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Apple Reveals New 14″ and 16″ MacBooks, AirPods, And Music Streaming Plan

October 19, 2021

Apple held their "Unleashed" virtual event on Monday, and unveiled a number of new products. The eye-catchers were the 14 and 16-inch MacBook Pros that use M1 Pro and M1 Max chips, which provide more cores, memory, and faster graphic processing. Also showcased were the third-generation AirPods, which are sweat and water-resistant; and a cheaper Apple Music streaming plan, which goes for $4.99 a month, $5 less than Apple's regular subscription plan

Blue Origin’s New Shepard Makes Second Launch, With William Shanter In Tow

October 13, 2021

On Wednesday morning, actor William Shatner became the oldest person to reach space while flying on a Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket. This was Blue Origin's second launch, with the first having come this past July. Shatner and his crew spent around 10-15 minutes in space. While many are happy to see Shatner, who portrayed Captain Kirk on Star Trek, reach space, others feel his flight may give off a negative perception about space travel.

Facebook Whistleblower To Testify In Front Of Senate Regarding Company’s Impact On Kids

October 5, 2021

Frances Haugen is a former Facebook product manager who was recently identified as the Facebook whistleblower who released tens of thousands of pages of research and documents that indicate the company was more than aware of the various negative impacts its platforms have, particularly on young girls.

This Company Is Using New Technology With Nature To Combat Excessive AC Use

August 11, 2021

The heat waves in the US have become more and more common as climate change has worsened in recent years. SkyCool Systems is a relatively new company attempting to combat the harmful greenhouse gases emitted from excessive air conditioning use throughout the country through new technology.

Apple’s iPhone 13 Makes Pricing Headlines With Multiple Trade-In Offers

September 16, 2021

Apple announced the next generation of iPhone at their recent keynote event. Beyond the new tech specs, experts are mainly talking about the amazing trade-in offers that Apple is giving its customers.

Congress Questions Tech CEOs Over Role In Capitol Riot

April 1, 2021

Sundar Pichai of Google, Mark Zuckerberg of Facebook, and Jack Dorsey of Twitter all testified before two committees of the House of Representatives on “social media’s role in promoting extremism and the rampant spreading of misinformation” regarding the pandemic, Covid-19 vaccine, and election process.

July 30, 2021

Chromebooks Dominating PC Market With 75% Annual Growth Internationally

July 26, 2021

Europe’s Proposed Artificial Intelligence Law Could Cost Its Economy $36 Billion

July 19, 2021

Facebook Claims Hackers In Iran Used Platform To Target US Military Personnel

July 13, 2021

Sealed Super Mario 64 Game Sells For Record-Breaking $1.5 Million

Scientists Develop The World’s Thinnest Electronic Device

July 7, 2021

Scientists have developed the world’s thinnest piece of technology in a tiny device that's as thick as two atoms stacked on top of each other. The device is meant to be used to store electronic information.

President Biden Launches Emergency Task Force To Address Microsoft Cyber-Attack

March 9, 2021

The Biden administration has announced the creation of an emergency task force specifically made to address an “unusually aggressive” cyber-attack that took aim at hundreds of thousands of Microsoft customers around the world and within the US.

Head Of Instagram Says App Is ‘No Longer For Sharing Photos’

July 2, 2021

Adam Mosseri, head of popular social media app Instagram, claimed recently that the platform is shifting its focus to compete more directly with TikTok.

Facebook News Ban In Australia Blocks Pages For Fire Services And Charities

February 18, 2021

Facebook made the sudden decision to block people from sharing the news in Australia, which has led to a multitude of government organization and service group pages to be completely removed from the social media platform.

How 3D Technology Will Help Increase Online Home Goods Sales

June 23, 2021

Wayfair, a popular online retailer for home goods, recently had their co-founder discuss how they believe the implementation of 3D technology will help improve the customer experience when it comes to buying new pieces of furniture for their homes.

Facebook Scientists Can Now Tell Where Deepfakes Come From

June 17, 2021

Artificial intelligence workers at Facebook have developed a new software that can reveal when a picture or video post is a deepfake as well as where it came from.

New iPhone Health App Feature Lets Users Easily Share Their Information With Doctors

June 11, 2021

In the modern world of technology and medicine, many medical facilities have taken a digital approach to saving their patients information and medical history. Not only does this save paper, but it also makes it easy for doctors to see everything they need to know when you come to visit.

Jeff Bezos Is Going To Space

June 7, 2021

Jeff Bezos announced this week that he would be joining the flight crew on their first mission using the New Shepard rocket ship from Bezos’s space company, Blue Origin, on a trip to space. The flight is currently scheduled for July 20th; 15 days after Bezos will resign as CEO of Amazon.

Florida Governor DeSantis Targets Social Media Platforms In Newly Signed Bill

May 25, 2021

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is targeting social media platforms ina newly signed bill that’s meant to monitor how social media platforms moderate online content.

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Why Getting All The Facts Is A Crucial Part Of Leading A Healthy LifestyleAugust 25, 2021 - 09:00
Many of us don’t have a full understanding of what it entails to lead an authentically healthy lifestyle, which is why experts like Julie Garden-Robinson are working to spread accurate information regarding food and nutrition.
White House Discussing Covid-19 Booster Shot Plan Amid New CDC DataAugust 18, 2021 - 10:45
Top Biden administration health officials have decided that most Americans will need Covid-19 booster shots after reviewing a new set of data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The data showed a drop in vaccine efficacy over time after several months of observation and collection.

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Hawaii Set To Welcome Back Travelers On Nov. 1October 24, 2021 - 09:00
Hawaii governer David Ige has announced on Twitter that starting on Nov. 1, Hawaii will welcome back both essential and non-essential tourists. Due to the state’s uptick in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in late August, Ige made the request for non-essential travelers to stay away. That severely hurt Hawaii’s tourism industry, as it saw millions lost in revenue. Meanwhile, Hawaii’s “Safe Travel” plans will continue to remain in place.
Study Finds Sleeping “Sweet Spot” Helps Older Adults Maintain Cognitive PerformanceOctober 23, 2021 - 09:00
According to a new study published, there is a “sweet spot” during sleep that can help maintain cognitive performance. Among the 100 participants who were tested for cognitive decline and early Alzheimer’s disease, those who slept between five and a half to seven and a half hours retain cognitive behavior. Those who slept over or under that time frame experienced a cognitive decline. The findings could go a long way towards improving both the brain functionality and sleep habits of patients suffering from Alzheimer’s.
Meet The ‘Psychic’ Tik Tok Pug Who’s Captured The Attention Of MillionsOctober 21, 2021 - 12:00
Move over, horoscopes. Tik Tokers have become obsessed with Noodle the pug, a dog that apparently has psychic abilities. Every morning, Noodle’s owner, Jonathon Graziano, picks him up out of his dog bed. If Noodle falls back down, it’s a “no bones day.” If he keeps standing, it’s a “bones day.” What was a silly ritual for Graziano and Noodle has since become a worldwide phenomena, accumulating in millions of views and TV appearances.
Zillow Pauses Buying U.S. Homes As It Works Through BacklogOctober 21, 2021 - 09:00
Zillow, the popular online real estate listing company, as announced it will stop purchasing homes until the end of 2021. Zillow, which got into the house-flipping business in 2018, purchased 3,805 homes in the second quarter. However, only 2,086 of the houses were sold. The company cites labor shortages as one of the biggest reasons for it falling behind, and stated that a stoppage will allow them to focus on their current contracts and inventory.
Scientists Discover Western False Asphodel Wildflower To Be A CarnivoreOctober 20, 2021 - 17:00
According to a new study published, it was found that the western false asphodel wildflower (Triantha occidentalis) has found to be carnivorous. Using its sticky stems and glandular hairs, the false asphodel is able to absorb nutrients from their prey. Very few carnivorous plant lineages have been found in recent memory, so a discovery of what is referred to as a “cryptic carnivore” is notable.

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