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Oct 03 2024TECHNOLOGY

Smart Eyes on Crime: Cameras in Porter Ranch

Imagine driving through Porter Ranch and noticing a small camera. That’s no ordinary camera, it’s a license plate reader, one of the 100 being installed across the San Fernando Valley. These smart cameras can track and record license plates as they pass by, helping police narrow down their search fo

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Oct 03 2024TECHNOLOGY

Google's AI Searches Now Feature Ads for Shopping

Google is introducing a new feature in its AI-generated search summaries: ads. If you’re hunting for solutions, like removing grass stains from your pants, the AI might suggest products that could help, listed under a “sponsored” label. This change is part of a broader rollout in the US on mobile de

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Oct 03 2024TECHNOLOGY

Nintendo Switch Emulators: Why They're Shutting Down

In 2024, two popular Nintendo Switch emulators have been taken offline. Ryujinx is the latest to go after a deal with Nintendo. The agreement came after legal issues with another emulator, Yuzu. Ryujinx was a big hit, letting people play over 3,400 games on different systems like Windows and Linux.

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Oct 03 2024TECHNOLOGY

Biden heads to Carolinas and Harris to Georgia to view Hurricane Helene damage

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are set to take separate tours on Wednesday of the catastrophic damage resulting from Hurricane Helene, from which at least 150 people have died. Biden is expected to visit North Carolina and South Carolina days after the storm swept through Flori

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Oct 03 2024TECHNOLOGY

Voting begins for Alaska's Fat Bear Week after a contestant was killed in an attack

Voting in Katmai National Park's famed Fat Bear Week was underway Wednesday after a bear killed one of this year's competitors and delayed the bracket reveal by a day. Bear #469 attacked and killed bear #402 on Monday morning at Brooks River in the Alaska park, the National Park Service said in a re

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Oct 03 2024TECHNOLOGY

'That's a little true'

Jennifer Aniston has addressed several outlandish stories written about her during an appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” The “Friends” alum, 55, dispelled a series of wild headlines during a true-or-false game with Kimmel Wednesday after the host presented her with a copy of InTouch magazine’s Augus

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Oct 03 2024TECHNOLOGY

The Surprising Power of Smart Glasses

Imagine walking down a busy street while wearing smart glasses. These aren't your typical sunglasses; they have a camera and can recognize faces. Sounds like a recipe for privacy issues, right? Well, two college students decided to show just how real these concerns are with their project called I-XR

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Oct 03 2024TECHNOLOGY

Artificial Intelligence Giant OpenAI Raises Billions, Sets Unique Investment Rule

OpenAI, the AI company co-founded by Elon Musk, has just scored a massive $6.6 billion in funding. This puts its value at an astonishing $157 billion, making it the priciest startup on the planet. The investors? Big names like Thrive Capital, Microsoft, and Nvidia. But here's where things get intere

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Oct 02 2024TECHNOLOGY

Meet the Echo Spot: Your Bedside Smart Clock Just Got Cheaper!

Ever thought of having a smart device on your bedside table? The Amazon Echo Spot is here to make that happen! This compact smart clock has dropped in price, making it more affordable than ever. You can choose from three colors: black, glacier white, or ocean blue. Its small screen size might not be

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Oct 02 2024TECHNOLOGY

Safeguarding Your Tech: Easy Steps for Any Emergency

Imagine this: a sudden power outage, and all your important files are at risk. Yikes! Let's talk about how to keep your gadgets safe during unexpected events. Disasters can hit anytime—power cuts, hurricanes, earthquakes—and you don’t want to be left with broken tech. So, let's get serious about pro

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