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Is the Oura Ring 4 worth the investment for tracking sleep?

Shirley H. Linnerster

In the burgeoning sleep tech market, a new competitor has emerged: Oura Ring 4. Priced at $350, this device not only promises to monitor your sleep patterns, but also doubles…

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Acadia Healthcare faces investigation by veterans department for potential insurance fraud

Shirley H. Linnerster

The Department of Veterans Affairs is currently looking into Acadia Healthcare, a major operator of psychiatric facilities, for allegedly committing insurance fraud by extending patients' stays without medical necessity. This…

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Electric vehicles face challenges but GM’s CEO remains optimistic

Shirley H. Linnerster

Despite a difficult year for electric vehicles, marked by slow sales and criticism from various quarters, including former President Donald J. Trump, General Motors' commitment to electrification remains unwavering. This…

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Tech’s nuclear energy pursuit: powering AI’s future

Shirley H. Linnerster

The growing need for clean, reliable energy sources to power the burgeoning artificial intelligence industry has led major technology companies to explore a somewhat controversial energy source: nuclear energy. This…

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Microsoft reports cybercriminals collaborating with Russia and China in attacks against US targets

Shirley H. Linnerster

Microsoft has released a report indicating a growing trend of cybercriminals collaborating with state actors, particularly Russia, China and Iran, to conduct cyber espionage and hacking operations against adversaries, including…

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Election forecaster incorporates unverified fraud claims into 2024 predictions

Shirley H. Linnerster

In a surprising twist on predictions about the 2024 presidential election, Seth Keshel, a former Army intelligence captain and well-known Donald Trump supporter, has introduced his own model, which uniquely…

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Google mandated to open android app store to competition

Shirley H. Linnerster

A federal judge has dealt a blow to Google's control over its Android app ecosystem, ordering the tech giant to allow third-party app stores and alternative billing systems on its…

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Lillian Schwartz, a visionary in computer-generated art, dies at 97

Shirley H. Linnerster

Lillian Schwartz, a pioneering figure in the world of computer-generated art, died Saturday at her home in Manhattan. At 97, he left a legacy that bridges the gap between art…

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Google faces potential breakup in landmark antitrust inquiry

Shirley H. Linnerster

In a significant development, the US Department of Justice is contemplating strong actions against Google that could lead to the reshaping of its corporate structure to address alleged monopolistic practices.…

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Hinton reflects on Nobel win for AI foundations

Shirley H. Linnerster

Geoffrey Hinton, a pioneer of artificial intelligence, shared his surprise and thoughts in an interview with the New York Times shortly after learning that he had won the Nobel Prize…