Amazon says it fixed an error that led Alexa to tell a 10-year-old girl to put a penny in an electrical outlet
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Amazon says it fixed an error that led Alexa to tell a 10-year-old girl to put a penny in an electrical outlet
An Amazon Echo's Alexa suggested a 10-year-old girl take part in the TikTok "penny challenge," which can cause electrocution and fires.
The Dirty Little Secret Developers Won't Tell You: Most Tech Is Just a Big Waste
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The Dirty Little Secret Developers Won't Tell You: Most Tech Is Just a Big Waste
Don't waste time and money on tech when there are alternatives.
Wi-Fi 6E speed could hit 1-2Gbps after court confirms FCC decision
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Wi-Fi 6E speed could hit 1-2Gbps after court confirms FCC decision
While Wi-Fi 6 is starting to make some headway, some are already looking ahead to far faster Wi-Fi 6E speeds. Although theoretically ...
Spain's exceeds EU-dictated renewables, energy efficiency targets in 2020
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Spain's exceeds EU-dictated renewables, energy efficiency targets in 2020
December 29 (Renewables Now) - Spain exceeded EU-mandated renewable energy and energy efficiency targets set for 2020, the Spanish ministry for the ecologi
Elon Musk says SpaceX will land humans on Mars in 10 years in the worst-case scenario
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Elon Musk says SpaceX will land humans on Mars in 10 years in the worst-case scenario
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said on a podcast that the company will land humans on Mars in five to ten years, depending on the engineering and cost of Starship.
Where is NASA's James Webb Space Telescope? Here's how to follow its progress.
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Where is NASA's James Webb Space Telescope? Here's how to follow its progress.
What's the massive observatory doing now? Here's how to find out.
Apple ditched Intel, and it paid off
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Apple ditched Intel, and it paid off
Apple proved in 2021 that its decision to ditch Intel last year has been a huge success, helping to reinvigorate sales of Apple's computers.
Thinner than a pencil, these solar panels are set to revolutionise solar power
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Are these the thinnest solar panels in the world?
Solar energy users save as much as 75 million barrels of oil and 35 million tonnes of carbon dioxide every year.
After the Facebook whistleblower came forward, the company reportedly tried to discredit her reputation among politicians
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After the Facebook whistleblower came forward, the company reportedly tried to discredit her reputation among politicians
In October, Frances Haugen exposed major issues at the social media giant. Then, company lobbyists smeared her name on Capitol Hill, the Wall Street Journal reports.
CES 2022 will introduce HDMI 2.1a, another confusing new spec
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CES 2022 will introduce HDMI 2.1a, another confusing new spec
Maybe your TV will get a firmware update?
Europe's $12 billion Tesla battery rival produces its first lithium-ion cell
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Europe's $12 billion battery start-up produces its first lithium-ion cell
Northvolt has produced its first lithium-ion battery cell at its factory in Skelleftea, meeting its deadline to start production before the end of 2021.
James Webb Space Telescope's smooth launch extended its life expectancy, NASA says
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James Webb Space Telescope's smooth launch extended its life expectancy, NASA says
The observatory's trouble-free Christmas Day launch and two early course corrections could push its operational life well past the 10-year mark, the agency said.
James Webb Space Telescope’s fuel expected to last more than 10 years
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James Webb Space Telescope’s fuel expected to last more than 10 years
It’ll allow more support for science operation, NASA says
China urges US to protect its space station from satellites
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China urges US to protect its space station from satellites | AP News
BEIJING (AP) — China is calling on the United States to protect a Chinese space station and its three-member crew after Beijing complained that satellites launched by Elon Musk’s SpaceX nearly struck the station.
'AirTag found moving with you': Apple devices linked to suspected stalking and theft
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'AirTag found moving with you': Apple devices linked to suspected stalking and theft
AirTags, not the first tracking tool to become the source of concern about their use for nefarious purposes, have been linked to stalking and car thefts.
Crowded dorms, no flush toilets and worms in food for women at Indian iPhone plant
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Crowded dorms, no flush toilets and worms in food: How protest forced change for women at Indian iPhone plant
For women who assembled iPhones at a Foxconn plant in southern India, crowded dorms without flush toilets and food sometimes crawling with worms were problems to be endured for the pay cheque.
Foxconn India workers beset by worms in food, no running water
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Tesla recalls nearly half a million Model 3 and Model S cars
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Tesla recalls nearly half a million Model 3 and Model S cars
Tesla service will fix affected units free of charge
Tesla recalls nearly half a million cars over safety issues
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Tesla recalls almost half a million electric cars over safety issues
Tesla Inc is recalling more than 475,000 of its Model 3 and Model S electric cars to address rearview camera and trunk issues that increase the risk of crashing, the U.S. road safety regulator said on Thursday.
This algorithm knows about recreational drugs that don’t even exist yet
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This algorithm knows about recreational drugs that don’t even exist yet
The current chemistry-based method for identifying new recreational drugs takes weeks and months. A new algorithm could shave that process down to minutes—and reduce overdose deaths if used correctly.
New York City orders 184 Mustang Mach-E cars for police and government use
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New York City orders 184 Mustang Mach-E cars for police and government use | Engadget
New York City has purchased 184 all-electric Mustang Mach-Es, and they're all going to be used for law enforcement and emergency response purposes..