PayPal quashes Pinterest acquisition rumors
Online payments giant PayPal has said it is not seeking to buy Pinterest, ending days of speculation that had prompted shares in the image-sharing site to soar.
Oct 25, 2021
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Energy & Green Tech
Here's how Indonesia could get to zero emission in its energy sector by 2050
As one of the largest emitters in the world, Indonesia has an important role to play in the global race to net-zero emissions. Sadly, the government only targets 2060 to achieve net-zero emissions in Indonesia, a longer timeframe ...
Oct 25, 2021
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Consumer & Gadgets
Apple's iPod came out two decades ago and changed how we listen to music. Where are we headed now?
On October 23, 2001, Apple released the iPod—a portable media player that promised to overshadow the clunky design and low storage capacity of MP3 players introduced in the mid-1990s.
Oct 25, 2021
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Robotics
Light-fueled torsional soft robot able to rapidly climb stairs
Azobenzene-functionalized liquid crystalline materials can be operated by remote light-stimuli without complicated circuits or parts and thus are attracting great attention in fields such as human interfaces, haptic devices, ...
Oct 25, 2021
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Security
Cyberattacks to critical infrastructure threaten our safety and well-being
What would happen if you could no longer use the technological systems that you rely on every day? I'm not talking about your smart phone or laptop computer, but all those systems many of us often take for granted and don't ...
Oct 25, 2021
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Internet
Whistleblower Haugen to testify as UK scrutinizes Facebook
Former Facebook data scientist turned whistleblower Frances Haugen plans to answer questions Monday from lawmakers in the United Kingdom who are working on legislation to rein in the power of social media companies.
Oct 25, 2021
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Internet
Australia wants Facebook to seek parental consent for kids
Australia plans to crack down on online advertisers targeting children by making social media platforms seek parental consent for users younger than 16 years old to join or face fines of 10 million Australian dollars ($7.5 ...
Oct 25, 2021
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Automotive
Self-driving race cars make history in Indianapolis
The winner was not a driver but an algorithm on Saturday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, where the top car clocked an average speed of 218 km/h (135 mph), ushering autonomous vehicles into a new era.
Oct 25, 2021
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Energy & Green Tech
Toyota testing hydrogen combustion engines in race cars
Toyota said Monday it is testing hydrogen combustion engines in race cars as it works toward using the technology in commercial products.
Oct 25, 2021
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