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China's moon rover will inspect cube-shaped object on lunar surface
December 06, 2021 19:39 - 1 minuteThe nickname for the cube-shaped object translates to "mystery house." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"US issues travel ban for countries where omicron variant is spreading "
December 03, 2021 08:00 - 3 minutesResidents or travelers from those countries can't fly into the US if they've been in one of the restricted countries within the last 14 days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tesla files to move headquarters from California to Texas
December 03, 2021 08:00 - 1 minuteThe automaker wants to leave California behind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rocket Lab wants to take on SpaceX and Starship with its Neutron rocket
December 03, 2021 08:00 - 2 minutesRocket Lab founder Peter Beck gave more details on the burgeoning competitor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Solar winds played a vital role in the creation of Earth's water, according to researchers
December 03, 2021 08:00 - 3 minutesScientists studied samples of the near-Earth asteroid Itokawa to confirm the sun as a likely contributor to the blue planet's oceans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CDC requires airlines to share names and contact info for passengers from southern Africa
December 02, 2021 21:38 - 2 minutesThe directive was spurred by the spread of the omicron variant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Musk fears SpaceX might go bankrupt unless Starship flight rate is achieved
December 02, 2021 21:37 - 2 minutesIn a leaked email addressed to employees, Musk states the space company faces a "genuine risk of bankruptcy." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Spotify Wrapped 2021 shows your top songs, artists, and your audio aura
December 02, 2021 21:37 - 2 minutesThe streaming service's personalized feature recaps your music tastes for the year and is now available on iOS and Android devices worldwide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The omicron COVID-19 variant has now made its way to the US
December 02, 2021 21:36 - 1 minuteThe first case was identified in San Francisco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pokemon freebies now available for players of Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
December 01, 2021 08:00 - 2 minutesAll players can receive three free statues for their Secret Bases right now via Mystery Gift. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Twitter will no longer let you post photos of people without their consent
December 01, 2021 08:00 - 1 minuteThe social media site will "try to assess the context," it said in its updated policy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With Ambition 2030, Nissan aims to produce 23 electric vehicles by 2030
December 01, 2021 08:00 - 2 minutesThe automaker has big plans for electrification. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Everything we know so far about Omicron, the new coronavirus variant
December 01, 2021 08:00 - 3 minutesThe new, notable variant of COVID-19 is now spreading around the globe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Black Friday protests disrupt production at several Amazon warehouses
November 30, 2021 19:14 - 2 minutesActivists were calling for better pay, workplace improvements, and for Amazon to curb its emissions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Facebook whistleblower will testify before Congress for a second time
November 30, 2021 19:14 - 1 minuteFormer product manager, Frances Haugen, will testify about Section 230, a key internet law that protects social media companies from lawsuits over content that users post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jack Dorsey steps down as Twitter chief executive
November 30, 2021 19:13 - 2 minutesParag Agarwal, who was previously Twitter's chief technology officer, will take over as CEO effective immediately. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
UK regulator set to block Meta's Giphy deal, report says
November 30, 2021 19:12 - 1 minuteIf the block takes place, this would mark the first time the UK regulator has reversed a Big Tech acquisition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Blue Origin will send another celebrity into space, Good Morning America's Michael Strahan
November 29, 2021 08:00 - 2 minutesThe next New Shepard mission will be the first with a full crew of six astronauts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How to shop safely for the holidays and avoid getting scammed
November 29, 2021 08:00 - 4 minutesTis the season for holiday shopping scams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
President Biden announces that the US will tap into the country's strategic oil reserves to help fight rising gas prices
November 29, 2021 08:00 - 2 minutesThe US will release 50 million barrels into the supply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How to quickly delete your Google search history from the last 15 minutes
November 29, 2021 08:00 - 1 minuteWhatever your reason for searching, there's an easy way to delete those last search queries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tesla working to finish building its manufacturing plant in Texas by the end of 2021
November 28, 2021 15:00 - 1 minuteFilings with the state of Texas show the project will cost over $1 billion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After The Last Duel bombs at the box office, director Ridley Scott blames millennials and cell phones
November 28, 2021 15:00 - 2 minutesAdding Ridley Scott's last movie to the list of things millennials have killed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Owlet to stop selling baby smart sock after FDA warning
November 27, 2021 08:00 - 1 minuteThe company says the device is safe and it'll continue to support current customers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tesla's Self-Driving beta now requires video footage for testing
November 27, 2021 08:00 - 1 minuteThe system's latest agreement requires testers to opt in and allow Tesla to associate recorded video -- inside and out -- with a specific car's VIN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Scientists find a white dwarf star shredding a celestial neighbor
November 26, 2021 17:05 - 1 minuteThe discover sheds light on the late stages of a star's lifespan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
FBI and CISA warn against holiday ransomware and cyberattacks
November 26, 2021 17:04 - 1 minuteCybercriminals don't take holidays, the agencies say. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Walmart is now doing deliveries by air
November 26, 2021 17:03 - 1 minuteFlight engineers will control and guide each delivery to ensure the order arrives safely. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With successful spaceflight, Aerospace company ThrustMe pursues better ion propulsion tech
November 26, 2021 17:02 - 4 minutesIodine is incredibly prevalent, inexpensive and easy to store with minimal effort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Verizon acquires Tracfone after FCC approves $6 billion deal
November 25, 2021 08:00 - 2 minutesThe FCC's approval includes conditions to "address potential harms and to ensure the transaction will be in the public interest," the commission says. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How to download MacOS Monterey and install the public beta version
November 25, 2021 08:00 - 2 minutesNote: You should never download a beta version on your primary device, as they're often buggy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
T-Mobile will pay $20 million in FCC settlement following a 911 outage
November 25, 2021 08:00 - 1 minuteThe FCC began investigating the June 2020 outage late last year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ford no longer developing EVs with startup Rivian
November 25, 2021 08:00 - 1 minuteTalk about a massive shift in a matter of two years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Spotify and Netflix team up to launch soundtrack hub for popular shows
November 24, 2021 08:00 - 2 minutesIt just got easier to find music from the show you just binged. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apple sues Israeli cyber spyware firm NSO Group
November 24, 2021 08:00 - 2 minutesThe iPhone maker says it wants to hold the Israel-based cybersecurity firm accountable for targeting Apple users. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Take advantage of Black Friday deals with these tips
November 24, 2021 08:00 - 4 minutesWe'll tell you how to save on all the products you want ahead of Black Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Target makes Thanksgiving Day closure standard policy moving forward starting this year
November 24, 2021 08:00 - 1 minutePeople looking to snag holiday deals at Target will still be able shop online. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Spotify removes shuffle from all albums on Adele's request
November 23, 2021 08:00 - 1 minuteThe Grammy-winning singer wants music to be played as intended by the artist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Google Messages app reportedly may soon show emoji reactions from iPhone users
November 23, 2021 08:00 - 1 minute9to5Google reports that the feature has slowly begun rolling out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Twitter is that latest social media company to launch livestream shopping
November 23, 2021 08:00 - 2 minutesThe new service will kickoff with a collaboration with Walmart starting November 28th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Over 1 million people exposed in GoDaddy data breach
November 23, 2021 08:00 - 1 minuteThe systems were first compromised on Sept. 6 but the breach wasn't discovered until Nov. 17. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In a memo to staff, Apple delays its office return from January to February
November 22, 2021 08:00 - 1 minuteThe tech giant also plans to adjust its hybrid work strategy to allow for more flexibility, after employees complained. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How to watch NASA's DART mission launch on Nov. 23
November 22, 2021 08:00 - 2 minutesNote, this isn't necessarily the launch time as the window is open for a few months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SpaceX to send first orbital flight of next-gen Starship rocket early next year
November 22, 2021 08:00 - 1 minuteElon Musk said there could be up to a dozen test flights conducted in 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Used car prices continue to rise in 2021, up 37% from last October
November 22, 2021 08:00 - 1 minuteAccording to JD Power's data, used car prices start to cool off this time of year. This year, that's not the case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Don't use much mobile data? This holiday season Boost Mobile launches new affordable yearly mobile plans
November 21, 2021 08:00 - 1 minuteOne plan provides a year of service for just $100. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Characters from DC, Looney Toons and Game of Thrones can fight each other in Warner Bros.' new game MultiVersus
November 21, 2021 08:00 - 2 minutesThe Smash Bros.-inspired platform fighter lets you play as characters such as Shaggy, Harley Quinn or Jake the Dog from Adventure Time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cryptocurrency thief arrested after spending the coins on a rare video game username
November 20, 2021 08:00 - 1 minuteThe thief had stolen $36 million in cryptocurrency in Ontario, Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Playstation and Xbox leadership respond to Activision Blizzard controversy
November 20, 2021 08:00 - 1 minuteActivision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick reportedly knew for years about sexual misconduct allegations at his company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Starbucks and Amazon's first cashierless coffee shop is now open in NYC
November 19, 2021 08:00 - 2 minutesYou can pick up your pumpkin spice latte and leave at the New York City store. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices