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Silicon Valley, technology and science news. Technology is the application of conceptual knowledge for achieving practical goals, especially in a reproducible way. The word technology can also mean the products resulting from such efforts, including both tangible tools such as utensils or machines, and intangible ones such as software. Technology plays a critical role in science, engineering, and everyday life

Electronic Waste Accumulating Worldwide, UN Report Warns

Electronic Waste Accumulating Worldwide, UN Report Warns

Q&A: TikTok Owner Is Essentially ‘Subsidiary’ of China’s Communist Party, US Lawmaker Says  

Q&A: TikTok Owner Is Essentially ‘Subsidiary’ of China’s Communist Party, US Lawmaker Says  

washington — The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill March 13 that, if enacted into law, would give ByteDance, the...

Back to the Moon – Part 1

Back to the Moon – Part 1

After the Apollo program ended, the US took a long hiatus from lunar exploration. What happened during this time, and...

US Supreme Court Examines Government Efforts to Curb Online Misinformation

US Supreme Court Examines Government Efforts to Curb Online Misinformation

Washington — The US Supreme Court was hearing arguments on Monday in a social media case involving free speech rights and...

US Sanctions Network Smuggling American Tech to Iran’s Central Bank

US Sanctions Network Smuggling American Tech to Iran’s Central Bank

Washington — The U.S. Treasury Department unveiled sanctions against a network of companies and individuals for facilitating illegal technology transfers from...

US Senate Considers Bill That Could Ban TikTok in United States

US Senate Considers Bill That Could Ban TikTok in United States

The White House is urging senators to quickly begin considering a bill that would address national security concerns related to...

World’s Largest Drone Maker Expands in US Amid Rights Abuse Allegations  

World’s Largest Drone Maker Expands in US Amid Rights Abuse Allegations  

washington — Chinese drone maker DJI is expanding in the U.S. with its first flagship store in New York City amid...

Former US Treasury Chief Mnuchin Looking to Buy TikTok

Former US Treasury Chief Mnuchin Looking to Buy TikTok

Spacex Hoping to Launch Starship Farther in 3rd Test Flight

Spacex Hoping to Launch Starship Farther in 3rd Test Flight

BOCA CHICA, Texas — SpaceX’s Starship, a futuristic vehicle designed to eventually carry astronauts to the moon and beyond, was poised...

US House Passes Bill Forcing TikTok to Separate From Chinese Parent Company

US House Passes Bill Forcing TikTok to Separate From Chinese Parent Company

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill Wednesday that would force short-video app TikTok, used by about 170 million...

Japan Private Rocket Explodes Just After Launch

Japan Private Rocket Explodes Just After Launch

Tokyo — A rocket made by a Japanese company exploded just after launch on Wednesday, with public broadcaster NHK showing footage...

US House Expected to Pass Bill Forcing Chinese Company to Give Up TikTok

US House Expected to Pass Bill Forcing Chinese Company to Give Up TikTok

WASHINGTON — The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to approve legislation Wednesday that would force the popular TikTok video app...

Xi Jinping Sees AI, Unmanned Tech Boosting Military’s Capabilities

Xi Jinping Sees AI, Unmanned Tech Boosting Military’s Capabilities

Taipei — During China’s top legislative meetings this year, which wrapped up Monday, Chinese leader Xi Jinping ordered the military to...

Scientists in Alaska Develop Cloud-Based Data to Predict Volcanic Eruptions

Scientists in Alaska Develop Cloud-Based Data to Predict Volcanic Eruptions

Scientists in Alaska are developing a cloud-based approach to storing and analyzing data about volcanoes, in hopes of increasing the...

LogOn: Miniature Body Cameras Designed to Combat Crime

LogOn: Miniature Body Cameras Designed to Combat Crime

Once used mainly by law enforcement, ordinary citizens now have access to smaller, cheaper versions of body cameras to help...

Poll: Most US Teens Feel Happy or Peaceful Without Their Smartphones

Poll: Most US Teens Feel Happy or Peaceful Without Their Smartphones

Trump: TikTok Poses National Security Threat, but Banning It Would Help Facebook

Trump: TikTok Poses National Security Threat, but Banning It Would Help Facebook

NEW YORK — Former President Donald Trump said Monday that he still believes TikTok poses a national security risk but is...

China Tightens Grip Over Internet During Key Political Meeting

China Tightens Grip Over Internet During Key Political Meeting

Beijing, China — China has intensified efforts to block software that enables internet users to access banned websites during a top...

Tech Giants Make Changes for Europe’s Digital Markets Act

Tech Giants Make Changes for Europe’s Digital Markets Act

Ransomware Attacks: Death Threats, Endangered Patients and Millions of Dollars in Damages

Ransomware Attacks: Death Threats, Endangered Patients and Millions of Dollars in Damages

NASA, US Navy Prepare Astronauts for Moon Mission

NASA, US Navy Prepare Astronauts for Moon Mission

San Diego, California — The USS San Diego is a warship designed to deliver troops and equipment into combat zones, something...

NASA, US Navy Prepare Astronauts for Moon Mission

NASA, US Navy Prepare Astronauts for Moon Mission

Although NASA has delayed the launch of a crewed mission to orbit the moon until 2025 at the earliest, four...