3 h. ago Seamless tech: 'OriStitch' threads computation and 3D textiles

Could a flat piece of fabric hold a 3D shape, the way paper does in origami? Aiming to find out, researchers from the Cornell Ann S. Bowers College of Computing and Information Science developed OriStitch, a new software and fabrication system that takes simple 3D objects—a toy or a teapot, say—and spins them into a design for a textile version using carefully placed stitches in fabric.

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5 h. ago NJ mom's smartphone delay movement spreads to 140 communities by promoting tech balance, not bans

New Jersey mom Holly Moscatiello's Balance Project helps parents reduce kids' screen time and delay giving them smartphones. The movement has spread to 140 communities.

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5 h. ago Utah Tech basketball player suspended for punching opponent after explosive dunk

Utah Tech basketball player Chance Trujillo was suspended one game after punching a Santa Clara player following an explosive dunk in the 90-80 loss.

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6 h. ago McDonald's Calls Christmas 'Most Terrible Time of the Year' in AI

McDonald's Netherlands division recently published an AI-generated advertisement labeling Christmas "the most terrible time of the year." When the fast food giant faced intense backlash for its AI slop insulting the holiday season, it yanked the video down from YouTube. The post McDonald’s Calls Christmas ‘Most Terrible Time of the Year’ in AI-Generated Ad appeared first on Breitbart.

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6 h. ago Fully digital design paves the way for scalable probabilistic computing

Artificial intelligence and machine learning could become dramatically more efficient, thanks to a new type of computer component developed by researchers at the University of California, Santa Barbara and Tohoku University, in collaboration with the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC).

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6 h. ago 'A Little Bit Successful:' Elon Musk Reflects on DOGE, Says He Wouldn't Repeat Effort

In a recent podcast interview, billionaire Elon Musk expressed mixed feelings about his time leading the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), suggesting he likely would not repeat the experience. The post ‘A Little Bit Successful:’ Elon Musk Reflects on DOGE, Says He Wouldn’t Repeat Effort appeared first on Breitbart.

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7 h. ago Microsoft Invests $17.5 Billion in India as It Lays Off Americans, Imports H

Microsoft has announced plans to invest $17.5 billion in India over the next four years, focusing on the country's rapidly growing data center market. Meanwhile in the United States, the software giant is laying off Americans, importing H-1B visa workers, and cozying up to the Chinese government. The post Microsoft Invests $17.5 Billion in India as It Lays Off Americans, Imports H-1B Visa Workers appeared first on Breitbart.

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10 h. ago Banning kids from social media doesn't make online platforms safer. Here's what will do that

The tech industry's unofficial motto for two decades was "move fast and break things." It was a philosophy that broke more than just taxi monopolies or hotel chains. It also constructed a digital world filled with risks for our most vulnerable.

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20 h. ago Elon Musk Reveals His Thoughts on God on Katie Miller’s Podcast

Tech mogul Elon Musk shared his thoughts about God during an interview with podcaster Katie Miller, the wife of White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy Stephen Miller. The post Elon Musk Reveals His Thoughts on God on Katie Miller’s Podcast appeared first on Breitbart.

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29 h. ago What's my age again? The tech behind Australia's social media ban

Tech giants will apply multiple layers of security to weed out young users under Australia's world-first ban on social media for under-16s.

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30 h. ago Media Briefing: The Future of U.S. Chip Controls in the Global Tech Race

Media Briefing: The Future of U.S. Chip Controls in the Global Tech Race  Council on Foreign Relations

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31 h. ago EU Launches Antitrust Probe into Google's Use of Publishers' Content for AI

The European Commission has launched an investigation into whether Google has breached EU competition rules by using web publishers' content for AI purposes without appropriate compensation. The post EU Launches Antitrust Probe into Google’s Use of Publishers’ Content for AI appeared first on Breitbart.

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31 h. ago Tech Billionaires Are Starting Private Cities to Escape the United States

Tech Billionaires Are Starting Private Cities to Escape the United States  Futurism

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32 h. ago Watch Live: Senate Hearing on Protecting Children from Online Predators

The Senate Judiciary Committee holds a hearing on protecting children from online predators on Tuesday, December 9. The post Watch Live: Senate Hearing on Protecting Children from Online Predators appeared first on Breitbart.

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33 h. ago S.F. business tax revenue could jump 11% with tech boom — but city deficit may still hit $1 billion

S.F. business tax revenue could jump 11% with tech boom — but city deficit may still hit $1 billion  San Francisco Chronicle

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35 h. ago One of the Calif. tech world’s saddest inventions has been hemorrhaging cash

One of the Calif. tech world’s saddest inventions has been hemorrhaging cash  SFGATE

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47 h. ago Defense bill would require US military to end reliance on Chinese display tech by 2030

Defense bill would require US military to end reliance on Chinese display tech by 2030  Reuters

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50 h. ago Big Tech Beneficiary Elizabeth Warren Cries 'Quid Pro Quo' over Tech Donations to Trump's White House Ballroom

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) has sounded the alarm over alleged "quid pro quo" arrangements after many tech companies donated to renovating the White House ballroom; yet the Massachusetts progressive received nearly $2 million from tech platforms over her political career. The post Big Tech Beneficiary Elizabeth Warren Cries ‘Quid Pro Quo’ over Tech Donations to Trump’s White House Ballroom appeared first on Breitbart.

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50 h. ago Threads of Los Angeles: Ashley Walker Debuts New Wearable Artworks at Los Angeles Public Library

Threads of Los Angeles: Ashley Walker Debuts New Wearable Artworks at Los Angeles Public Library  essence.com

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52 h. ago Combining Energy With Computational Science, UT Launches Program To Bolster Texas, U.S. Energy Dominance

Combining Energy With Computational Science, UT Launches Program To Bolster Texas, U.S. Energy Dominance  UT News

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