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Google halts political ads following US Capitol...
The restriction lasts until at least Jan. 21, after Joe Biden's inauguration.
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International flyers to the US will have to sho...
The CDC measure goes into effect Jan. 26.
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Amazon finally starts removing QAnon products f...
The moves comes in the wake of the deadly insurrection of the US Capitol, which included followers of the discredited far-right conspiracy theories.
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Clearview AI sees surge in searches following C...
The controversial technology is once again at the center of debate as law enforcement agencies scramble to identify those involved in last week's mob violence at the Capitol.
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Samsung introduces new slate of robots at CES 2021
Like nearly all major technology companies, Samsung is making a big push in artificial intelligence.
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Snakes can climb poles using a terrifying new t...
Snakes can climb poles using a terrifying new technique
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Elon Musk recommends using Signal over Facebook...
Here are the basics to know about Signal, especially if you're interested in using the secure messaging app.
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Stripe has reportedly stopped processing paymen...
The decision came after a mob of Trump supporters stormed the US Capitol last week.
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LG Rollable smartphone to be released in 2021
For once, LG may have a leg up on the competition.
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Big Tech companies pause PAC contributions foll...
Facebook, Google and Microsoft joined the growing number of businesses in reviewing political giving via their corporate political action committees.
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What to expect at CES 2021
This year's all virtual Consumer Electronics Show starts Jan. 11, here are the biggest trends to keep an eye on.
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Amazon joins Apple and Google in cutting off Pa...
The social media platform is facing swift backlash from tech companies after Wednesday's mob violence at the Capitol
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The new Samsung Galaxy S21 may be cheaper than ...
The new phone could be almost $100 less than last year's phone after a disappointing sales drop in 2020.
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The automotive world got a tad more colorful in...
According to BASF, cars were dipped in more, brighter colors last year than previously
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Elon Musk overtakes Jeff Bezos as richest perso...
The Tesla and SpaceX founder has a net worth of $188.5 billion.
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Ikea store creates a mock PS5 and Xbox Series X...
In Ikea's store in Schaumburg, Illinois, you can use a fake console to help you decide which cabinet to buy.
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Samsung's makes The Frame TV even slimmer, to c...
The 2021 version of Samsung's unique TV-as-art measures just 24.9mm
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Shopify removes Trump stores from their platfor...
Official MAGA merchandise is no longer for sale through Shopify from these stores.
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Facebook places indefinite ban on Trump account...
Facebook and Instagram are extending bans on Trump accounts at least through the inauguration.
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H.G. Wells fans take issue with design of UK tr...
The coin pays homage to The War of the Worlds and The Invisible Man, and some fans feels the design is amiss.
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How to track your second stimulus check with IR...
Get My Payment online portal can tell you how your check will arrive, it's delivery status, and if they are any issues holding it up.
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Waymo rebrands 'self-driving' cars to 'fully au...
The company hopes the distinction will alleviate driver misconceptions that can often lead safety issues.
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5G will be front and center at all virtual CES ...
The Consumer Electronic Show will be entirely virtual this year, but 5G is expected to dominate the event.
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Past due child support will not be taken out of...
The second stimulus bill prohibits seizing stimulus checks for most kinds of debt, including from private creditors and banks.
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US intelligence agencies say SolarWinds hack is...
This is the first formal attribution for the hack, which affected 18,000 organizations.
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