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News Articles: Technology

Air Force service members run a timed 1.5 miles during their annual physical fitness test at Scott Air Force Base in Illinois in June. The U.S. Space Force intends to do away with once-a-year assessments in favor of wearable technology.

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  • Fitness & Nutrition

The Space Force is scrapping the annual fitness test in favor of wearable trackers

The new approach aims to promote overall fitness instead of focusing on specific exercises, and the devices will also give Guardians feedback about mental health, balanced eating and sleep.

August 03, 2022
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By:
  • Eric Schmid
People wait in line for T-shirts at a pop-up kiosk for the online brokerage Robinhood in New York City after the company went public on July 29, 2021. On Tuesday, the company said it was cutting nearly a quarter of its staff.

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  • Business

Robinhood cuts nearly a quarter of its staff as the pandemic darling loses its shine

Robinhood – the company that became a household name during the pandemic – is cutting staff, citing a deteriorating economy and worsening market.

August 02, 2022
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By:
  • David Gura
A robot plays a game of chess against a man in 1985.

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  • Opinion

Opinion: Are robots masters of strategy, and also grudges?

NPR's Scott Simon wonders whether the robots are turning on us.

August 02, 2022
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By:
  • Scott Simon
Austin Acocella, co-owner of Acocella Landscaping in Westchester County, N.Y., is holding onto his gas-powered mowers. He says electric ride-ons are too expensive for him to switch right now.

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  • Environment

Professional landscapers are reluctant to plug into electric mowers due to cost

A heavy duty commercial electric mower with long-lasting batteries can cost nearly $30,000, more than three times what a comparable gas-powered machine sells for.

July 30, 2022
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By:
  • Matthew Schuerman
Wikipedia has locked its page for "recession," setting restrictions on who can edit the entry until next week. The freeze was set after editors made a series of revisions to the definition of "recession."

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  • Media

What is a recession? Wikipedia can't decide

An editing battle over its "recession" entry prompted Wikipedia to put a temporarily lock on revisions. The entry was changed to a definition of recession that aligned with President Biden's stance.

July 29, 2022
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By:
  • Emma Bowman
Facebook parent Meta's results are the latest sign of a protracted slowdown in the digital ad market.

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  • Technology

Facebook's parent company reports a drop in revenue for the first time ever

Meta's quarterly earnings are another sign of a protracted slowdown in the digital ad market. Soaring inflation, interest rate hikes and other economic woes are making advertisers cautious.

July 27, 2022
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  • Shannon Bond
Instagram has come under fire for changes to its algorithm.

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  • Technology

4 steps you can take right now to improve your Instagram feed

From celebrities to regular users, many people are complaining that Instagram doesn't know what users want. Here's what you can do to clean up your feed and get rid of suggested posts.

July 27, 2022
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By:
  • Deanna Schwartz
These emojis will have to make room for the new additions coming later this year.

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  • Technology

Only 31 new emojis will be introduced this year as approvals slow to a trickle

The new additions include a moose, a blackbird, a goose and a jellyfish. You will soon have a pink heart and a "shook face" at your fingertips, too.

July 27, 2022
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By:
  • Taylor Hutchison
Facebook is revamping its default feed to include more recommended posts and videos from strangers, picked by artificial intelligence.

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  • Technology

Facebook is making radical changes to keep up with TikTok

Facebook is overhauling its flagship app and Instagram to be more like the video platform that's so popular with Gen Z. Some people, like Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner, say it's trying too hard.

July 26, 2022
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By:
  • Shannon Bond

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  • Business

Want to lay off workers more smoothly? There's a startup for that

The tech industry is in turmoil. But there's at least one startup that is thriving these days, and it's one that's helping other startups lay off workers.

July 26, 2022
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By:
  • Greg Rosalsky
Amazon said it will acquire the primary care organization One Medical for $3.9 billion.

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  • Health Care

Amazon buying One Medical is only its most recent dive into the health care industry

Amazon is buying One Medical, a primary care practice. The tech giant has already stepped into the health care world, but experts said this is a big step to expand Amazon's physical health presence.

July 26, 2022
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By:
  • Shauneen Miranda
Price fluctuations as a result of algorithms have been found to increase feelings of customer betrayal.

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  • Technology

Online pricing algorithms are gaming the system, and could mean you pay more

Online pricing algorithms can game the system and ultimately end up costing the consumer more. And the impact of these program can go beyond just a few extra dollars at checkout.

July 25, 2022
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By:
  • Ziad Buchh
NASA engineer Ernie Wright looks on as the first flight-ready mirrors for the James Webb Space Telescope are prepared to undergo testing.

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  • Technology

You can find the tech behind the Webb telescope down here on Earth

While the James Webb telescope flies through space, it's done more for us here on Earth than show images of distant galaxies. The tech has also helped improve the vision of eye surgery patients.

July 24, 2022
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By:
  • Kai McNamee
A Twitter logo is displayed on a screen at the New York Stock Exchange in early July.

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  • Technology

Twitter reports a revenue drop, citing uncertainty over Musk deal and the economy

Twitter's revenue for the quarter fell short of expectations. The social network cited uncertainty about Elon Musk's acquisition and advertisers worried about the economy.

July 22, 2022
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By:
  • Jacqueline GaNun

Tagged as: 

  • Science

COMIC: How living on Mars time taught me to slow down

NASA engineer Nagin Cox lives on Earth but works on Mars time, where days are longer and time works differently. Her work with the rovers has entirely changed the way she thinks about time on Earth.

July 22, 2022
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  • LA Johnson and
  • Anuj Shrestha
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