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Nov 27 2024TECHNOLOGY

Aurora Plans for Green Future with EV Charging Stations

Aurora is taking steps to embrace electric vehicles by planning to install 10 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at its new Public Works building. This move was recently discussed at the Infrastructure and Technology Committee meeting. The city is looking to partner with Blink Network, LLC, a M

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Nov 27 2024TECHNOLOGY

New Wear OS Update May Bring Music to Android Watch Speakers

Google is experimenting with a new feature in Wear OS 5. 1 that could allow users to play music directly from their Android smartwatch's built-in speakers. This update is based on Android 15, unlike the previous Wear OS 5, which was based on Android 14. The feature, spotted in the developer release

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Nov 27 2024TECHNOLOGY

Grab an iPad Pro M4 on Amazon's Black Friday Sale

Ever thought about getting a powerful tablet? Now's the time! Amazon's Black Friday sale has the new iPad Pro M4 at never-before-seen prices. The 11-inch model, usually $999, is now just $849 with an extra $50 coupon. The 13-inch version is also discounted, from $1, 299 to $1, 099. This is huge, as

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Nov 27 2024TECHNOLOGY

Huawei's New Phones: A Mix of Android and HarmonyOS

Huawei has just revealed its latest smartphones, the Mate 70 series and the Mate X6, with a twist. Despite the move to HarmonyOS Next, these new devices are still using Android, at least for now. The Mate 70 Pro comes with a spectral imaging sensor for better photo colors and shadows. Meanwhile, the

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Nov 27 2024TECHNOLOGY

Artists Expose OpenAI's Sora: A Call for Fairness

Imagine this: artists are given special access to a new AI tool called Sora by OpenAI. This tool can turn text into videos, which is super exciting. But here’s the twist. The artists feel like they’re just being used for free labor. They believe OpenAI wants to promote its product using their work,

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Nov 27 2024TECHNOLOGY

Upgrade Your TV Sound: Best Black Friday Soundbar Deals

Soundbars can greatly enhance your movie or gaming experience. Modern TVs are slim, so their speakers aren't top-notch. A soundbar can fix that. During Black Friday, you can find amazing deals on brands like Samsung, Vizio, and Yamaha. For example, the Yamaha YAS-209 is now $200, offering Amazon Ale

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Nov 27 2024TECHNOLOGY

Should You Trust Apple's New AI with Your Personal Data?

Apple recently rolled out a new feature called Apple Intelligence for the latest iPhone models. This AI can access and analyze data from various apps, including sensitive info like banking details and location history. Some experts think this could be a bit too invasive. Imagine your iPhone knowing

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Nov 27 2024TECHNOLOGY

Inflection AI: From Next-Gen Models to Enterprise Tools

Last year, Inflection AI was a big deal, creating top AI models they claimed were better than Google, Meta, and OpenAI. But times have changed. Mustafa Suleyman, their former CEO, now works for Microsoft, and Inflection has shifted its focus. They're no longer trying to outdo competitors with new AI

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Nov 27 2024TECHNOLOGY

EV-Maker Rivian Scores Big Loan from Biden's Government

You might have heard about Rivian, the electric vehicle (EV) maker that's been making waves. Well, they just got a huge boost from the government. President Biden's administration has agreed to give Rivian a conditional loan worth a whopping $6. 6 billion! This loan isn't just for fun, though. It's

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Nov 27 2024TECHNOLOGY

Uber's New Gig: AI Data Labeling with Global Workers

Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes to make artificial intelligence (AI) work? Uber, the ride-hailing giant, is diving into a new game – hiring gig workers to label data for AI models. This isn't your typical ride-sharing job. These workers are part of a new division called Scaled Solutions

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