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Jennifer Gay, a TikTok content creator, sits outside the U.S. Capitol, Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in Washington as Senators prepare to consider legislation that would force TikTok’s China-based parent company to sell the social media platform under the threat of a ban, a contentious move by U.S. lawmakers. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)

Senate passes bill that could ban TikTok

President Biden has said he will sign the bill into law.

A bill that could ban TikTok is now all but certain to become law. The Senate approved a measure that requires ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a ban.

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Karissa Bell
Karissa Bell
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El logotipo de OpenAI puede apreciarse en un teléfono celular frente a la pantalla de una computadora que muestra los resultados de una búsqueda en Chat GPT, el 21 de marzo de 2023, en Boston. (AP Foto/Michael Dwyer, Archivo)

The world's leading AI companies pledge to protect the safety of children online

OpenAI, Microsoft, Google, Meta, and others have promised to stop their AI tools from generating and spreading content containing child sexual abuse.

Leading artificial intelligence companies including OpenAI, Microsoft, Google, Meta and others have jointly pledged to prevent their AI tools from being used to exploit children and generate child sexual abuse material (CSAM).

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Pranav Dixit
Pranav Dixit
5 hours ago
Tesla ride hailing.

Tesla previews ride-hailing experience ahead of August robotaxi unveil

The company said the feature would be available in the Tesla app "in the future."

Tesla has shown off a preview of an upcoming ride-hailing feature in its app ahead of an August robotaxi unveiling.

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Karissa Bell
Karissa Bell
5 hours ago
Lifestyle marketing photo of a person (view from behind, only part of them is visible in the right of the frame) talking into a Rode Go:Podcast microphone with a smartphone set up on a mini tripod next to it. White table with a blurred environment behind it.

Roland’s mobile podcasting studio gives you a mic and streaming app for $140

The Go:Podcast system arrives in early May.

Roland has a new on-the-go podcasting setup with an eye-catching price. The company’s Go:Podcast studio includes a USB condenser mic and a companion app that can set up streaming to platforms like YouTube, Twitch and Facebook.

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Will Shanklin
Will Shanklin
7 hours ago

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The best noise cancelling headphones

The best noise-canceling headphones for 2024

Some advice if ANC performance drives your buying decision.

Noise cancellation is a primary feature on most flagship, over-ear headphones. If you're looking to get a pair of cans that can truly block out the world, these are the best noise-canceling headphones you can get today.

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Billy Steele
Billy Steele
14 hours ago
The best travel gear for graduates

The best travel gear for graduates

Hook them up with the latest gadgets before their next trip.

For those recent grads itching to get away after a busy semester, these are the best travel gifts you can get them.

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V. Palladino 
15 hours ago
The best VPNs

The best VPN service for 2024

These are the best virtual private networks out there, as reviewed and tested by experts.

VPNs are not a one-size-fits-all security solution. Instead, they’re just one part of keeping your data private and secure. We tested out nine of the best VPNs available now to help you choose the best one for your needs.

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Katie Malone
Katie Malone
18 hours ago
The best college graduation gifts

The best college graduation gifts

Celebrate their accomplishments with fun (and useful) gadgets.

Graduating college is a huge accomplishment — celebrate the new grad in your life (and help make their transition into adulthood easier) with these tech gifts.

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Engadget
Engadget
04.22.2024

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