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A key first step was releasing an AI-fueled version of Amazon’s voice assistant, Alexa+, a rollout that began in March.
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Workers at one agency were given unhinged, partisan language to use when setting out-of-office replies. Read more ›
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Out of more than 100 diamond-certified albums, only a handful are by women or female-fronted bands. Taylor Swift's "1989" is the most recent addition. Read more ›
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As of 12:01 am ET, the US federal government has been shut down. Workers deemed “nonessential” are staying at home, meaning that many government functions (like national parks) will be closed because of a lack of staff. “Essential” workers, ranging from soldiers to air traffic controllers, will be working even after money for their paychecks […] Read more ›
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Affordable Care Act subsides and Medicaid funding are at the center of October's government shutdown. Read more ›
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Republicans use the government shutdown to attack transportation projects in Democratic cities. Read more ›
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Microsoft has increased the price of its Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription, along with a shake up of its tiers. Read more Read more ›
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iFixit today disassembled the AirPods Pro 3, giving us a look at what's inside and how the AirPods Pro 3 have changed in comparison to the AirPods Pro 2. Apple designed the AirPods Pro 3 with a new foam-infused tip, and the design change is mainly visible under a microscope. You can see a small layer of foam at the top of the earbud where it meets the ear. The... Read more ›
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If you've been using Meta AI in Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, or Messenger, you might want to stop. Starting later this year, Meta plans to use your generative AI conversations to personalize content and tailor ad recommendations. Text exchanges and voice conversations with Meta AI will be used to personalize posts, reels, ads, and more. Meta says that incorporating AI conversations will help the company improve its recommendations so that people... Read more ›
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The White House wants to move at least 50% of U.S.-bound chip production into the United States, but Taiwan says no. Read more ›
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Tesla's lease pricing increases come after the expiration of the $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit as a result of Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Read more ›
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The UK government has issued a new request for Apple to provide access to encrypted iCloud user data, the Financial Times reports. The report reveals that, in early September, the UK Home Office demanded that Apple creates a way for officials to access encrypted iCloud backups. Unlike its previous order, the latest request focuses on the iCloud data of British citizens specifically. The demand is designed to aid law enforcement... Read more ›
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TSMC, which is responsible for about 9% of Taiwan's electricity use, has launched a global EUV Dynamic Energy Saving Program that reduces EUV tool power consumption by 8% — aiming to save 190 million kWh and 101 kilotons of CO₂ by 2030. Read more ›
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Could this meeting have been an email? Last week, when news broke that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth had ordered hundreds of generals from around the world to gather at the Marine base in Quantico, Virginia, this week, it set off fevered speculation about the possible reason for the unprecedented gathering. After the meeting, it’s […] Read more ›
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Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass subscription service is undergoing a significant restructuring regarding its pricing and benefits. Read more ›
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Microsoft is raising the price of its Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription again and rebranding some of its Xbox Game Pass plans. Starting today, Game Pass Ultimate will be priced at $29.99 per month instead of $19.99 — a 50 percent increase. Microsoft is attempting to justify the price hike with a variety of upgrades […] Read more ›
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Several NATO countries have seen mysterious drones flying in their airspace that many have pinned on Russian intrusions. Read more ›
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Thinking Machines Lab, led by a group of prominent former OpenAI researchers, is betting that fine tuning cutting-edge models will be the next frontier in AI. Read more ›
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Researchers analyzed nearly a half million posts from a subreddit dedicated to ADHD. Read more ›
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A private school in Hillsborough is borrowing $26 million in muni bonds to modernize the historic mansion that stands as the picturesque centerpiece of the campus. Read more ›
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New technologies help scientists detect and contain invasive species before they cause irreversible ecosystem damage. Read more ›
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The move follows three months of intensifying public backlash against plans for a first-of-its-kind processing facility at its Rohnert Park location. Read more ›
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Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday that customers of PG&E and other utilities would see a climate credit on their October utility bills. Read more ›
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The website is listing dozens of Bay Area stores as being closed as of Sunday, Sept. 28. Read more ›
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The Bay Area Host Committee will cover the cost with the 49ers acting as a financial backstop. Read more ›
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A shopping spree for Bay Area apartments has reached $141.2 million. Read more ›
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Trump is right: System has been exploited, leading to large-scale replacement of skilled labor with lower-paid workers. Read more ›
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California's insurance commissioner is proposing more new rules that critics say will only make it easier for insurers to raise rates. Read more ›
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