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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

Reddit, the Self-Anointed ‘Front Page of the Internet,’ Jumps 55% in Wall Street Debut

Reddit, the Self-Anointed ‘Front Page of the Internet,’ Jumps 55% in Wall Street Debut

03/21/2024 Newsmaker
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NEW YORK — Reddit soared in its Wall Street debut as investors pushed the valued of the company close to $9...

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At UN, Nations Cooperate Toward Safe, Trustworthy AI Systems

At UN, Nations Cooperate Toward Safe, Trustworthy AI Systems

03/21/2024 Newsmaker
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United Nations — The U.N. General Assembly adopted by consensus Thursday a first-of-its-kind resolution addressing the potential of artificial intelligence to...

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US Takes On Apple in Antitrust Lawsuit

US Takes On Apple in Antitrust Lawsuit

03/21/2024 Newsmaker
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Washington — The U.S. Department of Justice on Thursday sued Apple, the first major antitrust effort against the iPhone maker by...

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Biden Administration Unveils Strict Auto Standards to Speed Electric Shift 

Biden Administration Unveils Strict Auto Standards to Speed Electric Shift 

03/20/2024 Newsmaker
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New York — President Joe Biden’s administration announced Wednesday revised pollution standards for cars and trucks meant to accelerate the U.S....

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Biden to Tout Government Investing $8.5 Billion in Intel’s Computer Chip Plants in Four States  

Biden to Tout Government Investing $8.5 Billion in Intel’s Computer Chip Plants in Four States  

03/20/2024 Newsmaker
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Washington — The Biden administration has reached an agreement to provide Intel with up to $8.5 billion in direct funding and...

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Efforts by US to Crack Down on TikTok Spark Backlash Against Israel

Efforts by US to Crack Down on TikTok Spark Backlash Against Israel

03/20/2024 Newsmaker
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Washington — The initial backlash came quickly. Within hours of last week’s vote in the House of Representatives approving legislation that...

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Electronic Waste Accumulating Worldwide, UN Report Warns

Electronic Waste Accumulating Worldwide, UN Report Warns

03/20/2024 Newsmaker
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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  

03/19/2024 Newsmaker
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washington — The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill March 13 that, if enacted into law, would give ByteDance, the...

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Back to the Moon – Part 1

Back to the Moon – Part 1

03/18/2024 Newsmaker
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After the Apollo program ended, the US took a long hiatus from lunar exploration. What happened during this time, and...

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US Supreme Court Examines Government Efforts to Curb Online Misinformation

US Supreme Court Examines Government Efforts to Curb Online Misinformation

03/18/2024 Newsmaker
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Washington — The US Supreme Court was hearing arguments on Monday in a social media case involving free speech rights and...

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

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

03/16/2024 Newsmaker
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Washington — The U.S. Treasury Department unveiled sanctions against a network of companies and individuals for facilitating illegal technology transfers from...

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US Senate Considers Bill That Could Ban TikTok in United States

US Senate Considers Bill That Could Ban TikTok in United States

03/15/2024 Newsmaker
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The White House is urging senators to quickly begin considering a bill that would address national security concerns related to...

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

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

03/14/2024 Newsmaker
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washington — Chinese drone maker DJI is expanding in the U.S. with its first flagship store in New York City amid...

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Former US Treasury Chief Mnuchin Looking to Buy TikTok

Former US Treasury Chief Mnuchin Looking to Buy TikTok

03/14/2024 Newsmaker
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Spacex Hoping to Launch Starship Farther in 3rd Test Flight

Spacex Hoping to Launch Starship Farther in 3rd Test Flight

03/14/2024 Newsmaker
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BOCA CHICA, Texas — SpaceX’s Starship, a futuristic vehicle designed to eventually carry astronauts to the moon and beyond, was poised...

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

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

03/14/2024 Newsmaker
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The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill Wednesday that would force short-video app TikTok, used by about 170 million...

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Japan Private Rocket Explodes Just After Launch

Japan Private Rocket Explodes Just After Launch

03/13/2024 Newsmaker
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Tokyo — A rocket made by a Japanese company exploded just after launch on Wednesday, with public broadcaster NHK showing footage...

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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

03/12/2024 Newsmaker
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WASHINGTON — The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to approve legislation Wednesday that would force the popular TikTok video app...

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

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

03/12/2024 Newsmaker
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Taipei — During China’s top legislative meetings this year, which wrapped up Monday, Chinese leader Xi Jinping ordered the military to...

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

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

03/12/2024 Newsmaker
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Scientists in Alaska are developing a cloud-based approach to storing and analyzing data about volcanoes, in hopes of increasing the...

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LogOn: Miniature Body Cameras Designed to Combat Crime

LogOn: Miniature Body Cameras Designed to Combat Crime

03/12/2024 Newsmaker
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Once used mainly by law enforcement, ordinary citizens now have access to smaller, cheaper versions of body cameras to help...

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

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

03/11/2024 Newsmaker
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