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Shutdowns of cellphone internet links sweep Russia, further limiting already-stifled net freedom
Read full article: Shutdowns of cellphone internet links sweep Russia, further limiting already-stifled net freedomShutdowns of cellphone internet links sweep Russia, further limiting already-stifled net freedom
ChatGPT helps write this mayor's speeches. Now he wants a thousand city workers using AI
Read full article: ChatGPT helps write this mayor's speeches. Now he wants a thousand city workers using AISan Jose’s mayor is using AI tools like ChatGPT to streamline city operations and improve services for its 1 million residents.
Spidercam technology brings golf’s oldest major into the modern world
Read full article: Spidercam technology brings golf’s oldest major into the modern worldThe oldest major championship has taken a step into the modern world by using a technological feature that British Open organizers hope will bring to life one of the most storied walks in golf.
Trump administration pulls $4B in federal funding for California's bullet train project
Read full article: Trump administration pulls $4B in federal funding for California's bullet train projectThe Trump administration has revoked $4 billion in federal funding for California's long-delayed high speed rail project.
Trial opens against Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and other leaders over Facebook privacy violations
Read full article: Trial opens against Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and other leaders over Facebook privacy violationsAn $8 billion-dollar class action investors’ lawsuit against Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and company leaders began Wednesday, with claims stemming from the privacy scandal involving the Cambridge Analytica political consulting firm.
A look inside a lab making the advanced fuel to power growing US nuclear energy ambitions
Read full article: A look inside a lab making the advanced fuel to power growing US nuclear energy ambitionsAt Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee, a half-dozen workers are making what appear to be gray billiard balls.
Google partners with Youngkin and offers AI training courses to Virginia job seekers
Read full article: Google partners with Youngkin and offers AI training courses to Virginia job seekersRepublican Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced on Tuesday that Google will partner with his administration to provide free and low-cost artificial intelligence certification courses to Virginians as part of his office’s ongoing effort to connect citizens to new jobs amid changes to the state’s economy.
Nextdoor social site, looking for a revival, pins hopes on partnership with local news providers
Read full article: Nextdoor social site, looking for a revival, pins hopes on partnership with local news providersThe neighborhood social site Nextdoor is hoping for a revival by turning to local news providers.
A Florida county leads the way with a high-tech 911 system that improves emergency response
Read full article: A Florida county leads the way with a high-tech 911 system that improves emergency responseCollier County, Florida, uses one of the most advanced 911 systems in the U.S., allowing callers to send texts and videos.
Trump promotes energy and tech investments at a summit in Pennsylvania
Read full article: Trump promotes energy and tech investments at a summit in PennsylvaniaPresident Donald Trump is touting tens of billions of dollars of energy and tech investments at a new summit focusing on energy and innovation.
Nvidia to resume sales of highly desired AI computer chips to China
Read full article: Nvidia to resume sales of highly desired AI computer chips to ChinaNvidia's CEO Jensen Huang says the technology giant has won approval from the Trump administration to sell its advanced H20 computer chips used for artificial intelligence to China.
Robot umpires to make All-Star Game debut, another step toward possible regular-season use in 2026
Read full article: Robot umpires to make All-Star Game debut, another step toward possible regular-season use in 2026Major League Baseball is testing automated ball-strike systems in the All-Star Game for the first time.
What the ‘black box’ can tell us about plane crashes
Read full article: What the ‘black box’ can tell us about plane crashesA preliminary finding into last month’s Air India plane crash has suggested the aircraft’s fuel control switches were turned off, starving the engines of fuel and causing a loss of engine thrust shortly after takeoff.
One Tech Tip: 'Click-to-cancel' is over, but there are other ways to unsubscribe
Read full article: One Tech Tip: 'Click-to-cancel' is over, but there are other ways to unsubscribeA “click-to-cancel” rule, which would have made it easier for consumers to end unwanted subscriptions, has been blocked by a federal appeals court days before it was set to go into effect.
What to Stream: Dragons, Donkey Kong, Pac-Man, Myke Towers and 'The Summer I Turned Pretty'
Read full article: What to Stream: Dragons, Donkey Kong, Pac-Man, Myke Towers and 'The Summer I Turned Pretty'The live-action remake of the animated film “How to Train Your Dragon” and a two-part, five-hour documentary on Billy Joel are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
Elon Musk's X platform investigated in France for alleged data tampering and fraud
Read full article: Elon Musk's X platform investigated in France for alleged data tampering and fraudFrench prosecutors have launched an investigation into alleged data tampering and fraud involving Elon Musk's platform X.
Wind turbine maker to pay settlement after blade broke apart and washed up on Nantucket beaches
Read full article: Wind turbine maker to pay settlement after blade broke apart and washed up on Nantucket beachesThe maker of a wind turbine blade that broke apart off Nantucket Island and washed onto beaches last summer has agreed to a $10 million settlement.
Bitcoin tops $118,000 for the first time, as the cryptocurrency continues to climb to new heights
Read full article: Bitcoin tops $118,000 for the first time, as the cryptocurrency continues to climb to new heightsBitcoin has reached another all-time high, surpassing $118,000 for the first time on Friday.
AI device startup that sued OpenAI and Jony Ive is now suing its own ex-employee over trade secrets
Read full article: AI device startup that sued OpenAI and Jony Ive is now suing its own ex-employee over trade secretsA secretive competition to build a new way of communicating with artificial intelligence chatbots is getting a messy public airing as OpenAI fights a trademark dispute over its stealth hardware project with legendary iPhone designer Jony Ive.
Is Outlook down? Thousands of users report issues accessing their email
Read full article: Is Outlook down? Thousands of users report issues accessing their emailSeveral thousand Microsoft Outlook users ran into issues with the email platform Wednesday night and Thursday morning, with some reporting problems like loading their inboxes or signing in.
EU unveils AI code of practice to help businesses comply with bloc's rules
Read full article: EU unveils AI code of practice to help businesses comply with bloc's rulesThe European Union has released a code of practice on general purpose artificial intelligence to help thousands of businesses in the 27-nation bloc using the technology comply with the bloc’s landmark AI rule book.
The Czech Republic bans DeepSeek in state administration over cybersecurity concerns
Read full article: The Czech Republic bans DeepSeek in state administration over cybersecurity concernsThe Czech Republic has banned the use of any products by the Chinese AI startup DeepSeek in state administration over cybersecurity concerns.
Nvidia is again Wall Street's most valuable company. How it got there, by the numbers
Read full article: Nvidia is again Wall Street's most valuable company. How it got there, by the numbersNvidia reached another milestone in its rise to becoming one of the world’s most important companies: the first publicly traded company to reach a market value of $4 trillion.
Samsung unveils its new line of foldable devices at Unpacked
Read full article: Samsung unveils its new line of foldable devices at UnpackedSamsung introduced several updates to its foldable devices lineup on Wednesday, with the new Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, and the new Z Flip 7 FE taking stage at the latest Unpacked event.
X CEO Linda Yaccarino resigns after two years at the helm of Elon Musk’s social media platform
Read full article: X CEO Linda Yaccarino resigns after two years at the helm of Elon Musk’s social media platformX CEO Linda Yaccarino said she’s stepping down after two years running Elon Musk’s social media platform.
AI kingpin Nvidia crowned as first public company with a $4 trillion valuation
Read full article: AI kingpin Nvidia crowned as first public company with a $4 trillion valuationSilicon Valley chipmaker Nvidia on Wednesday became the first publicly traded company to surpass a $4 trillion market valuation, putting the latest exclamation point on the investor frenzy surrounding an artificial intelligence boom powered by its industry-leading processors.
A 'click-to-cancel' rule, intended to make canceling subscriptions easier, is blocked
Read full article: A 'click-to-cancel' rule, intended to make canceling subscriptions easier, is blockedA “click-to-cancel” rule, which would have required businesses to make it easy for consumers to cancel unwanted subscriptions and memberships, has been blocked by a court days before it was set to go into effect.
Musk's xAI scrubs inappropriate posts after Grok chatbot makes antisemitic comments
Read full article: Musk's xAI scrubs inappropriate posts after Grok chatbot makes antisemitic commentsElon Musk’s artificial intelligence company is taking down antisemitic comments and other “inappropriate posts” made by its Grok chatbot, including some praising Adolf Hitler.
Striking video game actors are voting on a new contract. Here’s what it means for AI in gaming
Read full article: Striking video game actors are voting on a new contract. Here’s what it means for AI in gamingA tentative agreement passed by the union board in June could put video game performers back in action after a nearly year-long strike.
What to know about a potential deal to keep TikTok running in US
Read full article: What to know about a potential deal to keep TikTok running in USLess than a month after extending a deadline to ban TikTok for the third time, President Donald Trump told reporters late Friday night that, “We pretty much have a deal,” on TikTok.
A reignited Trump-Musk feud burns Tesla investors, shares of EV company tumble 8%
Read full article: A reignited Trump-Musk feud burns Tesla investors, shares of EV company tumble 8%Shares of electric vehicle maker Tesla tumbled 8% in morning trading as the feud between CEO Elon Musk and Trump reignited over the weekend.
What to Stream: Spielberg looks back at 'Jaws,' Clipse reunite and 'Bachelor in Paradise' is flirty
Read full article: What to Stream: Spielberg looks back at 'Jaws,' Clipse reunite and 'Bachelor in Paradise' is flirtySteven Spielberg reflecting on his shark blockbuster in the documentary “Jaws @ 50” and Clipse, the dynamic duo of Pusha T and Malice, returning for the album “Let God Sort Em Out” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
Takeaways as Congress sends tax and spending cuts bill to Trump's desk
Read full article: Takeaways as Congress sends tax and spending cuts bill to Trump's deskThe House has passed the massive tax and spending cuts package that President Donald Trump calls “beautiful,” getting it to his desk a day before the July 4 deadline that he had set.
How a GOP rift over tech regulation doomed a ban on state AI laws in Trump's tax bill
Read full article: How a GOP rift over tech regulation doomed a ban on state AI laws in Trump's tax billA stark disagreement over regulating AI in Republicans’ tax cut and spending bill is the latest tension among conservatives about whether to let states continue to put guardrails on emerging technologies or minimize such interference.
Tesla sales plunge again as anti-Musk boycott shows staying power and rivals pounce on the weakness
Read full article: Tesla sales plunge again as anti-Musk boycott shows staying power and rivals pounce on the weaknessSales of Tesla electric cars fell sharply in the last three months compared to a year earlier as boycotts over Elon Musk’s political views continue to keep buyers away.
US judge says China's Huawei Technologies must face criminal case for racketeering and other charges
Read full article: US judge says China's Huawei Technologies must face criminal case for racketeering and other chargesA U.S. judge has ruled that China's Huawei Technologies, a leading telecoms equipment company, must face criminal charges in a wide reaching case alleging it stole technology and engaged in racketeering, wire and bank fraud and other crimes.
What's in the latest version of Trump's big bill that passed the Senate
Read full article: What's in the latest version of Trump's big bill that passed the SenateAt some 887 pages, the legislation is a sprawling collection of tax breaks, spending cuts and other Republican priorities, including new money for national defense and deportations.
US calls reported threats by pro-Iran hackers to release Trump-tied material a 'smear campaign'
Read full article: US calls reported threats by pro-Iran hackers to release Trump-tied material a 'smear campaign'A news report says hackers supporting Iran have threatened to release emails supposedly stolen from people connected to President Donald Trump.
Senate strikes AI regulatory ban from GOP bill after uproar from the states
Read full article: Senate strikes AI regulatory ban from GOP bill after uproar from the statesA proposal to deter states from regulating artificial intelligence for a decade was soundly defeated in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday, thwarting attempts to insert the measure into President Donald Trump’s big bill of tax breaks and spending cuts.
Trump vents online about service provider after conference call marred by glitch
Read full article: Trump vents online about service provider after conference call marred by glitchPresident Donald Trump is complaining about technical difficulties he experienced while trying to hold a conference call with faith leaders across the country.
US brings charges in North Korean remote worker scheme that officials say funds weapons program
Read full article: US brings charges in North Korean remote worker scheme that officials say funds weapons programThe Justice Department has announced criminal charges in connection with a scheme by North Korea to fund its weapons program through the salaries of remote information technology employed unwittingly by U.S. companies.
Iranian cyberattacks remain a threat despite ceasefire, US officials warn
Read full article: Iranian cyberattacks remain a threat despite ceasefire, US officials warnThe FBI and federal cybersecurity officials are warning that the threat of cyberattacks linked to pro-Iranian groups continues despite a ceasefire between Iran and Israel.
A Georgia town that solidly backed Trump could fall victim to his tax bill's green energy cuts
Read full article: A Georgia town that solidly backed Trump could fall victim to his tax bill's green energy cutsNo state may have more to lose than Georgia as Republicans in Congress look to gut federal subsidies that aid both the solar and electric vehicle industries.
GoFundMe is refurbishing a lesser-known financial tool in a bid to supercharge everyday giving
Read full article: GoFundMe is refurbishing a lesser-known financial tool in a bid to supercharge everyday givingGiving Funds is GoFundMe’s latest in a flurry of product rollouts with the purported goal of moving stagnant U.S. charitable contributions beyond the 2% GDP mark where totals have long hovered.
China's humanoid robots generate more soccer excitement than their human counterparts
Read full article: China's humanoid robots generate more soccer excitement than their human counterpartsHumanoid robots have captivated fans in Beijing with a fully autonomous soccer match powered by artificial intelligence.
Trump helped these African countries sign a peace deal. Here’s what we know
Read full article: Trump helped these African countries sign a peace deal. Here’s what we knowA deal signed in Washington has been touted as a major step toward peace in Congo following decades of conflict that has killed millions, including thousands this year.
The government cuts key data used in hurricane forecasting, and experts sound an alarm
Read full article: The government cuts key data used in hurricane forecasting, and experts sound an alarmWeather experts are warning that hurricane forecasts will be severely hampered by the upcoming cutoff of key data from U.S. Department of Defense satellites.
What to Stream: Ryan Coogler’s 'Sinners,' a Kesha album, 'SharkFest' and John Cena with Idris Elba
Read full article: What to Stream: Ryan Coogler’s 'Sinners,' a Kesha album, 'SharkFest' and John Cena with Idris ElbaKesha enjoying her freedom on her first new album since she left her old label and Ryan Coogler’s guts-spilling vampire film “Sinners,” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
Supreme Court OKs fee that subsidizes phone, internet services in schools, libraries and rural areas
Read full article: Supreme Court OKs fee that subsidizes phone, internet services in schools, libraries and rural areasThe Supreme Court has upheld the fee added to phone bills to provide billions of dollars a year in subsidized phone and internet services in schools, libraries and rural areas.
Brazil’s Supreme Court clears way to hold social media companies liable for user content
Read full article: Brazil’s Supreme Court clears way to hold social media companies liable for user contentBrazil’s Supreme Court agreed on Thursday on details of a decision to hold social media companies liable for what their users post, clearing the way for it go into effect within weeks.
Trumps drop 'Made in the USA' label for new phone and a debate ensues: How to define 'made'?
Read full article: Trumps drop 'Made in the USA' label for new phone and a debate ensues: How to define 'made'?The Trump family may be having second thoughts about that “Made in the USA” claim attached to its new Trump-branded phone, which raises an interesting question: How to define “made”.
More refunds are being sent to Fortnite players 'tricked' into unwanted purchases. How you can apply
Read full article: More refunds are being sent to Fortnite players 'tricked' into unwanted purchases. How you can applyThe Federal Trade Commission is issuing more refunds to Fortnite players who it says were charged for unwanted purchases.
International Space Station welcomes its first astronauts from India, Poland and Hungary
Read full article: International Space Station welcomes its first astronauts from India, Poland and HungaryThe first astronauts in more than 40 years from India, Poland and Hungary have arrived at the International Space Station, ferried there by SpaceX on a private flight.
Judge dismisses authors' copyright lawsuit against Meta over AI training
Read full article: Judge dismisses authors' copyright lawsuit against Meta over AI trainingA federal judge on Wednesday sided with Facebook parent Meta Platforms in dismissing a copyright infringement lawsuit from a group of authors who accused the company of stealing their works to train its artificial intelligence technology.
Drone debris found in Ukraine indicates Russia is using new technology from Iran
Read full article: Drone debris found in Ukraine indicates Russia is using new technology from IranLast week, Ukrainian drone hunters searching through the debris of Russia's nightly assault on their cities found a drone that was different to the rest.
Hackathon teams race to solve defense tech challenges as Europe boosts military capabilities
Read full article: Hackathon teams race to solve defense tech challenges as Europe boosts military capabilitiesDefense tech hackathons are attracting engineering students, tech industry workers and hobbyists to solve military challenges.
Anthropic wins ruling on AI training in copyright lawsuit but must face trial on pirated books
Read full article: Anthropic wins ruling on AI training in copyright lawsuit but must face trial on pirated booksIn a test case for the artificial intelligence industry, a federal judge has ruled that AI company Anthropic didn’t break the law by training its chatbot Claude on millions of copyrighted books.
Life on the other side: Refugees from 'old media' flock to the promise of working for themselves
Read full article: Life on the other side: Refugees from 'old media' flock to the promise of working for themselvesA new world of podcasts, newsletters and websites has expanded media in recent years, and provided a lifeline to legacy media refugees who wanted — or were forced to — strike out on their own.
UK antitrust watchdog says Google may have to offer rival search options
Read full article: UK antitrust watchdog says Google may have to offer rival search optionsThe U.K.’s antitrust watchdog says Google could be forced to let British users choose whether to use rival search services, as it proposes using new digital regulations to boost competition.
Waymo's robotaxis to start carrying passengers in Atlanta, expanding Uber partnership
Read full article: Waymo's robotaxis to start carrying passengers in Atlanta, expanding Uber partnershipWaymo’s robotaxis will begin carrying passengers through parts of Atlanta Tuesday in an expansion of a partnership with Uber’s ride-hailing service that began earlier this year in Austin.
OpenAI scrubs mention of Jony Ive partnership after judge's ruling over trademark dispute
Read full article: OpenAI scrubs mention of Jony Ive partnership after judge's ruling over trademark disputeA budding partnership between OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and legendary iPhone designer Jony Ive to develop a new artificial intelligence hardware product has hit a legal snag after a federal judge ruled they must temporarily stop marketing the new venture.
Women face more injury risks in car crashes. So why are test dummies modeled after men?
Read full article: Women face more injury risks in car crashes. So why are test dummies modeled after men?Although women face the threat of more injury risks in vehicle crashes, the crash test dummies used in U.S. safety tests are designed almost entirely around the body of a man.
New York City is using ranked choice voting in its Democratic mayoral primary. Here's how it works
Read full article: New York City is using ranked choice voting in its Democratic mayoral primary. Here's how it worksNew York City is using ranked choice voting in its Democratic mayoral primary election.
Would you hail a 'robotaxi'? Musk bets cabs will give Tesla a lift after boycotts and sales plunge
Read full article: Would you hail a 'robotaxi'? Musk bets cabs will give Tesla a lift after boycotts and sales plungeElon Musk has long promised to put a fleet of driverless Tesla “robotaxis” on the roads, but fans and shareholders have been kept waiting.
Supreme Court rejects toy company's push for a quick decision on Trump's tariffs
Read full article: Supreme Court rejects toy company's push for a quick decision on Trump's tariffsThe Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from an Illinois toy company pushing for a quick decision on the legality of President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
As Musk's 'robotaxi' rollout approaches, Democratic lawmakers in Texas try to throw up a roadblock
Read full article: As Musk's 'robotaxi' rollout approaches, Democratic lawmakers in Texas try to throw up a roadblockA group of Democratic Texas lawmakers is asking Elon Musk to delay his rollout of driverless ‘robotaxis’ in the state this weekend to assure the vehicles are safe enough.
Internet and phone outage in much of Gaza disrupts humanitarian operations and deepens isolation
Read full article: Internet and phone outage in much of Gaza disrupts humanitarian operations and deepens isolationThe Gaza Strip has experienced at least 10 communications outages since the war began in October 2023, according to Palestinian telecom company Paltel.
Billions of login credentials have been leaked online, Cybernews researchers say
Read full article: Billions of login credentials have been leaked online, Cybernews researchers sayResearchers at cybersecurity outlet Cybernews say that billions of login credentials have been leaked and compiled into datasets online, giving cybercriminals “unprecedented access” to accounts consumers use each day.
What to Stream: 'The Bear,' Lorde, 'Smoke,' 'A Minecraft Movie,' 'Nosferatu' and Nelly and Ashanti
Read full article: What to Stream: 'The Bear,' Lorde, 'Smoke,' 'A Minecraft Movie,' 'Nosferatu' and Nelly and AshantiThe Jack Black-led movie phenomenon “A Minecraft Movie” and Lorde’s fourth studio album, “Virgin,” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
Aflac finds suspicious activity on US network that may impact Social Security numbers, other data
Read full article: Aflac finds suspicious activity on US network that may impact Social Security numbers, other dataAflac says that it has identified suspicious activity on its network in the U.S. that may impact Social Security numbers and other personal information, calling the incident part of a cybercrime campaign against the insurance industry.