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TechnologyJun 10

Solar Power Surpasses Coal Generation for First Time in US History

Solar energy supplied 12.8% of US electricity in May 2026, exceeding coal's 12.2% share for the first time, despite federal policies favoring coal.

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TechnologyMar 25

Meta Faces Regulatory Hurdles as Display Glasses Delayed in EU Market

Meta's new display glasses will not launch in the European Union due to battery regulations and supply chain constraints.

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TechnologyMar 31

Russia Intensifies Internet Restrictions as VPN Crackdowns Expand

Russian authorities are implementing widespread internet outages and targeting VPN services as part of an escalating campaign to control digital communications.

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TechnologyApr 1

Tech Companies Launch New Services: Robotaxis, Food Ordering, and Transportation Apps

Several technology companies announced new services this week, including autonomous vehicle expansion and enhanced digital ordering capabilities.

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TechnologyMay 2

Ask.com Search Engine Shuts Down After Decades of Operation

Ask.com, the search engine formerly known as Ask Jeeves, has officially shut down its search business after serving as an internet pioneer for over two decades.

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TechnologyMay 7

Study Finds TikTok Algorithm Favored Republican Content in 2024 Election Period

Researchers using dummy accounts found TikTok's recommendation algorithm prioritized pro-Republican content in three states during the 2024 election cycle.

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TechnologyMay 21

Mozilla Redesigns Firefox Interface, Anker Launches AI-Enhanced Earbuds, AcuRite Explains App Changes

Multiple tech companies announced product updates including Firefox's visual redesign, Anker's new AI-powered earbuds, and AcuRite's app transition explanation.

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TechnologyApr 3

Italian Court Orders Netflix Refunds Over Illegal Price Hike Clauses

An Italian court ruled that Netflix's subscription price increase clauses violated consumer protection laws and ordered the company to refund affected customers.

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TechnologyApr 3

Tesla Texas Factory Workforce Drops 22% Amid Production Challenges

Tesla's Texas manufacturing facility reduced its workforce from 21,191 to 16,506 workers in 2025 as the company faced declining sales for the second consecutive year.

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TechnologyApr 17

Blue Origin Prepares New Glenn Rocket Launch This Weekend

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket is scheduled to launch Sunday, potentially ending SpaceX's monopoly on reusable orbital vehicles.

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TechnologyMay 21

Flipper Devices Announces Linux-Powered Flipper One Multi-Tool

Flipper Devices unveiled the Flipper One, a pocket-sized Linux computer and electronic multi-tool with a base model priced under $350.

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TechnologyMar 4

Google Implements Android App Store Changes Ahead of Epic Settlement Approval

Google is moving forward with significant Android app store modifications, including fee reductions and new features, without waiting for court approval of its Epic Games settlement.

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TechnologyApr 22

US Memory Chipmaker Micron Lobbies Congress on China Export Controls

Micron Technology is urging Congress to strengthen restrictions on semiconductor equipment sales to Chinese competitors, according to sources familiar with the matter.

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TechnologyMay 6

Studies reveal varied impacts of technology on young people's behavior and relationships

Multiple reports examine how digital technology affects Gen Z social behavior, from shopping habits to sexual health questions.

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TechnologyMay 11

GM Settles $12.75M California Lawsuit Over Driver Data Sales to Insurance Companies

General Motors agreed to pay $12.75 million and stop selling customer data to brokers for five years to settle California privacy lawsuit.

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