'We're done with Teams': German state hits uninstall on Microsoft
At a time of growing concern over the power of the world's mighty tech companies, one German state is turning its back on US giant Microsoft.
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New research reveals Uber's algorithmic pricing leaves drivers and passengers worse off
A new study from researchers in the University of Oxford's Department of Computer Science has found that Uber's use of dynamic pricing has led to higher fares for passengers and lower earnings for drivers, while increasing ...
Jun 23, 2025
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Study sheds light on solar farm impacts to property values
As solar energy becomes more affordable and widespread, farmland has emerged as a prime location for large-scale solar development. But with this expansion comes a persistent question: Do nearby property values suffer when ...
Jun 9, 2025
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California's 'No Robo Bosses Act' advances, taking aim at AI in the workplace
One company offers Bay Area employers artificial intelligence that filters potential hires by combing through 10,000 public online sources looking for references to violence or illegal drugs. Another uses the technology to ...
Jun 17, 2025
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Lithium supply will fall short of growing electric vehicle demand through 2029, analysis finds
In a study published in Cell Reports Sustainability, researchers conducted the most comprehensive analysis to date on lithium supply and demand in China, Europe, and the U.S. Despite the fact that domestic lithium production ...
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Nintendo's Switch 2 scores record early sales
The Switch 2 has smashed records to become the fastest-selling console ever after gamers snapped up 3.5 million units in its first four days, Nintendo said Wednesday.
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Reports of coming layoffs swirl at Microsoft as workers worry they're next
Microsoft employees aren't getting much time to take a breath between layoff rounds as thousands could be let go in early July, according to news reports.
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Unique method of rare-earth recycling could strengthen the raw material independence of Europe and America
A research team led by Dr. Miloslav Polášek at IOCB Prague has developed a new method of separating the rare earth elements, or lanthanides, which are widely used in the electronic, medical, automotive, and defense industries. ...
Jul 1, 2025
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Wolfspeed files for bankruptcy in effort to turn around NC chipmaker
The 38-year-old Durham, North Carolina, semiconductor supplier Wolfspeed filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, officially starting a reorganization the company says will allow it to shed billions in debt.
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Apple under pressure to shine after AI stumble
Pressure is on Apple to show it hasn't lost its magic despite broken promises to ramp up iPhones with generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) as rivals race ahead with the technology.
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