AI is booming, and coming to a small business near you
Artificial intelligence is rapidly growing in use and focus around the country and we are no exception here in Idaho. What once was reserved for…
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Massive Data Leak – 16 Billion Credentials and Passwords
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a leak of approximately 16 billion login credentials, exposing the passwords in the largest leak ever…
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Safer Internet Day – Pocatello Police partner with ICAC to promote online safety
The Pocatello Police Department is partnering with the Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) task force to promote online safety during…
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Your phone habits may be exposing your children to mature content, new study finds
You might not think twice about spending extended time on your phone around your children, but a new study suggests that parents’ screen-time…
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Elon Musk says SEC orders him to pay fine over Twitter purchase or face charges
Elon Musk apparently has one last battle to wage with outgoing Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Gary…
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Nearly half of US teens are online ‘constantly,’ Pew report finds
AP Technology Writer Nearly half of American teenagers say they are online “constantly” despite concerns about the effects of social media and…
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Idaho DMV offers vehicle registration appointments virtually
Idahoans can now make a virtual appointment to renew their vehicle registration.…
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Apple slashed iPhone prices in China. Sales are bouncing back
A rebound in Apple’s iPhone sales in China is gaining momentum, after the company aggressively cut prices in its largest overseas market to lure…
Continue Reading Prisoners are using VR to prepare them for life after release
In her first week of job training, Tiffany Joseph Busch learned how to do an oil change. “If I had known it was this easy then I wouldn’t have…
Continue Reading Porsche reveals a new hybrid 911 as more consumers embrace hybrids over electric vehicles
Porsche unveiled the first hybrid version of its most famous sports car, the 911, on Tuesday, a move that could help electric motors become more…
Continue Reading OpenAI announces new safety board after employee revolt
OpenAI said Tuesday it has established a new committee to make recommendations to the company’s board about safety and security, weeks after…
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What kinds of mobile apps are performing the best?
Flippa analyzed research from data.ai to determine which mobile apps are growing the…
Continue Reading Some iPhone users eligible for $349 in lawsuit settlement payout over audio issues
Some iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus owners may be eligible for a payout as part of a $35 million…
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Carmakers are making more hybrid vehicles than ever. Here's who is dominating the market.
The General examined data collected from the Environmental Protection Agency to see which car manufacturers produced the most hybrid vehicles in…
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VC investment in Latin America outpaces these US tech hubs
Revelo charted venture capital investments in Latin America compared to six rising U.S. technology hubs, using data from LAVCA and…
Continue Reading Privacy experts sound the alarm over Microsoft’s latest AI tool
Microsoft’s buzziest new AI feature is raising concerns that it could potentially be misused in the wrong…
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States where it's easiest–and hardest–to charge an electric vehicle
ConsumerAffairs reports on the states with the most and least infrastructure to support the growing demand for electric vehicles.…
Continue Reading Microsoft thinks it found a way to make PCs relevant again
By Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN (CNN) — Microsoft jumped headfirst into building artificial intelligence directly into its Windows operating…
Continue Reading Learning how to use AI could boost your pay by 25%, study finds
Jobs that require artificial intelligence skills offer significantly higher wages than those that don’t, according to new research published…
Continue Reading How teens view social media’s impact on their mental health
By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — A new report details the role social media plays in the lives of young people, and how they manage the various…
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Is AI as capable as humans? Here's how far artificial intelligence has come.
Image generation is just one area in which AI use is exploding. Verbit used data from academic research to see how AI is…
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6 ways digital accessibility is good for business
To identify the areas where digital accessibility efforts improved performance for most businesses, accessiBe analyzed 2023 survey data from Level…
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How technology is bridging brains with computers
Medical Technology Schools examined academic research and news reports to explore how technology is bridging brains with…
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Since the first cellphone came out in the '80s, how have they changed?
Spokeo dove into news sources like CNN, data from researchers like Pew Research Center, and online encyclopedias to uncover the history of…
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From content creation to companionship, here's how people say they hope to use AI
Verbit analyzed Microsoft survey data, released this year, to see how excited people around the world are about AI and what they hope to use it…
Continue Reading Facebook and Instagram probed over fears they may be too addictive for children
The European Union is worried that Meta is failing to protect children on its platforms, Facebook and Instagram, and has launched a formal…
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Governments are scrambling to control AI
Artificial intelligence has lawmakers concerned. Verbit analyzed news and government reports to see what laws are being passed to regulate…
Continue Reading Apple faces growing labor unrest at its retail stores
Apple faces plenty of challenges this year including regulatory scrutiny in Washington, sluggish sales in China and a competitive landscape in AI.…
Continue Reading Nintendo says Switch successor will be unveiled by March 2025
Nintendo says it plans to announce the followup to its popular Switch console by March…
Continue Reading Fender benders mean serious high-tech repairs now
Auto body repair was a pretty straightforward business not that long ago. When metal got bent in a crash, someone needed to unbend it. It was a…
Continue Reading Apple unveils new iPad Pro with ‘outrageously powerful’ AI-powered chip
By Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN (CNN) — Apple is hoping its latest iPad lineup will breathe new life into its sluggish tablet market. In a…
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How 10 AI-impacted jobs are projected to grow
Revelo used Bureau of Labor Statistics data to identify projected growth in 10 jobs that are expected to be affected by…
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Not ready to jump into a hybrid or electric car? Here's everything you need to know about partial zero emission vehicles
Edmunds explains how partial zero emission vehicles may help put more zero emissions vehicles on the…
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How Big Tech is coming together to support refugees
Lyft partnered with tech companies to offer needed services to…
Continue Reading No, the electric vehicle market isn’t crashing. It just needs recharging.
When pondering what’s really happening with the auto industry’s shift to electric vehicles, it’s important to remember that two things – two…
Continue Reading Apple’s iPad will be subject to tough EU competition rules
Apple’s iPad will face heightened regulation in the European Union after officials labeled its operating system Monday as a key gatekeeper…
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Cashiers vs. digital ordering: What do people want, and at what cost?
Task Group summarized the rise in digital ordering over the past couple of years, its acceptance among customers, and its cost.…
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Demand for sustainability, AI, and equity and inclusion courses are on the rise globally among prospective business students
BestColleges reports on how inclusion and sustainability are increasingly important to prospective business…
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5 tech advancements sports venues have added since your last event
Uniqode compiled a list of technologies adopted by stadiums, arenas, and other major sporting venues in the past few…
Continue Reading After a dismal year, Samsung forecasts a 900% jump in profit
Samsung Electronics has said it expects to report a huge rise in its operating profit in the first quarter, offering hopes of a strong recovery after…
Continue Reading AI will shrink workforces within five years, say company execs
The use of artificial intelligence will reduce the number of workers at thousands of companies over the next five years, according to a global survey…
Continue Reading Amazon’s cashier-less technology was supposed to revolutionize grocery shopping. It’s been a flop
When Amazon debuted cashier-less technology, it was hailed as the future of retail. But now, Amazon is walking back its “Just Walk Out”…
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Facial recognition, biometrics largely accepted in tech, but some remain wary of certain uses
Spokeo analyzed advances in biometrics and their adoption, citing studies, surveys, and news coverage of the growing…
Continue Reading Tesla sales plunge far more than expected
Tesla posted its first annual drop in sales since the first year of the pandemic, as increased electric vehicle competition from Chinese and Western…
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The environmental impact of smartphones—and what the industry is doing to make them more sustainable
Using reports and memos, Visible partnered with Stacker and looked into the environmental impact of smartphones and how the industry is looking to…
Continue Reading This new SUV’s stereo lets you make phone calls your passengers can’t hear
It can be awkward to take a phone call while you’re driving and your family is in the car with you. If you’re listening to music it turns off and…
Continue Reading She makes $20,000 a month to make 1-minute YouTube videos. Inside Google’s strategy to beat TikTok
YouTube says hundreds of thousands of creators are now earning a paycheck from posting short-form videos on the platform, as it ramps up its race to…
Continue Reading You can buy this electric luxury SUV for $25,000 right now. But there might be a catch
For sale: A brand new luxury electric SUV for the holy-grail price of $25,000. There just might be a slight…
Continue Reading Apple sued in a landmark iPhone monopoly lawsuit
By Brian Fung, Hannah Rabinowitz and Evan Perez, CNN Washington (CNN) — The US Justice Department and more than a dozen states filed a…
Continue Reading 10% of US workers are in jobs most exposed to artificial intelligence, White House says
About 10% of US workers are in jobs that face the greatest risk of disruption from rapidly evolving artificial intelligence, according to a White…
Continue Reading Hey YouTube creators, it’s time to start labeling AI-generated content in your videos
Starting Monday, YouTube creators will be required to label when realistic-looking videos were made using artificial intelligence, part of a broader…
Continue Reading McDonald’s stores hit by global IT failure
McDonald’s was hit by a system failure Friday that closed restaurants and disrupted online and app orders around the world, including in the United…
Continue Reading Tesla Autopilot and similar automated driving systems get ‘poor’ rating from prominent safety group
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, which rates cars and SUVs for safety, examined so-called advanced driver assistance systems such as Tesla…
Continue Reading Porsche unveils one of the fastest road cars in the world, featuring a 1,000-horsepower ‘launch control’ button
Porsche today introduced the most powerful production, or mass-produced, car it has ever…
Continue Reading Toyota is hitting the gas on hybrids as EV sales cool. But what does that mean for the planet?
It was just over a year ago that Toyota appeared to acknowledge it had dropped the ball on electric…
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Are vehicle touchscreens safe or a distraction?
Cheap Insurance explores the complex relationship between in-vehicle touchscreens, driver focus, and the potential consequences for both your safety…
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A simple 5-step checklist to install an EV charger at home
Edmunds has a 5-step checklist for homeowners ready to install an electric vehicle…
Continue Reading Apple cancels work on an electric car, reports say
Apple has abandoned decade-long efforts to build an electric car, according to multiple media reports, calling time on a project that some saw as…
Continue Reading How EVs became such a massive disappointment
Tesla has been slashing…
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The best states for going solar in 2024
The ConsumerAffairs Research Team analyzed data from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Energy Information Administration, and the Database of…
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How worried are workers about AI?
Wysa visualized American Psychological Association data to illustrate the toll AI developments are already taking on workers’…
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What the Biden administration's new executive order on AI will mean for cybersecurity
Drata analyzed the Biden administration’s 48-page executive order on artificial intelligence to determine its impact on…
Continue Reading ‘I’m feeling gaslit by my own computer’: Why a small change by Microsoft was a big jolt for some users
By Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN (CNN) — Stef Luthin squinted at her laptop screen. Something seemed off that January morning, but at first, she…
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5 surprising ways people use cellphones around the world
Cellphones have become more than just a tool to call or text. Visible compiled five ways people around the globe use them in surprising…
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5 national parks with the most EV charging stations
The General ranked the five national parks with the most electric vehicle charging stations using data from the Alternative Fuels Data…
Continue Reading Switching to electric vehicles could prevent millions of illnesses in US children by 2050, report estimates
Hundreds of infants’ lives would be saved and millions of children would breathe easier across the US if the nation’s power grid depended on…
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Where companies have adopted AI—and where they are planning to do so in the near future
Verbit analyzed survey data from the Census Bureau to see which states have the most companies that are enthusiastic about artificial…
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How quickly are consumers and businesses adopting AI tools compared to past technologies?
Verbit analyzed data from Our World in Data and other sources to see how quickly AI is being adopted and how it compares with past…
Continue Reading A traditional automaker just turned a profit on EVs
By Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — Electric vehicles are finally turning a profit for Stellantis, CEO Carlos Tavares said Thursday, and, in…
Continue Reading Only real people can patent inventions — not AI — US government says
Artificial intelligence promises to supercharge scientific research and entrepreneurial innovation, helping researchers and inventors make new…
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When is it legal to use AI to record online calls?
Text-to-speech transcription software is booming, but its use can be legally fraught. Verbit looked at data on the legality of recording…
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'A bunch of dead robots': How freezing temps turned Tesla charging stations into EV graveyards
In the wake of several reports of electric vehicles not functioning or charging properly in cold weather, Way.com looks into what underlies Tesla’s…
Continue Reading Outside the US, teens’ social media experiences are more tightly controlled
Teens are more protected on social media sites in many other parts of the world than they are in the US, from what they see to the data that’s…
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These are the 10 most popular electric cars in America, according to Edmunds
Edmunds breaks down the 10 most popular electric vehicles in the…
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The counterintuitive ways tech can help older adults stay connected
Lyft uncovered how, by taking seniors’ needs into account in its design and implementation, technology can be a powerful force to help them connect…
Continue Reading Apple’s Vision Pro headset hits US stores today. Here’s what you need to know
The Vision Pro, Apple’s first new product in seven years, officially launched in stores on Friday in the…
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6 of the most groundbreaking recent technological developments that keep us connected
Airalo compiled a list of six influential technological developments over the past decade that keep us connected using various…
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Where are all the convertibles in the electric vehicle boom?
The General analyzed data from S&P Global Mobility to illustrate the disappearance of the drop-top in today’s lineup of…
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The 6 best electric- and gas-powered vehicles of 2024, according to Edmunds independent testing
Based on independent testing, Edmunds’ 5th Annual Top Rated Awards determines the best electric- and gas-powered vehicles of…
Continue Reading Apple security update to safeguard against thieves now available
Apple’s major iPhone security update is now available to download, designed to keep thieves from accessing users’ vast personal data stored on…
Continue Reading We may not lose our jobs to robots so quickly, MIT study finds
As anxiety about artificial intelligence tools putting workers out of jobs reaches a global fever pitch, new research suggests that the economy…
Continue Reading Cable companies are replacing ancient cable boxes with tiny, cheaper new gadgets
The clunky old cable box doesn’t make sense…
Continue Reading Teslas crash more than gas-powered cars. Here’s why
By Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN (CNN) — Hertz recently announced it was selling 20,000 electric cars out of its fleet, and replacing them with…
Continue Reading Apple Watch imports banned in America – again
By Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — A federal appeals court has denied Apple’s motion to temporarily pause a ban on imports of advanced…
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These states have the best fast-charger network for electric cars
To see which states are best positioned for the transition to electric vehicles, SmartAsset ranked states by the amount of DC fast chargers – which…
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Are you driving next to a death trap? Data shows millions of dangerous recalled vehicles are unrepaired
ConsumerAffairs found that an estimated 7 million cars with urgent “do not drive” and “park outside” recalls have not been…
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Best-selling vehicles of 2023: What stood out
Way.com ranks a comprehensive list of the top-selling vehicles in…
Continue Reading Meta adds new teen safety features following renewed criticism
Meta announced Tuesday that it is expanding its youth safety efforts by rolling out new settings for teen Facebook and Instagram users, including…
Continue Reading Apple announces when the Vision Pro will go on sale
Apple said Monday that its Vision Pro mixed reality headset will be available for purchase in the United States beginning on February 2, with…
Continue Reading Microsoft unveils ‘Copilot’ key, its biggest update to Windows keyboard in 30 years
By Catherine Thorbecke, CNN New York (CNN) — Microsoft is adding a “Copilot” key that summons an AI-powered assistant with the click of a…
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4 ways technology has changed employee training
Bonsai identified several ways technology has made employee training faster and more effective, based on news and industry…
Continue Reading EV tax credits just changed again: Here’s where you can still get discounts
The Internal Revenue Service updated the rules for electric vehicle tax credits again starting with the first day of 2024, bringing some good and bad…
Continue Reading 6 unboring hybrid cars
By Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN (CNN) — For years, it seemed like electric cars were the hot new thing, and hybrid cars were just a boring half-step.…
Continue Reading Here are the 11 most consequential media and technology figures of 2023 — and the six losers
2023 was a year of titanic change in the…
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How long do electric car batteries last, and can they eventually be repurposed and given a second life?
With electric vehicle sales continuing to rise, Edmunds goes on a deep dive into how car batteries can be reused, recycled, or repurposed after being…
Continue Reading Apple to halt sales of some Apple Watches in US
By Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN New York (CNN) — Apple plans to stop selling some versions of the Apple Watch in the United States as soon as…
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The 'most American' vehicle for the last 3 years has been electric
CheapInsurance.com analyzed the emergence of electric cars as the “most American” using data from Tesla’s earnings reports and the Cars.com…
Continue Reading Apple unveils new security feature to safeguard against thieves
Apple is rolling out an iPhone security update to keep thieves out of your…
Continue Reading TikTok hits $10 billion user spending milestone
Video-sharing platform TikTok has become the first app that isn’t a mobile game to generate $10 billion in global consumer spending, according to a…
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When it comes to using AI, nursing students trust themselves to use it correctly—but not their peers or administrators
NurseJournal found that nursing and health students are split on the use of AI in nursing school and…
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