As international travel grows, so does US use of technology. A look at how it's used at airports

As international travel grows, so does US use of technology. A look at how it's used at airports

[ad_1] WASHINGTON — The Belgian family of four was on their fourth trip to the United States. They had been dreading the long line at passport control when they entered the country but had heard about a new app they could use to ease their way and decided to give it a shot. Within minutes, … Read more

Singapore Airshow features aerial displays and the international debut of China's C919

Singapore Airshow features aerial displays and the international debut of China's C919

[ad_1] SINGAPORE — The Singapore Airshow – Asia’s largest – kicked off Tuesday with an array of aerial displays including some by China’s COMAC C919 narrow-body airliner. It’s the first time Singapore has opened the event to the public since 2020, when a scaled-down version went ahead as the COVID-19 pandemic was just starting. The … Read more

Biden admin providing $1.5 billion to GlobalFoundries to make computer chips

Consumer product agency issues warning on small magnetic balls linked to deaths

[ad_1] WASHINGTON — The Biden administration said Monday that the government intends to provide $1.5 billion to the computer chip company GlobalFoundries to expand its domestic production in New York and Vermont. The announcement is the third award of direct financial support for a semiconductor company under the 2022 CHIPS and Science Act. The law … Read more

Online retailer eBay is cutting 1,000 jobs. It's the latest tech company to reduce its workforce

Consumer product agency issues warning on small magnetic balls linked to deaths

[ad_1] LONDON — Online retailer eBay Inc. will cut about 1,000 jobs, or an estimated 9% of its full-time workforce, saying its number of employees and costs have exceeded how much the business is growing in a slowing economy. It marks the latest layoffs in the tech industry. CEO Jamie Iannone said in a message … Read more

Conflict, climate change and AI get top billing for meeting in Davos

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[ad_1] DAVOS, Switzerland — The Earth is heating up, as is conflict in the Middle East. The world economy and Ukraine’s defense against Russia are sputtering along. Artificial intelligence could upend all our lives. The to-do list of global priorities has grown for this year’s edition of the World Economic Forum’s gabfest of business, political … Read more