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TechnologyMay 26

Drone Light Show Malfunctions at Sydney Harbour Event

Dozens of drones crashed into Sydney harbour during a light show due to technical difficulties, according to event organizers.

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TechnologyMar 23

Multiple Space and Energy Technologies Draw Investment and Policy Attention

Various emerging technologies from low Earth orbit ventures to fusion power and deep ocean mining are attracting significant investment and regulatory focus.

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TechnologyApr 15

Spotify Adds Physical Book Purchases as Streaming Devices See Updates

Spotify launches physical book purchasing in US and UK while Amazon and Walmart update streaming devices with new features.

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TechnologyMay 2

Iran Expands Digital Communications Amid Regional Conflicts and Internet Restrictions

Iran has increased social media operations while facing internet blackouts, with smuggling networks providing satellite internet access to circumvent restrictions.

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TechnologyApr 3

Technology Companies Advance Autonomous Vehicle and Satellite Internet Development

Tesla shifts focus to robotaxis while Mercedes introduces steer-by-wire technology and Amazon reportedly eyes satellite internet expansion.

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TechnologyMay 8

Poland Reports Russian Hacking of Water Plants as US Faces Similar Threats

Polish intelligence accuses Russia of cyberattacks on infrastructure while a US defense contractor is fined for selling hacking tools to Russian operatives.

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TechnologyMay 2

New Mexico Wins $375 Million Settlement Against Meta in Child Safety Case

New Mexico secured a landmark $375 million settlement from Meta over child safety violations, with additional proceedings potentially bringing more consequences.

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TechnologyMay 8

Russia Launches First Satellites for Rassvet Internet Constellation

Russia has begun deploying its Rassvet satellite internet network with 16 initial satellites, aiming for nationwide coverage by 2030.

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TechnologyMay 2

Uber Plans to Use Driver Fleet as Data Collection Network for Autonomous Vehicles

Uber's CTO announced plans to leverage the company's driver network as a sensor grid to collect data for self-driving car development.

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TechnologyApr 11

Satellite Company Restricts Iran Coverage Following US Pressure

Planet Labs has indefinitely restricted satellite imaging coverage of Iran and parts of the Middle East after facing pressure from US authorities.

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TechnologyMay 25

Turkish-made self-driving bus involved in collision with tram on first day in Sweden

A Karsan autonomous bus crashed with a tram during its inaugural day of service in Sweden and has been removed for inspection.

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TechnologyApr 24

X Shuts Down Communities Feature Due to Low Usage and Spam Issues

X discontinued its Communities feature citing minimal user engagement and widespread spam problems on the platform.

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TechnologyApr 16

Company reissues recall of power banks after woman's death, additional incidents

Casely has reannounced a recall of over 429,000 wireless power banks following a fatality and 28 additional overheating incidents.

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TechnologyMay 1

ADT Reports Data Breach Exposing Customer Information

Home security company ADT confirmed a cybersecurity incident that compromised customer names, phone numbers and addresses.

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TechnologyMar 4

Google Releases Pixel 10a Smartphone and March Software Update with New Features

Google launched the Pixel 10a budget smartphone and rolled out a March software update bringing desktop mode and enhanced AI capabilities to Pixel devices.

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