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California's FTB is sending out the first round...
These state-only checks are part of the California's $7.6 billion coronavirus relief package.
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After a delay, NASA's Ingenuity helicopter will...
If successful, it will be the first powered, controlled flight on another planet.
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Apple Fitness Plus subscription service adds wo...
The tech giant says its workouts are designed to build confidence, no matter your fitness level.
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Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos says Prime service now ha...
In a new letter to shareholders, Jeff Bezos talks company growth and employee work conditions.
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Microsoft Edge's browser now has a Kids Mode
Parents, go ahead and hand your laptop to your kid.
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A boba tea shortage? Why the bubble drink's fac...
Boba tea drinkers in need of a fix might have to be patient for a few months.
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Hopeful Game of Thrones fans clamor for season ...
"You could probably do it in three episodes," one fan tweets to HBO.
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Pfizer CEO says the COVID-19 vaccine may requir...
Studies are still under way to determine whether additional booster shots are needed to maintain immunity, but Pfizer's CEO calls it "a likely scenario."
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Spotify's Car Thing gadget available for free i...
The $80 devices makes it easier for driver's to use Spotify with their car's sound system.
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Facebook will let users appeal to remove content
The company's oversight board will start accepting appeals over content people want removed from Facebook and Instagram.
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Google's Timelapse feature uses satellite image...
Google used more than 24 million satellite images to build the new feature.
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Researchers discover systems with planets that ...
Planets like Star Wars' Tatooine might actually exist.
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Europe is investigating Facebook's massive data...
The inquiry will look into whether the leak constituted a breach of the GDPR.
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Tech companies including Apple, Google slam Geo...
Hundreds of CEOs and companies signed a statement opposing "discriminatory legislation" making it harder for Americans to vote.
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Fukushima wastewater to be released into the oc...
Despite fierce opposition from local fishing crews and concern from governments abroad, the government says it is the best option for disposal.
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Nvidia announces new AI chip Grace at GTC 2021
The new chip design will boost artificial intelligence and other high-performance computing work.
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Blue Origin to test New Shepard rocket using "s...
Personnel from the private spaceflight company will act as astronauts during the 15th launch of New Shepard on Wednesday.
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Johnson & Johnson single-dose vaccine rollout p...
The FDA and CDC are investigating after six people developed rare blood clots within two weeks of vaccination.
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Apple Car rumors return, this time listing LG a...
The long-rumored EV from Apple may come to life with help from Magna International and an LG electric powertrain.
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Apple's online-only iPad launch event will take...
Apple is expected to upgrade the screens of its iPads with a Pro-inspired design. Rumored AirTags may show up too.
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Uber lets customers pitch in for rides to help ...
Uber launched the vaccine access fund together with PayPal and Walgreens, designed to help millions of Americans who have no access to public transportation.
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NASA releases stunning photo showing beautiful ...
The image is a combination of views Mars Odyssey snapped from 2002 to 2004, which NASA release to mark the spacecraft's 20th anniversary.
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Ingenuity helicopter's first flight on Mars del...
NASA says the historic flight will take place "no earlier than April 14."
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Justice Thomas issues opinion on Section 230 an...
The Supreme Court Justice explained why the government should regulate social media companies like "common carriers."
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Tech executives set to attend a virtual summit ...
The summit follows Biden's February executive order to improve the semiconductor chip supply chain.
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