Tag: Technology
First lady holds virtual reception for guests not at speech
WASHINGTON — Jill Biden held a virtual reception Wednesday for guests who ordinarily would have joined the first lady in her box to watch...
Networks realize draft drama without frills sometimes best
Producer Charlie Yook and NFL Network didn't have their own draft broadcast last year, but he was able to glean a couple of things...
EXPLAINER: China prepares space station core module launch
BEIJING — China plans to launch the core module for its first permanent space station this week in the latest big step forward for...
China’s Huawei says sales down 16.5% amid US sanctions
BEIJING — Embattled Chinese tech giant Huawei said Wednesday first-quarter revenue fell after it sold its lower-priced Honor smartphone brand, but profitability improved.
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Edmunds: Five new EVs to wait for in 2021
Electric vehicle shoppers have an increasing number of models to choose from. There are nearly two dozen EVs on the market today, and that...
Girl Scout cookies take flight in Virginia drone deliveries
Missing out on Thin Mints in the pandemic? A Google affiliate is using drones to deliver Girl Scout cookies to people's doorsteps in a...
Florida lawmakers move to punish social media companies
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Social media companies faced the wrath of Florida Republicans, as lawmakers were poised Wednesday to send legislation to the governor as...
Iowa police clarify traffic stop before trooper’s death
IOWA CITY, Iowa — A man charged with killing an Iowa State Patrol sergeant was initially pulled over after being spotted speeding and illegally...
Toyota acquires Lyft’s self-driving unit for $500 million
TOKYO — Toyota Motor Corp. has acquired the self-driving division of American ride-hailing company Lyft for $500 million, in a move that underlines the...
Auto group backs guidelines for partially automated vehicles
DETROIT — The trade association representing most major automakers is offering guidelines for manufacturers to advertise partially automated driving systems and to make sure...
