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TechnologyMar 19

Google announces new process for sideloading unverified Android apps

Google will introduce a multi-step verification process allowing users to install unverified Android apps after mandatory developer verification begins.

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TechnologyMay 15

Bumble Removes Signature Swipe Feature as Dating Apps Shift Away from Gamification

Dating app Bumble is eliminating its swipe feature, marking a broader industry trend toward less gamified user experiences.

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TechnologyMay 14

Brain-Controlled Hearing System Could Help Users Navigate Noisy Environments

Researchers have developed a hearing system that monitors brain waves to help people with hearing loss communicate better in noisy settings.

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TechnologyApr 15

Science Corp. Prepares First Human Brain Sensor Implant for Neurological Treatment

Max Hodak's Science Corp. is moving toward its first human brain sensor implantation to potentially treat neurological conditions.

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TechnologyApr 15

Woman Jailed Six Months After Facial Recognition Misidentification

Kimberlee Williams spent six months in jail after facial recognition technology incorrectly linked her to crimes in Maryland, a state she says she never visited.

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TechnologyMay 8

Amazon Prime Video Adds Vertical 'Clips' Feed Following Netflix and Disney Plus

Amazon Prime Video introduces a TikTok-style vertical video feed with short-form content from shows and movies.

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TechnologyMar 15

Iranians Use Technology to Circumvent Government Internet Restrictions

Iranian citizens are employing various technological methods to bypass government-imposed restrictions on internet and phone communications.

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TechnologyMay 12

Global Internet Infrastructure Faces Vulnerability at Key Maritime Chokepoints

Most global internet traffic relies on undersea fiber optic cables that pass through narrow maritime passages, creating potential security risks.

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TechnologyApr 22

Three separate retail developments affect customer data and store operations

Trader Joe's settles receipt lawsuit, unnamed retailer plans comeback, Rituals confirms data breach

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TechnologyMar 14

US Army Awards Anduril Defense Contract Worth Up to $20 Billion

The US Army has awarded defense technology company Anduril Industries a contract potentially worth up to $20 billion.

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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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TechnologyMay 6

Dating App Bumble Reports Decline in Paying Users Amid Platform Redesign Plans

Bumble experiences drop in paying subscribers as company prepares major overhaul to move beyond traditional swiping model.

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TechnologyMar 13

China Approves World's First Commercial Brain-Computer Interface Medical Device

China has granted market approval for a brain-computer interface medical device, marking the first commercial authorization of such technology globally.

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TechnologyMay 11

European Defense Tech Startup Helsing Nears $1.2B Funding Round

Military drone startup Helsing is reportedly close to securing $1.2 billion in funding at an $18 billion valuation.

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TechnologyMay 11

Major Korean Manufacturers Invest in Robotics Data Startup Config

Samsung, Hyundai, and LG have invested in Config, a startup positioning itself as a data infrastructure provider for the robotics industry.

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