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Social media data used to predict retail failure

Researchers have used a combination of social media and transport data to predict the likelihood that a given retail business will succeed or fail.

Oct 8, 2018

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NYC's AI chatbot was caught telling businesses to break the law. The city isn't taking it down

An artificial intelligence-powered chatbot created by New York City to help small business owners is under criticism for dispensing bizarre advice that misstates local policies and advises companies to violate the law.

Apr 4, 2024

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iPhone switching to USB-C is a win for consumers and the environment, but to what extent?

This week, technology news has been abuzz as Apple introduced its latest iPhones into the market. Among the usual new feature announcements, one stunning change has stood out in particular. The long-standing rumors are true—the ...

Sep 19, 2023

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Google faces £7 bn claim on behalf of UK consumers

Google is facing a new lawsuit in Britain, which accuses the US tech giant of stifling competition in the search engine market and causing prices to rise across the UK economy, a statement said Thursday.

Sep 7, 2023

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New York City cracks down on Airbnb, other short-term rentals

If you've been trying to book an apartment for a short vacation in New York in recent weeks, you may have been surprised at how little is available on platforms like Airbnb or VRBO.

Sep 7, 2023

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Gadget industry tosses a wrench into 'right to repair' efforts

The "right to repair" movement is having a moment, but roadblocks remain.

Feb 8, 2023

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Mercedes plans 1 bn-euro electric van plant in Poland

German automaker Mercedes-Benz said Monday it planned to inject more than one billion euros into a new plant in Poland dedicated to building fully electric vans.

Dec 12, 2022

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Panasonic selects Kansas for vehicle battery mega-factory

Japan's Panasonic Corp. selected Kansas as the location for a multibillion-dollar mega-factory to produce electric vehicle batteries for Tesla and other carmakers, lured by the largest package of taxpayer-funded incentives ...

Jul 14, 2022

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The road ahead for electric cars relies on affordability, not scrapping grants

Since 2011, the U.K. government has been providing a tax-payer funded discount on the sale of battery electric vehicles. Known as the "plug-in car grant," it was designed to help persuade motorists make the switch from diesel ...

Jul 7, 2022

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Sweden's Ericsson to buy US cloud operator Vonage

Ericsson said Monday it was acquiring US cloud-based communications provider Vonage, in the Swedish company's biggest acquisition in recent memory as it widens its operations beyond its traditional telecommunications equipment ...

Nov 22, 2021

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