Tag: Technology
With ‘big one’ coming, quake alert system launches in Oregon
<p>SALEM, Ore. — People in Oregon will be better prepared for earthquakes — particularly important in the Pacific Northwest because experts say “the big...
Myanmar’s searing smartphone images flood a watching world
The images ricochet across the planet, as so many do in this dizzying era of film it, upload it, tell it to the world:...
GM partner LG to invest $4.5 billion in US battery operation
<p>NEW YORK — LG Energy Solution will invest more than $4.5 billion in U.S. battery production by 2025 as more automakers commit to churning...
Gig economy shifts: Spain delivery riders are now employees
MADRID — The Spanish government on Thursday announced legislation that classifies food delivery riders as employees of the digital platforms they work for, not...
Iran cracks down on contentious pop music video with arrests
<p>DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iranian authorities have arrested multiple music producers connected to a California-based Iranian pop singer, his management company and Iranian...
Fire at French cloud computing firm disrupts websites
PARIS — Numerous companies and websites in France suffered outages and disruptions to services after a fire swept through a cloud computing provider's facility.
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Coupang, the Amazon of South Korea, makes its debut on NYSE
The biggest IPO in years is rolling out Thursday on the New York Stock Exchange where Coupang, the South Korean equivalent of Amazon in...
Molson Coors says cyberattack impacting brewing operations
<p>Molson Coors Beverage Co. said Thursday it has been hit by a cyberattack that disrupted its brewing operations and shipments.</p>
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Digital artwork auctions for $69 million amid online craze
LONDON — Christie's says it has auctioned off a digital collage by an artist named Beeple for nearly $70 million, in an unprecedented sale...
Honda of America plans to sell 2 fully electric SUVs in 2024
<p>DETROIT — Honda has plans to sell two all-electric SUVs in the U.S. for the 2024 model year, and it soon will offer hybrid...