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Feb 26 2026TECHNOLOGY

Smart‑Glasses Alert: A New Android App Tries to Keep You Safe

A new Android app called Nearby Glasses can warn people when smart glasses that use Bluetooth are close by. The program was created by Yves Jeanrenaud, a researcher from Darmstadt University in Germany. It looks for special identifiers that are always sent by the glasses’ Bluetooth signals, such as

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Feb 26 2026TECHNOLOGY

Smartphones Help Blind People Live More Independently

A recent study looked at how people who cannot see use phone apps to get through everyday life. The research was done in a hospital setting, where doctors and nurses asked patients about the apps they use. The goal was to see if these tools really make a difference for those with visual impairments.

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Feb 26 2026POLITICS

Lynnwood Ends Deal With License‑Plate Reader Company Over Privacy Fears

The city council of Lynnwood decided to drop its contract with the automated license‑plate reader firm, ending a partnership that had raised alarms about data privacy and misuse. The unanimous vote reflected growing community concern after a university study revealed that out‑of‑state agencies were

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Feb 26 2026POLITICS

Tech Giants Meet the President Over Power Bills

The White House is set to host a gathering of top tech leaders next week, where the aim is to get big companies like Amazon, Google’s parent Alphabet, Meta, Microsoft, and others to agree to pay for the electricity that powers their massive data centers. The event is scheduled for March 4 and will b

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Feb 24 2026HEALTH

Smart Tools Let Patients Take Charge of Their Health

Technology is changing how doctors and patients talk about health. Patients can now bring their own data to visits, making appointments more useful. A home blood‑pressure monitor is a simple tool that can give doctors clear numbers. Use a validated device and check it in the office to keep

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Feb 24 2026ENVIRONMENT

Solar Fields, Sheep and Wetlands: A New Twist on Clean Power

A fresh idea is shaping up in north Baldwin County: a 4, 500‑acre solar field that will also host sheep and protect nearby wetlands. The plan aims to power a future data center for Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, while keeping the local environment in good shape. The developers say

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Feb 24 2026TECHNOLOGY

A New Kind of Cube: Mixing Touch and Tech for Fun

The idea began in 2016 when a twelve‑year‑old and his dad started tinkering with an Arduino kit, turning their love of puzzles into a small experiment. They built 3‑D printed models and by April 2017, they had officially named the company that would become Cubios. The project grew from simple curios

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Feb 24 2026TECHNOLOGY

Building a Tech Nonprofit That Works

In the United States, tech nonprofits are a tiny fraction of all charities – only about 557 compared to almost two million traditional ones. This scarcity makes it hard for new social‑impact tech firms to grow, yet some do succeed by sticking to their nonprofit roots and focusing on real needs. The

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Feb 24 2026FINANCE

Tech Stocks Drive Seoul Index to New Heights

South Korean shares climbed more than two percent on Tuesday, pushing the KOSPI past 5, 900 for the first time. The rise was led by technology firms, while the won weakened against the dollar. The benchmark index added 123 points to close at an all‑time high of 5, 969. The market has been on a st

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Feb 24 2026TECHNOLOGY

Trust and Fear: How Americans Feel About AI

The newest surveys show that many people in the United States are not convinced about artificial intelligence. Even though a lot of folks use AI tools, they still doubt the technology’s power and safety. A study from December found that only about a third of adults use an AI program at least once e

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