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Exploring the hidden costs of free apps
Procrastination, sleep deprivation and reduced focus are part of the price we pay for free mobile apps. This is according to researchers at Linköping University and RISE, who have investigated the costs hidden behind the ...
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The changing geography of 'energy poverty': Study shows homes in the South and Southwest could use more aid
A growing portion of Americans who are struggling to pay for their household energy live in the South and Southwest, reflecting a climate-driven shift away from heating needs and toward air conditioning use, an MIT study ...
Oct 9, 2024
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Amazon says new technology in delivery vans will help sort packages on the fly and save time
Amazon has revealed new technology that it says will help delivery drivers avoid organizing packages at stops or manually check to see if they have the right parcel for each delivery.
Oct 9, 2024
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Opinion: AI is a multibillion-dollar industry underpinned by an invisible and exploited workforce
In dusty factories, cramped internet cafes and makeshift home offices around the world, millions of people sit at computers tediously labeling data.
Oct 9, 2024
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US weighs Google breakup in landmark trial
The US Department of Justice said on Tuesday it would demand that Google make profound changes to how it does business and even consider the possibility of a breakup, after the tech juggernaut was found to be running an illegal ...
Oct 9, 2024
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Canadian urban mobility is woefully lacking, but building a better future is still possible
Canadian cities are falling behind globally when it comes to efficiently moving people. Long commute times, high congestion rates and infrastructure that is vulnerable to climate change are symptoms of a mobility crisis.
Oct 9, 2024
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Taiwan's Foxconn says building world's largest 'superchip' plant
Taiwanese tech giant Foxconn said on Tuesday it is building the world's largest production plant for US hardware leader Nvidia's GB200 "superchips" that power artificial intelligence servers.
Oct 8, 2024
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Internet
'Appeals Center' to referee EU social media disputes
An independent appeals panel was unveiled Tuesday to decide disputes between social media firms and their users in the European Union over content posted on their platforms.
Oct 8, 2024
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Federal judge orders Google to open its Android app store to competition
A federal judge on Monday ordered Google to tear down the digital walls shielding its Android app store from competition as punishment for maintaining an illegal monopoly that helped expand the company's internet empire.
Oct 8, 2024
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Samsung third-quarter forecast misses expectations
Samsung Electronics said Tuesday it expected third-quarter profits to jump almost three-fold, but fell short of market expectations as it struggled to leverage robust demand for chips used in artificial intelligence servers.
Oct 8, 2024
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US industrial policy may strengthen EV battery supply chain
Vehicle electrification is an important pathway to reducing global greenhouse gas emissions. The supply chain for electric vehicle battery materials relies heavily on China, a dependency that can leave the US vulnerable to ...
Oct 7, 2024
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Study finds electric vehicle subsidies help the climate and automakers—but at a cost
A new study shows that electric vehicle tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act reduced pollution and boosted U.S. automakers, but largely benefited buyers who would have purchased EVs without subsidies.
Oct 7, 2024
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Psychosocial risks of collaborative robots: Emphasizing the need for worker engagement
The growing use of collaborative robots in the workplace may pose significant psychosocial risks to workers' mental health and their job security, but there are ways for organizations to smooth the transition, according to ...
Oct 7, 2024
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Ubisoft shares jump following reports of Tencent, Guillemot family considering buyout
Shares of Ubisoft jumped more than 30% Friday, following reports that Tencent and the Guillemot family are considering a buyout of the video game maker.
Oct 5, 2024
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Solving the urban air mobility problem: Researchers develop an algorithm for future flying taxi companies
Urban air mobility (UAM) is a mode of transportation that avoids traffic congestion by flying people and cargo above it at low altitudes. It may sound like science fiction or something from the cartoon "The Jetsons," which ...
Oct 4, 2024
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Is big tech harming society? To find out, we need research, but it's being manipulated by big tech itself
For almost a decade, researchers have been gathering evidence that the social media platform Facebook disproportionately amplifies low-quality content and misinformation.
Oct 4, 2024
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EU states greenlight extra tariffs on EVs from China
EU countries gave a definitive green light on Friday to hefty additional tariffs on electric cars made in China, despite strong German opposition and fears it will trigger a trade war with Beijing.
Oct 4, 2024
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Google says it will stop linking to New Zealand news if a law passes forcing it to pay for content
Google said Friday it will stop linking to New Zealand news content and will reverse its support of local media outlets if the government passes a law forcing tech companies to pay for articles displayed on their platforms.
Oct 4, 2024
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What next for OpenAI after $157 billion bonanza?
ChatGPT-maker OpenAI has become an AI powerhouse after securing Silicon Valley's largest-ever funding round. The company now faces the challenge of delivering on its promise to become the next Apple or Google.
Oct 4, 2024
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Meta must limit data use for targeted ads: EU court
Social media platforms such as Meta's Facebook must limit the use of personal data including someone's sexual orientation for targeted advertising, the European Union's top court ruled Friday.
Oct 4, 2024
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AI bubble or 'revolution'? OpenAI's big payday fuels debate
Fear of missing out has rocketed the value of artificial intelligence companies, despite few signs as to when the technology will turn a profit, raising talk of AI overenthusiasm.
Oct 4, 2024
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Irish regulator to probe Ryanair use of facial recognition
Ireland's data watchdog said Friday it will probe whether budget airline Ryanair's use of facial recognition to check the identity of customers booking through third-party websites violates EU privacy laws.
Oct 4, 2024
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Amazon plans to hire 250,000 warehouse workers for holiday season
Amazon plans to hire 250,000 seasonal employees to staff its U.S. warehouses and fulfillment network for the holiday season.
Oct 4, 2024
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Civil society groups demand action against 'sexist' AI disinformation
More than two dozen international civil society organizations will call on major tech firms to bolster their AI policies to combat "sexist and misogynistic" disinformation plaguing social media platforms, according to the ...
Oct 4, 2024
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