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  1. Google merges the Android, Chrome, and hardware divisions

    Google says the new “Platform and Devices” team will let it move faster.

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  2. SpaceX and Northrop are working on a constellation of spy satellites

    First launch of these operational vehicles may occur next month from California.

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  3. Cops can force suspect to unlock phone with thumbprint, US court rules

    Ruling: Thumbprint scan is like a "blood draw or fingerprint taken at booking."

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  1. LastPass users targeted in phishing attacks good enough to trick even the savvy

    Campaign used email, SMS, and voice calls to trick targets into divulging master passwords.

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  2. Fallout games continue seeing big player jumps after the TV series’ success

    Being on deep discount doesn't hurt, either.

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  3. Big Tech can’t hoard brainwave data for ad targeting, Colorado law says

    Neural data can reveal health, mental states, emotions, and cognitive function.

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  4. Chinese EV makers won’t get subsidies from Mexico after US pressure

    Mexico has offered generous incentives for automakers in the past.

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  5. Delta takes flight: Apple-approved Nintendo emulator is a great iOS option

    No more sideloading needed for your iOS retro game fix.

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  6. Google’s latest layoffs are in finance and real estate

    Google's almost uncountable number of layoffs continues.

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  7. The largest marine reptile ever could match blue whales in size

    Bones from the head of a reptile suggest a body that was well over 20 meters long.

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  8. The 2024 Mercedes E 350 4Matic is the thriftiest luxury workhorse

    We test out the refreshed Mercedes midsize sedan.

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  9. Author granted copyright over book with AI-generated text—with a twist

    Copyright Office changed course after initially denying request.

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  1. The hidden story behind one of SpaceX’s wettest and wildest launches

    "It looked like a giant smoke monster."

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  2. All the pieces are in place for the first crew flight of Boeing’s Starliner

    “This is a test flight, and a complicated one at that."

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  3. This app tries to do what Apple couldn’t: Multiple Mac monitors on Vision Pro

    New "Splitscreen" app works around the limitations, but it's not perfect.

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  1. Life-threatening rat pee infections reach record levels in NYC

    Between 2001 and 2020, there was an average of 3 cases per year. Last year's tally was 24.

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  2. Kremlin-backed actors spread disinformation ahead of US elections

    To a lesser extent, China and Iran also peddle disinfo in hopes of influencing voters.

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  3. Boston Dynamics’ new humanoid moves like no robot you’ve ever seen

    All-electric, 360° joints give the new Atlas plenty of inhuman movements.

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  4. Feds appoint “AI doomer” to run AI safety at US institute

    Former OpenAI researcher once predicted a 50 percent chance of AI killing all of us.

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  5. Billions of public Discord messages may be sold through a scraping service

    Cross-server tracking suggests a new understanding of "public" chat servers.

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  6. Bodies found in Neolithic pit were likely victims of ritualistic murder

    One victim may have been hogtied alive in pit, à la Mafia-style ligature strangulation.

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  1. Climate damages by 2050 will be 6 times the cost of limiting warming to 2°

    Study tracks the past costs of climate events and projects them into the future.

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  2. Tesla asks shareholders to approve Texas move and restore Elon Musk’s $56B pay

    Tesla board calls June 13 shareholder vote on Musk's pay and move to Texas.

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  3. After decades of Mario, how do developers bridge a widening generation gap?

    Tezuka: "The secret to having a long-tenured staff is that people don't quit."

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  4. Broadcom says “many” VMware perpetual licenses got support extensions

    Broadcom reportedly accused of changing VMware licensing and support conditions.

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  5. Dwarf Fortress’ Adventure Mode brings the sim’s chaotic spirit to CRPGs

    Travel your own world, meet fascinating creatures, and put bolts in their necks.

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  6. A chunk of metal that tore through a Florida home definitely came from the ISS

    "I don't think I've seen or heard, after my own research, any of these events occurring."

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  7. Feds expand investigation into Honda’s automatic emergency braking system

    3 million Honda Accords and CR-Vs are fitted with Collision Mitigation Braking System.

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