Technology
Elon Musk to Occupy White House-Adjacent Office as Trump's Efficiency Czar
Elon Musk gets White House office! Tech mogul to lead Trump's DOGE, a new efficiency board. $250M investment reveals deep commitment. Will Musk have White House access? #ElonMusk #Trump #DOGE
Ancient DNA Reveals Strong Female Kinship in Iron Age Britain
Shocking discovery! Iron Age Dorset cemetery DNA reveals strong female kinship, matrilocal society. Women likely controlled land/property, contradicting common European patterns. #archaeology #genetics #history
AI-Powered Project Aims to Decipher Animal Communication, Boost Conservation Efforts
AI decodes animal vocalizations, revolutionizing conservation. Earth Species Project (ESP) uses AI to understand animal communication, crucial for endangered species like beluga whales & Hawaiian crows. Funding boost & groundbreaking research. #AI #Conservation #Animals
Elon Musk's Political Influence Under a Trump Return: A New Era of Tech-Driven Politics?
Elon Musk, who once largely eschewed politics, now has a political clout of his own to throw around as President-elect Trump heads back to the Oval Office. The tech billionaire has become a driving force in American politics in...
Supreme Court Weighs TikTok Ban, Impacting Millions
Supreme Court TikTok ban ruling looms Wednesday. 170M users await decision impacting free speech vs. national security. Will the ban stand or be delayed? #TikTok #SupremeCourt
SpaceX Launches Two Lunar Landers, Marking Private Sector's Renewed Moon Mission
Private lunar landers blast off! 🚀 ispace & Firefly Aerospace aim for lunar surface. Rover, experiments, & NASA funding mark a new era in commercial space. Learn more about these groundbreaking missions! #SpaceExploration #MoonLanding
New Travel Rules Loom for 2025; LA Wildfires Impact Residents
2025 travel rules change! California wildfires rage, evacuations ongoing. NFL prospect Kyren Lacy arrested for negligent homicide. ISIS-inspired truck crash in New Orleans kills 15. See updates & maps.
Meta to Lay Off 5% of Workforce, Citing Performance Concerns
Meta lays off 3,600 employees, impacting 5% of its workforce. CEO Mark Zuckerberg's memo details stricter performance expectations. Stock price dips. #MetaLayoffs #TechLayoffs #MarkZuckerberg
Steve Bannon, a former Trump advisor, says Elon Musk will remain involved in the MAGA movement despite recent criticism.
Bannon urges Musk to shift from tech-feudalism to populism. $250M investment justifies his inclusion, despite past attacks. Will Musk comply? #Bannon #Musk #MAGA
TikTok Denies Musk Sale Speculation Amid Pending Ban
TikTok denies Elon Musk sale rumors. Facing a Jan 19th US ban deadline, ByteDance's future in the US is uncertain. Trump's intervention and Musk's stance add intrigue. #TikTok #ElonMusk #ByteDance
Former Trump advisor Steve Bannon criticizes Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk.
Bannon blasts Zuckerberg, calling him untrustworthy & accusing Meta of 2020 election meddling. He also targets Elon Musk, vowing to "take him down." Zuckerberg defends policy changes citing "free expression" & alleged government pressure. #Bannon #Zuckerberg #Trump #Musk
Senator Markey Introduces Bill to Extend TikTok Ban Deadline
Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) said Monday he is planning to introduce legislation to give the Chinese parent company of TikTok more time to sell the app as the ban deadline looms less than a week away. “As the January...
President-elect Trump Favors TikTok, Awaits Supreme Court Ruling
TikTok's future hangs in the balance! Trump backs keeping the app, citing its role in his election win. Supreme Court hears arguments, potentially ruling before Jan 19th ban deadline. National security concerns vs. free speech.
Biden to Sign Executive Order Boosting US AI Infrastructure
Biden signs executive order to boost US AI development by easing data center construction & clean energy infrastructure. Prioritizes swift permitting, land identification, & American-made semiconductors. Addresses power constraints & export controls. #AI #Biden #DataCenters
Meta Ends Fact-Checking, Sparks Disinformation Concerns
Meta's shift to user-driven fact-checking raises concerns. Ending independent fact-checking, loosening content moderation, and reducing diversity initiatives could worsen disinformation spread. Critics warn this approach, mirroring Elon Musk's X, may empower false information.
Southwest Japan Shaken by Magnitude 6.6 Earthquake; No Major Damage Reported
A strong earthquake has rattled southwestern Japan, but there were no reports of serious damage
Biden Administration Restricts Advanced AI Chip Sales to Foreign Nations
Biden's AI chip export restrictions: New rules limit advanced GPU sales to foreign countries, aiming to protect national security. Exemptions for allies but sparking industry backlash. #AISecurity #ChipExport #Technology
OpenAI Advocates for US AI Leadership, Citing China's Threat
OpenAI urges US AI development to counter China. New blueprint calls for swift action, $175B investment, and ethical AI. Policymakers urged to collaborate for a leading global position. Event Jan 30th. #AI #China #OpenAI
Bezos Optimistic About Trump's Space Policy, Despite Ongoing Rivalry With Musk
Bezos confident in Trump space policy, despite Musk rivalry. Blue Origin faces SpaceX competition, highlighting challenges in orbital launches and Pentagon contracts. Musk's relationship with Trump fuels debate. #SpaceX #BlueOrigin #Bezos #Musk #Trump
Blue Origin Postpones New Glenn Rocket Launch Due to Technical Issue
New Glenn rocket launch scrubbed due to technical issue. Blue Origin's 320-foot rocket, slated for a Monday debut, encountered a problem during the countdown. No new date set. #BlueOrigin #NewGlenn #SpaceLaunch
Sen. Kelly: TikTok Ban Raises National Security Concerns
TikTok ban: Senator Kelly supports Supreme Court challenge. National security concerns outweigh First Amendment arguments. #TikTokBan #SenatorKelly #NationalSecurity
Biden Criticizes Meta's Fact-Checking Removal
Biden slams Meta's fact-checking end, calling it "shameful." Zuckerberg defends move, citing 'free expression.' Debate over misinformation, social media's role heats up.
Cryptocurrency Scammers Target Remote Workers, Millions Lost
New York's attorney general says scammers stole millions of dollars in cryptocurrency from people seeking remote work opportunities as part of an elaborate scheme
Meta CEO Zuckerberg Criticizes Biden Admin, Announces Content Moderation Changes
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg on said Biden administration officials would “scream” and “curse” at his employees when they disagreed with the government’s takedown requests over pandemic-related content. “These people from the Biden administration would call up our team and...
Meta Cuts DEI Team, Reverses Programs Amid Shifting Legal Landscape
Meta scraps DEI team, initiatives amid policy shift. Supreme Court rulings, Trump admin influence cited. Critics decry move as politically motivated. #Meta #DEI #Trump
Supreme Court Weighs TikTok Ban, Clashing National Security and Free Speech
Supreme Court hears TikTok ban case! National security vs. free speech. Justices debate divestment, potential impact on social media future. #TikTokBan #SupremeCourt #FreeSpeech
X to Label Parody Accounts, Boosting Transparency
X social media adds parody account labels, boosting transparency & preventing deception. Clearer identification of satire accounts, combating misinformation. Learn more now! #X #socialmedia #parodyaccounts
Trump Vows Drone Sightings Transparency, Sparks Debate
Trump vows drone report in 1 day, criticizing lack of info on unexplained sightings. GOP governors express growing concern over potential risks. #Drones #Trump #NationalSecurity
TikTok's Fate Hinges on Supreme Court Ruling This Friday
Supreme Court hears TikTok ban case Friday. First Amendment, national security concerns clash. Lower court upheld ban, impacting users. Will justices intervene? #TikTokBan #SupremeCourt #FreeSpeech
BepiColombo Captures Stunning Close-Up Photos of Mercury's North Pole
BepiColombo spacecraft reveals stunning close-up images of Mercury's north pole, permanently shadowed craters, and volcanic plains. ESA's final flyby before orbit. #Mercury #Space #ESA
Weak La Niña Forms, Likely to Spare Many from Severe Weather
La Niña's here, but weaker than expected! Muted global weather impact predicted, potentially fewer Atlantic hurricanes. Learn how this delayed La Niña differs from past cycles. #Lanina #WeatherForecast
AI Advancements May Lead to Job Cuts, Reskilling Crucial
Companies across the globe, at least four in 10, are likely to cut jobs as artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance, new research shows. A survey in the World Economic Forum's (WEF) latest "Future of Jobs Report," found that...
AT&T Guarantees Refunds for Service Outages
AT&T's new "AT&T Guarantee" offers service credits for wireless/fiber outages >1 hour/20 min. Learn about eligibility, exclusions, & launch date (Jan 9, 2024) on AT&T's site. #ATT #customerservice #networkreliability
Elon Musk Advocates for $2 Trillion in Federal Spending Cuts
Elon Musk calls for $2T+ federal spending cuts, arguing it'll curb inflation. DOGE, his new dept, aims to identify savings. Trump backs Musk's initiative. Is he wielding power?
Supreme Court Weighs TikTok's Fate, Free Speech vs. National Security
Supreme Court faces crucial TikTok shutdown decision Friday. Free speech vs. national security clash. Half of Americans use TikTok; its fate hangs in the balance. #TikTok #SupremeCourt #freespeech
Antarctic Ice Core Reveals 1.2 Million-Year-Old Climate History
Antarctica ice core, 1.2 million years old! Scientists unlock Earth's climate history, revealing past CO2 levels & potential clues to current warming. #climatechange #antarctica #icecore
Musk's X Platform Role in Trump Administration Raises Foreign Policy Concerns
Elon Musk's X platform & foreign policy: Concerns mount over his influence in the incoming Trump administration. Endorsements, foreign calls, and advisory roles raise questions about US policy clarity & potential chaos. Experts debate the scope of his power & impact on allies.
Meta Eliminates Fact-Checking, Sparks Democratic Backlash
Meta scraps fact-checking, sparking House Democrat outrage. Trump pressure? Free speech vs. misinformation battle escalates. #Meta #FactChecking #Trump
CES 2024: Innovation or Intrusion? Dystopia Experts Name "Worst in Show" Products
CES 2024's "Worst in Show" reveals tech's dark side. Luxury ring, AI crib, and more criticized for poor repairability, privacy concerns, and unsustainable design. Read why some cool tech is actually bad for you.
Meta Allows eBay Listings on Facebook Marketplace in EU Trial
Meta tests eBay integration on Facebook Marketplace to appease EU antitrust concerns. Trial lets users see eBay listings, but purchases remain on eBay. #Facebook #eBay #EU #Antitrust
Meta Allows eBay Listings on Facebook Marketplace, Despite EU Fine
eBay & Facebook integrate! Users in US, Germany & France can now buy/sell on eBay through Facebook Marketplace. A potential win for both platforms, but what does it mean for competition? #eBay #Facebook #Marketplace #eCommerce
Freshwater Species Face Widespread Extinction Risk
Freshwater animals face extinction crisis: 24% at risk! New study in Nature reveals interconnected threats like pollution & climate change. Act now to protect vital ecosystems. #freshwater #extinction #conservation
Meta Updates Content Moderation Policies, Loosening Restrictions on LGBTQ+ Accusations
Meta loosens content moderation, allowing claims of mental illness against LGBTQ+ and "gender-based limitations" in professions. Zuckerberg cites societal shift, user-driven fact-checking. Trump welcomes changes. #Meta #ContentModeration #LGBTQ #FreedomOfSpeech
Flying Taxis: Race to the Skies Heats Up, But Losses Mount
When he was still a boy making the long, tedious trips between his school and his woodsy home in the mountains during the 1980s, JoeBen Bevirt began fantasizing about flying cars that could whisk him to his destination in...
California Highway Patrol Warns of Amber Alert Scams
Beware! Fake AMBER Alert scams are targeting parents. Don't share info, meet strangers. Legitimate alerts come from law enforcement only. Report suspicious calls to police. #AMBERAlert #scam
Automakers Showcase Advanced In-Vehicle Tech at CES
CES 2024: Holographic windshields, AI assistants, and EVs! Hyundai Mobis, BMW, & Sony Honda Mobility unveil groundbreaking in-car tech. Learn how futuristic features promise immersive driving experiences. #CES2024 #AutoTech #FutureofDriving
Lemon8 Gaining Traction Amid TikTok Uncertainty
Lemon8 explodes in popularity, gaining 150% global downloads in Dec. TikTok ban fears fuel user surge. Will ByteDance's alternative thrive? #Lemon8 #TikTok #ByteDance
Powerful Earthquake Devastates Tibet, Claiming Scores of Lives
7.1 magnitude earthquake devastates Xigaze, China. 126+ dead, thousands displaced. Rescue efforts underway, but long-term recovery faces challenges. #Earthquake #China #Tibet
Israeli Journalist Nussbaum Returns to Airwaves, Using AI Voice Clone
ALS journalist Moshe Nussbaum returns to broadcasting! AI recreates his voice for Channel 12 commentary. #ALS #AI #technology #Israel
Meta Eliminates Fact-Checking, Sparks Political Debate
Meta scraps fact-checking, sparking Trump influence speculation. User-generated content moderation raises concerns about misinformation & democratic norms. #Meta #Trump #SocialMedia