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TechnologyApr 22

Air Force Awards Microreactor Contracts; Rare Earth CEO Discusses US Independence

The US Air Force selected three companies for microreactor development while a rare earth executive highlighted early progress toward resource independence.

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TechnologyApr 30

Y Combinator-Backed Subscription Platform Skio Sells for $105M to Recharge

Subscription billing fintech Skio was acquired by competitor Recharge for $105 million in cash after raising only $8 million in funding.

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TechnologyApr 10

Dancer Uses Digital Avatar Technology to Return to Stage Despite ALS

A dancer with ALS used digital avatar technology to perform on stage again, restoring expression and connection that the disease had diminished.

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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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TechnologyApr 21

Eye Imaging Technology Inventor Reflects on Medical Breakthrough Impact

MIT alumnus David Huang developed optical coherence tomography, now used in 40 million eye procedures annually worldwide.

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TechnologyMar 5

Microsoft reveals next Xbox console codenamed 'Project Helix' will play PC games

Microsoft's gaming CEO announced the next Xbox console, codenamed Project Helix, will support both Xbox and PC games.

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TechnologyMay 8

Gaming and Smart Home Companies Announce Strategic Shifts

Nintendo revealed a Star Fox 64 remake while Nanoleaf pivots toward robotics and health technology after a quiet period in smart lighting.

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TechnologyMar 27

Rivian-VW Joint Venture Completes Winter Testing Milestone

RV Tech joint venture between Rivian and Volkswagen Group passes key development milestone, unlocking funding.

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TechnologyMar 9

Bluesky CEO Jay Graber Steps Down, Board Searches for Replacement

Jay Graber is stepping down as CEO of social media platform Bluesky, with the board conducting a search for a permanent replacement.

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TechnologyApr 21

Airbus to Acquire French Cybersecurity Firm Quarkslab

European aerospace giant Airbus announced plans to purchase French cybersecurity company Quarkslab as part of its strategy to strengthen sovereign cybersecurity capabilities.

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TechnologyMay 8

Toronto Police Arrest SMS Blasting Crew in First Known Canadian Case

Toronto police arrested suspects who used SMS blasting technology to send malicious messages to thousands of residents across the city.

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TechnologyMar 26

Apple Discontinues Mac Pro Desktop Computer

Apple has removed the Mac Pro desktop workstation from its website, ending the product line that served professional users since 2006.

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TechnologyMay 8

European Students Participate in Three-Week Digital Detox from Smartphones and Social Media

Thousands of children across Europe participated in a three-week experiment abstaining from smartphones and social media platforms.

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TechnologyMay 7

Xbox CEO Addresses Employees in Company Meeting

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma spoke to hundreds of employees at Microsoft's studio D building in a company gathering two weeks ago.

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TechnologyApr 17

Uber Launches Package Return Service for Online Purchases

Uber introduces a new service allowing customers to schedule package returns from their homes through the Uber Eats app.

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