Technology

# TECHNOLOGY COMPANIES AND PRODUCTS Google Chrome's Exclusive Features - Google claims only it can provide Chrome's current level of functionality due to interdependencies with other parts of the company, according to testimony from Google's browser chief to a judge. [ID:3] Google Ending Support for Early Nest Thermostats - Starting October 25, Google will discontinue support and software updates for first and second generation Nest Learning Thermostats, eventually removing them from the Nest app entirely. [Read more](https://www.msn.com/en-us/technology/hardware-and-devices/google-will-stop-supporting-early-nest-thermostats-on-october-25/ar-AA1DFKkU) Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Still Impresses Users - Despite not purchasing it at launch, the author continues to appreciate the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+, particularly the Aura Glow colorway, even when testing other devices. [ID:2] TikTok's Impact on Social Media Landscape - TikTok's success with short-form video has transformed social media, prompting competitors like Meta, YouTube, and LinkedIn to invest heavily in similar formats to attract users and advertisers. [Read more](https://www.msn.com/en-us/technology/tech-companies/how-tiktok-s-rise-sparked-a-short-form-video-race/ar-AA1DF4Es) # ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND EMERGING TECHNOLOGY AI Revolutionizing Travel Planning - As summer approaches, many Americans are turning to artificial intelligence tools to simplify the traditionally complex vacation planning process. [ID:0] Clearview AI Used for Immigration Enforcement - Reports indicate ICE is utilizing Clearview AI's facial recognition technology to target immigrants and political activists, raising concerns about surveillance applications. [Read more](https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/smallbusiness/how-ice-reportedly-uses-clearview-ai-to-target-immigrants/ar-AA1DGHvT) AI Reshaping Business and Work - The GeekWire Podcast examines how AI teammates, remote work startups, and evolving work trends are transforming business practices, from Microsoft's vision to the rise of fully remote companies like Chainguard. [ID:6] AR Glasses and AI Technology Parallel Black Mirror - Recent developments in augmented reality glasses from Google and Meta, alongside AI-powered action figures, create an environment reminiscent of the dystopian scenarios depicted in the series Black Mirror. [Read more](https://www.msn.com/en-us/technology/artificial-intelligence/amid-ar-glasses-and-ai-action-figures-there-s-never-been-a-better-time-for-black-mirror/ar-AA1DF8vr) # SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERIES Webb Telescope Detects Hidden Supermassive Black Hole - Scientists have found the first compelling evidence of a supermassive black hole in a nearby enigmatic galaxy using the James Webb Space Telescope. [ID:7] Ancient Roman Gladiator Death Attributed to Lion - Recent archaeological research determined that a man discovered in a "gladiator graveyard" died from a lion bite, alongside other findings about Roman gladiators, prehistoric creatures and ancient birds. [Read more](https://www.msn.com/en-us/science/zoology/man-recovered-from-gladiator-graveyard-died-of-lion-bite-study-finds/ar-AA1DFubk) Ice Age Humans Mastered Fire Control - A new study reveals early humans were skilled at using fire at least a million years ago, allowing them to cook food, see at night, and survive cold temperatures. [ID:8]