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Who gets the ticket? Waymo self-driving car pulled over by California police
An incident with a Waymo robotaxi in San Bruno has exposed legal gaps in California’s autonomous vehicle rules, sparking new laws aimed at holding self-driving carmakers accountable and improving road safety.
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Google’s developer registration ‘decree’ means the end for alternative app stores, F-Droid says
Google’s developer identity verification check will be implemented in September 2026 for independent app developers operating outside the Play Store. F-Droid, a popular alternative app store for Android users to download and install free and open-source apps, believes this signals the end of free app distribution.
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Where hiring is still happening, these two professions stand out
The job market is currently tough in the US, and whether the H1-B visa fee will do the trick is TBD. When it comes to job security and positive future prospects, two fields stand out.
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Temu fails: from baffled mums to lamps made of croissants
A mum of two from Melbourne, Australia, bought blinds from Temu that were… just a picture of the blinds. At least she didn’t end up with a lamp made of a real croissant, as another bargain-hunter did.
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Meta to launch £2.99 UK ad-free subscription on Facebook and Instagram
Meta will launch subscriptions for no ads in the UK over the coming weeks, allowing users to opt out of ads on Facebook and Instagram for a fee.
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How online dating makes real intimacy impossible
Technology, dating apps, and having direct access to everyone you’ve ever slept with are making real intimacy almost impossible. But one woman is trying to counter that.
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Trump may tie tariffs on foreign electronics to number of chips
The Trump administration is eyeing the possibility to impose tariffs on foreign electronic devices based on the number of chips in them, three people familiar with the matter told Reuters.
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Instagram account that “doxxed” ICE agent attacked by the DHS
The Department of Homeland Security has asked Meta for information on an anonymous Instagram account tracking and outing ICE agents.
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Microsoft is offering European Windows 10 users one year of free security updates
Microsoft is offering Windows 10 users from the European Economic Area (EEA) one year of free security updates, without requiring them to back up settings, apps, or credentials, or use Microsoft Rewards.
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How blue light cuts the Moon out of menstrual cycles
The Moon may shape menstrual cycles in ways we ignore. New research reveals how modern light is breaking this hidden rhythm.
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Is iOS 26 to blame for drained battery life, lost connectivity, and a laggy keyboard?
While it was much-anticipated, Apple’s latest operating system makeover has not been met with a great deal of enthusiasm.
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Social media users claim MAGA broke Grindr during Charlie Kirk memorial
What do MAGA supporters and the LGBTQ community have in common? Well, more than we might think, according to social media users.
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AI progress requires $500B yearly investment, but firms will fall drastically short
Technology companies must invest at least $500 billion a year to meet the increasing need for computing power. That translates into $2 trillion in annual revenue, but companies fall short by a lot.
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The $100 billion handshake: what to take from Nvidia’s enormous investment in OpenAI
Nvidia will invest up to $100 billion in OpenAI and supply it with data center chips, the companies said on Monday.
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UK’s Wayve hits Japan streets with Nissan in bid to outdrive Tesla and Waymo
UK startup Wayve has started testing self-driving cars on the streets of Tokyo, before a 2027 launch to the general public.
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Trump’s $100K fee on H-1B visas spreads panic and divides tech pros
The $100,000 H-1B visa fee is spreading panic and becoming a wedge driving America’s tech community apart. Some see foreign workers as essential for innovation, others as a threat to jobs. Both sides seem to agree that wages are stagnant and the economy isn’t benefiting workers. Immigrants have become a convenient scapegoat.
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Your questions, answered by Cybernews: Is it possible to unsubscribe to all newsletters at once?
A Cybernews reader wondered if it is possible to unsubscribe from unwanted emails all at once, so we decided to see what could be done to prevent them from drowning in spam emails. Each week, our team selects one pressing and common reader issue and deconstructs it to help you stay safe online.
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Tesla to redesign door handles that could trap people inside
Tesla is reportedly rethinking its vehicle door handles following an investigation into incidents where people were trapped inside.
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The rise of sleep tech – can tech finally fix our broken sleep?
Getting real, restful sleep has always been a challenge for me. It’s a mix of my own late-night scrolling, city...
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Can neurotech hack your mind?
Neurotechnology is no longer science fiction – it’s rapidly becoming reality. Fueled by the biohacking movement and a desire to...
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