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Apple expected to announce next-generation Mac computers at online-only October event

October 13, 2021 14:00 - 3 minutes

The Mac computers will be powered by the company's own Apple Silicon chips. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tesla to make Gigabeer at Berlin Gigafactory plant, Musk announces

October 13, 2021 14:00 - 1 minute

The beer will be some sort of limited-run beverage that collectors will scoop up and try to preserve, similar to Tesla Tequila. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Southwest canceled thousands of flights over the weekend, unrelated to company vaccine mandate

October 12, 2021 16:52 - 3 minutes

The airline canceled more than 2,000 flights this past weekend, citing issues of weather and limited staffing at Florida airports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Google adopts Apple's legal strategy, arguing Epic's actions 'have harmed Google'

October 12, 2021 16:50 - 2 minutes

Epic's legal battle with Google was effectively on hold until after its lawsuit with Apple concluded. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mysterious giant squid-like create filmed by scientists exploring Red Sea shipwreck

October 12, 2021 16:50 - 2 minutes

A "giant form" of the purpleback squid was spotted last year but only identified in September 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Facebook says it plans to reduce political content from people's feeds in a bid to 'nudge' teens away from harmful content

October 12, 2021 16:47 - 3 minutes

The social media company said it'll reduce the amount of political content on people's feeds, focusing instead on content from friends on the service. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lego is releasing a 9,090 piece set of the Titanic ocean liner

October 11, 2021 07:00 - 1 minute

Iceberg not included. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Snapchat working to stop illegal drug deals on the app, amid a rise in overdose deaths

October 11, 2021 07:00 - 1 minute

The changes come as overdose deaths attributed to drugs laced with fentanyl spike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

16-million-year-old tardigrade discovered in Dominican amber

October 11, 2021 07:00 - 1 minute

The fossil tardigrade is remarkable for its rarity and for being a new species and a new genus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Consumers starting holiday shopping early, amidst supply chain concerns

October 11, 2021 07:00 - 8 minutes

It's impossible to know whether a specific laptop, sound system or pair of jeans will be in stock ahead of the holidays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple reportedly working on project that allows iPhone users to control more vehicle functions

October 08, 2021 17:32 - 1 minute

Project IronHeart comes as the latest round of Apple's work to further integrate iPhone and its Watch into cars slows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ancient river delta on Mars may contain signs of life, geologists say

October 08, 2021 17:31 - 3 minutes

Researchers analyzed photos of Kodiak, a butte near Jazero crater, that could house the highly sought-after biosignatures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Auto industry forecast shows impact of chip shortages could last into 2023

October 08, 2021 17:30 - 2 minutes

For automakers impacted by the chip shortage, relief could be more than a year away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pfizer wants FDA approval to vaccinate kids 5-11 against COVID-19

October 08, 2021 17:29 - 2 minutes

The FDA is looking into the safety of vaccinating kids 5-11 with Pfizer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Telegram says it added 70 million users while Facebook was offline Monday

October 07, 2021 23:05 - 1 minute

The messaging app said it saw a "record increase in user registration and activity" during Facebook's outage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The UAE unveils its new space mission to Venus and the asteroid belt

October 07, 2021 23:04 - 2 minutes

The Gulf country announced the new mission following the successful launch of its Hope Mars probe in 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A 'Queen" bee robot is now awake on the ISS

October 07, 2021 07:00 - 1 minute

But not to fear, the robot only wants to help humans conduct research and experiments in orbit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

General Motors announces its newest driver-assist technology: Ultra Cruise

October 07, 2021 07:00 - 2 minutes

At launch in 2023, Ultra Cruise will cover 2 million miles of roads in the US and Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amazon's Black Friday-worthy deals have already begun

October 06, 2021 22:08 - 1 minute

Amazon Prime members now can send gifts without having to know the recipient's address. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amazon developing a smart fridge that detects your groceries using computer vision

October 06, 2021 20:11 - 1 minute

We've seen refrigerators like the Samsung Family Hub make use of computer vision. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frances Haugen, Facebook whistleblower, urges Congress for more oversight

October 06, 2021 20:08 - 3 minutes

The former Facebook product manager alleged that Facebook's products "harm children, stoke division and weaken our democracy." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

William Shatner is hitching a ride to space with Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin

October 06, 2021 18:33 - 2 minutes

Captain Kirk won't be zipping between planets like on Star Trek, but he'll reach suborbital space. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Johnson & Johnson pursues emergency authorization from FDA for booster dose of COVID-19

October 05, 2021 19:09 - 2 minutes

The Food and Drug Administration gave emergency use authorization for one dose of the company's vaccine in February. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lil Nas X will be the first artist to drop official TikTok NFTs

October 05, 2021 19:08 - 2 minutes

TikTok Top Moments will roll out this fall — starting with digital collectibles from Lil Nas X. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two US scientists with Nobel Prize in medicine for work on heat and touch

October 05, 2021 19:08 - 2 minutes

US-based scientists, David Julius and Ardem Patapoutian were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Widespread outage leaves Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram down for more than six hours

October 05, 2021 19:07 - 5 minutes

The outage disrupted communications for the company's roughly 3 billion users. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Disney's Star Wars themed hotel finally has an opening date: March 1, 2022

October 04, 2021 16:55 - 1 minute

Bookings for the wildly expensive Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser attraction open Oct. 28. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Security experts express privacy concerns about Amazon Astro

October 04, 2021 16:54 - 4 minutes

The home robot is another example of a product that stretches the bounds of privacy and raises questions about increased surveillance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to buy unclaimed packages from Amazon and USPS

October 04, 2021 16:53 - 3 minutes

After months of going unclaimed, packages can be auctioned off or end up for sale at local swap meets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spotify adds new features for listeners to interact with podcasts including Q&As and polls

October 04, 2021 16:51 - 1 minute

The new features, available on Spotify's mobile apps for most Spotify listeners starting with Anchor podcasts, amp up interactive dialogue between podcaster and audience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ford recalls over 350,000 Ford and Lincoln cars

October 03, 2021 07:00 - 1 minute

A few Ford and Lincoln SUVs are affected by a camera recall, while a suspension issue is specific to the Explorer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In an open essay, Blue Origin employees accuse the company of prioritizing speed over safety, sexism and harassment

October 03, 2021 07:00 - 2 minutes

A group of current and former employees speak out about the space tourism company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

United Airlines starts process of firing 1% of workers who refuse COVID vaccine

October 02, 2021 07:00 - 2 minutes

In a memo, the airline said more than 99% of its employees have received their coronavirus shots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Both on Mars and Earth, landscape-altering floods were driven by warming climates

October 02, 2021 07:00 - 2 minutes

New research suggests many Martian features were formed by catastrophic climate-driven events, similar to ones that post a threat here on Earth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dystopian Korean thriller Squid Game could well be Netflix's biggest ever show

October 01, 2021 17:49 - 2 minutes

The Korean series is already set to be Netflix's top non-English show "for sure," co-CEO Ted Sarandos says -- but Squid Game also has a "very good chance" of being its most popular show, period. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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