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TechnologyMar 31

FAA Studies Battery Fire Risks, Aircraft Evacuation Safety on Commercial Planes

The Federal Aviation Administration is examining lithium battery fire hazards and cabin evacuation procedures to improve passenger safety.

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TechnologyMar 31

Volvo Increases Polestar Stake as EV Brand Shifts Production Strategy

Volvo Car doubled its ownership in Polestar to 19.9% while the electric vehicle maker moves Polestar 3 production entirely to the US.

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TechnologyMar 10

Dutch intelligence warns of Russian hackers targeting messaging app users

Dutch intelligence agencies report Russian-backed hackers are conducting a global campaign targeting Signal and WhatsApp users, particularly officials.

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TechnologyMar 10

AT&T Announces $250 Billion Five-Year Investment in Network Infrastructure

AT&T plans to invest $250 billion over five years to expand and improve its telecommunications network infrastructure across the United States.

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TechnologyApr 10

Mastodon Prepares Collections Feature Inspired by Bluesky's Starter Packs

Mastodon will launch Collections in coming weeks, allowing users to create curated lists of up to 25 accounts to follow.

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TechnologyMar 20

Westport Fuel Systems Reports Cybersecurity Breach, Delays Financial Results

Alternative fuel technology company Westport Fuel Systems disclosed a cybersecurity incident that has prompted delays to its quarterly financial reporting.

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TechnologyMay 11

Yarbo to Remove Remote Backdoor Access from Robot Lawn Mowers

Yarbo announces plans to eliminate remote backdoor functionality from its robot lawn mowers following security concerns.

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TechnologyMar 27

Electric Vehicle Market Shows Mixed Developments Across Price Points and Regions

Recent developments in the electric vehicle sector include Tesla's two-seat robotaxi design, expanding affordable EV options, and BYD's stock recovery amid rising oil prices.

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TechnologyApr 9

Electronic Frontier Foundation stops posting on X platform

The digital privacy nonprofit EFF announced it will cease posting on X, citing declining viewership over recent years.

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TechnologyMar 29

Former Surgeon General Calls for Cigarette-Style Regulation of Social Media Platforms

Jerome Adams, who served as surgeon general under Trump, advocates for government regulation of social media similar to tobacco products.

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TechnologyMar 8

Google awards CEO Sundar Pichai compensation package worth up to $692 million

Google has granted CEO Sundar Pichai a new compensation package valued at up to $692 million, with most tied to performance metrics.

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TechnologyMar 17

Judge Rules Apple Can Remove Apps Without Cause; Company Releases Safari Security Fix

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit against Apple over app removals while the company issued its first background security update.

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TechnologyMar 28

Finnish Startup Claims Breakthrough in Solid-State Battery Technology

A Finnish company says it has developed revolutionary solid-state battery technology that could impact the electric vehicle industry.

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TechnologyMar 28

Facial Recognition Used in Chicago Student Murder Case as Illinois Considers Ban

Illinois lawmakers are considering legislation to ban facial recognition technology as it was reportedly used to identify a suspect in a Loyola University Chicago student murder case.

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TechnologyMar 5

Musk Testifies in $44 Billion Lawsuit Over Twitter-Related Tweet

Elon Musk testified in a San Francisco courtroom regarding a lawsuit stemming from his social media posts before acquiring Twitter in 2022.

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