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TechnologyMay 30

Meta Contractors Face Layoffs with Different Severance Terms Than Full Employees

Meta contractors at the company's European headquarters are being laid off with less generous severance packages compared to full-time employees.

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TechnologyMay 30

Energy Grid Initiatives Include Home Solar Networks and Naval Power Sharing

Two separate energy initiatives show grid diversification efforts, from residential solar networks to military power sharing programs.

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TechnologyApr 23

Labor Disputes at Samsung and Illinois State University Signal Broader Worker Unrest

Workers at Samsung Electronics in South Korea and Illinois State University are engaged in separate labor disputes involving strike actions and union grievances.

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TechnologyMay 30

Nike Uses Chemical Recycling for World Cup Jerseys as Waste Management Debates Continue

Nike created jerseys for 16 World Cup teams using chemical recycling, while experts debate effectiveness of waste treatment methods for environmental challenges.

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TechnologyApr 10

Pentagon, FAA Approve Anti-Drone Laser Systems for Use Along Southern Border

Federal agencies completed safety assessment allowing military to deploy high-energy laser counter-drone systems near U.S. airports after temporary airspace closures in Texas.

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TechnologyMay 1

Three Separate Business Developments: Robot Factory, Auto Plants, Tech Investment

1X opens US robotics facility, Toyota plans India expansion, and Toto enters semiconductor components market.

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TechnologyMay 4

Samsung Shares Underperform as Strike Concerns Weigh on Investor Sentiment

Samsung Electronics shares lagged behind competitor SK Hynix amid analyst concerns about potential labor strikes affecting operations.

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TechnologyApr 17

Amazon Removes Sideloading Feature from Newest Fire TV Stick Models

Amazon's two latest Fire TV Stick devices no longer support installing apps from outside Amazon's official app store, marking a shift in the company's streaming device strategy.

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TechnologyApr 21

Report Warns of Push to Deregulate Gig Work in Healthcare Sector

A new report highlights efforts by tech platforms to expand gig work in healthcare through deregulation, amid concerns about worker protections.

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TechnologyMar 15

Iranians Use Technology to Circumvent Government Internet Restrictions

Iranian citizens are employing various technological methods to bypass government-imposed restrictions on internet and phone communications.

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TechnologyJun 10

Solar Power Surpasses Coal Generation for First Time in US History

Solar energy supplied 12.8% of US electricity in May 2026, exceeding coal's 12.2% share for the first time, despite federal policies favoring coal.

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TechnologyMar 27

Rivian-VW Joint Venture Completes Winter Testing Milestone

RV Tech joint venture between Rivian and Volkswagen Group passes key development milestone, unlocking funding.

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TechnologyMar 14

US Army Awards Anduril Defense Contract Worth Up to $20 Billion

The US Army has awarded defense technology company Anduril Industries a contract potentially worth up to $20 billion.

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TechnologyMar 22

Mixed Transportation Industry Developments Signal Shifting Priorities

Various transportation and aerospace developments emerge as industries navigate changing market conditions and technological advances.

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TechnologyMar 26

Apple Discontinues Mac Pro Desktop Computer

Apple has removed the Mac Pro desktop workstation from its website, ending the product line that served professional users since 2006.

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