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China used three private companies to hack global telecoms, U.S. says

Salt Typhoon hacked more than 200 companies, including AT&T and Verizon, potentially accessing text, phone and location data from millions.
A Chinese flag is raised in Tiananmen Square
A Chinese flag is raised in Tiananmen Square

Google has eliminated 35% of managers overseeing small teams in past year, exec says

The 35% reduction refers to the number of managers who oversee fewer than three people, according to a person familiar with the matter.
Google headquarters in Mountain View, Calif.
Google headquarters in Mountain View, Calif.
4d ago

South Korea to ban mobile phones in school classrooms

The ban, which will take effect in March, makes South Korea the latest country to restrict the use of smartphones and social media among minors.
High School Students In Classroom
High School Students In Classroom
4d ago

Politics News

Politics News

Cyberattack shuts down Nevada state offices for two days, governor's office says

Agencies will announce when their counters will reopen for in-person services, the governor's technology office said.
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5d ago

YouTube addresses creators' concerns that it secretly used AI to edit some videos

The video platform's creator liaison recently said the platform's "running an experiment" on certain YouTube shorts.
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US-INTERNET-TELEVISION-COMPUTERS-YOUTUBE
9d ago

Waymo granted first permit to begin testing autonomous vehicles in New York City

Waymo will start testing eight vehicles in Manhattan and downtown Brooklyn through late September with the potential to extend the program.
A Waymo vehicle in Boston
A Waymo vehicle in Boston
10d ago

Tech & Media

Tech & Media

House Democrats demand documents related to Skydance-Paramount merger

Top Democrats raised concerns that Paramount paid an "illegal bribe" to the president ahead of the company's blockbuster merger.
Paramount Pictures studio lot at 5555 Melrose Ave.
Paramount Pictures studio lot at 5555 Melrose Ave.

How a ship that glides like a pelican could change travel and defense

Twelve quietly buzzing propellers line the 65-foot wingspan of Paladin, a sleek ship with an airplane's nose.
The REGENT Viceroy Seaglider, a winged passenger ferry, glides over the surface of Narragansett Bay
The REGENT Viceroy Seaglider, a winged passenger ferry, glides over the surface of Narragansett Bay

These little robots are changing the way solar farms are built, saving time and money

CivDot is a four-wheeled robot that can mark up to 3,000 layout points per day and is accurate within 8 millimeters.
A view of solar panels outside
A view of solar panels outside

Scrolling instead of working? YouTuber Hank Green's new app wants to help

The app, called Focus Friend, features a smiling cartoon bean that encourages users to boost their productivity.
Focus Friend, created by Hank Green and Honey B Games
Focus Friend, created by Hank Green and Honey B Games
10d ago

Hertz to sell used vehicles online through Amazon Autos partnership

The partnership gives Hertz, known for its car rentals, more visibility and a potential profit boost for its auto sales business.
A Hertz rental location in New York
A Hertz rental location in New York

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