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Indians slam MAGA ‘war’ over H-1B skilled-worker visas as ‘racist’
As the top recipients of the H-1B visas, Indians have been incensed by MAGA criticism over the program. Source link
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Is your phone listening to you? Yeah, but probably not to target ads.
The specifics of the theory that your phone is eavesdropping probably aren’t true, but the paranoia is justified. Source link
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Meta ends fact checks as it prepares for Trump era
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg ends fact-checking on Facebook and Instagram in favor of community notes, calling the recent election “a cultural tipping point.” Source link
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Regulators probe Tesla’s vehicle-summoning technology after crashes
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Tesla’s automated summoning feature has been linked to at least four crashes. Source link
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The best and weirdest new tech at CES 2025
Here’s what stood out at CES — the most useful, weird and wonderful new tech from the world’s largest consumer electronics show in Las Vegas. Source link
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Pentagon to blacklist China’s largest EV battery and tech firms
The Pentagon is banning a number of Chinese technology firms, including CATL, the world’s largest EV battery manufacturer, which provides batteries to Tesla. Source link
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UFC’s Dana White joins Meta’s board as company moves closer to Trump
Meta tapped long-time Trump backer Dana White to join its board of directors at at time when Republicans will soon control congress and the White House. Source link
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The tech trends you’ll have to live with in 2025
Expect more AI, face computers, and lot of policy changes around technology in 2025. Here’s what to look for this year as CES is set to show off new gadgets. Source link
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The holiday season at Amazon: Swag, prizes – and mandatory overtime
Amazon uses giveaways for perfect attendance, gingerbread house contests, and incentive pay to keep employees showing up for work during the holiday rush. Source link
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AI’s next leap requires intimate access to your digital life
Tech companies say “AI agents” are the next big thing in artificial intelligence after chatbots. Early versions have unresolved privacy and security flaws. Source link
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