Newsy's Latest Tech Headlines

Newsy's Latest Tech Headlines

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The TSA has banned its employees from using TikTok due to national security concerns, following criticism from Senator Chuck Schumer. The app's ties to China and data collection practices have been flagged as risks. Meanwhile, Amazon has launched its first cashier-less supermarket in Seattle, utilizing advanced technology to streamline the shopping experience. Smaller Amazon Go stores are already operational in other cities. Additionally, Newsy provides opinion-free headlines available for streaming.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the TSA ban its employees from using TikTok?

To reduce employee distractions

Due to national security concerns

Because of low app ratings

To promote a new app

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which government agencies had already banned TikTok before the TSA?

The Department of Education and NASA

The Pentagon and Department of Homeland Security

The FBI and CIA

The White House and Congress

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is unique about Amazon's new supermarket in Seattle?

It only sells organic products

It has no cashiers

It is open 24/7

It offers free delivery

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What technology does Amazon's cashier-less store use to track items?

RFID tags

Barcodes

GPS tracking

Smartphones and cameras

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which other cities are Amazon Go convenience stores already open?

Houston and Dallas

Miami and Boston

New York and San Francisco

Los Angeles and Chicago

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