Tag #Technology

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Tech CEOs Attend Trump's Inauguration, Shaping US Tech Policy

Tech giants Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, and others will attend Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday, shaping the future of US technology policy and regulation; notable absences include Jensen Huang of Nvidia.

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TikTok Shuts Down US Operations Ahead of Trump Inauguration

ByteDance shut down TikTok in the US on Sunday, ahead of President Trump's inauguration, despite previous concerns about national security and China's influence on the platform's algorithm, which delivers polarizing content.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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French App Facilitates Mass Exodus from X Amidst Content Moderation Concerns

A French citizens' science project, "HelloQuitteX," helps X users migrate to alternative platforms like Bluesky or Mastodon due to concerns over content moderation and algorithmic bias, with over 5000 users registered in a week for a planned January 20th exodus.

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UK Says No Plans to Ban TikTok, Unlike US

The UK cabinet minister Darren Jones stated that there are currently no plans to ban TikTok in the UK, unlike the US, which banned the app due to national security concerns. However, he indicated that the situation could change if a threat to British interests arises.

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Electronic Device and Vehicle Sounds Trigger Negative Reactions in Vulnerable Individuals

Apple confirmed that AirPods Pro 2 self-calibrate with faint chimes, causing user complaints; meanwhile, Kia's Sportage and Sorento SUVs use chimes for various notifications, potentially triggering negative reactions in people with hyperacusis or misophonia.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Major Earnings Reports to Shape Wall Street's Short Week

This week, 35 S&P 500 companies, including Netflix, Johnson & Johnson, and United Airlines, will release earnings reports following a week of strong bank earnings, with 76% of the already reported companies beating analyst expectations. Key factors to watch include Netflix's content strategy, United...

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TikTok Unavailable in US Following Supreme Court Ruling

Due to non-compliance with a US law requiring the sale of its US operations by January 19th, 2024, TikTok is temporarily unavailable in the US, affecting an estimated 170 million users; the Supreme Court upheld the law citing national security concerns over ByteDance's alleged spying for China.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Acoustic and Visual Detection Systems Counter Fiber-Optic Drones in Ukraine Conflict

Ukraine and Russia are developing acoustic and visual detection systems to counter each other's fiber-optic drones, which are immune to radio jamming, by leveraging the drones' increased noise and the infrared signature of their cables, as well as advanced signal processing techniques.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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U.S. TikTok Ban Affects 170 Million Users

On Sunday, TikTok shut down in the U.S. affecting 170 million users due to a government ban; VPNs are ineffective, and users should be wary of scam workarounds.

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Passive Cryptocurrency Income: Methods, Risks, and Rewards

Multiple methods exist for earning passive cryptocurrency income, including staking, yield farming, lending, and mining; each carries unique risks and rewards, demanding careful research and diversification to maximize returns and mitigate losses.

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Top 10 U.S. Stock Analysts Outperform Market in 2024

TipRanks' analysis of top-performing U.S. stock market analysts from October 2023 to September 2024 revealed Gerard Cassidy of RBC Capital as the top performer, achieving an 88% success rate and 11.5% average return, while others yielded returns as high as 305.1% on individual stocks, despite macroe...

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theguardian.com
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Sci-Fi Writers Help UK Military Plan for Future Threats

British science fiction writers are collaborating with the Ministry of Defence to explore future threats, including mass electronic failures in self-driving cars, to improve national resilience and crisis management strategies.

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