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A new near-planar OLED light extraction method could deliver brighter, more efficient displays for smartphones, TVs, and future flexible devices. Read more âș
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With federal agents storming the streets of American communities, thereâs no single right way to approach this dangerous moment. But there are steps you can take to stay safeâand have an impact. Read more âș
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Boost your productivity and save with exclusive Google Workspace coupons from WIRED. Get up to 14% off plans for three months, including Starter, Standard, and Plus tiers. Read more âș
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Ford, seeking to fill 5,000 open positions at its dealerships, is teaming with Carhartt in an effort to boost the auto technician pipeline. Read more âș
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A joint letter from the heads of 10 central banks called Powell a "respected colleague held in the highest regard by all who have worked with him." Read more âș
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The Fed Chair sent a letter to the Senate Banking Committee in July that extensively responded to their inquiries on the Fed building renovation. Read more âș
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Here's the answer for "Wordle" #1669 on January 14 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself. Read more âș
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DHS is weirdly using import/export rules to expand its authority to identify online critics. Read more âș
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A contract justification published in a federal register on Tuesday says that 31 ICE vehicles operating in the Twin Cities area âlack the necessary emergency lights and sirensâ to be âcompliant.â Read more âș
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The U.S. President says that his team will work with various AI tech companies, starting with Microsoft, to ensure that their power demands will stop affecting the power prices that ordinary Americans pay for. Read more âș
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An anonymous reader quotes a report from the Guardian: High-profile studies reporting the presence of microplastics throughout the human body have been thrown into doubt by scientists who say the discoveries are probably the result of contamination and false positives. One chemist called the concerns "a bombshell." Studies claiming to have revealed micro and nanoplastics in the brain, testes, placentas, arteries and elsewhere were reported by media across the world,... Read more âș
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Apple and Google this week announced that Gemini will help power a more personalized Siri, and The Information has provided more details. As soon as this spring, the report said the revamped version of Siri will be able to⊠Answer more factual/world knowledge questions in a conversational manner Tell more stories Provide emotional support Assist with more tasks, such as booking travel Create a document in the Notes app with... Read more âș
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The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Disrupt Explicit Forged Images and Non-Consensual Edits Act (DEFIANCE Act), giving victims of sexually explicit AI deepfakes the right to sue the individuals who created them. The Verge reports: The bill passed with unanimous consent -- meaning there was no roll-call vote, and no Senator objected to its passage on the floor Tuesday. It's meant to build on the work of the Take It... Read more âș
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The Indian Space Research Organisationâs (Isro) Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV), launched from Sriharikota today (January 12), has failed in the third stage. This is the second launch in a row where a PSLV rocket has failed. But what went wrong? Read more âș
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Elon Muskâs artificial intelligence company xAIâs tool Grok has sparked global outrage after it rolled out an 'edit image' button in December, allowing users to digitally alter pictures by putting specific prompts. Users have since used the AI tool to generate nonconsensual images of undressed women and children. Has the billionaireâs company taken any action amid the backlash? Read more âș
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A new app has taken China by storm, becoming the most downloaded paid app in the country. The rather morbidly named âAre You Deadâ app checks in on a user every two days. If you donât click on a button to confirm you are alive, a notification is sent to your emergency contact. The technology has triggered debate about loneliness and living alone in the Asian country Read more âș
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Lego has introduced its most significant evolution in 50 years: âsmart bricksâ that light up. The line will be introduced from March 1, 2026, beginning with the popular Lego Star Wars toys. But not everyone is happy with the change. Here is why Read more âș
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Googleâs AI overview has triggered fresh criticism after wrongly stating the current year, relieving concerns over repeated AI inaccuracies. When a user asked about the next year it responded saying â2026 is next year.â Read more âș
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said robots are âAI immigrantsâ that can ease global labour shortages, arguing automation will create jobs rather than replace workers. Read more âș
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China is tightening scrutiny of US-linked AI technology as it pushes towards self-reliance, reviewing Metaâs Manus deal and restricting Nvidiaâs H200 chips, despite US export approvals, while prioritising domestic alternatives like Huawei to protect national security Read more âș
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Robot stole CES 2026 spotlight as a robotics race split by geography: China leads humanoid hardware and scale, Europe dominates drones, while the US controls software brains and platforms, signalling divergent paths as humanoid move from labs to markets globally. Read more âș
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Chinese AI, chip and robotics firms surged on Hong Kong debut after raising $1.19 billion, as Beijing fast-tracks tech listings to build domestic alternatives to US technology. Read more âș
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Cambodiaâs extradition of tycoon Chen Zhi highlights a rare crackdown on the transnational scam industry that has defrauded billions worldwide. Yet, forced labour, trafficked workers, and sprawling scam compounds across Southeast Asia continue to fuel digital fraud operations Read more âș
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