In Chile's desert lie vast reserves of lithium — key for electric car batteries
Chile is part of a South American region known as the "lithium triangle," where miners are trying to meet skyrocketing demand for the material.
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U.S. lets tech firms boost internet access in Iran following a crackdown on protesters
The move authorizes firms to offer more social media and collaboration platforms, video conferencing and cloud-based services in Iran following a crackdown on protests over the death of Mahsa Amini.
Stewart Brand reflects on a lifetime of staying "hungry and foolish"
From hippie culture to the first personal computers, Stewart Brand has been key to some of the most groundbreaking movements of the last century. This hour, he reflects on his life and career.
Twitch bans some gambling content after an outcry from streamers
The streaming giant said it would prohibit content that included unlicensed slots, roulette, or dice games. Sports betting, fantasy sports, and poker will still be permitted on Twitch.
Some industries still use floppy disks. This is one of the only places to buy them
An online merchant who runs one of the few remaining websites where you can buy floppy disks says they're still used in the medical and airline industries.
Hackers accessed data on some American Airlines customers
American told customers that information in the compromised email accounts could have included their date of birth, driver's license and passport numbers and medical information.
Why your bad boss will probably lose the remote-work wars
Since 2020, office workers have waged an epic battle to work remotely. They're mostly winning.
How 'Splatoon' carved a welcoming niche in the brutal shooter game genre
Nintendo's 'Splatoon 3' features cute battles with paint brushes, bathtubs, and even windshield wipers. Unlike other shooter games, Splatoon has attracted an especially friendly, inclusive fan base.
Court rules in favor of Texas law allowing lawsuits against social media companies
A federal appeals court Friday ruled in favor of a Texas law targeting major social media companies, in a victory for Republicans who accuse the platforms of censoring conservative speech.
After a serious breach, Uber says its services are operational again
What appeared to be a lone hacker announced the breach after apparently tricking an Uber employee into providing credentials. It is not known how much data the hacker stole.