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Lyft is partnering with Mobileye and introducing more autonomous vehicles in 2025
06 Nov

Lyft is partnering with Mobileye and introducing more autonomous vehicles in 2025

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Lyft has just announced plans to partner with three companies in the autonomous vehicle (AV) sector and gradually introduce their technology into its network starting in 2025. The three companies are Mobileye, May Mobility and Nexar.Mobileye is a pioneer of self-driving technology and has also developed advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). Lyft’s partnership with Mobileye will allow vehicles already equipped with Mobileye’s tech to start transporting passengers to their destinations, integrating them into the Lyft network seamlessly. The technology will be available to both small and large fleets on Lyft.Additionally, Lyft and , another AV company, are teaming up to…
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Black Friday 2024: The best early deals we could find from Amazon, Best Buy and more
06 Nov

Black Friday 2024: The best early deals we could find from Amazon, Best Buy and more

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Black Friday may technically just be one day, but it’s evolved to consume the entire month of November in the US at this point. For the past few years, retailers like Amazon, Walmart and Target have ushered in the holiday shopping season earlier and earlier, and this year is no different.Early Black Friday deals are already here, bringing discounts to some of our favorite tech we’ve tested this year. While it’s still advisable to wait until the week before Thanksgiving to ensure you’re getting the best of the best deals, you have plenty of opportunities to save right now if…
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Black Friday deals include an Anker 3-in-1 foldable magnetic charger for a record-low price
06 Nov

Black Friday deals include an Anker 3-in-1 foldable magnetic charger for a record-low price

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Early Black Friday deals are popping up all over the place and there are already some good offers on charging gear. An Anker 3-in-1 foldable magnetic charger, which is primarily designed for Apple devices, has dropped to a record low price. But just how low depends on your preferred colorway.The white model of the MagGo 3-in-1 is , which is a 25 percent discount. The black version, meanwhile, will . That’s 20 percent off the list price.AnkerAn Anker charging station that can top up your iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods batteries all at the same time has dropped to a…
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The EU is looking into Corning for alleged anti-competitive practices
06 Nov

The EU is looking into Corning for alleged anti-competitive practices

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US-based glass manufacturer is the company behind Gorilla Glass, a break-resistant glass used to protect screens that’s used on essentially all of the most popular smartphones. Today, the European Commission Corning for anti-competitive practices, alleging that the glassmaker is preventing competition through exclusive supply agreements.According to the press release, Corning requires mobile phone manufacturers to source all or nearly all of their alkali-AS glass from it, and it also grants rebates to these companies if they do so. Additionally, these phone makers must tell Corning if they receive competitive offers from other glass manufacturers. They aren’t allowed to accept these…
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The Morning After: Your Switch games will work on Nintendo’s next console
06 Nov

The Morning After: Your Switch games will work on Nintendo’s next console

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You won't have to worry about repurchasing your Nintendo favorites when the Switch’s successor finally arrives. In its earnings report, Nintendo said its next console will have backwards compatibility and be able to run games made for the Switch. In addition, Switch Online will also be available on the Switch 2.The earnings report takes a philosophical tone in talking about the why. Its online service, Nintendo Account, ties a user’s history to one account and enables the company, it said, to “maintain a continuous relationship” with them across console generations.We’re all waiting: Nintendo downgraded its sales forecast for the fiscal…
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New report details ‘vast spying’ by China-linked telecom hackers
06 Nov

New report details ‘vast spying’ by China-linked telecom hackers

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New details are continuing to surface about the hacking of US telecom companies by a China-linked group that US officials and campaign staffers. Now, The Wall Street Journal that the hackers’ access was even greater than what’s been previously reported, and that the communications of “potentially thousands of Americans” may have been impacted.Last week, The New York Times reported that FBI investigators suspected call logs and SMS messages had been accessed by the hacking group, known as “Salt Typhoon.” The group reportedly targeted the phones of diplomats and government officials, as well as people associated with both presidential campaigns.Now, The…
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Mozilla Foundation cuts 30 percent of its staff
05 Nov

Mozilla Foundation cuts 30 percent of its staff

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The Mozilla Foundation has made steep cuts to its team. The 30 percent staff cuts will completely eliminate the nonprofit's advocacy and global programs divisions, according to an internal email sent by Mozilla Foundation Executive Director Nabiha Syed. reported on the news, and Mozilla confirmed the cuts in a statement to the publication."The Mozilla Foundation is reorganizing teams to increase agility and impact as we accelerate our work to ensure a more open and equitable technical future for us all," the statement read. "That unfortunately means ending some of the work we have historically pursued and eliminating associated roles to…
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Bees reportedly stopped Meta from building a nuclear-powered AI data center
05 Nov

Bees reportedly stopped Meta from building a nuclear-powered AI data center

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Meta had plans to build an AI data center in the US that relies on nuclear power — it even already knew where it wanted the facility to be built. According to the Financial Times, though, the company had to scrap its plans, because the a rare bee species was discovered on the land reserved for the project. Company chief Mark Zuckerberg was reportedly ready to close a deal with an existing nuclear power plant operator that would provide emissions-free energy to the plant. The Times said he told staff members at an all-hands last week that pushing through wouldn't…
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Meta opens its Llama AI models to government agencies for national security
05 Nov

Meta opens its Llama AI models to government agencies for national security

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Meta is opening up its Llama AI models to government agencies and contractors working on national security, the company said in . The group includes more than a dozen private sector companies that partner with the US government, including Amazon Web Services, Oracle and Microsoft, as well as defense contractors like Palantir and Lockheed Martin.Mark Zuckerberg hinted at the move last week during Meta’s earnings call, when the company was “working with the public sector to adopt Llama across the US government.” Now, Meta is offering more details about the extent of that work.Oracle, for example, is “building on Llama…
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JBL early Black Friday deals include the Clip 5 Bluetooth speaker at an all-time-low price
05 Nov

JBL early Black Friday deals include the Clip 5 Bluetooth speaker at an all-time-low price

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Portable Bluetooth speakers are always a good option to pick up for a special someone (or yourself) when early Black Friday tech deals start to pop up. One model worth paying attention in the sales is the JBL Clip 5, which has dropped to an all-time-low price of $50. That's 30 bucks off the regular price.We often recommend JBL products in our buying guides, such as our ones on the best portable Bluetooth speakers and best travel gifts. They're by and large durable devices that deliver ample volume for the beach or a cookout, for instance (but maybe don't use…
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