Technology
There are more than 5,000 confirmed planets beyond our solar system, NASA says
These so-called exoplanets include rocky worlds similar in size to Earth, gas giants larger than Jupiter and even"'mini-Neptunes."
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The U.S. warns companies to stay on guard for possible Russian cyberattacks
The White House is warning companies that Russia could be planning to launch cyberattacks against critical U.S. infrastructure.
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How the way we eliminate toxic PFAS from water also takes an environmental toll
Granular activated carbon is most effective at absorbing PFAS, but it contributes to the carbon footprint — a conundrum scientists want to solve.
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Amazon buys MGM in a multibillion-dollar deal
MGM is the film and television studio behind iconic films like the James Bond franchise, Rocky and The Silence of the Lambs.
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Netflix plans to start charging for password sharing, and customers aren’t happy
The company said it has previously encouraged account sharing, but that the practices are "impacting our ability to invest in great new TV and films for our members."
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N.J. committees approve measures regulating cryptocurrency, blockchain technologies
The first steps in regulating cryptocurrency in New Jersey are underway. The goal is to provide transparency, consumer protections, and a licensing structure for both operator
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Telegram is the app of choice in the war in Ukraine despite experts’ privacy concerns
Telegram has become one of the few places Russians can access independent news about the war.
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New video game from Philly creators has players battling the evil forces of the music industry
Two gamers influenced by music will show off ‘X2: The Next Power’ at the METAVERSE concert and gaming event at the Fillmore in April.
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$2.1 million raised for student-inspired web platform started in Philly that reviews landlords
Ofo Ezeugwu created ‘Whose Your Landlord’ in 2013 after talking to fellow students about their experiences living in and around the university.
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Russia plans to limit Instagram and label Meta an extremist group
The move came after the tech giant said it would permit some calls for violence against "Russian invaders."
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For Women’s History Month, tech trailblazer April Walker offers wisdom based on experience
Microsoft executive Walker, who grew up in Philly, has advice for young Black women entering the workforce, and the companies that want to retain them.
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Facebook, Instagram and Twitter limit ads over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Meta, Facebook's parent company, says the decision comes in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Twitter says it is temporarily pausing ads in Ukraine and Russia.
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Making sense of cryptocurrencies and NFTs
Cryptocurrency has broken into the mainstream. but how does it work and how safe is it? A primer on crypto, blockchains, and non-fungible tokens.
Air Date: February 24, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Tesla faces another US investigation: unexpected braking
The government says it has 354 complaints from owners during the past nine months about “phantom braking” in Tesla's Models 3 and Y.
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How to prepare for a Russian cyberattack
The Cyber Security & Infrastructure Agency issued a ‘shields up’ warning to U.S. companies to protect against cyberattacks that could accompany a Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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