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TechnologyMar 20

Valve Releases SteamOS 3.8 Preview with Steam Machine and Third-Party Hardware Support

Valve's SteamOS 3.8.0 preview adds support for the upcoming Steam Machine and expands compatibility with third-party gaming hardware.

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TechnologyMar 19

Justice Department Takes Action on Iran Domains and Clears Nexstar-Tegna Deal

The Justice Department seized four internet domains linked to Iran while separately clearing Nexstar's $3.5 billion acquisition of Tegna.

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TechnologyMar 19

Amazon Acquires Stair-Climbing Delivery Robot Startup Rivr

Amazon has acquired Rivr, a startup that makes stair-climbing delivery robots, to advance its doorstep delivery capabilities.

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TechnologyMar 30

Great Lakes Region Explores Hydroelectric Technology for Clean Energy

The Great Lakes region is considering submersible hydroelectric technology to meet growing electricity demand in major cities.

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TechnologyMar 30

New Book Examines Apple's Manufacturing Partnership with Foxconn in China

Patrick McGee's 2025 book explores Apple's business relationship with Chinese manufacturer Foxconn through detailed reporting.

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TechnologyMar 6

Nintendo sues US government seeking refund on Trump-era tariffs

Nintendo of America filed suit in US Court of International Trade demanding refund with interest on tariffs paid during Trump administration.

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TechnologyApr 10

Information Control Efforts Show Mixed Results Amid Regional Conflicts

Governments are implementing various digital censorship measures with varying degrees of success, while drone security concerns prompt calls for improved oversight systems.

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TechnologyMar 29

McDonald's Tests Humanoid Robots in Shanghai Pilot Program

McDonald's conducted a short pilot program using humanoid robots from Keenon Robotics at a Shanghai location to greet customers and deliver food.

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TechnologyMar 16

Apple Acquires Video Editing Software Company MotionVFX

Apple has acquired MotionVFX, a video editing software company, in a move that could strengthen its position in the creative software market.

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TechnologyApr 20

Prego Releases Device to Record Family Dinner Conversations

Pasta sauce brand Prego has launched the Connection Keeper, a recording device designed to capture family conversations at the dinner table.

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TechnologyApr 9

Russia Develops Domestic Messaging Platform Modeled After Chinese Apps

Russia is developing a homegrown messaging service called Max, using China's WeChat and Douyin as models for features and functionality.

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TechnologyApr 8

Avalanche Energy Develops Nuclear Battery Technology for DARPA Project

Avalanche Energy is working on a DARPA-funded project to create materials that convert radiation into electricity for nuclear battery applications.

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TechnologyApr 7

Motorola Announces New Tablet and Stylus Phone for US Market

Motorola unveiled the Moto Pad tablet and updated Moto G Stylus phone, marking the company's return to US tablet sales after over a decade.

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TechnologyMar 13

Former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick launches new company Atoms focused on robotics

Travis Kalanick has rebranded his venture as Atoms, incorporating his ghost kitchen business CloudKitchens while expanding into robotics, mining and transport.

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TechnologyMar 13

STMicroelectronics Plans Robot Deployment and Worker Retraining to Avoid Closures

European semiconductor company STMicroelectronics is implementing automation and worker retraining programs as part of restructuring efforts.

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