Category: 3. Tech
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Social media companies made $11 billion in US ad revenue from minors, Harvard study finds
This combination of photos shows logos of X, formerly known as Twitter, top left; Snapchat, top right; Facebook, bottom left; and TikTok, bottom right. Social media companies collectively made over $11 billion in U.S. advertising revenue from minors last year, according to a study from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health released Wednesday,…
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New York Times sues OpenAI, Microsoft in copyright clash
The New York Times has filed a lawsuit against ChatGPT maker OpenAI and Microsoft. The New York Times sued ChatGPT-maker OpenAI and Microsoft in a US court on Wednesday, alleging that the companies’ powerful AI models used millions of articles for training without permission. … Continue Reading News Source: techxplore.com
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Why aren’t more people buying over-the-counter hearing aids?
This article was originally featured on Undark. When Frank Lin was in junior high, his grandma started wearing hearing aids. During dinner conversations, she was often painfully silent, and communicating by phone was nearly impossible. As a kid, Lin imagined “what her life would be like if she wasn’t always struggling to communicate.” It was…
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How LED Lights Could Revolutionize Internet and Data Transmission
Researchers from the University of Surrey and University of Cambridge have discovered how LED bulbs, using metal-halide perovskites, can facilitate fast data transmissions. This breakthrough in LED technology could revolutionize home and office networks, significantly enhancing data communication speeds and efficiency. A study reveals that LED bulbs, enhanced with metal-halide perovskites, could dramatically speed up…
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The best plug-in hybrids for driving without filling up on gas
This photo provided by Toyota shows the 2024 Prius Prime. More powerful and stylish than before, the latest Prime can drive about 45 miles on all-electric power. Credit: Courtesy of Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. via AP Buying a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle is a great way to try living with an electric vehicle without giving…
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Google rejected Play Store fee changes due to impact on revenue, Epic lawsuit shows
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Alphabet Inc.’s Google considered changing its app store pricing model to circumvent a regulatory crackdown, but abandoned a proposal to charge a set fee per app after it became clear that could cost the company billions of dollars, according to documents released late Thursday. … Continue Reading News Source: techxplore.com
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Talking to Animals using Artificial Intelligence
Kelso Harper: Hey, science nerds! This is Kelso Harper, one of the producers of Science, Quickly. This week we’re looking back at some of our favorite episodes of the year. I chose one that features Sophie Bushwick, our beloved and recently departed technology editor. Don’t worry, she’s fine; she’s just going to be a senior…
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Ubisoft investigates hack attempt
Ubisoft security reportedly rebuffed an attempt to steal 900 GB of data from the video game company. “Assassin’s Creed” publisher Ubisoft said Tuesday it was investigating a suspected data security breach, in the latest cyberattack against a major actor in the video game industry. … Continue Reading News Source: techxplore.com
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Apple Watch import ban goes into effect in US patent clash
Apple Watch Ultra 2 devices are displayed for sale in Los Angeles. A US import ban on certain Apple smartwatch models came into effect Tuesday, after the Biden administration opted not to veto a ruling on patent infringements. The… Continue Reading News Source: techxplore.com
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Apple to appeal US watch ban
Medical device maker Masimo Corp accuses Apple of infringing on its ‘light-based oximetry functionality’ Apple said on Tuesday it will appeal a US ban on its latest smartwatch models after the Biden administration opted to not veto a ruling on patent infringements. … Continue Reading News Source: techxplore.com