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Cheaper, cleaner electric trucks overhaul China's logistics

Cheaper, cleaner electric trucks overhaul China's logistics

At a dusty lot an hour outside Beijing, a steady stream of vehicles come and go for a quick battery charge -- just one node in China's rapidly expanding network of electric trucks. While the country's prowess in electric passenger vehicles has long been known globally, electric

EU tells Google to open Android to AI rivals

EU tells Google to open Android to AI rivals

The EU on Monday laid out measures it wants Google to take to open up its operating system to rival AI services, in a move slammed by the US tech giant. "The proposed measures aim to ensure that competing AI services can effectively interact with applications on users'

'Joint venture in reverse': foreign carmakers seek edge with China partners

'Joint venture in reverse': foreign carmakers seek edge with China partners

In a sprawling office in Hefei, the eastern Chinese electric vehicle hub, hundreds of employees and several robotic arms sat refining software developed jointly by German behemoth Volkswagen and Chinese EV maker XPeng. The days when foreign firms saw such partnerships largely as a necessary entrance fee to the world&

What is Signal and is it secure?

What is Signal and is it secure?

Signal, an end-to-end encrypted messaging app long considered one of the most secure in the world, has recently faced attacks from hackers accused of links to Russia. Top German officials on Saturday blamed Moscow-backed groups for phishing attacks targeting senior politicians on the messaging app, raising questions

Maine governor nixes data center moratorium in state

Maine governor nixes data center moratorium in state

The governor of Maine on Friday vetoed a temporary ban on building large data centers that aimed to rein in rampant construction driven by the AI race. The buildout comes at a cost, as the power-hungry facilities strain local grids and drive up electricity bills. Data centers also typically

Anthropic says Google to pump $40 bn into AI startup

Anthropic says Google to pump $40 bn into AI startup

Google is planning to invest up to $40 billion in Anthropic, the artificial intelligence firm confirmed Friday, expanding a long-standing alliance between the two companies. The investment builds on a partnership in which Anthropic will use custom Google chips and cloud computing services to power its technology. An Anthropic

What features should you prioritize in a medical alert system?

What features should you prioritize in a medical alert system?

What features should you prioritize in a medical alert system? A medical alert system offers a fast, easy way to call for help in an emergency. Aging in place is safer with a medical alert system, but choosing the right features is key. Standard systems can call 911, but can&