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Jan 16 2025TECHNOLOGY

Google's Gemini App Gets Real-Time Boost with AP News

Google's Gemini app is about to get a whole lot more up-to-date. The tech giant has teamed up with The Associated Press (AP) to bring real-time info right to your fingertips. Imagine you're curious about the latest news on something happening right now. Instead of searching through old articles, the

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Jan 13 2025POLITICS

US Limits AI Chip Exports: China and Russia Affected

The US has just put new limits on AI chip exports to hold back China and Russia. This comes as Biden's term ends and hot on the heels of similar curbs last month. Tech companies like Nvidia and Oracle aren't happy, saying these rules might hurt US tech leadership. Officials say the goal is to keep

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Jan 13 2025POLITICS

US Blocks AI Chip Exports to Prevent China from Catching Up

In a last-ditch effort to stop China from gaining the upper hand in AI technology, the Biden administration has announced new restrictions on the export of advanced AI chips. This move, coming just before Biden leaves office, is expected to strain relations with China. Tech giants like Nvidia and Or

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Jan 07 2025POLITICS

China's Massive Coast Guard Ship at Disputed Reef

In a recent development, China has deployed one of the world's largest coast guard ships to Scarborough Shoal, a reef in the South China Sea that is claimed by both China and the Philippines. This massive vessel, nicknamed the "monster ship, " is over 12, 000 tons and 541 feet long. It's equipped wi

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Jan 07 2025POLITICS

President Trump Watches Election Certification from Florida

On Monday, President-elect Donald Trump was relaxing at his lavish Florida club, Mar-a-Lago, while the U. S. Congress certified his Electoral College victory. This ceremony took place nearly 1, 000 miles away in Washington D. C. Although absent, Trump proudly shared on his website, Truth Social, “CO

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Jan 06 2025POLITICS

China's Response to Possible US Drone Ban

China has strongly reacted to the US considering restrictions on commercial Chinese drones. On Thursday, the US Commerce Department hinted at new rules to tackle national security risks posed by foreign drones, particularly those from China and Russia. This move could lead to bans or regulations on

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Jan 03 2025TECHNOLOGY

Check Your Chrome Extensions: 33 Are Stealing Data

Over the holiday season, while everyone was celebrating, a group of researchers discovered that 33 Chrome extensions in Google's Web Store had been stealing data for up to 18 months. These extensions affected around 2. 6 million devices. One such extension, used by 400, 000 people, was updated with

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Dec 31 2024BUSINESS

Honey Extension: A Closer Look

Honey, a popular browser extension, helps you find discounts while shopping online and offers reward points for purchases. But a recent YouTube video raised concerns about how Honey operates. The video, created by Jono from MegaLag, suggests that Honey might not always provide the best deals, and it

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Dec 20 2024POLITICS

Congress Faces Shutdown: Republicans and Democrats at Odds

The U. S. Congress is rushing toward a government shutdown after the House of Representatives, led by Republicans, failed to pass a funding plan backed by President-elect Donald Trump. The plan was opposed by almost all Democrats, who were frustrated and angry after Trump rejected an earlier biparti

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Dec 17 2024POLITICS

Justin Trudeau's Trade Troubles: Can He Survive the Storm?

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in hot water. His finance minister, Chrystia Freeland, just quit, leaving many people wondering if Trudeau can keep his job. The problem? A big fight with U. S. President Trump over trade. Trump wants to slap high tariffs on Canada, which could start a trade

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