CEO says that he wants to increase investments in Vietnam

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HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Apple CEO Tim Cook said Tuesday that he wants to further increase investment in Vietnam a…

Monday, Apr 15

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NASA is seeking a faster, cheaper way to bring Mars samples to Earth

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA’s plan to bring samples from Mars back to Earth is on hold until there’s…

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Scientists say coral reefs around the world are experiencing mass bleaching in warming oceans

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Coral reefs around the world are experiencing global bleaching for the fourth time, top reef scientists declared Monday, a result…

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Global smartphone shipments climb nearly 8% in 1st quarter as Samsung retakes the lead

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Global smartphone shipments rose nearly 8% in the first quarter, according to preliminary data from International Data Corp. It’s the…

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Biden administration agrees to provide $6.4 billion to Samsung for making computer chips in Texas

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The Biden administration has reached an agreement to provide up to $6.4 billion in direct funding for Samsung Electronics to develop a computer chip manufacturing and research cluster in Texas.

Saturday, Apr 13

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Data Doctors: Tips for finding lost phones

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Few things in the digital age are as stressful as losing your smartphone, so understanding how the ‘Find My’ service works for both iPhone and Android users is important.

Friday, Apr 12

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Why oatmeal, cereal dries like cement on your bowl

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If you've ever finished a bowl of oatmeal or breakfast cereal, dropped it in the sink, and left for work, you know any remnants will be dried like cement by the time you come home. A University of Maryland assistant professor explains why…

Thursday, Apr 11

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What to know about Elon Musk’s ‘free speech’ feud with a Brazilian judge

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SAO PAULO (AP) — Headline-grabbing billionaire Elon Musk is clashing with a Supreme Court justice in Brazil over free speech,…

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Amazon adds Andrew Ng, a leading voice in artificial intelligence, to its board of directors

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Amazon is adding artificial intelligence visionary Andrew Ng to its board of directors, a move that comes amid intense AI…

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In Russia’s Far East, a new heavy-lift rocket blasts off into space after two aborted launches

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MOSCOW (AP) — Russia on Thursday successfully test-launched a new heavy-lift rocket from its Far Eastern space complex, a lift-off…

Wednesday, Apr 10

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South Carolina’s top officer not releasing details on 2012 hack that stole millions of tax returns

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Twelve years after a hacker stole personal data from more than 3.6 million people in South…

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Cómo una ley contra los crímenes de odio que pretendía proteger contra los prejuicios atrajo a JK Rowling y Elon Musk, provocando una mayor división

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(CNN) — Un feroz debate que se ha propagado por las redes sociales, los despachos de abogados, las comisarías de…

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Edmunds picks the best used plug-in hybrids that qualify for the federal tax credit

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Buying a plug-in hybrid vehicle, or PHEV, can be a great way to ensure fuel efficiency. These are hybrid vehicles…

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Russia aborts second attempt to launch a heavy-lift rocket from Far East

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MOSCOW (AP) — Russia failed for a second straight day Wednesday to test-launch a new heavy-lift rocket from its Far…

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Internet providers must now be more transparent about fees, pricing, FCC says

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NEW YORK (AP) — Much like nutritional labels on food products, “broadband labels” for internet packages will soon tell you…

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New U.Md. program hopes to make AI ‘good for everyone’

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The University of Maryland has announced its new Artificial Intelligence Interdisciplinary Institute at Maryland, which will offer a major, minor and course options for all students.

Tuesday, Apr 9

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Cruise to restart data collection via manual driving as it looks to resume driverless operations

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General Motors’ Cruise subsidiary will be restarting its manual driving to create maps and gather road information in select cities…

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What to do with your safety glasses now that the solar eclipse is over

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The partial solar eclipse in the D.C. area Monday was quite a sight, and spectators wore special glasses to safely view it. Now, what to do with all of them?