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Net neutrality restored as FCC votes to regulate Internet providers
The FCC on Thursday restored rules to prevent broadband internet providers such as Comcast and AT&T from favoring some sites and apps over others — for instance, by slowing or blocking certain content or by offering higher speeds to customers willing to pay extra.
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Samsung says it needs to ‘redefine' its voice assistant Bixby with generative AI upgrade
Samsung could add generative artificial intelligence technology to its voice assistant Bixby, a top executive at the company told CNBC.
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Fewer people are using Elon Musk's X as the platform struggles to attract and keep users, according to analysts
X usage has declined as downloads of Threads have surged in recent weeks.
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The Best Tech Deals for Extra Jingle in Your Pocket
Whether you’re shopping for loved ones or getting something special for yourself, tech is one of the best ways to make the holidays extra special. An expert weighs in and shows us how to make the holiday season bright without breaking the bank.
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Neuralink shares video of patient playing chess using signals from brain implant
Noland Arbaugh, 29, is the first human patient to ever get implanted with Neuralink’s device.
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Meta: Facebook, Instagram and Threads outages fixed
Cities like Chicago, Houston and New York reported outages Tuesday morning.
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Tech companies aim to harness nuclear fusion in ways never been done before
Globally, more than 40 tech companies are experimenting with 20 different methods in hopes of recreating the same type of energy process that has powered the sun and other stars for billions of years.
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Samsung debuts a ‘smart ring' with health-tracking features — its first foray into the product category
Samsung’s Galaxy Ring, its latest wearable, is launching with tracking features including heart rate and sleep monitoring.
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Chinese tech firm Lenovo shows off a laptop with a see-through screen
Chinese tech giant Lenovo showed off a prototype laptop on Monday that has a see-through screen.
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AT&T to offer a credit to accounts impacted by the US cellphone network outage
AT&T apologized for the hourslong outage to its U.S. cellphone network on Thursday and offered an automatic $5 bill credit per account.
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Smartphone giants like Samsung are going to talk up ‘AI phones' this year — here's what that means
Smartphone makers such as Samsung will talk up artificial intelligence on their phones this year. But what exactly is an AI smartphone?
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AT&T says US cellphone network outage was not caused by a cyberattack
AT&T says the hourslong outage to its U.S. cellphone network appeared to be the result of a technical error, not a malicious attack.
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Mass. school takes unique approach to phone use by students
With teachers and education leaders across the state grappling with how best to deal with cellphones in the classroom, officials at a boarding school in western Massachusetts have taken a novel approach. Two years ago, school leaders at the Buxton School in Williamstown banned the use of smartphones on campus. The school also provided students and faculty with “dumb phones”…
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Inside a school's unique approach to phone use
One western Massachusetts school is prohibiting students from having their smartphones with them in class, but allowing kids to use more primitive devices for emergencies.
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Widespread outages knock out service for thousands of AT&T cellphone customers
Thousands across the country are affected by a nationwide cellular outage, with AT&T customers among the most impacted by downed networks.
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Wireless service restored for all AT&T customers after nationwide outage
AT&T’s network was hit my a widespread cellular outage Thursday, impacting thousands of wireless customers across the country.
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FDA warns against using smartwatches that claim to measure blood sugar levels without needles
Smartwatches and rings that claim to measure blood sugar levels for medical purposes without piercing the skin could be dangerous and should be avoided, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned Wednesday.
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15.5 million Toshiba laptop adapters recalled after hundreds overheat and catch fire
Dynabook is recalling 15.5 million Toshiba laptop AC adapters because they can overheat and spark a fire, posing a burn risk
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How an AI device the size of a phone detects skin cancer
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer, 1 in 5 Americans will develop it in their lifetime – and it’s curable when caught early.
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Disney star Bridgit Mendler launches satellite data startup with $6.3M in funding
Disney star Bridgit Mendler is launching a satellite data startup with $6.3M in funding.
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How to find hidden cameras in hotels and house rentals: We tested five ways — and one's the clear winner
CNBC teamed with a spycam company, who hid 27 cameras in a house. We tested five methods, one which found more cameras than the other four methods, combined.