Science and Technology

August 7, 2024

TikTok's Role in American Politics and National Security Concerns

Ava Martinez

TikTok, the popular short-form video app, has emerged as a crucial campaign tool for political figures like former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. The platform's appeal lies…

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July 14, 2024

How to Make Digital Smartphone Photos Look Old

Ava Martinez

Like the allure of vinyl records, classic video games, and even the early Internet, the fascination with old photographic standards like point-and-shoot cameras and 35-millimeter film endures, even among people…

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July 13, 2024

AI Phones and Computers: A Convenience Boon, But a Privacy Challenge?

Ava Martinez

Tech giants like Apple, Google, and Microsoft are racing to develop smartphones and computers powered by artificial intelligence (AI). These devices promise to make our lives easier by automating tasks…

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July 13, 2024

Supreme Court Sides With Biden Administration in Social Media Case

Ava Martinez

The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Biden administration in a case involving social media, scoring a significant practical victory. The ruling rejected a Republican challenge that sought to…

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July 12, 2024

Apple Vision Pro review: First-gen headset falls short

Ava Martinez

Seventeen years ago, Steve Jobs introduced the iPhone, a revolutionary device that combined an iPod, a telephone, and an Internet browser in one. At $500, it was expensive, but its…

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July 11, 2024

Robots Have Chubby Faces (and Smiles), According to New Research

Ava Martinez

In Japan, engineers are working to create robots that can mimic human expressions, particularly smiles. They developed a face mask using human skin cells, which they attached to robots using…

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July 11, 2024

Investors Plough $27.1 Billion Into AI Startups Despite Economic Struggles

Ava Martinez

In May, CoreWeave, a provider of cloud computing services for AI companies, raised $1.1 billion, followed by $7.5 billion in debt, reaching a valuation of $19 billion. Scale AI, a…

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July 10, 2024

How to Optimize Your Phone's Photo Library for More Storage Space

Ava Martinez

Is your phone constantly warning you about low storage space? Do you find yourself endlessly scrolling to find a particular photo? Over time, our phones accumulate countless images, apps, and…

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July 10, 2024

Building Global Supply Chains: US Strategy to Mitigate Risks with China

Ava Martinez

If the Biden administration is successful, many more electronic chips will be produced in factories located in, say, Texas or Arizona. These chips will then be shipped to partner countries…

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