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May 24 2026TECHNOLOGY

Tech Giants Race Ahead While Struggling With Fair AI

Big tech companies are in a hurry to build the next big thing, but sometimes speed leads to problems they didn’t plan for. Microsoft found this out the hard way when their AI started showing blind people with overly dramatic blindfolds instead of realistic representations. The issue? Most AI trainin

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May 24 2026TECHNOLOGY

How long do OLED phone screens really last?

OLED screens now last far longer than they used to. Early panels barely made it past 4 years of non-stop use. Today’s OLED phones are built for around 11 years if you never turn the screen off. That sounds impressive, but real-world use is never non-stop. Your phone spends time in your pocket, in be

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May 24 2026HEALTH

Tracking Blood Sugar Made Easier: What Research Says About Glucose Monitors

Wearable tech isn’t just for fitness trackers anymore. For people with diabetes, small sensors stuck on the skin now watch blood sugar levels 24/7. These gadgets, called continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), send real-time updates so users know when to adjust diet, exercise, or medication. But do they

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May 23 2026BUSINESS

Fast food chains and the quiet tech revolution they don't talk about

Fast food restaurants used to run on grease and gumption. In the early 2000s, most menus lived on paper, orders came through speakers, and loyal customers got plastic cards that looked like hotel keys. One chain, though, noticed something most others ignored: every customer swipe, tap, or call was a

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May 23 2026TECHNOLOGY

Unexpected Sounds from Your Steam Controller

Gaming gadgets usually stay silent unless you drop them—then they might just break. But Valve changed that with the Steam Controller. Sometimes, when you drop it, the controller lets out the Wilhelm Scream, a famous sound effect heard in hundreds of movies and shows. The scream doesn’t play every ti

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May 23 2026BUSINESS

Tech Job Cuts Hit Bay Area, but South Bay Holds Strong

April brought tough news for workers across California as the state lost 3, 300 jobs. The Bay Area followed the same trend, shedding 700 positions. But not all areas suffered equally. The South Bay bucked the trend by adding 500 jobs, defying the broader slowdown. The tech industry remains the bigg

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May 23 2026HEALTH

A New Tool to Predict Heart Problems Before They Happen

Heart attacks still rank as a major cause behind unexpected deaths around the globe. Most systems doctors rely on now look at basic numbers—like how old someone is or how much cholesterol they have. These systems don’t dig deeper, so they often ignore important warning signs that pop up when differe

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May 22 2026POLITICS

Road Safety Reboot: New Tech to Stop Wrong‑Way Drivers

The Massachusetts Senate recently approved a plan that will boost the state’s wrong‑way detection system, after a fatal crash involving a state trooper. The incident happened early on May 6 when Trooper Kevin Trainor, who had just finished a shift, responded to a call about a Jeep driving south i

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May 22 2026TECHNOLOGY

Fine‑Mesh Pump Tech Turns 30

In 1995 a German company launched a new kind of pump that could squeeze very thick rubber mixtures without losing detail. The device, called the roll‑ex gear pump extruder, let manufacturers make smoother, more reliable silicone and rubber products. The first model, the roll‑ex 70, debuted at a trad

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May 22 2026FINANCE

Voyah Shares Get a “Buy” Nod from Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley’s research team, led by analyst Joey Xu, has kept its recommendation for Voyah Automotive Technology Co Ltd Class H at “Buy. ” The bank set a target price of HK$8. 10 for the stock, which closed last week at HK$5. 76, indicating a clear upside potential in the near term. Xu’s assessm

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