You can now use Gemini AI with Google Maps and Waze. Here's how it works

Google has integrated its artificial intelligence platform Gemini into apps such as Maps and Waze to make it easier and more elaborate for users.

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When is iOS 18.1 being released? What to know about Apple's newest operating system

Apple is releasing iOS 18.1 with Apple Intelligence on Monday. Here's how to download and more to know.

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Elon Musk's X is boosting election conspiracy theories with AI-powered trending topics

The misinformation boosted by X’s AI model Grok has included conspiracy theories about voter fraud and unsubstantiated smears about Vice President Kamala Harris.

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Smithsonian displays 1st humanoid robot to go to the International Space Station

NASA is no stranger to spacefaring robots. But "Robonaut 2," the first human-shaped robot to fly to the International Space Station, is something special. The robot is now on display at the Udvar-Hazy center in Virginia.

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Apple and Goldman Sachs ordered to pay more than $89 million for Apple Card failures

Apple and Goldman Sachs were fined more than $89 million for mishandling consumer disputes of Apple Card transactions, the CFPB said.

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October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Here's how to stay safe from scams

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, which means it’s the perfect time to learn how to protect yourself from scams.

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FTC moves to take the ‘frustration' out of canceling subscriptions for consumers

Lina Khan, who leads the agency, said the rule is designed so that if consumers signed up online, they should be able to cancel in the same number of steps.

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Apple announces new iPad mini, available to order now and in stores on Oct. 23

Apple announced a new iPad mini on Tuesday, offering the first update to its smallest tablet since 2021. It starts at $499 and launches in stores on Oct. 23.

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Zuckerberg's metaverse is finally showing signs of life, but it's not from VR

The company formerly known as Facebook appears to have found its footing in virtual and augmented reality through a different medium.

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Amazon bets on selling cashierless technology to retailers after pulling it from most U.S. stores

Amazon is selling its cashierless technology called "Just Walk Out" to outside retailers. CNBC gets a behind-the-scenes look at how the technology works.

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U.S. and Microsoft seize over 100 websites linked to Russian espionage campaign

The FBI said that the websites were part of a spear phishing campaign.

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Sony's PlayStation Network suffers hourslong outage, irking videogamers

Sony’s PlayStation Network went down Monday night, frustrating gamers around the world who complain they weren’t able to sign in to their accounts.

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