Technology
The latest Technology coverage from the Chattanooga Times Free Press, part of our Business section.
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‘Soaring’ over hills or ‘playing’ with puppies, study finds seniors enjoy virtual reality
Retired Army Col. Farrell Patrick taught computer science at West Point during the 1970s and then at two private universities through the 1990s, so he isn't surprised by the progress technology has made over the decades.
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TikTok faces European Union scrutiny for possible breaches of strict new digital rulebook
The European Union said Monday it is investigating whether TikTok has broken the bloc's strict new digital rules for cleaning up social media and keeping internet users safe.
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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.
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The year in clean energy: Wind, solar and batteries grow despite economic challenges
Led by new solar power, the world added renewable energy at breakneck speed in 2023, a trend that if amplified will help Earth turn away from fossil fuels and prevent severe warming and its effects.
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More US auto buyers are turning to hybrids as sales of electric vehicles slow
America’s automakers have staked their futures on the notion that electric vehicles will dominate sales in the coming years, spurred by buyers determined to reduce carbon emissions and save on fuel.
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Could Biden’s clean energy push be a victim of its success?
Dalton, Georgia, was once known as the carpet capital of the country. Economic diversification meant branching out from wall-to-wall to hardwood flooring.
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ChatGPT-maker OpenAI fires CEO Sam Altman, the face of the AI boom, for lack of candor with company
ChatGPT-maker Open AI said Friday it has pushed out its co-founder and CEO Sam Altman after a review found he was "not consistently candid in his communications" with the board of directors.
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IBM pulls ads from Elon Musk’s X after report says they appeared next to antisemitic posts
IBM has stopped advertising on social media platform X after a report said its ads were appearing alongside material praising Adolf Hitler and Nazis — a fresh setback as the site formerly known as Twitter tries to win back big brands and their ad dollars.
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New Subaru Forester, Lucid SUV and Toyota Camry are among vehicles on display at L.A. Auto Show
An all-new Subaru Forester, a Lucid electric SUV, and a revamped Toyota Camry are among the new automobiles that will be on display at the Los Angeles Auto Show starting this week.
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An industrial robot crushed a worker to death at a vegetable packing plant in South Korea
An industrial robot grabbed and crushed a worker to death at a vegetable packaging plant in South Korea, police said Thursday, as they investigated whether the machine was defective or improperly designed.