96 minutes ago Americans on TikTok Say 'Goodbye' to Their 'Personal Chinese Spy' in Viral Videos

American TikTok users are saying "goodbye" to their "personal Chinese spy" in viral videos trending on the Chinese social media platform mocking the app's potential ban in the United States this Sunday. The post Americans on TikTok Say ‘Goodbye’ to Their ‘Personal Chinese Spy’ in Viral Videos appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 hours ago More teens report using ChatGPT for schoolwork, despite the tech’s faults

Younger Gen Zers are embracing OpenAI’s AI-powered chatbot, ChatGPT, for schoolwork, according to a new survey by the Pew Research Center. But it’s not clear that they’re fully aware of the tech’s pitfalls. In a follow-up to its 2023 poll on ChatGPT usage among young people, Pew asked ~1,400 U.S.-based teens ages 13 to 17 […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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4 hours ago Loft Orbital lands a fresh $170 million after logging over $500 million of bookings

Loft Orbital has raised $170 million in Series C funding to grow its satellite and space missions as a service. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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24 hours ago OnlyFans Model Lily Phillips Reveals How Much Money She Makes After I Slept With 100 Men In One Day Stunt!

Don’t expect Lily Phillips to cash out on her fast-growing OnlyFans career yet… even though she is making a TON of money! Lily is the English model who made news late last year after sleeping with 100 men in a single day. She even documented the event with the help of a filmmaker — and the appropriately [...] Read More... The post OnlyFans Model Lily Phillips Reveals How Much Money She Makes After <i>I Slept With 100 Men In One Day</i> Stunt! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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88 minutes ago Hindenburg Research, a short seller that targeted tech and EV companies, is closing up shop

When Hindenburg Research posts a blog on its website, it often means a company’s final days are near. Today, that company is Hindenburg Research. Nate Anderson announced Wednesday he has shut down short-selling firm Hindenburg Research, after a seven-year run issuing damning reports about high-profile companies, including many of the technology world’s giants and buzzy […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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9 hours ago Google raises the price of Workspace plans, includes its AI features for free

Google announced on Wednesday that all AI features in Gmail, Docs, Sheets, and Meet are now available to Workspace customers at no extra charge, though the plan will see a $2 per month increase per user.  This change simplifies access to Workplace AI tools, including email summaries, automated note-taking, chatting with the Gemini bot, and […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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1 hour ago Secretary Austin's secret hospitalizations 'unnecessarily' increased US national security risks, report finds

The Department of Defense Office of Inspector General found that Secretary Lloyd Austin's secret hospitalizations "unnecessarily" put America's national security at higher risk.

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10 hours ago PowerSchool data breach victims say hackers stole ‘all’ historical student and teacher data

A trove of information on current and former students and teachers was accessed during the December cyberattack, sources say © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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13 hours ago SoftBank veteran hunts for profits in payments infrastructure plumbing

Former SoftBank exec Akshay Naheta's startup, Distributed Technologies Research, is trying to bridge the gap between banking and blockchain tech. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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2 hours ago As TikTok faces a US shutdown, here are some alternative apps to check out

TikTok has warned of a looming shutdown in just six days, as the Supreme Court is currently weighing the law that would ban the app. So we thought it’s time to take a look at other platforms that may be able to fill the TikTok-shaped hole in our lives.  The law gives TikTok parent company […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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9 hours ago Colossal Biosciences raises $200M at $10.2B valuation to bring back woolly mammoths

Colossal Biosciences wants to bring back the woolly mammoth and has raised $200 million at a $10.2 billion valuation to do it. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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2 hours ago Governments call for spyware regulations in UN Security Council meeting

Several governments participated in a meeting on the proliferation of commercial spyware at the United Nations Security Council. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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20 hours ago Nelly raises $51 million to digitalize medical practices across Europe

Nelly wants to become the biggest fintech startup in the healthcare industry. The Berlin-based startup is already working with more than 1,200 medical practices in a handful of European countries. But there are thousands more that could benefit from an upgrade for their administrative workflows. That’s why Nelly recently raised €50 million in funding (around […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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4 hours ago Data is clear that immigrants don’t increase crime in the United States, expert says

Data is clear that immigrants don’t increase crime in the United States, expert says  Northeastern University

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23 hours ago SEC sues Elon Musk for allegedly failing to disclose Twitter acquisition on time

The Securities and Exchange Commission filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk on Tuesday over an alleged securities violation relating to his acquisition of Twitter, now called X. The SEC claims Musk failed to disclose his 5% ownership stake of Twitter in a timely manner, violating federal securities law, according to a complaint filed in federal […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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3 hours ago Game theory approach finds some public benefit to platforms like Google and Waze collecting user data

Researchers from Tel Aviv University have used mathematical tools from game theory to show that in certain situations, allowing platforms to retain decision-making power over the collection and commercialization of their users' data can enhance overall welfare.

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5 hours ago California Wildfires Live Updates: Los Angeles Winds and Low Humidity Heighten Fire Risk

California Wildfires Live Updates: Los Angeles Winds and Low Humidity Heighten Fire Risk  The New York Times

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3 hours ago Samsung will unveil the Galaxy S25 on January 22 — here’s what we expect

The biggest reveal from last week’s Samsung CES press conference may well have been another press conference. The hardware giant closed out the main event by teasing the company’s upcoming show. The next Samsung Unpacked event is set for January 22 at 10 a.m. PT. As with all recent Unpackeds, next week’s big show will […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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7 hours ago What to know about RedNote, the Chinese app that American TikTokkers are flooding

With TikTok's days in the U.S. potentially numbered, many American users are moving to another Chinese social media app: RedNote, a heavily censored platform similar to Instagram. Here's what to know.

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3 hours ago Scalable aluminum surfaces method enables advancements in cooling, self

An international team of engineers has developed an innovative, scalable method for creating topography-patterned aluminum surfaces, enhancing liquid transport properties critical for applications in electronics cooling, self-cleaning technologies and anti-icing systems.

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3 hours ago Duolingo sees 216% spike in U.S. users learning Chinese amid TikTok ban and move to RedNote

TikTok U.S. users have been learning Chinese on Duolingo in increasing numbers amid their adoption of a Chinese social app called RedNote ahead of the TikTok ban. The U.S. law, scheduled to go into effect on January 19, unless halted by the Supreme Court, will see TikTok removed from U.S. app stores and will stop […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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11 hours ago Oregon man arrested, charged with murder in connection to missing person case from 2022

Police in Oregon say they have human remains believed to be of a man missing from 2022, and a suspect. Murphy Calvin Henry II, 54, is in custody.

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3 hours ago Duolingo sees 216% spike in US users learning Chinese amid TikTok ban and move to RedNote

TikTok U.S. users have been learning Chinese on Duolingo in increasing numbers amid their adoption of a Chinese social app called RedNote ahead of the TikTok ban. The U.S. law, scheduled to go into effect on January 19, unless halted by the Supreme Court, will see TikTok removed from U.S. app stores and will stop […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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13 hours ago Could San Francisco be devastated by wildfire? These neighborhoods are at highest risk

Could San Francisco be devastated by wildfire? These neighborhoods are at highest risk  San Francisco Chronicle

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4 hours ago Masked thief walked into Somerville exhibit and stole paintings, artist says

“As much as I want people to have my artwork, I don’t want somebody going to jail because of it,” said Somerville artist Adam Leveille, who had a painting stolen. The post Masked thief walked into Somerville exhibit and stole paintings, artist says appeared first on Boston.com.

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14 hours ago Creator of Gas and tbh makes an app for disappearing photos via iMessage

Nikita Bier, creator of popular apps like the anonymous polling app tbh (acquired by Facebook) and the anonymous compliments app Gas (acquired by Discord), has created a new app called Explode, which focuses on disappearing messages on iMessage. Explode works as a mini app for Apple’s Messages app. It helps you send disappearing messages to […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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4 hours ago Meta adds 200 megawatts of solar to its 12 gigawatt renewable portfolio

The news comes as tech companies ramp up their AI ambitions, adding data centers at a breakneck pace and boosting demand for power. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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16 hours ago Red hot: key facts about Xiaohongshu, the Chinese app taking the US by storm

In the days leading up to a proposed US government ban on the social media platform TikTok, American users have turned to another Chinese-owned app, Xiaohongshu.

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5 hours ago Delta passenger discovers $4,500 in items stolen from checked luggage after flight

Alison Joyner of Atlanta discovered two of her designer purses, a blue Chanel bag and a Louis Vuitton clutch valued at $4,500, went missing after flying with Delta Airlines.

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23 hours ago San Francisco police issue warning after $374K stolen in blessing scams

San Francisco police issue warning after $374K stolen in blessing scams  CBS News

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5 hours ago Tesla to split $100M award for electric truck charging corridor in Illinois

Tesla, along with three other industry partners, quietly backed an Illinois Environmental Protection Agency application that won $100 million in funding to build electric truck charging stations across the state, TechCrunch has learned. The award was the biggest given out by the Biden Administration’s Federal Highway Administration last week in the second round of what’s […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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5 hours ago Biden administration adds 14 additional Chinese firms to trade blacklist

Days after pushing for sweeping AI chip export restriction, the Biden administration has added an additional 14 Chinese companies to its restricted trade list. This brings the full list up to 25 names, according to reporting from The Associate Press. Sophgo is, perhaps, the highest profile addition. An entity of Bitmain, the firm sparked international […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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5 hours ago Biden administration adds 14 additional Chinese firms to trade block list

Days after pushing for sweeping AI chip export restriction, the Biden administration has added an additional 14 Chinese companies to its restricted trade list. This brings the full list up to 25 names, according to reporting from The Associate Press. Sophgo is, perhaps, the highest profile addition. An entity of Bitmain, the firm sparked international […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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6 hours ago This fast and agile robotic insect could someday aid in mechanical pollination

With a new design, the bug-sized bot was able to fly 100 times longer than prior versions.

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8 hours ago Puerto Rican medical students face challenges when applying for residency

Puerto Rican medical students face challenges when applying for residency  AAMC

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8 hours ago US Department of Labor announces $17M funding opportunity to support services for homeless veterans, those at risk

US Department of Labor announces $17M funding opportunity to support services for homeless veterans, those at risk  US Department of Labor

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8 hours ago User’s Manual: Why some Trump nominees could be confirmed with a voice vote – and why some could not

There’s a good reason why some Democrats may oppose a streamlined process for Senate confirmations.

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9 hours ago As Gen Z job applicants balloon, companies are turning to AI agent recruiters

According to some of the latest statistics, employers are swamped by job applications. In the UK alone, employers running graduate training schemes received an average of 140 applications for each job in 2024, 59 per cent more than in 2023, according to the Institute of Student Employers. And despite some trepidations amongst a few recruiters, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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9 hours ago Penguins star Evgeni Malkin has 3 Stanley Cup rings stolen in home burglary

Pittsburgh Penguins star forward Evgeni Malkin had his three Stanley Cup rings stolen in a home burglary, as Malkin becomes the latest high-profile athlete targeted.

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