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TechnologyApr 29

Uber Adds Hotel Booking Feature Through Partnership With Expedia

Uber announced it will allow users to book hotel accommodations through its app via a partnership with Expedia, expanding beyond ride-hailing and food delivery.

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TechnologyMay 31

Aviation Industry Faces Safety and Regulatory Challenges for New Electric Aircraft

Electric air taxi demonstrations proceed while industry debates over aircraft safety systems and regulatory requirements create divisions in Washington.

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TechnologyJun 5

Columbus Data Center Development Reduced by Half Following Community Opposition

A major data center project in the Columbus, Ohio area has been scaled back 50% after facing significant community resistance and protests.

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TechnologyMay 4

Pentagon Delays Impact Over 150 Wind Energy Projects Amid Radar Interference Concerns

More than 150 wind energy projects face delays as Pentagon reviews potential radar interference issues, with companies reporting worsened approval timelines.

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TechnologyJun 15

Austrian Semiconductor Component Company Sees Major Stock Rally After AMD Partnership

An Austrian chip component manufacturer has experienced significant stock gains this year, with analysts projecting continued growth following a deal with AMD.

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TechnologyApr 27

Former Tokyo Electron Employee Sentenced to 10 Years for TSMC Trade Secret Theft

A former Tokyo Electron worker received a 10-year prison sentence for stealing and leaking trade secrets related to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company.

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TechnologyApr 3

New GPU Memory Attacks Compromise Systems Through Graphics Hardware

Security researchers discovered new attack methods that exploit GPU memory to gain system control on machines with Nvidia graphics cards.

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TechnologyApr 22

Alabama and West Virginia Settle with Roblox Over Child Safety Concerns

Two states reached agreements with the gaming platform regarding protections for children using the service.

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TechnologyApr 1

North Korean Hackers Compromise Popular Axios JavaScript Library

Security researchers attribute malware insertion into widely-used Axios open-source project to North Korean threat actors.

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TechnologyMay 26

eSports Startup Raises $20M Despite VC Focus on AI, Wall Street Embraces AI Consulting

Lucra Sports secured $20 million in funding while VCs prioritized AI investments, as Wall Street firms pay premium rates for AI expertise.

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TechnologyJun 4

Meta Launches $3.99 Instagram Plus Subscription Service

Meta introduces a paid subscription tier for Instagram offering enhanced features as the company seeks revenue diversification beyond advertising.

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TechnologyMay 20

SpaceX Incentive Plan Ties Musk Compensation to Mars Colony Goals

SpaceX has established compensation structure linking Elon Musk's rewards to achieving Mars colonization milestones, including a target of one million residents.

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TechnologyApr 20

Cloud Platform Vercel Confirms Security Breach, Hackers Claim Data Theft

Web development platform Vercel was hacked by cybercriminals claiming to be ShinyHunters group, who are attempting to sell stolen employee data.

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TechnologyApr 15

Tech Companies Announce Price Increases Across Consumer Electronics

Samsung, Microsoft, and other tech companies have implemented price hikes on smartphones, tablets, and computers in early 2025.

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TechnologyJun 2

Social Media Platforms Roll Out New Features to Boost Creator Engagement and Revenue

X, Meta, and Partiful announced new features this week aimed at enhancing user interaction and expanding monetization options for content creators.

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