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Wendy's is ready to airdrop a Baconator on your doorstep
In brief: DoorDash and Alphabet subsidiary Wing have launched their first joint drone delivery program in the US. Select customers in Christiansburg, Virginia, can now order eligible menu items from Wendy's through DoorDash and choose to have it delivered via drone. If eligible, they'll see the option for drone delivery during checkout.
Amazon and other retailers are being investigated for selling illegal wireless signal jammers
The sale and use of frequency jammers is prohibited
Microsoft, Meta, X, and Spotify file legal brief supporting Epic Games fight against Apple
Another chapter in the Apple vs Epic saga
Neuralink video shows quadriplegic patient who can play chess and video games with his mind
He can now stay up until 6 AM playing Civilization VI
FCC finally bans cable industry's "hidden fee" scam
Big Cable is not happy about it either
Russia warns US, again: SpaceX satellites used for military purposes may become targets
Following reports of SpaceX building a spy network for the US
Largest bank in Ethiopia hit by IT glitch that allowed customers to withdraw over $40 million
The bank says that no charges will be brought against customers who return the money
Roadster will combine Tesla and SpaceX tech to create something that's "not even really a car"
Infused with rocket technology
The cost of staying remote at Dell: No promotions or job changes
Is Dell trimming its headcount without paying severance?
BitTorrent dethroned as the main source of internet's upstream traffic
File sharing protocol is now being superseded by streaming and cloud storage
NASA's old, oversubscribed, and overburdened supercomputers are causing mission delays
The supercomputers are also said to be susceptible to potential cyberattacks
As Reddit prepares for IPO, sale of user generated content draws FTC's attention
The content will be licensed to Google for AI training
Tech layoffs are becoming the new normal
Salaries have also stagnated, layoffs are second only to the dot-com bubble
The big picture: Job cuts in the tech industry last year were attributed to the need to economize, driven by inflation and a hiring spree during the pandemic. So, what's the explanation this year, especially when many of these firms have accumulated a significant amount of cash?
The FCC now defines broadband as 100 Mbps at minimum – 25/3 Mbps was simply not enough
100 Mbps download, 20 Mbps upload -- plus a long-term gigabit goal
SXSW festival crowd responds to AI promo video with chorus of boos
Illustrating the public's love of all things AI
International organization Cybercrime Atlas wants to disrupt cybercrime on a global scale
In a nutshell: The biggest security threats active today work on the international stage, which means an effective attempt to disrupt them should be global as well. Members of the Cybercrime Atlas are trying to do just that, starting with a shared intelligence on cybercrime gangs and their operations.
Pornhub no longer accessible in Texas due to age verification laws
YouPorn and Brazzers are also blocked in the state
Amazon's solution for stressed workers: close your eyes and think happy thoughts
Not working for Amazon might be a happy thought
Video Game Hall of Fame nominees this year include Myst, Metroid, and Asteroids
Far less room for controversy this year
Intellivision: Gone But Not Forgotten
In the late 1970s, Mattel developed a gaming system called Intellivision to compete against the equally legendary Atari 2600. Both systems would leave a lasting impression on the history of console gaming.
EU enacts landmark AI law to protect citizens' rights and prevent risky uses of artificial intelligence
It is the world's first-ever legal framework on AI
Elon Musk cancels Don Lemon's show on X before debut following "tense" interview
"I don't have to answer questions from reporters, Don,"
Modern workplace tech linked to lower employee well-being, study finds
Who'd have thought that AI, robots, and trackers could make employees miserable?