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UK Blocks Microsoft's $69-billion Activision Deal over Cloud Gaming Concerns
The U.K. says Microsoft's remedies were not enough to end its concerns.
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Japan to Launch Pilot Program for Issuing Digital Yen
The Bank of Japan said that following two years of experimentation, Japan in April will initiate a program to test a digital currency.
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3D Printing Reaches New Heights with Two-Story Home
A massive three-dimensional printer is being used to build what is thought to be the first 3D-printed two-story home in the U.S.
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Tuvalu Turns to Metaverse as Rising Seas Threaten Existence
The Pacific island-nation of Tuvalu intends to replicate itself in the metaverse, to preserve its history and culture amid threatened submersion by rising sea levels...
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Italy Outlaws Facial Recognition Tech, Except to Fight Crime
Italy has banned the use of facial recognition technology and "smart glasses," except when used in judicial investigations or the fight against crime.
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Quantum Computer QuEra Joins Amazon's Cloud for Public Access
Quantum computer startup QuEra announced the public accessibility of its 256-quantum bit (qubit) Aquila computer through Amazon.com cloud's Braket quantum computer...
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A 1990s Relic, Floppy Disks Get Second Life at California Warehouse
Floppydisk.com sells around 500 floppy disks per day.
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Lyft Testing Pay Algorithm to Lure Drivers
Ride-hailing firm Lyft announced it was testing an earnings algorithm so drivers in 18 U.S. cities can view destination and pay details before accepting requests...
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Truly Autonomous Cars May Be Impossible Without Helpful Human Touch
While startups have promised to develop truly driverless cars, industry executives and experts say remote human supervisors may need to be a permanent part of the...
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China's Aviation Regulator Sets Goals for Drone Industry
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has released a proposed roadmap for developing its civilian drone industry.
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