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A New Bill Would Ban TikTok In The US, And Lawmakers Say It’s Necessary To Protect Americans’ Data
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, an Illinois Democrat who cosponsored a companion bill in the House, called the legislation “a strong step” to protect Americans from “the nefarious digital surveillance and influence operations of totalitarian regimes.” “At a time when the Chinese Communist Party and our other adversaries abroad are seeking any…
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Crypto Exchange Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Has Been Arrested After Billions Of Dollars In Customer Funds Were Lost
In November, the FTX exchange, which had run splashy Super Bowl ads with Larry David and Tom Brady, collapsed. A report in Coindesk revealed Alameda Research, the hedge fund affiliated with FTX and run out of the same office, held a large amount of a coin made by FTX, creating…
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Twitter Is Auctioning Off Hundreds Of Office Supplies — Including Chairs And A Coffee Machine — From Its Headquarters
Twitter is clearing house after the holidays by auctioning off dozens of items from its San Francisco headquarters to the public, including a high-powered espresso machine and a statue of its logo. The sale will begin on Jan. 17 and last for just over 24 hours, according to the auction…
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The best gaming laptops for 2022
For a few years now, gaming laptops have been some of the most intriguing PCs around. They’ve gotten thinner and lighter, naturally — but they’ve also become vastly more powerful and efficient, making them suitable for both work and play. They’ve adopted some bold innovations, like rotating hinges and near…
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Elizabeth Holmes Has Been Sentenced To More Than 11 Years In Prison For Defrauding Theranos Investors
Holmes, whose attempts to get a new trial were recently denied, is expected to appeal her conviction and her sentence. After learning her fate, Holmes cried as her friends and family surrounded her. She did not speak with reporters outside the courthouse after the hearing. In fact, a hearing attendee…
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The best smart home devices and kitchen gadgets that make great gifts
Everyone wants their home tidy, organized and safe, but it’s not always easy to keep it that way. Fortunately, there are gadgets that can help make all of it a little easier. We often review smart speakers, robotic vacuums and more here at Engadget, and for the holiday season we’ve…
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