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The ‘Worst in Show’ CES products put your data at risk and cause waste, privacy advocates say

The ‘Worst in Show’ CES products put your data at risk and cause waste, privacy advocates say

LAS VEGAS (AP) — So much of the technology showcased at CES includes gadgets made to improve consumers' lives — whether by leveraging AI to make devices that help people become more efficient, by creating companions to cure loneliness or by providing
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Altice to spend millions on internet upgrades in settlement with West Virginia

Altice to spend millions on internet upgrades in settlement with West Virginia

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The parent company of one of West Virginia’s largest internet providers has reached a settlement with the state to resolve thousands of consumer complaints.
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Prime Video's use of AI, Next Gen Stats on NFL games is helping viewers understand the game better

Prime Video's use of AI, Next Gen Stats on NFL games is helping viewers understand the game better

CULVER CITY, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams defense appeared to be content to drop back in coverage and prevent San Francisco’s Brock Purdy from completing a Hail Mary on the final play of their Thursday night game on Dec. 12.
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The Supreme Court might let the U.S. ban TikTok unless it's sold. Here's what to know.

The Supreme Court might let the U.S. ban TikTok unless it's sold. Here's what to know.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court seemed likely Friday to uphold the law that could ban TikTok , with most of the justices appearing to take seriously the national security risks posed by the wildly popular app whose parent company is based in Chin
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Earth breaks yearly heat record and lurches past dangerous warming threshold

Earth breaks yearly heat record and lurches past dangerous warming threshold

Earth recorded its hottest year ever in 2024, with such a big jump that the planet temporarily passed a major climate threshold , weather monitoring agencies announced Friday.
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The Supreme Court is considering a possible TikTok ban. Here's what to know about the case

The Supreme Court is considering a possible TikTok ban. Here's what to know about the case

WASHINGTON (AP) — The law that could ban TikTok is coming before the Supreme Court on Friday, with the justices largely holding the app's fate in their hands.
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From AI assistants to holographic displays, automakers showcase in-cabin experiences at CES

From AI assistants to holographic displays, automakers showcase in-cabin experiences at CES

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Interior lighting aimed at reducing motion sickness. Shiny holographic dashboards displayed on windshields. And AI-powered voice assistants paired with infotainment systems to keep you company on long drives.
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Earth records hottest year ever in 2024 and the jump was so big it breached a key threshold

Earth records hottest year ever in 2024 and the jump was so big it breached a key threshold

Earth recorded its hottest year ever in 2024, with such a big jump that the planet temporarily passed a major climate threshold , several weather monitoring agencies announced Friday.
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Man pleads guilty in failed ransom plot that may have been linked to $240M crypto heist

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A Florida man pleaded guilty Thursday in connection with the carjacking and kidnapping of a Connecticut couple, in what authorities called a failed ransom plot that may have been linked to a $240 million cryptocurrency heist.
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Musk uses X livestream to amplify German far-right leader's views ahead of an election

Musk uses X livestream to amplify German far-right leader's views ahead of an election

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Tech billionaire Elon Musk livestreamed his chat with a leader of Germany's far-right party on Thursday, using the power of his social media platform, X, to amplify the party's message ahead of an upcoming national election — an
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