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The Government Accountability Office urges US a...
More than half of the government agencies using facial recognition do not know which system they're using.
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Scientists discover white dwarf around the size...
It's one of the smallest white dwarf stars ever spotted by astronomers, but has more mass than our sun.
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Apple Watch gets 'International Collection' of ...
For those who want to show their patriotism on their wrist.
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BTS dance with Boston Dyanmics robots as Hyunda...
Hyundai Motor now owns Boston Dynamics, so it dialed up BTS, its brand ambassador, to celebrate its latest acquisition.
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Where are all the Earth-size planets hiding? Po...
Tatooine has entered the chat.
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ISS photographed crossing in front of the sun i...
Two astronauts were on a spacewalk outside the station at the time of the image.
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Facebook closes above trillion-dollar market ca...
The social networking giant follows fellow big tech companies including Apple, Amazon, and Alphabet in reaching this milestone.
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Telegram finally adds group video calling
The feature is available on all devices, including desktops and tablets.
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Tesla recalls 250,000 vehicles over assisted dr...
In certain models, driving acceleration can accidentally happen when drivers try to shift gears.
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Discovery of 'Dragon Man' skull in China forces...
A laborer discovered the fossil in the Chinese city of Harbin and hid it in a well.
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Mark Zuckerberg gets Adam the Creator to design...
Not everyone wants a super creepy image of themselves to follow them around, but hey, cowabunga, dude.
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When will Windows 11 be released? Here's when t...
So long, Windows 10. You can officially download the Windows 11 update this holiday season.
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Starlink estimates global internet coverage bef...
Continuous coverage from SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service is expected to go global by September.
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Google relocation tool gives employees salary c...
If employees at the search giant request transfers to new markets, their compensations would be adjusted to the rates of the local region.
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The price for used cars is expected to drop as ...
New data shows auction prices peaking, which should lead to lower prices in the coming weeks.
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You can soon ride a balloon to space for the lo...
Space Perspectives begins selling tickets for a ride to space in 2024.
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PC gamers are getting features already found on...
Windows 11 will make use of features like Auto HDR.
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Biden's new bipartisan infrastructure plan incl...
It falls short of the $100B broadband plan from March.
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Exoplanets similar to Earth are less common tha...
Scientists are studying just how likely it is that exoplanets similar to Earth can actually support life.
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China cracks down on cryptocurrencies, causing ...
The country's new policies caused Bitcoin, Ether, and Dogecoin to each take significant dips.
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Hubble Telescope experiencing increased technic...
NASA's decades-old telescope has weathered a series of technical glitches in recent years, most notably a software error in March.
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Scientists learn more about Painted Lady butter...
The colorful butterflies make quite a journey across the Sahara desert.
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Microsoft announces next generation of Windows 11
Microsoft revamps Windows computers for a post-pandemic world.
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There's a surprising level of activity beneath ...
Big blocks of the planet's lithosphere, or crust, appear to have moved.
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Cheerleader wins free speech case against schoo...
The Supreme court said the student's Snapchat post was entitled to First Amendment protection.
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