Google axes 12,000 jobs, layoffs spread across tech sector
The jobs being eliminated "cut across Alphabet, product areas, functions, levels and regions," Google head Sundar Pichai said.
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Why aren't keyboards in alphabetical order?
Here's how our society evolved into using the "qwerty" keyboard, straying from alphabetical organization used in the first typewriter in the 1860s.
| Lauren Magarino and Simon Kaufman
Bank of America glitch leaves some Zelle users waiting for their money
Some Bank of America customers woke up to lost money, accounts in the negative and overdraft fees, due to issues with Zelle transfers.
Job cuts in tech sector spread, Microsoft lays off 10,000
Microsoft said the layoffs were a response to "macroeconomic conditions and changing customer priorities."
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Why is tech seeing so many layoffs?
In the first 16 days of this year, more than 24,000 employees have been laid off in the tech industry, according to an analysis from Layoffs.
Idaho stabbing suspect made troubling social media posts
The newly uncovered social media posts, which Scripps News has not independently verified, shed light on Bryan Kohberger's desensitized past.
'The Last of Us' success is big for future of video game adaptations
HBO's investment into "The Last of Us" drew skepticism, but it looks like the show is breaking the video game adaptation curse.
Elon Musk drama shifts from Twitter to Tesla
The case is based on Musk's 2018 tweets about possibly taking Tesla private — prompting a $14B swing in stock fortune over a 10-day period.
| AP and Scripps News Staff
A company's personalized 'smart gun' aims to make firearms safer
There’s still a lot more that needs to be looked at and perfected before introducing smart guns to the world.
AI program can detect weapons from security camera feeds
The artificial intelligence program can alert schools immediately when a weapon is detected.
Online creative community shares why it's difficult to leave Twitter
After Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter and the mass exodus that followed, many users are wondering if they should leave the platform.
3D-printed homes could be the future of wildfire recovery
3D-printing technology allows houses to be built in less time and with a fraction of the supplies and workforce needed to build traditional homes.
Foreign tech workers on visas face uncertain futures amid layoffs
As some American industries turn to layoffs to counter costs, workers on visas face having to leave the U.S. unless they get re-hired within 60 days.
The history of our pursuit of a flying car
What if you never had to worry about sitting in bumper-to-bumper traffic? Flying cars present that opportunity — but they’re not a reality yet.
New Smart Automotive Technology Took Center Stage At CES 2023
Would you drive a truck so smart that it will follow you along when you step out of it?
Seattle schools sue tech giants over social media harm
Seattle Public Schools blames social media for worsening mental health and behavioral disorders in students, making it more difficult to teach them.
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CES works with AARP to establish new Age Technology category
New data from an AARP study shows people over 50 spent an average of $912 on personal tech last year, up almost $100 from the year before.
CES 2023 Highlights Huge Possibilities For Electric Vehicles
According to a study, electric vehicle owners can save as much as $24,500 on fuel costs by having an electric vehicle for 15 years.
Singer Paula Abdul Introduces Smart Audio Sunglasses At CES
Headphone technology took center stage at CES. Scripps News sits down with Paula Abdul about her new headphones.
Yes, You Can Get Paid To Take Surveys, But Beware Of Scams
Scammers are finding new ways to get personal information from potential victims, including through "surveys."
Ukrainian Exhibitors Show Off Tech At 2023 Consumer Electronics Show
Ukrainian exhibitors are highlighted at CES 2023, after they traveled across the world amid an ongoing invasion from Russia.
The Future Of Food Is On Display At The Consumer Electronics Show
From the grocery store to your own kitchen, the way food is grown and brought to your table is changing.
Are Flying Cars Closer To Reality? This Prototype May Help
Flying cars — a long-envisioned but elusive concept — are closer to taking flight. But the launch of a prototype at CES was unexpectedly delayed.
Best Of CES 2023: Wireless TV, Delivery Robots And In-Car VR
CES 2023 is unveiling the future of technology as companies of all sizes come together to showcase their newest innovations.
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The Pandemic Has Changed The Tech Industry
CES attendance took a huge dip last year — and so did innovation. The tech industry overall has weathered a storm in the past year.
Where Did Emojis Come From?
Your text messages today may include no text at all — they’re a series of pictures, GIFs and emojis.
Twitter Says It Will Relax Ban On Political Advertising
The move represents a break from a 2019 policy, which banned ads by candidates, political parties or elected or appointed government officials.
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How Is 3D Printing Changing Manufacturing?
3DPX is a 3D printing company making thousands of different parts each year out of plastic and metal. It's called additive manufacturing.
10 TikTok Food Trends That Took Over Our Kitchens In 2022
Breaking down 2022's most enticing, intriguing and perhaps questionable food-related videos.
What Is The 12-3-30 Workout? The Routine Is Gaining A Following
If you've seen before-and-after shots with the hashtag #12330 on social media, they're doing this workout.
