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Senators urge Biden to delay TikTok ban

Sens. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) and Rand Paul (R-Ky.) urged President Biden on Thursday to grant TikTok a 90-day extension to divest from its China-based parent company or face a ban. The pair emphasized the current deadline is set for Jan.

Apple complains Meta requests risk privacy in spat over EU efforts to widen access to iPhone tech

LONDON (AP) — Apple complained that requests from Meta Platforms for access to its operating software threaten user privacy, in a spat fueled by the European Union's intensifying efforts to get the iPhone maker to open up to products from tech rivals.

Amazon workers are striking at multiple facilities. Here's what you should know

Amazon workers affiliated with the Teamsters union continued a strike Friday at seven of the company's delivery hubs just days before Christmas. At midnight on Saturday, workers at a prominent unionized warehouse in New York will also join, the Teamsters said.

Why OMB’s human-centered policy design effort is paying off

Federal CIO Clare Martorana’s tenure is coming to an end in January and she reflects back on her office’s efforts to improve federal technology. The post Why OMB’s human-centered policy design effort is paying off first appeared on Federal News Network.

Kazakhstan’s Digital Policeman: Pioneering the future of law enforcement

In the era of digital transformation, public safety stands at a critical crossroads. Law enforcement agencies globally are under increasing scrutiny to enhance transparency, efficiency, and trust within their communities.

Flexibility or security? Trick question: It’s a false choice. Here’s what to do instead

Remember when 'work' was a place? Federal agencies rethink BYOD to balance security and usability. The post Flexibility or security? Trick question: It’s a false choice. Here’s what to do instead first appeared on Federal News Network.

Amazon workers strike at multiple facilities as Teamsters seek labor contract

Workers at seven Amazon facilities went on strike Thursday, an effort by the Teamsters union to pressure the e-commerce company for a labor agreement during a key shopping period.

Sweat the small stuff: Data protection in the age of AI

As concerns about AI security, risk, and compliance continue to escalate, practical solutions remain elusive.

Half a million patients' personal info stolen in massive health care data breach

Hackers recently leaked personal information of about 500,000 Americans and stole patient medical records that included lab results and insurance details.

Scholz dismisses Musk's assertion that only a far-right party can 'save' Germany

BERLIN (AP) — Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Friday dismissed an assertion by Elon Musk that only a far-right party can “save Germany,” but said that freedom of opinion "also goes for multibillionaires.” Germany is expected to vote in an early election on Feb.

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Arm’s high-stakes licensing suit against Qualcomm ends in mistrial, but Qualcomm prevails in key areas

Arm has lost a battle over licensing of its microprocessor designs to Qualcomm, ending doubt over the immediate future of some of the chip maker’s products.

Australian who falsely claimed to have invented bitcoin is found in contempt of UK court

LONDON (AP) — An Australian computer scientist who falsely claimed to be the founder of the bitcoin cryptocurrency was found Thursday to be in contempt of an order of London's High Court and was sentenced to 12 months in prison, suspended for two years.

Transparency, efficiency, innovation: The digital transformation of policing in Kazakhstan

In the era of digital transformation, public safety stands at a critical crossroads. Law enforcement agencies globally are under increasing scrutiny to enhance transparency, efficiency, and trust within their communities.

Why software-defined perimeters (SDPs) are taking over where VPNs left off

Discover why Software-Defined Perimeters (SDP) are replacing outdated VPNs for secure, flexible network access.

Elon Musk considers funding Nigel Farage's populist party, a move that could shake up UK politics

LONDON (AP) — It’s a photo that sent a tremor through British politics: Elon Musk flanked by British politician Nigel Farage and a wealthy backer, in front of a gilt-framed painting of a young Donald Trump.

Slack adds Agentforce ‘hub’ for AI agents

Slack is adding a new way to access AI agents created on parent company Salesforce’s Agentforce platform, with a library of options available in the collaboration app. Agentforce, which launched in October, is a tool to build AI agents that answer questions and automate tasks for users.

Data on animal movements help Hungarian researchers create a swarm of autonomous drones

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Moving in a dense cloud, like throngs of people walking across a crowded public square, 100 drones maneuver through the night sky in Hungary's capital, the result of over a decade of research and experimentation that scientists believe could change the future of unmanned fli

More CISA staff would keep working under DHS’ revised shutdown plan

Under a new plan, about one-third of CISA's staff will keep working through a shutdown. But experts are still concerned about the impact on U.S. cyber defenses. The post More CISA staff would keep working under DHS’ revised shutdown plan first appeared on Federal News Network.

Windows 11 24H2 strikes a sour note as audio bug hits the update, leaving some PCs silent

New Windows 11 24H2 bug silences some PCs, and Microsoft has blocked the update for affected devices while it works on a fix.

Yellowjackets season 3: release date, cast, trailer and more news and rumors about the hit Paramount Plus show

Here's everything we know about Yellowjackets season 3, including its February 2025 release date, the expected cast, and plot speculation.

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Create searchable Bluesky bookmarks with R

The Bluesky social network is seeping into the mainstream, thanks in part to people unhappy with changes at X (formerly Twitter). “It’s not some untouched paradise, but it’s got a spark of something refreshing,” Jan Beger, global head of AI Advocacy at GE HealthCare, posted on LinkedIn last month.

Amazon workers to strike at multiple sites: Teamsters

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters union announced Amazon workers would strike starting Thursday in five confirmed states ahead of the Christmas holiday, citing the company’s absence from the bargaining negotiations as a reason.

Asus gaming laptops leak with RTX 5090, 5080 and 5070 Ti GPUs, sparking excitement about a CES 2025 reveal

Asus ROG Strix G835 looks very powerful with an RTX 5090 on board alongside an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU.

Never need an EV charging station again with these rooftop solar power panels

An inventor designed rooftop solar panels for a Tesla that draws solar energy while the car is parked, adding travel mileage without plugging in.

LA Zoo hatches first-ever perentie lizards, one of largest lizard species in the world

Two new perentie lizards have hatched at the Los Angeles Zoo, the first of their species to be bred there.

Senate report alleges Amazon rejected warehouse safety recommendations due to productivity concerns

At least two internal Amazon studies found a link between how quickly the online retailer's warehouse workers perform tasks and workplace injuries, but the company rejected many safety recommendations out of concern the proposed changes might reduce productivity, according to a U.S.

2024 obituaries: Notable Bay Area residents who died

SF Giants stars Willie Mays and Orlando Cepeda, tech pioneer Susan Wojcicki and music legend Phil Lesh are among those who left a mark on the Bay Area in their lifetimes.

Supreme Court takes up challenge to TikTok ban

The Supreme Court announced it will take up whether a law that could ban TikTok nationwide violates the First Amendment, setting the stage for a fast-paced, high-stakes battle over free speech.

Senators urge Biden to delay TikTok ban

Sens. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) and Rand Paul (R-Ky.) urged President Biden on Thursday to grant TikTok a 90-day extension to divest from its China-based parent company or face a ban. The pair emphasized the current deadline is set for Jan.

Apple complains Meta requests risk privacy in spat over EU efforts to widen access to iPhone tech

LONDON (AP) — Apple complained that requests from Meta Platforms for access to its operating software threaten user privacy, in a spat fueled by the European Union's intensifying efforts to get the iPhone maker to open up to products from tech rivals.