Texas Instruments awarded $1.6 billion in CHIPS Act funding for domestic silicon production

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Texas Instruments is the latest recipient of CHIPS Act funds. The 2022 law, signed by President Biden to boost domestic silicon production in the face of increasing Chinese chip imports, will award TI $1.6 billion in grants. The company will also receive $3 billion in loans and tax credits that could amount to $6 to $8 billion.

The effort is expected to create over 2,000 US manufacturing jobs at

EU regulators question Meta about the shutdown of CrowdTangle

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Meta’s decision to shut down CrowdTangle, an analytics tool that was an “invaluable” resource to the research community, is drawing fresh scrutiny from European Union regulators. The EU Commission, which had already raised concerns about the social network’s plan to discontinue the tool ahead of global elections in 2024, is now pressing Meta for more details about its work with researchers.

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Best Android phones under $100 in 2024

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Getting a decent Android experience is possible, even if you're on a shoestring budget. Here are some of the best Android phones under $100 that you might want to check out.

Best Android phones under $200 in 2024

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Take a look at some of the best Android phones under $200, which offer everything from big batteries to years of software updates.

The Gizmodo Back to School Guide 2024

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Start the school year right with all of the best tech to hopefully ace all of your courses.

Best Android phones under $400 in 2024

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Check out some of the best Android phones under $400 you can get. These devices offer long software support, fast charging, and a whole lot more.

A career in property management is looking more desirable as renters and travelers opt for luxury living

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Illustration of a property manager inside his apartment, putting money into his wallet. Through the window, you can see balconies on a building that resemble wallets

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  • There's a growing demand for luxury short-term rentals — and people to oversee these properties.
  • Property-management jobs are expected to grow faster than average in the next decade.
  • This article is part of "Trends to Bet Your Career On," a series about trending professional opportunities.

The growing trend of "forever renters" — people who expect to rent properties for their entire

Missouri woman charged in scheme to steal Graceland from Elvis Presley's granddaughter, Riley Keough

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This side-by-side image shows the pillared front entrance to Elvis Presley's historic home, Graceland, on the left and Presley's granddaughter, actor Riley Keough, right.
Graceland; Riley Keough.

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  • Prosecutors charged a Missouri woman in a scheme to steal Graceland from Elvis Presley's family.
  • Lisa Jeanine Findley, 53, faces fraud and ID theft charges, carrying two to 20 years in prison.
  • The scheme could have cost Presley's granddaughter, Riley Keough, and family members millions: DOJ

A Missouri woman was arrested Friday in connection to a

Take $150 off a set of Sony noise-canceling headphones, plus the rest of the week's best tech deals

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It's Friday, which means it's once again time for us to round up all the gadget and tech gear discounts that are catching our eye. Our latest selection includes all-time lows on Sony's still-excellent WH-1000XM4 headphones, both sizes of Apple's latest MacBook Air, the adorable Nintendo Switch Lite, and a handful of wireless earbuds and gaming accessories we recommend in our various buying guides