Technology

November 9, 2022 5:33 AM

Facebook parent company Meta laying off 13% of employees

Facebook parent Meta is laying off 13 percent of its employees as it contends with faltering revenue and broader tech industry woes.

by The Associated Press

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November 7, 2022 3:23 AM

Elon Musk threatens to boot Twitter account impersonators

Twitter's new owner warned of suspending accounts after some celebrities tweeted as 'Elon Musk' in reaction to the billionaire's decision to offer verified accounts for a fee.

by The Associated Press

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November 6, 2022 2:02 PM

Twitter begins advertising a paid verification plan for $8 per month

Twitter is advertising a new paid feature: receiving a blue check mark noting account verification. The company is delaying launch until after midterm elections over misinformation fears.

by Emma Bowman and Raquel Maria Dillon

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November 3, 2022 3:19 PM

14-year-old invents headphones that play music and treat ear infections

Leanne Fan from San Diego takes the top prize at this year’s 3M Young Scientist Challenge for creating headphones that not only play music but also detect and treat ear infections. Fan and her mentor, Dr. Ross Behling, join to talk about their winning project.

by Tom Crann and Ngoc Bui

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October 31, 2022 3:55 PM

Musk floats paid Twitter verification, fires board

Twitter's new owner fired the company's board of directors and made himself the board's sole member, according to a company filing Monday with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

by The Associated Press

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October 28, 2022 5:01 AM

These are some of the Twitter features users want now that Elon Musk owns it

Tesla CEO Elon Musk bought Twitter for $44 billion, and already people are hopeful that new leadership means new capabilities on the app.

by Ayana Archie

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October 28, 2022 4:00 AM

What do users want from their TV streaming? A new NPR/Ipsos poll has some answers

Consumers often make decisions about TV streaming platforms based on three factors.

by Eric Deggans

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October 27, 2022 5:49 AM

USDA announces $759M for high-speed internet in rural areas

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is announcing $759 million in grants and loans to enable rural communities to access high-speed internet. It's part of the broader $65 billion push for high-speed connectivity from last year’s infrastructure law.

by The Associated Press

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October 26, 2022 8:44 AM

Officials working to determine why localized alert was sent to phones across Twin Cities

Emergency management officials are investigating why a shelter-in-place cell phone alert intended for a small area of Roseville was broadcast throughout the Twin Cities metro on Tuesday, causing schools and child care centers to lock down.

by Matt Sepic