Apple profit nearly doubles as lockdowns eased
Apple said Tuesday its profit in the just-ended quarter nearly doubled amid improving consumer spending and a "growing sense of optimism" as pandemic lockdowns eased.
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Google parent Alphabet profit soars as ads surge
Google parent Alphabet on Tuesday reported quarterly profit that had nearly tripled, as money poured in from ads on its search engine and YouTube video platform.
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Security
Keylime security software is deployed to IBM cloud
Keylime, a cloud security software architecture, is being adopted into IBM's cloud fleet. Originally developed at MIT Lincoln Laboratory to allow system administrators to ensure the security of their cloud environment, Keylime ...
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Energy & Green Tech
Research illuminates how energy costs vary nationwide
Costs for energy are borne unequally across the U.S. population. Argonne research is providing key data that can help inform decisions about which technologies can reduce disparities.
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Automotive
Smart Eye Deputy CEO Rana el Kaliouby talks automotive AI
Rana el Kaliouby co-founded and led Boston startup Affectiva, which uses artificial intelligence and computer vision to analyze mood and emotion.
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Energy & Green Tech
New AI system predicts building energy rates in less than a second
At a time when the UK is trying to reach net zero by 2050, the timely, accurate calculation of energy efficiency is a vital component of the design process for new and refurbished buildings.
Jul 27, 2021
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Business
Activision workers plan walkout to protest sexism
Employees at Activision Blizzard planned a work stoppage on Wednesday to protest sexism at the US video game company, according to a rallying cry echoing on social media.
Jul 27, 2021
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Engineering
Study: New reusable shock absorber shows promise in lab tests
University at Buffalo engineers are reporting a new energy dissipation device that they say could have far-reaching applications in transportation safety.
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Robotics
New robot aims to make high-rise window and façade services faster and safer
A new robotic window and building façade cleaner currently being developed has the potential to be three times faster, safer, and more efficient than current methods, according to its co-inventors. SFU postdoctoral researcher ...
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Internet
Facebook's new privacy changes for Instagram's teen users met with both praise, scrutiny
Facing an onslaught of ongoing criticism, Facebook said that it's taking several steps to make Instagram safer and private for teens.
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