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Would You Still Use Google if It Didn't Pay Apple $20 Billion to Get on Your iPhone?

A US judge who will decide Google’s fate in a historic antitrust trial suggested it was “odd” for the company to say it has the best search engine but also pay Apple billions to lock out rivals.

Fri May 3, 2024 04:25
Want to Buy a Decommissioned Supercomputer? Here’s Your Chance

There’s still time left to bid for a 145,152-core Cheyenne supercomputer that was once the 20th most powerful computer in the world.

Fri May 3, 2024 00:15
Nick Bostrom Made the World Fear AI. Now He Asks: What if It Fixes Everything?

Philosopher Nick Bostrom popularized the idea superintelligent AI could erase humanity. His new book imagines a world in which algorithms have solved every problem.

Thu May 2, 2024 19:06
How Far-Right Extremist Militias Organize on Facebook

In the aftermath of the Capitol riot, far-right militia groups are using Facebook to organize—and they’re not worried about getting banned by Meta.

Thu May 2, 2024 18:55
5 Best Rain Jackets (2024): Cheap, Eco-Friendly, Hiking, and Running

When it rains, it pours. Here are our picks for cold, wet days—plus expert tips on deciphering product specs.

Thu May 2, 2024 18:35
The Breach of a Face Recognition Firm Reveals a Hidden Danger of Biometrics

Outabox, an Australian firm that scanned faces for bars and clubs, suffered a breach that shows the problems with giving companies your biometric data.

Thu May 2, 2024 18:25

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