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Anna Gomez confirmed as FCC commissioner, breaking a 32-month deadlock

For the first time in Joe Biden’s presidency, Democrats will have a majority at the Federal Communications Commission and the ability to undo a wave of Trump-era deregulation in the internet and communications industries. The Senate has confirmed Anna Gomez as the agency’s third Democratic commissioner, bringing an end to a long-standing partisan split on […]

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Google reveals the Pixel 8 design ahead of Apple’s iPhone event

As the consumer tech world shifts its gaze towards Apple’s expected iPhone 15 launch next week, Google appears determined to make sure you don’t forget it has new Pixels in the pipeline. The company posted a sneak peek of the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro on YouTube, revealing that the phones will be available […]

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You can now search Threads for signs of life

Thank the social media makers. Meta’s Threads is officially rolling out a keyword search feature in the United States, alongside many other countries including India, Canada, Mexico and the UK. This has been one of the most asked-for tools since the platform launched in July. Keyword search appeared last week as a beta in New […]

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GE Aerospace is developing a robotic worm to inspect and repair jet engines

GE Aerospace has demonstrated a worm-like robot that could one day inspect and repair jet engines. The Sensiworm (Soft ElectroNics Skin-Innervated Robotic Worm) is designed to serve as “extra sets of eyes and ears” for service operators as they examine the insides of aircraft. GE says the soft robot can minimize downtime and perform less […]

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Snapchat is trying to make it harder for teens to connect with strangers

Snapchat is adding new features meant to discourage teens from interacting with strangers on its app. The changes come after years of scrutiny on the app as lawmakers and other officials have questioned Snap’s ability to keep teens safe. As with previous updates, the new restrictions primarily affect the accounts of 13- to 17-year-olds on […]