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Waymo Is Suing People Who Allegedly Smashed and Slashed Its Robotaxis

Waymo Is Suing People Who Allegedly Smashed and Slashed Its Robotaxis

The Alphabet-owned driverless car service is getting aggressive against alleged vandals after a series of violent incidents in San Francisco.

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RIP Redbox, a Bad Idea at the Worst Time

RIP Redbox, a Bad Idea at the Worst Time

The parent company of Redbox, the outfit that put DVD-rental kiosks in retail locations, is liquidating—another sign of the death of physical media.

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Can ChatGPT-4o Be Trusted With Your Private Data?

Can ChatGPT-4o Be Trusted With Your Private Data?

OpenAI’s newest model is “a data hoover on steroids,” says one expert—but there are still ways to use it while minimizing risk.

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AI Is Heating the Olympic Pool

AI Is Heating the Olympic Pool

A data center in Paris has been hooked up to the energy system heating the Olympic pool. But critics call projects recycling data centers’ excess heat as a distraction from the real environmental costs of AI.

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Zoom Is Going After Google and Microsoft With AI-Driven Docs

Zoom Is Going After Google and Microsoft With AI-Driven Docs

The video-conferencing app is trying to create an "everything workplace" app in a crowded market.

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I spent one night at a celebrity-loved hotel in Arizona. My $730 room felt like a house.

I spent one night at a celebrity-loved hotel in Arizona. My $730 room felt like a house.

The Hermosa Inn in Paradise Valley, named the best hotel in Arizona in 2023, has attracted high-profile visitors with its deluxe accommodations.

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I drove Kia's $78,000 EV9 family SUV. It's pricey, but one of the finest EVs money can buy.

I drove Kia's $78,000 EV9 family SUV. It's pricey, but one of the finest EVs money can buy.

The Kia EV9 is a three-row EV family SUV that's all-new for 2024. it boasts impressive driving dynamics, a high-tech cabin, and striking design

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I tried a Formula 1 experience. The race simulator is fun — but it's pricey and over too soon.

I tried a Formula 1 experience. The race simulator is fun — but it's pricey and over too soon.

I tried the F1 Arcade in London. The food and simulators are good, but die-hard fans will probably be cynical.

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Here are the top investment holdings of JD Vance, Donald Trump's pick for vice president

Here are the top investment holdings of JD Vance, Donald Trump's pick for vice president

Some of Vance's private investments include Palmer Luckey's defense company, Anduril Industries, and sneaker reseller StockX.

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Here's what it's like to eat at Cava, the salad chain plotting rapid expansion across the US

Here's what it's like to eat at Cava, the salad chain plotting rapid expansion across the US

Cava's Mediterranean-inspired menu includes harissa honey chicken, braised lamb, spiced feta, and red pepper hummus.

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I drove Hyundai's all-new $40,000 Santa Fe SUV. These are my 19 favorite features.

I drove Hyundai's all-new $40,000 Santa Fe SUV. These are my 19 favorite features.

I drove an all-new 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe XRT AWD midsize three-row family SUV and was impressed by its looks, safety features, and tech.

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I drove Nissan's popular $40,000 Rogue SUV. These were my 14 favorite features

I drove Nissan's popular $40,000 Rogue SUV. These were my 14 favorite features

I drove a 2024 Nissan Rogue SL AWD compact SUV and was impressed by the turbocharged, three-cylinder engine, comfortable cabin, and tech features.

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OpenAI Slashes the Cost of Using Its AI With a “Mini” Model

OpenAI Slashes the Cost of Using Its AI With a “Mini” Model

With competing models—including many free ones—flooding the market, OpenAI is announcing a cheaper way to use its AI.

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Elon Musk Is All In On Endorsing Trump. His Chatbot, Grok, Is Not

Elon Musk Is All In On Endorsing Trump. His Chatbot, Grok, Is Not

As Donald Trump calls for unity, Elon Musk’s “anti-woke” AI chatbot Grok is promoting claims that Trump is a “pedophile” while referring to the former president as “Psycho.”

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You Won’t Believe What Car Headlights Have in Store

You Won’t Believe What Car Headlights Have in Store

New technology and a drive toward electrified powertrains have converged to create a flashy new car-lighting landscape. What comes next could be an international light language.

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Los Angeles 2028 Olympics confirms Autodesk as partner as it presses toward $2.5 billion sponsorship target

Los Angeles 2028 Olympics confirms Autodesk as partner as it presses toward $2.5 billion sponsorship target

Autodesk's software will help adapt venues and design temporary buildings for the Los Angeles 2028 Olymoic Games.

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Beyond Meat Is Stalling in the US. Europe Could Be Another Story

Beyond Meat Is Stalling in the US. Europe Could Be Another Story

The once-hyped company is now the most prominent victim of a broader downturn in the plant-based meat industry.

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Jane Goodall Thinks It’s Not Too Late to Save the World

Jane Goodall Thinks It’s Not Too Late to Save the World

The world, the famed primatologist says, isn’t what it used to be—but there’s still time to save it, if we treat crises like climate change, biodiversity loss, and poverty as one.

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This is what food on a new $675-per-day ultra-luxury cruise ship is like, from endless caviar to a sushi buffet

This is what food on a new $675-per-day ultra-luxury cruise ship is like, from endless caviar to a sushi buffet

Food on ultra-luxury cruise line Silversea's latest ship, Silver Ray, includes a $180 tasting menu, sushi buffet, and jazz restaurant

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I tried the signature burgers from McDonald's, Wendy's, and Burger King. I found the Big Mac underwhelming.

I tried the signature burgers from McDonald's, Wendy's, and Burger King. I found the Big Mac underwhelming.

After trying the signature burgers from McDonald's, Wendy's, and Burger King, I liked the smoky flavor of Burger King's Whopper the most.

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