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Googles upcoming privacy changes draws DOJ scru...
Justice Department investigators are reportedly concerned about the search giant's moves to phase out third-party cookies.
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Super Nintendo World finally opens in Japan
People started visiting the Japanese theme park on Thursday, after delays due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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An Apple Event may be coming in April instead o...
Apple's rumored March 23 event might not be happening after all.
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AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine is safe, accordi...
The vaccine is not associated with an increase in the overall risk of blood clots, the European Medicines Agency found.
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Google will invest over $7 billion in new offic...
The tech giant is planning for what work will look like after the pandemic.
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The Great Red Spot isn't the strongest wind on ...
A new discovery shows winds at Jupiter's poles even stronger than the iconic Great Red Spot.
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Reasons you may not qualify for the third stimu...
Even if you qualified for the first and second stimulus check, you may not qualify for the third one.
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6 ways to fight Zoom anxiety
If you've had any feelings of stress or anxiety over video calling, just know that you're far from alone.
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We may not see a new Galaxy Note this year, Sam...
The company is reportedly looking to launch the phone next year.
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Google will cut Play app store fees to 15% for ...
Its fee will jump to the standard 30% once developers make more than $1 million in sales for a year.
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Google's next-gen Nest Hub boasts Sleep Sensing...
The new Nest Hub offers a way to track sleep without a wearable or a smart bed add-on.
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Uber drivers in the UK will now be considered w...
After a court ruling, workers will earn minimum wage and have benefits like vacation days and health insurance.
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Several European nations pause rollout of Astra...
The European Medicines Agency investigates the vaccine's link to blood clots, though some experts deem the pause as "overly cautious."
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China reportedly blocks encrypted messaging app...
Signal users in China reported issues sending or receiving messages, which went away when they used a virtual private network.
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Scientists surprised by fossils found deep bene...
The discovery could have huge implications for climate change studies.
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Instagram's new restrictions and warnings on di...
Adults will no longer be allowed to send messages to people under 18 who don't follow them.
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Google faces lawsuit over allegedly tracking us...
The lawsuit seeks at least $5 billion from Google and its parent company, Alphabet.
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Netflix curbs password sharing among different ...
The streaming service claims its a more of a security measure.
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NASA Perseverance rover intentionally leaves a ...
Perseverance dropped its belly pan on Mars as part of its post-landing plan.
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Astronomers discover supermassive blackhole on ...
The SMBH is three times larger than the sun, and it's on the run, but scientists don't know why.
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How to track your third stimulus check with IRS...
The IRS turned on its online payment tracker tool a day earlier than expected to help you see the current status of your payment of up to $1,400.
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SpaceX sets new record for rocket recycling
On Sunday, the Falcon 9 booster sent 60 more orbiting routers to space and completed a record ninth launch and landing.
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Doom, Elder Scrolls and Fallout games are comin...
After Microsoft's ZeniMax Media acquisition, subscribers are going to have a lot more games to play.
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SpaceX lands two more Space Force national secu...
Work for the US military is just another project that will keep the company busy in years to come.
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Apple reportedly denied the Parlor app back int...
The controversial social network, which came under scrutiny following the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection, was kicked out of the app store for insufficient moderation.
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