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The GSA is shutting down its EV chargers, calling them ‘not mission critical’
A GSA-owned EV charger. | Image: GSA The General Services Administration (GSA), which manages buildings owned by the federal government, is planning to shut down all of its electric vehicle chargers nationwide, describing them as “not mission critical.” The agency, which manages contracts for the government’s vehicle fleets, is also looking to offload newly purchased…
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Tech pioneer who accelerated internet speeds receives prestigious IEEE Medal
Henry Samueli, co-founder of chip giant Broadcom, describes the current pace of disruption as unprecedented, a period that is ‘exciting, but also scary.’
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The US Is Considering a TP-Link Router Ban—Should You Worry?
Several government departments are investigating TP-Link routers over Chinese cyberattack fears, but the company denies links.
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The ups and downs of the iPhone 16E
On the one hand, Appleâs latest iPhone is a huge victory. The iPhone 16E comes with most of what youâd want from a smartphone â a modern processor, a good camera, nice design â for hundreds of dollars less than youâd typically spend on a brand-new device. On the other hand, itâs a bit odd…
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Searching for your dream job? Google’s new career AI tool can help – and it’s free
The ‘Career Dreamer’ AI experiment is easy, free, and, dare I say, fun to use. Here’s how to get started.
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Did a Rock Hit Your Windshield, or Did Your Windshield Hit a Rock?
Either way, it sucks. But at least there’s some fun physics to ponder while you’re sitting in the repair shop.
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Reinforcement Learning Triples Spot’s Running Speed
About a year ago, Boston Dynamics released a research version of its Spot quadruped robot, which comes with a low-level application programming interface (API) that allows direct control of Spot’s joints. Even back then, the rumor was that this API unlocked some significant performance improvements on Spot, including a much faster running speed. That rumor…
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The Download: dismantling US science leadership, and reproductive care cuts
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. The foundations of America’s prosperity are being dismantled Ever since World War II, the US has been the global leader in science and technology—and benefited immensely from it. Research fuels American innovation and…
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Understanding RAG Part VI: Effective Retrieval Optimization
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Walmart recalls Swagtron scooter after its battery set an apartment on fire
Almost 18,000 Swagtron electric scooters are being recalled by Walmart due to fire and safety concerns regarding their lithium-ion batteries. There have been seven reports of SG-5 Swagger 5 Boost batteries “overheating, smoking, melting or igniting” according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), including a fire that caused burn injuries and “substantial property damage”…