Technology
All the latest news stories about technology, from today's life-changing innovations to tomorrow's cutting-edge fantasies—and how they're affecting the business world
Meta and Microsoft Just Sent a Big AI Message to Investors
Big Tech is pouring billions into AI. Ray Wang, CEO of Constellation Research, explains what Meta and Microsoft's earnings reveal about those investments.
Can NYC Finally Cool Its Subway?
Why is the NYC subway platform so hot? One rider built his own sensor network to find out. We explore the geothermal fix the MTA is piloting right now.
The U.S. Government Is Awarding $1.7 Billion to Buy Electric and Low-Emission Buses
The U.S. Department of Transportation is awarding almost $1.7 billion in grants for buying zero- and low-emission buses, with the money going to transit projects in 46 states and territories.
Musk vs. Zuckerberg: Billionaires to Fight?
Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk have challenged each other to a cage fight.
Twitch Updates Labels on Mature Content
Twitch is introducing some new sets of labels that will require streamers on their platform to provide clear labels for mature content.
Whatsapp Introduces New Privacy Features
Whatsapp is planning to add two new features to protect privacy.
Stretching Your Dollar: Saving Big on Climate-Friendly Home Improvements
With household expenses rising, going green can save you thousands. Cheddar News spoke with Sara Morrow from Consumer Reports about ways to help people slash their bills with climate-friendly home improvements.
ITAA Helps People Fight Tech Addiction
About 61% of people who use the internet are addicted to it, according to research. Cheddar News dove in at a recent meeting for a 12-step program as part of a group called ITAA (Internet Technology Addicts Anonymous). The group ( https://internetaddictsanonymous.org/ ) was formed to help the growing number of tech addicts, with more than 6% of the globe's population now addicted, according to the University of Hong Kong.
Stretching Your Dollar: How to Make Home EV Charging Affordable
The push for clean energy is igniting an interest in electric vehicles but charging EVs continues to be a concern for consumers looking to save. Brian Moody, executive editor with Autotrader, joined Cheddar News to discuss how people can make home-charging more affordable.
Hackers Threaten to Leak Sensitive Reddit User Data Over Policy Changes
Hackers Threaten to Leak Sensitive Reddit User Data Over Policy Changes
4 Dead After Fire at New York City E-Bike Shop Spreads to Apartments
A fire at a New York City e-bike shop quickly spread to upper-floor apartments and killed four people early Tuesday in the latest deadly blaze linked to exploding lithium ion batteries.
