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Faraday Future seeks to raise capital after massive Q2 loss – TechCrunch
Faraday Future, maker of the long-delayed FF91 EV, re-upped its commitment to raising funds while reporting Tuesday that its second-quarter…
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The best Google smart speakers of 2022 | Digital Trends
If you’ve gotten used to a voice assistant helping out in your daily life, compatibility with one is probably a…
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3 Signs That Student Loan Payments Will Be Paused Again
There are barely two weeks left before the current pause on student loan payments is set to end. The moratorium…
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DigitalOcean says customer email addresses were exposed after latest Mailchimp breach – TechCrunch
Cloud giant DigitalOcean says that some customers’ email addresses were exposed because of a recent “security incident” at email marketing…
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This vulnerability lets an attacker view every file on a Mac
PSA A security researcher has discovered a flaw in macOS that could let an attacker view every file on a…
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Lyft Unveils Self-Driving Car Service in Las Vegas (With Caveats)
Self-driving car services are popping up across the country. But they are not what they seem. The latest example is…
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Capital One Data Breach Settlement: Who Is Eligible for a Payment and How Much Could They Get?
If you’re a Capital One customer, you may be eligible for a payout stemming from the company’s infamous 2019 data…
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Monkeypox Outbreak: What to Know About Variants and More
What’s happening The monkeypox outbreak is a global and national public health emergency. Why it matters To stop monkeypox from…
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Xenoblade Chronicles 3: how to fast travel | Digital Trends
Ever since open worlds have gotten so large that it can take close to, or even over, an hour to…
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How to watch She-Hulk, premiering Thursday on Disney+ | Digital Trends
The latest Marvel series, She Hulk: Attorney at Law, a comedy starring Tatiana Maslany, premieres August 18 on Disney+. The show…
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Google’s African Investment Fund targets logistics firm Lori – TechCrunch
Lori Systems, an African on-demand logistics and trucking company digitizing haulage and providing shippers with solutions to manage their cargo…
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Goku is flying into Fortnite in an epic Dragon Ball event
Fortnite’s Dragon Ball event is finally here, and it’s poised to be one of the biggest collaborations that has ever…
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A Frustrating Hassle Holding Electric Cars Back: Broken Chargers
The federal government is doling out billions of dollars to encourage people to buy electric vehicles. Automakers are building new…
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Significant Breakthrough in Search for Tinnitus Cure
A new study finds clinically significant improvements in tinnitus from a mobile-phone-based therapy. Scientists are excited by the results from…
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Nothing Phone 1’s numerous LEDs counted by YouTuber | Digital Trends
Popular YouTuber Zack Nelson — he of the Jerry Rig Everything channel — promised during a recent teardown of the…
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Public Student Loan Forgiveness Waiver: Who Qualifies, Deadlines and More
Are you eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness? Some 3.5 million federal student loan borrowers who work in public service…
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Tech industry reacts to Adam Neumann’s a16z-backed return – TechCrunch
WeWork co-founder and former chief executive Adam Neumann’s career arc has felt synonymous with the rise and eventual fall of…
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Child Tax Credit 2022: Is Your State Sending $750 to Eligible Families?
A child tax credit extension isn’t included in the newly passed Inflation Reduction Act, making it unlikely for another child…
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The best Amazon Alexa smart speakers | Digital Trends
If you’re a fan of the highly capable Alexa voice assistant, the versatile app, and the easy connection with Amazon…
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Most smartwatch makers are playing fast and loose with thickness specs
TL;DR: Hardware specs from reputable companies are usually taken as gospel but as one YouTuber recently discovered, some have a…
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Walmart+, the retailer’s Prime competitor, will add Paramount+ access as a new perk – TechCrunch
Walmart is partnering with Paramount Global to offer its streaming service, Paramount+, to members of Walmart’s own free shipping program…
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This Mercedes F200 concept had cameras for side mirrors and joystick steering… in 1996
The big picture: Mercedes-Benz in 1996 created a concept vehicle to highlight innovations in passenger car design, control and comfort.…
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Android 13 Is Here: How to Download Google’s New Phone Software Right Now
Android 13 is now available to download and install — as long as you have a compatible Android device. Google…
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Oil and gas didn’t benefit from investor largesse in recent years — but renewables did – TechCrunch
With the climate-and-energy-focused Inflation Reduction Act expected to be signed by President Joe Biden this week, The Wall Street Journal…
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a16z says “WeBack” to WeWork’s Neumann with its biggest check ever – TechCrunch
Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) seems determined to keep the capital flowing to controversial WeWork founder Adam Neumann. The storied venture firm…
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Scientists Open New Frontier in Quantum Science and Technology
Researchers used light and electron spin qubits to control nuclear spin in a 2D material, opening a new frontier in…
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Intel Arc Alchemist may be a lot cheaper than we thought | Digital Trends
Intel is now offering alternate prizes to the winners of its Xe-HPG Scavenger Hunt, and although this might seem completely…
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The Best Cheap Monitors That Are Easy on the Eyes
Popular Mechanics; Courtesy Dell We’re in front of our screens with greater frequency so digital eye strain has become a…
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Snapchat’s paid subscription is already a hit
Snap is finding early success with its paid subscription service Snapchat Plus. The company says it has amassed 1 million…
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Elon Musk says Tesla has made over 3 million vehicles, one million of them produced in China
What just happened? Elon Musk says that Tesla has now produced over 3 million vehicles, one million of which came…
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Tencent veterans secure $13M to build cross-chain decentralized identities – TechCrunch
There is a host of startups working on decentralized identities for the next generation of the internet. Four Tencent veterans…
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Meta invests in Take App, a Singaporean startup that helps merchants sell via WhatsApp – TechCrunch
WhatsApp has long transcended its roots as a simple messaging app for friends, and is now a core communication tool…
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Cync Smart Thermostat review | Digital Trends
Cync Smart Thermostat review: Middle of the pack MSRP $120.00 “The Cync Thermostat is an easy recommendation for homes already…
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Razer Barracuda Pro review: A less embarrassing gaming headset | Digital Trends
Razer Barracuda Pro MSRP $250.00 “The Barracuda Pro makes some unfortunate sacrifices to create a discrete gaming headset, but it…
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How does a Roomba work on carpet? | Digital Trends
Many of the pictures we see of Roombas and other robot vacuums in action have them scooting over hard flooring,…
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How to watch SpaceX’s Cargo Dragon depart ISS this week | Digital Trends
A SpaceX Cargo Dragon spacecraft will undock from the International Space Station (ISS) on Thursday, August 18, and NASA will…
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Enhance Your Gym Workout With These Popular Pieces of Exercise Equipment
Entering a gym can be intimidating because of the various types of equipment spread across the room with different purposes.…
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Age Accelerating “Zombie Cells” – A New Study Sheds Light on These Unique Cells
Senescent cells, or “zombie cells,” are unique in that they ultimately cease multiplying but do not die off as expected.…
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‘Wordle’ today, August 15: Answer, hints, help for Wordle #422 | Digital Trends
Trying to solve Wordle #422 for August 15, 2022, and need some help? Today’s Wordle might be one to end…
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Want Spotify to Sound Better? Try These 3 Tips
With over 188 million subscribers worldwide as of August 2022, Spotify is arguably one of the most popular music streaming…
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6 Reasons Your Weight Loss Attempts Aren’t Working
Fitness influencers would have you believe that losing weight is easy — a simple matter of calories in versus calories out.…
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Monkeypox Vaccines: A Virologist Explains How They Work, Who Can Get Them, and How Well They Prevent Infection
The Jynneos monkeypox vaccine provides strong protection against infection but is in short supply. Monkeypox isn’t going to be the…
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By destroying old tropes, Prey turns a corner for Native Americans in film | Digital Trends
Prey is the most recent entry in the inexplicably long-running Predator franchise about an alien who comes to Earth to…
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Synthetic “Forever Chemical” Found Widely in the Environment Linked to Liver Cancer
Exposure to a synthetic PFAS chemical found widely in the environment is linked to the most common type of liver…
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Plotting the death of our sun using data from Gaia | Digital Trends
Nothing in this world is forever — not even the sun in the sky. Recent research using data from the…
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Uber to sunset free loyalty program in favor of subscription membership – TechCrunch
Ride-hailing giant Uber is shutting down its free loyalty program, Uber Rewards, so it can focus on its subscription-based Uber…
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Coke Dreamworld Taste Test: I Find Out What Dreams Really Taste Like
What does a dream taste like? Coca-Cola thinks it knows the answer. Similar to how the soft drink company’s Coke…
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Drea de Matteo on her roles in Collide and The Sopranos | Digital Trends
In an Internet age where relevancy disappears in the blink of an eye, Drea de Matteo still remains as popular…
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Battery investment moves onshore to kick-start US EV production – TechCrunch
Automakers and suppliers are breaking ground on battery factories across the United States as they race to go all in…
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Your Yoga Mat Is Gross. Here’s How to Clean It
This story is part of Home Tips, CNET’s collection of practical advice for getting the most out of your home,…
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