TECHNOLOGY

May 01 2026EDUCATION

Screen Time in Schools: A New Debate

In many U. S. schools, kids get tablets or laptops for class work, a move meant to ready them for a digital future. Yet worries about too much screen use have pushed some districts to rethink this practice. The Los Angeles Unified School District, the second‑largest in the country, recently decid

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May 01 2026POLITICS

Russia Turns to China for War Tech

Russian arms makers are now getting more than nine out of ten pieces of restricted equipment from China. This shift follows tighter European controls that block many supply routes, pushing Moscow to look eastward for support. The share of Chinese‑supplied tech has risen from roughly eight out of

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May 01 2026FINANCE

Why Marvell's quiet tech power matters for investors

Marvell Technology quietly powers the backbone of today's AI boom without making headlines. While chip startups get most of the attention, this company specializes in the unsung tech that keeps data moving smoothly in AI systems. Think of it like the plumbing behind skyscrapers - you don't notice it

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Apr 30 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A New Entertainment Hub Takes Shape in Prince George’s County

Maryland lawmakers recently passed a bill that opens the door for a cutting‑edge entertainment arena in Prince George’s County. The proposed venue, called Sphere Entertainment, would seat about 6, 000 people and could become the state’s second such complex after the one in Las Vegas. The plan cal

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Apr 30 2026TECHNOLOGY

Digital Life and Young People: What Long‑Term Studies Reveal

Kids, teens, and young adults spend a lot of time on phones, tablets, and computers. They chat with friends online, play games, watch videos, and browse the internet every day. These habits can help them stay connected, learn new things, and have fun. But they also raise worries about how such habit

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Apr 30 2026BUSINESS

Tech Giants Push Boundaries While Struggling With Basics

A ride-hailing app now lets people book hotel rooms. Uber added 700, 000 hotel listings through a partnership with Expedia, plus plans to include over a million vacation rentals later this year. The company wants to become an “everything app” where users can handle travel, food delivery, and groceri

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Apr 30 2026FINANCE

Align Tech Shows Strong Start to 2024 with Smart Moves

The company behind popular teeth-straightening tech just posted better-than-expected earnings for the first three months of the year. While some worry about slow patient visits in dentistry, this business still managed to beat profit and revenue predictions. It also plans to spend $200 million buyin

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Apr 30 2026TECHNOLOGY

The rise and fall of a forgotten tech star

Back in the late 90s, a bulky but reliable plug took over creative workspaces. FireWire looked clunky compared to USB, but it worked effortlessly—no messy driver installs, no guesswork. Musicians, video editors, and even Mac users relied on it to move data fast. While USB struggled with simple tasks

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Apr 30 2026HEALTH

Tech Tools That Help Older Adults Live More Independently at Home

Many older adults live with long-term health issues like cancer or memory loss. These problems can make daily life harder and add stress for family members who help care for them. New smart devices connected to the internet might offer solutions by quietly keeping an eye on health, sending reminders

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Apr 30 2026TECHNOLOGY

Why AI faces stick in your memory more than real ones

A new study looked at how well people remember faces made by computers compared to real human faces. Participants saw both types and later tried to recall which was which. The results showed something odd: AI faces were easier to remember. This wasn’t just because people could tell them apart—they a

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