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Hertz Puts Brakes on EV Expansion #1720

Hertz has halted its ambitious plan to expand its electric vehicle (EV) fleet, reversing its earlier commitment to acquire 65,000 Polestars and sell a significant portion of its Tesla EVs. This shift comes after the rental car giant faced substantial…

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Todd Cochrane
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Tesla Model 3’s Suddenly Shutdown on Highway #1719

In North Carolina, a Tesla Model 3 owner, James Hanna, experienced a sudden and alarming incident on Interstate 277. While driving to pick up his son, the car unexpectedly beeped and stopped completely in the middle of the highway despite…

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Todd Cochrane
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Google’s New Chrome Disclaimer Following $5 Billion Privacy Lawsuit #1718

Google has introduced a new disclaimer in Chrome’s Incognito mode following a $5 billion lawsuit alleging the mode’s misleading privacy claims. The updated blurb informs users about data collection practices, clarifying which browsing data is not saved and which Google…

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Todd Cochrane
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Apple’s New App Store Tax Sparks Outrage Among Critics #1717

Apple recently updated its App Store policies, introducing a 27 percent commission on alternative payment methods, following the Epic v. Apple court ruling. This move has drawn criticism from major players like Spotify and Epic Games. Spotify’s spokesperson, Jeanne Moran,…

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Todd Cochrane
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US Gov’t SEC Cybersecurity Review After Twitter Hack #1716

The recent hack of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Twitter account, which lacked multi-factor authentication (MFA), has prompted US lawmakers to review the SEC’s cybersecurity measures thoroughly. The incident, involving a fraudulent tweet about the SEC’s approval of Bitcoin…

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Todd Cochrane
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AI’s 78% Accuracy in Foreseeing Mortality within Four Years #1713

Researchers from the Technical University of Denmark and Northeastern University have developed an AI model called ‘life2vec’ that can predict a person’s death with 78% accuracy within four years. This groundbreaking model, featured in ‘Nature Computational Science’, analyzes extensive sociodemographic…

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Kirk
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