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Prosecutors link LA contract to Smartmatic 'slush fund' as voting tech firm battles Fox in court
Read full article: Prosecutors link LA contract to Smartmatic 'slush fund' as voting tech firm battles Fox in courtThe voting technology company suing Fox News for defamation is now entangled in a widening bribery investigation.
Microsoft employee protests lead to 18 arrests as company reviews its work with Israel's military
Read full article: Microsoft employee protests lead to 18 arrests as company reviews its work with Israel's militaryPolice officers have arrested 18 people during protests at Microsoft headquarters.
Google's Pixel 10 phones raises the ante on artificial intelligence
Read full article: Google's Pixel 10 phones raises the ante on artificial intelligenceGoogle on Wednesday unveiled a new line-up of Pixel smartphones injected with another dose of artificial intelligence that’s designed to do everything from fetch vital information stored on the devices to help improve photos as they’re being taken.
Lawyer argues Meta can't be held liable for gunmaker's Instagram posts in Uvalde families' lawsuit
Read full article: Lawyer argues Meta can't be held liable for gunmaker's Instagram posts in Uvalde families' lawsuitLawyers for the media giant Meta says a lawsuit brought by families of the victims of the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, should be thrown out.
Minnesota sues TikTok, alleging it preys on young people with addictive algorithms
Read full article: Minnesota sues TikTok, alleging it preys on young people with addictive algorithmsMinnesota has joined a wave of states suing TikTok, claiming the app uses addictive algorithms that harm young people's mental health.
More people are tapping their phones instead of swiping cards to pay. Here’s how to protect your digital wallet
Read full article: More people are tapping their phones instead of swiping cards to pay. Here’s how to protect your digital walletFrom groceries to gas, more people are tapping their phones instead of swiping cards to pay. But what happens if that phone goes missing or falls into the wrong hands? Consumer Reports tells you how to protect your money when using a digital wallet.
Trump administration vying to own a big stake in Intel after SoftBank's $2 billion bet on company
Read full article: Trump administration vying to own a big stake in Intel after SoftBank's $2 billion bet on companyU.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Tuesday confirmed the U.S. government is vying for a 10% stake in Silicon Valley pioneer Intel in an unusual deal that would deepen the Trump administration’s financial ties with major computer chip manufacturers and punctuate a dramatic about-face from the president’s recent push to oust the company’s CEO.
Judge issues injunction preventing Trump's FTC from investigating watchdog Media Matters
Read full article: Judge issues injunction preventing Trump's FTC from investigating watchdog Media MattersA judge for the U.S. District Court in Washington has issued an injunction preventing the Trump administration's Federal Trade Commission from investigating Media Matters for America, the liberal media watchdog organization.
Maryland tax on digital ads violated Big Tech's free speech, judges say
Read full article: Maryland tax on digital ads violated Big Tech's free speech, judges sayA federal appeals court has ruled that part of a first-in-the-nation tax on digital advertising in Maryland aimed at Big Tech is unconstitutional.
Hijacked satellites and orbiting space weapons: In the 21st century, space is the new battlefield
Read full article: Hijacked satellites and orbiting space weapons: In the 21st century, space is the new battlefieldOuter space has emerged as the world's next battlefield, demonstrated by recent cyberattacks on satellites blamed on Russia.
What to Stream: Offset, John Cena, John Grisham and legal fights by Jussie Smollett and Amanda Knox
Read full article: What to Stream: Offset, John Cena, John Grisham and legal fights by Jussie Smollett and Amanda KnoxMigos rapper Offset releasing his third solo album “Kiari” and Samara Weaving playing a reformed getaway driver in the heist thriller “Eenie Meanie” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
Supreme Court allows Mississippi to require age verification on social media like Facebook and X
Read full article: Supreme Court allows Mississippi to require age verification on social media like Facebook and XThe Supreme Court has refused for now to block enforcement of a Mississippi law aimed at regulating the use of social media by children.
NY attorney general sues Zelle's parent company after Trump administration drops similar case
Read full article: NY attorney general sues Zelle's parent company after Trump administration drops similar caseNew York’s attorney general has sued the parent company of the Zelle payment platform, months after the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau abandoned a similar case under the Trump administration.
Russia restricts calls via WhatsApp and Telegram, the latest step to control the internet
Read full article: Russia restricts calls via WhatsApp and Telegram, the latest step to control the internetRussian authorities have announced partial restrictions on calls in messaging apps Telegram and WhatsApp.
Crypto mogul Do Kwon, known as 'the cryptocurrency king,' pleads guilty to fraud charges
Read full article: Crypto mogul Do Kwon, known as 'the cryptocurrency king,' pleads guilty to fraud chargesSouth Korean cryptocurrency mogul Do Kwon has pleaded guilty to two fraud charges arising from a $40 billion cryptocurrency collapse.
YouTube to begin testing a new AI-powered age verification system in the U.S.
Read full article: YouTube to begin testing a new AI-powered age verification system in the U.S.YouTube is ready to start testing a new age-verification system in the U.S. using artificial intelligence to distinguish between adults and minors based on their viewing habits.
Trump says Intel CEO has an 'amazing story' days after calling for his resignation
Read full article: Trump says Intel CEO has an 'amazing story' days after calling for his resignationLess than a week after President Donald Trump called for the resignation of Intel’s CEO, shares of the chipmaker are rising after Trump said he had a “very interesting” meeting with Lip-Bu Tan.
From streaming services to snacks, Consumer Reports reveals best deals so college students can save more and stress less
Read full article: From streaming services to snacks, Consumer Reports reveals best deals so college students can save more and stress lessCollege students often try to make ends meet on a small budget. The good news: There are a lot of student discounts out there, from streaming services and smartphones to snacks and takeout.
Musk says he plans to sue Apple for not featuring X or Grok among its top apps
Read full article: Musk says he plans to sue Apple for not featuring X or Grok among its top appsBillionaire SpaceX, Tesla and X owner Elon Musk says he plans to sue Apple for not featuring X and its Grok artificial intelligence chatbot app in its top recommended apps in its App Store.
US will get a 15% cut of Nvidia and AMD chip sales to China under a new, unusual agreement
Read full article: US will get a 15% cut of Nvidia and AMD chip sales to China under a new, unusual agreementNvidia and AMD agreed to share 15% of their revenues from chip sales to China with the U.S. government, President Donald Trump confirmed at a press conference on Monday.
As electric bills rise, evidence mounts that data centers share blame. States feel pressure to act
Read full article: As electric bills rise, evidence mounts that data centers share blame. States feel pressure to actAmid rising electric bills, states are under pressure to insulate regular household and business ratepayers from the costs of feeding Big Tech’s energy-hungry data centers.
What to Stream: Vanessa Kirby, Maroon 5, Madden NFL 26, Alicia Silverstone and 'The Chicken Sisters'
Read full article: What to Stream: Vanessa Kirby, Maroon 5, Madden NFL 26, Alicia Silverstone and 'The Chicken Sisters'Vanessa Kirby starring in the gritty film “Night Always Comes,” and Maroon 5 releasing their eighth studio album with songs featuring Lil Wayne and Blackpink’s LISA are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
Trump's planned 100% computer chip tariff sparks confusion among businesses and trading partners
Read full article: Trump's planned 100% computer chip tariff sparks confusion among businesses and trading partnersPresident Donald Trump's ambiguous plans for 100% tariffs on non-U.S. computer chips is causing confusion among businesses and trading partners.
Roblox rolls out open-source AI system to protect kids from predators in chats
Read full article: Roblox rolls out open-source AI system to protect kids from predators in chatsRoblox, the online gaming platform wildly popular with children and teenagers, is rolling out an open-source version of an artificial intelligence system it says can help preemptively detect predatory language in game chats.
Students have been called to the office — and even arrested — for AI surveillance false alarms
Read full article: Students have been called to the office — and even arrested — for AI surveillance false alarmsSurveillance systems in American schools increasingly monitor everything students write on school accounts and devices.
Japan tech giant SoftBank Group sees better fortunes on surging AI stocks
Read full article: Japan tech giant SoftBank Group sees better fortunes on surging AI stocksJapanese technology conglomerate SoftBank Group has reported a $2.9 billion profit for the April-June quarter, rebounding from a loss a year earlier, as its investments benefited from the craze for artificial intelligence.
Trump plans 100% tariff on computer chips, unless companies build in US
Read full article: Trump plans 100% tariff on computer chips, unless companies build in USPresident Donald Trump says he's imposing a 100% tariff on computer chips— a move that raises the specter of higher prices for electronics, autos, household appliances and other essential goods that depend on the processors.
Trump announces Apple investing another $100 billion in US manufacturing
Read full article: Trump announces Apple investing another $100 billion in US manufacturingApple CEO Tim Cook joined President Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday to announce a commitment by the tech company to increase its investment in U.S. manufacturing by an additional $100 billion over the next four years.
WhatsApp takes down 6.8 million accounts linked to criminal scam centers, Meta says
Read full article: WhatsApp takes down 6.8 million accounts linked to criminal scam centers, Meta saysWhatsApp has taken down 6.8 million accounts linked to criminal scam centers worldwide, according to its parent company, Meta.
Palantir books its first $1 billion in quarterly sales and dodges DOGE axe
Read full article: Palantir books its first $1 billion in quarterly sales and dodges DOGE axeShares of Palantir Technologies sailed past previous record highs Tuesday after booking its first $1 billion sales quarter and raising its performance expectations for the year.
Tesla awards CEO Musk millions of shares valued at about $29 billion
Read full article: Tesla awards CEO Musk millions of shares valued at about $29 billionTesla gave Elon Musk a stock grant of $29 billion on Monday as a reward for years of “transformative and unprecedented” growth despite a recent foray into right-wing politics that has hurt its sales, profits and its stock price.
Online creators, led by MrBeast and Mark Rober, want to raise $40 million for clean water access
Read full article: Online creators, led by MrBeast and Mark Rober, want to raise $40 million for clean water accessOnline creators are launching a $40 million fundraiser to build water quality projects around the world.
What to Stream: Eddie Murphy and Pete Davidson team up and 'King of the Hill' and 'Wednesday' return
Read full article: What to Stream: Eddie Murphy and Pete Davidson team up and 'King of the Hill' and 'Wednesday' returnNew Orleans legend Big Freedia returning with a new gospel album and the acting trio of Eddie Murphy, Pete Davidson and Keke Palmer teaming up for the armored truck action comedy “The Pickup” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
Google loses appeal in antitrust battle with Fortnite maker
Read full article: Google loses appeal in antitrust battle with Fortnite makerA federal appeals court has upheld a jury verdict condemning Google’s Android app store as an illegal monopoly, clearing the way for a federal judge to enforce a potentially disruptive shakeup that’s designed to give consumers more choices.
Japanese game maker Nintendo reports robust profits on strong Switch 2 sales
Read full article: Japanese game maker Nintendo reports robust profits on strong Switch 2 salesNintendo, the Japanese video game maker behind the Super Mario and Pokemon franchises, is reporting an 18.6% surge in net profit for the first fiscal quarter on the back of strong demand for its new Switch 2 console.
Apple overcomes Trump's trade war, slow start in AI to deliver surprisingly strong quarter
Read full article: Apple overcomes Trump's trade war, slow start in AI to deliver surprisingly strong quarterApple shook off a thicket of tariffs and a botched entry into artificial intelligence to accelerate its revenue growth during its springtime quarter, but the trendsetting company still faces a bumpy road ahead that could lead to higher iPhone prices.
Julia Whelan has narrated 600 audiobooks and counting. So why isn't she paid like it?
Read full article: Julia Whelan has narrated 600 audiobooks and counting. So why isn't she paid like it?After recording more than 600 audiobooks, Julia Whelan has become a go-to narrator for books by popular authors including Emily Henry and Taylor Jenkins Reid.
Government to keep sharing key satellite data for hurricane forecasting despite planned cutoff
Read full article: Government to keep sharing key satellite data for hurricane forecasting despite planned cutoffThe Department of Defense now says it will continue sharing key data collected by three sophisticated weather satellites that help forecasters track hurricanes.
One Tech Tip: Can you tell if that song AI-generated? Here are some things to check
Read full article: One Tech Tip: Can you tell if that song AI-generated? Here are some things to checkA fictitious rock group with AI-generated music, lyrics, and album art sparked debate about how the new technology is blurring the line between real and synthetic in the music world.
Unsettled by NYC shooting, companies wonder if their offices are safe
Read full article: Unsettled by NYC shooting, companies wonder if their offices are safeBusinesses across the U.S. are reevaluating security after a shooting at a New York City office building raised concerns about workplace safety.
Microsoft's annual cloud revenue hits $75B, profit beats expectations
Read full article: Microsoft's annual cloud revenue hits $75B, profit beats expectationsMicrosoft reveals that its Azure cloud computing platform has generated over $75 billion in annual revenue, marking a 34% increase from the previous year.
Meta stock surges after Q2 results blow past expectations despite heavy AI spending
Read full article: Meta stock surges after Q2 results blow past expectations despite heavy AI spendingIn the midst of an artificial intelligence spending spree, Meta posted stronger-than-expected results for the second quarter, buoyed by growing ad revenue even as its expenses increased.
What we know about a new health data tracking system being announced by White House
Read full article: What we know about a new health data tracking system being announced by White HousePresident Donald Trump's announcement of a new private health tracking system to help patients access their health records and monitor wellness is raising a host of privacy concerns.
Is AI causing tech worker layoffs? That's what CEOs suggest, but the reality is complicated
Read full article: Is AI causing tech worker layoffs? That's what CEOs suggest, but the reality is complicatedA new report from Indeed reveals that tech job postings in July were down 36% from early 2020 levels.
Senate committee advances Trump nominee to lead cybersecurity agency that protects election systems
Read full article: Senate committee advances Trump nominee to lead cybersecurity agency that protects election systemsA Senate committee has advanced the nomination of President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.
Trump administration is launching a new private health tracking system with Big Tech's help
Read full article: Trump administration is launching a new private health tracking system with Big Tech's helpThe Trump administration is pushing for Americans to upload personal health data to new apps run by private tech companies.
Millions are flocking to grow virtual gardens in viral Roblox game created by teenager
Read full article: Millions are flocking to grow virtual gardens in viral Roblox game created by teenagerA 16-year-old’s Roblox game, Grow a Garden, has shattered records for the most concurrent players in history.
Palo Alto Networks buying CyberArk in cash-and-stock deal valued at about $25 billion
Read full article: Palo Alto Networks buying CyberArk in cash-and-stock deal valued at about $25 billionCybersecurity company Palo Alto Networks is buying CyberArk in a cash-and-stock deal valued at approximately $25 billion.
Australia bans YouTube accounts for children under 16 in reversal of previous stance
Read full article: Australia bans YouTube accounts for children under 16 in reversal of previous stanceThe Australian government has announced YouTube will be required to ensure account holders are at least 16 years old starting in December.
First Australian-made rocket crashes after 14 seconds of flight in a failed attempt to reach orbit
Read full article: First Australian-made rocket crashes after 14 seconds of flight in a failed attempt to reach orbitThe first Australian-made rocket to attempt to reach orbit from the country's soil has crashed after 14 seconds of flight.
Microsoft Authenticator is ending password autofill soon. How to set up a passkey before Aug. 1
Read full article: Microsoft Authenticator is ending password autofill soon. How to set up a passkey before Aug. 1If you’re a Microsoft Authenticator user, you’ve probably received at least one notice that the app’s password management features are no longer usable and that your stored passwords will be inaccessible starting Aug. 1 unless you have the Edge browser.
Tea app takes messaging system offline after second security issue reported
Read full article: Tea app takes messaging system offline after second security issue reportedTea, a dating discussion app that recently suffered a high-profile cybersecurity breach, announced late Monday that some direct messages were also accessed in the incident.
Why are scientists dressing pigs in clothes and burying them in Mexico?
Read full article: Why are scientists dressing pigs in clothes and burying them in Mexico?Scientists in Mexico are testing innovative methods they hope can be employed to locate the overwhelming number of people missing due to cartel violence.
Cheyenne to host massive AI data center using more electricity than all Wyoming homes combined
Read full article: Cheyenne to host massive AI data center using more electricity than all Wyoming homes combinedA massive AI data center proposed near Cheyenne, Wyoming, would use more electricity than all homes in the state combined.
Cyberattack on Russian airline Aeroflot causes the cancellation of more than 100 flights
Read full article: Cyberattack on Russian airline Aeroflot causes the cancellation of more than 100 flightsA cyberattack on Russian airline Aeroflot has caused a major outage, leading to over 100 flight cancellations and delays.
Creating realistic deepfakes is getting easier than ever. Fighting back may take even more AI
Read full article: Creating realistic deepfakes is getting easier than ever. Fighting back may take even more AIThe use of deepfakes to impersonate high-level officials in the U.S. presents a growing security challenge.
Looking for a dependable laptop? Consumer Reports shares some top picks and insider advice
Read full article: Looking for a dependable laptop? Consumer Reports shares some top picks and insider adviceAs the countdown to the new school year begins, one back-to-school essential is more important than ever — a dependable laptop. With fluctuating tech prices and uncertainty over tariffs, Consumer Reports shares some top picks and insider advice on scoring the best laptop for any budget.
The Tea app was intended to help women date safely. Then it got hacked
Read full article: The Tea app was intended to help women date safely. Then it got hackedA provocative dating app designed to let women anonymously ask or warn each other about men they'd encountered rocketed to the top spot on the U.S. Apple App Store last week.
Tea, an app for women to safely talk about men they date, has been breached, user IDs exposed
Read full article: Tea, an app for women to safely talk about men they date, has been breached, user IDs exposedTea, an app designed to let women safely discuss men they date has been breached, with thousands of selfies and photo IDs of users exposed, the company confirmed on Friday.
Pakistan urges global social media platforms to block accounts run by banned militant groups
Read full article: Pakistan urges global social media platforms to block accounts run by banned militant groupsPakistan has urged the global social media companies to take action to block hundreds of accounts allegedly run by outlawed militant groups that Islamabad claims spread propaganda and glorify insurgents.
What to Stream: Reneé Rapp, 'The Phoenician Scheme,' Elvis rarities, Anthony Mackie and Jason Momoa
Read full article: What to Stream: Reneé Rapp, 'The Phoenician Scheme,' Elvis rarities, Anthony Mackie and Jason MomoaBenicio Del Toro starring in Wes Anderson’s “The Phoenician Scheme”and Reneé Rapp’s second studio album “Bite Me” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
Intel cuts back spending, workforce as struggling chip maker mounts comeback
Read full article: Intel cuts back spending, workforce as struggling chip maker mounts comebackIntel Corp. is shedding thousands of workers and cutting expenses as its new CEO works to revive the struggling chipmaker's fortunes.
Trump's AI plan calls for massive data centers. Here's how it may affect energy in the US
Read full article: Trump's AI plan calls for massive data centers. Here's how it may affect energy in the USPresident Donald Trump’s plan to boost artificial intelligence and build data centers across the U.S. could speed up a building boom that was already expected to strain the nation’s ability to power it.
Trump's order to block 'woke' AI in government encourages tech giants to censor their chatbots
Read full article: Trump's order to block 'woke' AI in government encourages tech giants to censor their chatbotsTech companies selling AI to the federal government now face a new challenge: proving their chatbots aren't "woke."
Cyprus gets help from other countries to battle huge wildfire that has killed 2
Read full article: Cyprus gets help from other countries to battle huge wildfire that has killed 2Cyprus' government spokesman says aircraft from Jordan, Lebanon, Israel and Spain are on their way to help battle a huge wildfire that has claimed the lives of two people.
Google's AI push pays off with solid second quarter, but doubts about company's future persist
Read full article: Google's AI push pays off with solid second quarter, but doubts about company's future persistGoogle’s accelerating shift into artificial intelligence helped propel its corporate parent to another quarter of solid growth while a crackdown on its internet empire looms in the background.
Meta launches new teen safety features, removes 635,000 accounts that sexualize children
Read full article: Meta launches new teen safety features, removes 635,000 accounts that sexualize childrenInstagram parent company Meta has introduced new safety features aimed at protecting teens who use its platforms, including information about accounts that message them and an option to block and report accounts with one tap.
UK regulator seeks special status for Apple and Google that could mandate changes for Big Tech
Read full article: UK regulator seeks special status for Apple and Google that could mandate changes for Big TechBritain’s antitrust watchdog proposes labeling Google’s and Apple’s mobile ecosystems with “strategic market status.”.
From tech podcasts to policy: Trump's new AI plan leans heavily on Silicon Valley industry ideas
Read full article: From tech podcasts to policy: Trump's new AI plan leans heavily on Silicon Valley industry ideasPresident Donald Trump has unveiled an “AI Action Plan” shaped by Silicon Valley tech leaders who supported his campaign.
Russian lawmakers pass a bill punishing online searches for information deemed to be 'extremist'
Read full article: Russian lawmakers pass a bill punishing online searches for information deemed to be 'extremist'Russian lawmakers have approved a bill that punishes online searches for information that is deemed “extremist,” the latest move by government authorities in their relentless crackdown on dissent.
UK court says HPE owed more than $940 million in fraud case against late tech tycoon Mike Lynch
Read full article: UK court says HPE owed more than $940 million in fraud case against late tech tycoon Mike LynchA U.K. High Court has ruled that Hewlett Packard Enterprise is owed over 700 million pounds from the estate of British tech tycoon Mike Lynch and his former finance director.
In Vermont, pay phones return free of charge in cellular dead zone
Read full article: In Vermont, pay phones return free of charge in cellular dead zoneAn electrical engineer in rural Vermont is reviving old pay phones to give people a free option for making calls in areas where cell service is unreliable or nonexistent.
Can you ever expect privacy in public? Coldplay kiss camera saga tells us a lot about the answer
Read full article: Can you ever expect privacy in public? Coldplay kiss camera saga tells us a lot about the answerWhen the KissCam at a Coldplay concert last week landed on a couple who suspiciously escaped their embrace and tried (but failed) to duck out of the spotlight, the internet immediately got to work.
Looming over two cases threatening Musk’s car company is a single question: Can he be trusted?
Read full article: Looming over two cases threatening Musk’s car company is a single question: Can he be trusted?Elon Musk fought court cases on opposite coasts Monday raising a question about the billionaire that could either speed his plan to put self-driving Teslas on U.S. roads or throw up a major roadblock: Can this wildly successful man who tends to exaggerate be trusted.
What to know about a vulnerability being exploited on Microsoft SharePoint servers
Read full article: What to know about a vulnerability being exploited on Microsoft SharePoint serversMicrosoft is issuing an emergency fix to close off a vulnerability in Microsoft’s SharePoint software that hackers have exploited to carry out widespread attacks on businesses and at least some federal agencies.
The risks and rewards of tokenization as crypto heavyweights push for it
Read full article: The risks and rewards of tokenization as crypto heavyweights push for itThe financial world is buzzing about tokenization, a process using blockchain to turn real-world assets like stocks or real estate into digital tokens.