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Voyager 1 space probe sends usable data back to Earth: The 46-year-old research instrument only produced unreadable data garbage for months ...

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Quick Glance: Voyager 1 Sends Usable Data to Earth Again

Launched in 1977, Voyager 1's mission is to explore interstellar space.

After sending unreadable data for months, a fix was found for the issue.

Experts repaired a faulty chip in the Flight Data Subsystem to resume sending readable data.

The mission remains iconic, but the battery's longevity is uncertain as the probe continues its journey through the Milky Way.

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NASA hears from Voyager 1, after months of quiet: NASA has finally heard back from Voyager 1 in a way that makes sense. The most distant spacecraft from Earth ...

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Quick Glance: Voyager 1: Successful Communication Restoration

After months of nonsensical transmissions, Voyager 1 is finally communicating clearly with Earth.

NASA has resolved issues with the probe and obtained clear information on its health.

Voyager 1 has made significant scientific discoveries but is significantly affected by the harsh space environment.

Despite the temporary repair of communication issues, NASA scientists are aware that the spacecraft won't last indefinitely.

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FTC bans employers from using noncompete clauses: The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has banned noncompete clauses in a move to "drive innovation" and protect ...

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Quick Glance: US implements ban on worker 'competition agreements' with business groups filing lawsuits

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has approved a framework to eliminate agreements often signed by employees to refrain from joining their employers' competitors or establishing rival businesses.

The ban on noncompete agreements is projected to boost worker earnings by up to $488 billion over the next decade and facilitate the establishment of over 8,500 new businesses annually.

Prominent business associations have criticized the framework and declared legal actions, contending that noncompete agreements assist companies in safeguarding trade secrets and advancing competitiveness.

Unions have endorsed the FTC's vote in favor of the ban, hailing it as a significant triumph for workers that will enhance the national economy by fostering entrepreneurship.

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President Biden Signs Bill That Could Ban TikTok: The law will give TikTok a year to divest from ByteDance, its Chinese owner.

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Quick Glance: Implications of a TikTok Ban on China's Technology Plans and Global Digital Divide

TikTok is at a critical juncture in America as its Chinese owner must complete the sale of the app within a year to avoid a ban in its largest market.

The potential TikTok ban would not only greatly weaken China's technology ambitions but also deepen the divide between the digital worlds of rival economic superpowers.

The potential enforcement of a TikTok ban could expedite a transformation that divides the world's technological landscape into two factions, one around the US and the other around technologies from China.

Chinese companies and apps operating in the US are encountering increasing challenges as the US government implements measures to restrict the access of Chinese companies to the market.

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Rabbit’s R1 is a little AI gadget that grows on you: If there’s one overarching takeaway from last night’s Rabbit R1 launch event, it’s this: Hardware can be fun ...

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Quick Glance: Rabbit R1: More Fun and Accessible than Humane AI Pin

The Rabbit R1 is a compact AI companion with a screen and camera.

Compared to the Humane AI Pin, the R1 is more affordable and user-friendly.

R1 offers a range of features like image recognition and a personal touch.

Rabbit promises continuous improvements and new features for the R1.

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Why is US threatening to ban TikTok and will other countries follow suit?: Joe Biden signs into law bill requiring Chinese owner to sell app’s US operations

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Quick Glance: Measures Against TikTok: Biden Sets Deadline for Sale

President Biden has signed legislation requiring ByteDance to fully divest from TikTok within a year or potentially face a nationwide ban.

This action poses a significant challenge to the future of the video-streaming app in the U.S. and escalates the technological conflict between America and China.

TikTok plans to take legal action against the Biden administration, citing concerns that the law could impede the free speech of millions of Americans.

This requirement was incorporated into a bill providing foreign aid for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan, mandating ByteDance to sell its stake in TikTok within 12 months under the threat of closure.

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Threads has 150 million monthly users: Meta’s Threads app now has more than 150 million monthly users, an increase of about 20 million new users since February

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