Hands On - AS NEVER BEFORE: EXPERIENCING VISION PRO DEMOS IN APPLE STORE

The imminent launch of Apple's Vision Pro headset marks a pivotal moment in the company's history and, for the first time, requires a comprehensive presentation and hands-on experience for the average consumer to truly appreciate its capabilities.

TECH INNOVATIONS THAT CAUGHT OUR EYE AT CES 2024

From electric cars to transparent TVs to the latest accessibility tech and virtual assistants backed by artificial intelligence, there was a wide range of innovations presented at the CES tech show in Las Vegas last week. The best of it aimed to solve big real-world problems. Some of it aimed to make your life more fun. And some of it was just a little out there.

ROBOT BARISTAS AND AI CHEFS CAUSED A STIR AT CES 2024 AS CASINO UNION WORKERS FEAR FOR THEIR JOBS

The barista tipped the jug of smooth, foamy milk over the latte, pouring slowly at first, then lifting and tilting the jug like a choreographed dance to paint the petals of a tulip.

GOLDMAN SACHS 40 PROFITS JUMP 51%, BUT FULL YEAR REFLECTS DIFFICULT QUARTER FOR THE BANK

Goldman Sachs’ profits jumped 51% from a year earlier, the investment banks said this week, helped by the strong returns in the overall market in the last three months of the year.

FRIGID WEATHER CAN CUT ELECTRIC VEHICLE RANGE AND MAKE CHARGING TOUGH. HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

For nearly a week, frigid temperatures from Chicago to northern Texas have made life painful for electric-vehicle owners, with reduced driving range and hours of waiting at charging stations.

AI IS THE BUZZ, THE BIG OPPORTUNITY AND THE RISK TO WATCH AMONG THE DAVOS GLITTERATI

Illustrating AI’s geopolitical importance like few other technologies before it, the word was on the lips of world leaders from China to France. It was visible across the Swiss Alpine town and percolated through afterparties.

SAMSUNG VIES TO MAKE AI MORE MAINSTREAM BY BAKING MORE OF THE TECHNOLOGY INTO ITS GALAXY PHONES

Smartphones could get much smarter this year as the next wave of artificial intelligence seeps into the devices that accompany people almost everywhere they go.

Amazon Adds Video Telemedicine Visits Nationwide to Its Virtual Clinic

Amazon is adding video telemedicine visits in all 50 states to a virtual clinic it launched last fall, as the e-commerce giant pushes deeper into care delivery.

JUDGES IN ENGLAND AND WALES ARE GIVEN CAUTIOUS APPROVAL TO USE AI IN WRITING LEGAL OPINIONS

England's 1,000-year-old legal system - still steeped in traditions that include wearing wigs and robes - has taken a cautious step into the future by giving judges permission to use artificial intelligence to help produce rulings.

MORE DELAYS FOR NASA'S ASTRONAUT MOONSHOTS, WITH CREW LANDING OFF UNTIL 2026

Astronauts will have to wait until next year before flying to the moon and at least two years before landing on it, under the latest round of delays announced by NASA on Tuesday.

MOON LANDING ATTEMPT BY US COMPANY APPEARS DOOMED AFTER 'CRITICAL' FUEL LEAK

The first U.S. moon landing attempt in more than 50 years appeared to be doomed after a private company’s spacecraft developed a “critical” fuel leak just hours after Monday’s launch.

MUSIC STREAMS HIT 4 TRILLION IN 2023. COUNTRY AND GLOBAL ACTS - AND TAYLOR SWIFT - FUELED THE GROWTH

Listened to more music last year? You’re not alone.

REGULATORS ARE SET TO DECIDE WHETHER TO OK A NEW BITCOIN FUND. HERE'S WHAT INVESTORS NEED TO KNOW

U.S. regulators are soon expected to decide whether to approve the first bitcoin exchange-traded fund, a development that could thrust the once niche and nerdy corner of the internet even further into the financial mainstream.

WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT THE BLOWOUT ON A BOEING 737 MAX 9 JET AND WHY MOST OF THE PLANES ARE GROUNDED

An emergency landing by an Alaska Airlines jetliner last week prompted U.S. authorities to ground most of Boeing’s 737 Max 9 aircraft, another black mark in the troubled history of the company’s Max jets. Here’s what you need to know.

BIDEN ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES $162 MILLION TO EXPAND COMPUTER CHIP FACTORIES IN COLORADO AND OREGON

The Biden administration is providing $162 million to Microchip Technology to support the domestic production of computer chips — the second funding announcement tied to a 2022 law designed to revive U.S. semiconductor manufacturing.

13-YEAR-OLD GAMER BECOMES THE FIRST TO BEAT THE 'UNBEATABLE' TETRIS - BY BREAKING IT

The falling-block video game Tetris has met its match in 13-year-old Willis Gibson, who has become the first player to officially “beat” the original Nintendo version of the game — by breaking it.

NEW RULE TIGHTENS WORKER CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS; UBER, LYFT SAY THEIR DRIVERS WON'T BE AFFECTED

The Biden administration enacted a new labor rule Tuesday that aims to prevent the misclassification of workers as “independent contractors,” a step that could bolster both legal protections and compensation for millions in the U.S. workforce.

MICROSOFT'S OPENAI INVESTMENT COULD TRIGGER EU MERGER REVIEW

Microsoft’s multibillion-dollar investment in ChatGPT-maker OpenAI could trigger a European Union merger investigation, the bloc’s executive branch said.

MICROSOFT'S NEW AI KEY IS FIRST BIG CHANGE TO KEYBOARDS IN DECADES 35

Computer keyboards are making room for an artificial intelligence chatbot button as Microsoft unveils its first major keyboard redesign in three decades.

AI-POWERED MISINFORMATION IS THE WORLD'S BIGGEST SHORT-TERM THREAT, DAVOS REPORT SAYS

False and misleading information supercharged with cutting-edge artificial intelligence that threatens to erode democracy and polarize society is the top immediate risk to the global economy, the World Economic Forum said in a report this week.

Starlink 5G

A GAME-CHANGER IN THE GLOBAL MOBILE CONNECTIVITY WAR

E-SUV: CHEVROLET BLAZER EV VS TESLA MODEL Y

The new 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV is one of the most intriguing electric vehicle debuts this year.

FOR CONSUMERS SHOPPING FOR AN EV. NEW RULES MEAN FEWER MODELS QUALIFY FOR A TAX CREDIT

U.S. consumers looking to get a tax credit on an electric vehicle purchase have fewer models to choose from under new rules that limit the countries where automakers can buy battery parts and minerals — a potential blow to efforts to reduce planet-warming emissions from autos.

US INFLATION EDGES UP, FUELED BY ENERGY AND HOUSING PRICES, BUT MANY OTHER COSTS RISE ONLY MILDLY

Higher energy and housing prices boosted overall U.S. inflation in December, a sign that the Federal Reserve’s drive to slow inflation to its 2% target will likely remain a bumpy one.

NEW FUNDS WILL MAKE INVESTING IN BITCOIN EASIER.HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Nearly a dozen new bitcoin funds began trading in U.S. markets for the first time Thursday, providing increased access to the cryptocurrency for everyday investors.

GOOGLE LAYS OFF HUNDREDS IN HARDWARE VOICE ASSISTANT TEAMS AMID COST-CUTTING DRIVE

Google has laid off hundreds of employees working on its hardware, voice assistance and engineering teams as part of cost-cutting measures.

CES 2024: TECH COMPANIES ARE TRANSFORMING THE KITCHEN WITH AI & ROBOTS THAT DO THE COOKING

Chef-like robots, Al-powered appliances and other high-tech kitchen gadgets are holding out the promise that humans don't need to cook - or mix drinks - for themselves anymore.

Master Plan: Elon Musk driving the planet toward renewable energy

During an investor event at Tesla's Gigafactory in Austin, Texas, Elon Musk revealed the next part of the company's ambitious Master Plan: leading the global effort to eliminate fossil fuels and converting the world to sustainable energy, with potentially endless benefits.

New Model 3: 2024 TESLA DRIVING FORWARD WITH FINE STYLE & INNOVATIVE CHANGES

Since its debut, the Tesla Model 3 has been a revelation in the EV market, setting new standards for what consumers can expect from an electric saloon.

Apple Store: THE IN-STORE EXPERIENCE REIGNS SUPREME

When it comes to technology and innovation, nobody does it better than Apple