Facebook accused of blocking Australian health sites
A whistleblower group is accusing Facebook of deliberately blocking websites for Australian hospitals and emergency services as part of a negotiating tactic last year.
May 06, 2022
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Automotive
Georgia sets $1.5B in aid for electric vehicle maker Rivian
The state of Georgia and local governments will give Rivian Automotive $1.5 billion of incentives to build a 7,500-job, $5 billion electric vehicle plant east of Atlanta, according to documents the company and state signed ...
May 03, 2022
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Hi Tech & Innovation
UK hosts 'world's first' hub for drones, future flying taxis
A pop-up urban port for delivery drones—and one day, potentially flying taxis—launched Monday in Britain, lifting a box of prosecco for a brief celebratory test flight hailed as groundbreaking.
Apr 25, 2022
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Business
Sun shines on the richest: New study explores how to make solar PV viable for all
More government support with greater flexibility is needed to make solar panels a viable option for elderly homeowners, student renters and the disabled, new research from the University of Sussex Business School warns.
Apr 05, 2022
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Business
Texas Instruments details its plan to invest billions in US semiconductor chip production through 2030
Texas Instruments revealed plans Thursday to invest $3.5 billion annually in its U.S. semiconductor chip manufacturing through 2025 as manufacturers face a global shortage of the tech necessary for an increasing number of ...
Feb 04, 2022
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Automotive
Sources: Rivian to build $5B electric truck plant in Georgia
Electric vehicle maker Rivian Automotive will announce Thursday that it's building a $5 billion battery and assembly plant east of Atlanta that's projected to employ 7,500 workers, sources briefed on the decision told The ...
Dec 15, 2021
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Automotive
Top carmaker Toyota defends skipping COP26 emissions pledge
Toyota defended a decision not to sign an emissions pledge proposed during the COP26 climate talks on Wednesday, saying its global business would make the commitment "difficult".
Nov 10, 2021
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Energy & Green Tech
IAEA seeks Japan transparency in release of Fukushima water
Experts from the International Atomic Energy Agency asked Japan on Tuesday for full and detailed information about a plan to release treated but still radioactive water from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant into the ocean.
Sep 07, 2021
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Security
Microsoft fixes cloud platform vulnerability after warning
Microsoft says it has fixed a flaw in its cloud computing platform that cybersecurity researchers warned could have enabled hackers to take over a cloud-based database product used by many big companies.
Aug 28, 2021
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Automotive
Using AI, cars can detect potholes in real time
The Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology (KICT) has announced the development of an 'AI-based automatic pothole detection system'. The system is designed to be installed on the windshield of a vehicle ...
Aug 11, 2021
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