2 h. ago Alpine Eagle secures funding from European backers for counter

The war in Ukraine has brought drones to the forefront of modern warfare, creating a surge in demand for counter-drone systems. However, legacy solutions to counter drones, such as ground-based defense systems and cyber warfare, often come with a hefty price tag. For German startup Alpine Eagle, these solutions fall short: When now-ubiquitous $500 first-person […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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6 h. ago Trump administration can remove head of federal watchdog agency, appeals court rules

A U.S. appeals court has sided with the administration in allowing the removal of Hampton Dellinger from the Office of Special Counsel. The office investigates actions like whistleblower retaliation.

Politics

9 h. ago Tapbots teases a new Bluesky app, Phoenix, saying it can’t ‘survive on Mastodon alone’

There’s a new Bluesky app in the works from a popular developer of iOS applications. Tapbots, the company behind the popular Mastodon client Ivory, born out of its earlier efforts with Tweetbot (RIP), is readying a new app called Phoenix, designed for Bluesky’s growing social network of over 32 million users. In a post on […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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10 h. ago Chairman Guthrie Applauds Passage of a Congressional Review Act Resolution to Stop the Biden

Chairman Guthrie Applauds Passage of a Congressional Review Act Resolution to Stop the Biden-Harris Administration Assault on American Manufacturing  Energy and Commerce Committee

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11 h. ago Karoline Leavitt addresses Democrats defying trans athlete ban demand: 'Can't say you are the party of women'

Karoline Leavitt scolded Democrats for persistently enabling trans athlete inclusion as data suggests most Americans oppose biological males in women's sports.

Politics

11 h. ago Dems' response to ISIS leader arrest 'disturbing,’ says father of Marine killed at Abbey Gate

Father of fallen Marine Jared Schmitz, who was killed at Abbey Gate by an ISIS-K bomber, was "disturbed" when Democrats refused to applaud the arrest of the terrorist involved in the attack.

Events

12 h. ago Investors spy the dawn of a tectonic shift away from US markets

Investors spy the dawn of a tectonic shift away from US markets  Reuters

Economics

13 h. ago Court of Appeals upholds Washington County verdict in favor of open meetings

Court of Appeals upholds Washington County verdict in favor of open meetings  Arkansas Times

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13 h. ago OpenAI reportedly plans to charge up to $20,000 a month for specialized AI ‘agents’

OpenAI may be planning to charge up to $20,000 per month for specialized AI “agents,” according to The Information. The publication reports that OpenAI intends to launch several “agent” products tailored for different applications, including sorting and ranking sales leads and software engineering. One, a “high-income knowledge worker” agent, will reportedly be priced at $2,000 […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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14 h. ago Dueling Al Green censure efforts stir frustrations within GOP as Republicans demand consequences

There are three different resolutions circulating to punish Rep. Al Green for repeatedly protesting President Donald Trump's joint address to Congress.

Politics

14 h. ago Tesla Sales Plummet Globally as EV Competition and Elon Musk's Political Activities Cause Market Turmoil

Tesla has experienced a dramatic sales declines across major markets worldwide, with experts linking the downturn to both increased competition and CEO Elon Musk's political activities. The post Tesla Sales Plummet Globally as EV Competition and Elon Musk’s Political Activities Cause Market Turmoil appeared first on Breitbart.

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15 h. ago Turning liquor waste into power: Baijiu sediment transformed into anode for sodium

A small team of materials engineers at the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, working with Wuliangye, a manufacturer of baijiu, has developed a carbon-source anode using baijiu sediment for use in a sodium-ion battery. In their study published in the journal ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, the group treated the sediment to make it useful as an anode.

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15 h. ago Apple Appeals UK Demand for Encryption Backdoor to Spy on Users Worldwide

Apple has filed an appeal with the UK's Investigatory Powers Tribunal in an effort to overturn a secret government order requiring the tech giant to create a backdoor for spying on encrypted user data. The post Apple Appeals UK Demand for Encryption Backdoor to Spy on Users Worldwide appeared first on Breitbart.

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15 h. ago Payton McNabb 'heartbroken' over Dems' coldness at Trump speech to her story of injuries from trans athlete

Former volleyball player Payton McNabb spoke out against Democrats for refusing to applaud during President Trump's joint address on Tuesday night.

Politics

16 h. ago Growth at all costs is destroying the internet. PR maven Ed Zitron says that’s an opportunity for startups

If you spend any amount of time online, you probably noticed that your user experience keeps getting worse.  Websites are waterlogged with autoplay ads, pop-ups, and tracking scripts. Customer service chatbots are useless, despite the promises of generative AI. Social media algorithms boost rage-bait to keep you scrolling and engaged. Dating apps hide all the […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Technology

16 h. ago EU must ‘fully’ apply its market fairness rulebook on Google, search rivals urge

The European Union is once again being urged to expand its investigation of Google under the bloc’s Digital Markets Act (DMA). The big aim of the EU’s flagship competition reform — which came into force last spring — was to level the digital playing field by forcing platform giants into fairer dealing with rivals and […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Technology

17 h. ago Google’s Shopping tab has a new AI tool that takes your fashion idea and suggests similar clothing

On Wednesday, Google announced the launch of a new AI image feature for its Shopping tab, designed to help users find clothing items they envision by allowing them to search using their own words. The company is also expanding its AR beauty and virtual try-on tools. The new feature, “Vision Match,” is now available in […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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17 h. ago Apply to speak at TechCrunch Sessions: AI before time runs out

Are you a leader in the AI space? Make your voice heard as a TechCrunch Sessions: AI speaker.  At TechCrunch Sessions: AI, you can help shape what’s next in the AI industry — and share your expertise with 1,200 AI founders, investors, and industry pioneers. Help drive the next wave of innovation on June 5 […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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17 h. ago Apple updates the Mac Studio with M4 Max and M3 Ultra options

Apple has launched a new Mac Studio, its desktop computer for professionals who need top-of-the-line performance. The company is trying something new with the Mac Studio as it lets you choose between the M4 Max or the M3 Ultra. The Mac Studio starts at $1,999. Pre-orders open today, and it will be available in Apple […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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20 h. ago Maine lawmaker praises Trump for 'clear message' on keeping men out of women's sports

Maine GOP state Rep. Laurel Libby applauded President Donald Trump on Tuesday for his executive order to keep men out of women's sports.

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