Actor Tom Hanks recently issued a statement warning people not to be fooled by ads with images of him that promote miracle cures and wonder drugs. They are all fake; his image has been used without permission. He is just one of many celebrities whose fake endorsements for products and political candidates have recently been […]
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Exploding pagers leave clues to Israeli ‘red button’ plot, officials say
It’s unclear why the attack was set off this week, rather than as part of a more coordinated offensive.
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Instagram makes teen accounts private as pressure mounts on the app to protect children
Separate teen accounts for those under 18 are part of an effort to make the platform safer for children amid growing backlash against how social media affects young people’s lives.
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EU forcing Google, Apple to pay billions in fines and back taxes
Both companies have now exhausted their appeals in cases that date to the previous decade and helped jumpstart an era of intensifying scrutiny for Big Tech.
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Questions about the safety of Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’ system are growing
The technology’s problems have led many observers to become skeptical that Tesla’s system will ever be able to operate safely on a broad scale.
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How tech companies are obscuring AI’s real carbon footprint
Despite pledges to become carbon-negative, tech companies are creating more and more planet-warming emissions.
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Nvidia eyes return to record as AI spending bonanza continues
Concerns about the returns from AI investments recently contributed to a tech selloff, although that dip was readily bought amid signs that economic growth remains resilient and rising confidence that the spending on AI itself will stay strong.
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BoomerTECH Adventures: A deep dive into the Olympics
The 2024 Olympics in Paris has been a welcome break from some of the divisive news of the world. Watching the challenges and accomplishments of this year’s competitors reminds us that the original purpose of reviving the 1,500-year-old Greek tradition was to contribute to peace and the harmonious development of humankind. There’s still time to […]
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6 ways the Google antitrust ruling could change the internet
Maybe you could choose a Google-quality search engine tailored to children or news. Or would Android, Google search and Chrome be split up?
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Online portals deliver scary health news before doctors can weigh in
The medical community is divided about whether instant information empowers patients or harms them.