Apple's iPhone 15 Pro will reportedly feature new charging port, titanium edges

The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus will be compatible with USB-C charging in order to comply with regulation from the EU, according to a report from Bloomberg.

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Google's building A.I. into robots to teach them to throw out the trash

The Robotics Transformer 2 (RT-2) is a vision-language-action model trained on information on the web that can be translated into actions for the robot.

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Elon Musk wants to turn tweets into ‘X's'. But changing language is not quite so simple

Elon Musk may want to send “tweet” back to the birds, but the ubiquitous term for posting on the site he now calls X is here to stay — at least for now.

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Return of the flip phone? Samsung unveils revamped foldable smartphones with bending screens

All that technology comes with hefty price tags. In the United States, Flip 5 will start at around $1,000 while the Fold 5 is set at $1,800

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Elon Musk's X takes @X handle from longtime Twitter user

The sudden takeover of the handle highlights the branding and intellectual property rights issues that Elon Musk’s company now has to deal with.

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You have 1 month left to file a claim in the nationwide Facebook settlement

Eligible Facebook users have just one month left to file a claim in a new nationwide settlement involving the social media giant.

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Apple reportedly considers raising the price of its new iPhone Pros

Apple didn't raise prices for new iPhones in the U.S. during the pandemic, although the company dealt with parts shortages and said inflation was raising costs.

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TikTok to text: Video platform adds new posting format

TikTok is the latest app to get in on the text frenzy, announcing a new format for written posts on Monday.

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Interns and college students are using virtual reality to learn office skills without ‘repercussions'—but not everyone is sold on the metaverse

Companies like Apple, Meta and Microsoft are all experimenting with VR tech. The results are mixed.

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Musk says Twitter to change logo to ‘X' from the bird. Changes could come as early as Monday.

Elon Musk plans to change the logo of Twitter to an “X” from the bird, marking what would be the latest big change since he bought the social media platform for $44 billion last year.

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Netflix gets rid of cheapest basic ad-free option in the U.S., U.K.

Netflix removed its least-expensive commercial-free plan in the U.S. and U.K. soon after the introduction of its cheaper, ad-supported option.

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This is one of the best new features coming to your iPhone this fall

One of the best new features in iOS 17, StandBy, turns your iPhone into a bedside alarm clock or fun desk companion.

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US unveils new cybersecurity labels for smart devices that are less vulnerable to hacks

The Biden administration and major consumer tech players are launching an effort to put a nationwide cybersecurity certification and labeling program in place.

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Elon Musk plans Tesla and Twitter collaborations with xAI, his new startup

The billionaire aims to build a "maximally curious" AI that is not "politically correct," Musk said on a Twitter Spaces session late Friday.

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Google Quietly Ditched Plans for an AI-Powered Chatbot App for Gen Z

Called "Bubble Characters," the mobile app engaged in conversations with young users and even offered advice.

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Tesla settles class-action solar roof lawsuit for $6 million

Tesla has agreed to pay around $6 million to settle Solar Roof class-action lawsuit.

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Twitter traffic is tanking' as Meta's Threads hits 100 million users

User traffic on Twitter has slowed since the launch of Threads, which has already surpassed 100 million sign-ups since its debut last week. via Tech – NBC Chicago https://ift.tt/5H24ovG

AI robot panel tells UN press conference they could be better world leaders than humans

Humanoid robots say they could lead more efficiently than humans, but wouldn’t take anyone’s job away and had no intention of rebelling against their creators. via Tech – NBC Chicago https://ift.tt/acSkyh2

Deadline to file a claim in the new nationwide Facebook settlement is next month

The deadline for Facebook users to file a claim in a new nationwide settlement is fast approaching. via Tech – NBC Chicago https://ift.tt/6vXJgt9

What is Threads? All your questions about Meta's new Twitter rival answered

Threads, Meta’s text-based app seemingly built to rival Twitter, is live. Here's everything you need to know about the new social media platform. via Tech – NBC Chicago https://ift.tt/Kr2mnEH

Want to delete your Threads profile? Then you have to delete Instagram too Meta says

Less than 24 hours after launching, Meta's newly released alternative to Twitter is already sparking controversy over its accounts policy. via Tech – NBC Chicago https://ift.tt/UroX9dV

Meta launches Instagram Threads in a direct challenge to Twitter

Meta is pitching Threads as Instagram's "text-based conversation app." via Tech – NBC Chicago https://ift.tt/QTV8tg4

These are the 10 highest-paid CEOs in the U.S. Some pull in more than $200 million a year

Chief executives at Pinterest, Peloton and Hertz are out-earning Apple’s Tim Cook, according to a new analysis published by the Wall Street Journal. via Tech – NBC Chicago https://ift.tt/Hmza3y4

How to sign up for Threads Meta's new Twitter competitor

Meta will officially release Threads, its text-based Twitter competitor, on Thursday, but you can access your invitation now using Instagram. via Tech – NBC Chicago https://ift.tt/etZACNL

Meta to launch new app called Threads' to rival Twitter

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