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The Oura Ring 3 is discounted to $299 on Amazon for a limited time - and I highly recommend it

Oura just announced the Oura Ring 4, which means the Ring 3 is now getting a nice - and rare - discount.

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OpenAI gets $4 billion revolving credit line, giving it more than $10 billion in liquidity

On top of its latest funding round, OpenAI has put a $4 billion revolving credit line in place — bringing its total liquidity to more than $10 billion.

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This Lenovo laptop that transforms into an Android tablet is the most clever device I've tested

The new Lenovo ThinkBook Plus is a laptop-tablet hybrid that runs on both Windows 11 and Android 13, resulting in a unique user experience that changed the way I use both.

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XRP slides 9% after SEC appeals decision in landmark Ripple case

The SEC Wednesday filed to appeal a 2023 court ruling that XRP is not considered a security when sold to retail investors on exchanges.

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Google's new AI feature lets you search the web by uploading a video

Searching for products, songs, videos, and photos just got easier. Here's how to use Google's new feature to ask your questions.

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Prime Video is getting more ads - because subscribers tolerated the first round so well

Amazon will 'ramp up' commercial breaks during Amazon Prime subscribers' content. You can still opt out by paying more.

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October Prime Day bundle: Buy a Samsung Galaxy S24 FE and get a $100 Amazon gift card

Amazon is offering a $100 gift card when you buy the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE AI smartphone ahead of their Big Deal Days sale event on October 8 and 9.

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Garmin's best-looking smartwatch just got a major GPS and battery life upgrade

The new Garmin Lily 2 Active adds health and wellness features, plus two new side buttons. Here's everything you get - on top of its great looks.

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One of the best Android Auto wireless adapters just got a useful (and premium) update

The AAWireless TWO is now smarter and more customizable - but only for Android users. Here's how to get notified when the dongle goes on sale later this month.

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Best early Prime Day gaming deals to shop in October 2024

Amazon's Big Deal Days sale is next week, but you can already save big on consoles, and games and accessories for your gaming PC, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, or PlayStation 5.

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Get a Ring Video Doorbell and Echo Show 5 bundle for $110 before October Prime Day

For a limited time, you can get a Ring Video Doorbell and third-generation Echo Show 5 for only $110, but that's not the only attention-worthy deal bundle.

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How can your business advance its AI initiatives to actual ROI? The clock is ticking

Maximizing enterprise performance with generative AI requires modernizing data foundations and measuring business outcomes. A Deloitte report identifies ways companies can move from potential to performance.

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The Oura Ring 4 has 4 features I'm especially excited about

The latest generation of Oura's standard-setting wearable is packed with hardware and software upgrades. See which four are most worthy of your attention.

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Buy 3 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for 28% off

Try or gift Xbox Game Pass for three months for nearly one-third off and play over 100 games including Starfield, Forza Motorsport, and Football Manager 2024 on your Xbox, PC, or mobile device.

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This ultra portable power station can charge any device - and it's $50 off

It also packs a cool fast-charge feature that means you're never without power. Right now, it's on sale ahead of Amazon Prime Day.

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Binge your favorite shows with an Amazon Fire TV Stick for just $20 ahead of October Prime Day

You can streamline all your TV apps with several models of the Amazon Fire TV Stick -- on sale for up to 50% off ahead of October Prime Big Deal Days next week.

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You don't need to pay for antivirus software - here's why

Americans over 65 are twice as likely to pay for third-party antivirus software than those under 45. If you're still doing it, here's why you can stop.

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Best early Prime Day Nintendo deals to shop in October 2024

Discounts on Nintendo Switch consoles, accessories, and games are scarce, so Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale is a great opportunity to save big on everything from controllers to digital games.

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Buy a Microsoft Office Pro and Windows 11 Pro bundle for 87% off right now

This lifetime license bundle deal gives you access to the entire Microsoft Office Pro 2021 suite and Windows 11 Pro for just $53 for a limited time.

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Best Buy Anti-October Prime Day deal: Snag the HP Victus 15 gaming laptop for $450

Gaming laptops can be difficult to find without spending thousands of dollars. But right now, you can get this solid HP model for $350 off at Best Buy.

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The most software-packed active earbuds I've tested are not made by Shokz or Jabra

Sony's latest open earbuds debut with software as forward-thinking as ever, but have some hard-to-miss hardware imperfections.

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Digital bank Revolut slams Meta over approach to scams, says tech giant should compensate victims

British fintech Revolut criticized Meta over its approach to tackling fraud and said the U.S. tech giant should directly compensate fraud victims.

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Google introduces new way to search by filming video

It is the latest move from the tech giant to change how people search online using artificial intelligence.

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says demand for next-generation Blackwell AI chip is 'insane'

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said in an interview with CNBC that demand for the company's next-generation artificial intelligence chip Blackwell is "insane."

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OpenAI closes funding at $157 billion valuation, as Microsoft, Nvidia, SoftBank join round

OpenAI closed its long-awaited funding round, announcing that it raised $6.6 billion at a $157 billion post-money valuation.

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China chip-packaging giant JCET takes over Shanghai plant of US flash memory maker SanDisk

The US$624 million deal is expected to enlarge JCET’s share in China’s data storage market.

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Facebook owner Meta forms data-sharing pact with UK banks to counter scams

Meta is working with U.K. banks NatWest and Metro Bank on an information-sharing agreement to help them prevent customers from falling victim to fraud.

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Alibaba, JD.com take e-commerce battle to Hong Kong as mainland China market matures

Both firms have increased investments in the city, waiving delivery fees for some orders and boosting services such as local product returns.

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Klarna CEO says a European tech brain drain is ‘number one risk’ for company ahead of IPO

Klarna boss Sebastian Siemiatkowski said unfavorable share-based compensation rules in Europe could cause employees to flock to U.S. tech companies.

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Musk faces regulators' questions over X takeover - but will he show up?

Musk abruptly cancelled a deposition with government lawyers and now they fear he'll ghost them again.

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TSMC, Samsung, other major chip makers monitor quartz supply after hurricane shut mines

Hurricane Helene halted production at two US mines that produce most of the world’s supply of high-purity quartz, a material critical to making semiconductors.

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Oura announces new smart ring with updated design and new sensors for $349

Oura announced the Oura Ring 4, which is available for preorder starting at $349.

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Banks are missing out on benefits of GenAI in client engagement: Bain & Co

Only two out of 16 financial institutions interviewed by the HKMA said they use GenAI to create tailored marketing plans or customised pitches.

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Toyota delays US electric car plans as sales slow

The Japanese car maker has become the latest industry giant to scale back its EV plans.

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Google is working on reasoning AI, chasing OpenAI’s efforts

Google and OpenAI have been locked in an intense fight for dominance in AI, particularly since the release of OpenAI’s ChatGPT.

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Historic funding round values OpenAI at US$157 billion

OpenAI plans to use the funds to advance its AI research, increase computing capacity, and develop tools for solving complex problems.

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Shanghai’s robot start-up wants to brew up a coffee revolution with automated kiosks

Shanghai Hi-Dolphin Robot Technology aims to cut down the costs of operating coffee shops to revive the industry, says founder Philip Han.

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Bitcoin tumbles back toward $60,000 as tensions in the Middle East rise

Bitcoin has had a shaky start to what is usually one of its strongest months, sliding back to $60,000.

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OpenAI value surges to $157bn in funding deal

The deal makes the ChatGPT-maker one of the most valuable start-ups in the world.

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After a decade of Elon Musk promising Tesla robotaxis, here’s what we know

Elon Musk has spent a decade promising to turn Teslas into robotaxis. CNBC explores whether the company is ready to pivot to autonomy.

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Tesla stock slips after EV maker misses estimates on deliveries

Tesla's third-quarter deliveries report follows a rally in the stock price over the past few months.

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Goldman-backed Starling Bank fined $38.5 million for 'shockingly lax' financial crime controls

London's Financial Conduct Authority said it has fined Starling "for financial crime failings related to its financial sanctions screening."

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Chinese start-up Numemory claims memory chip breakthrough amid US tech sanctions

The Wuhan-based firm recently introduced to the domestic market its 64-gigabyte NM101, a type of storage-class memory chip.

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China’s biggest self-driving tech firms pull out of US amid rising geopolitical tensions

Total distance driven by Chinese autonomous cars on public roads in California dropped almost 74 per cent in the 12 months to November 2023.

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To unlock AI’s potential for good, we all need to work together

UN report with principles and recommendations for international AI governance aims to ensure the technology serves the public interest.

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AI replaces Web3 as hot key word in Hong Kong’s FinTech Week

Two years after showcasing Hong Kong’s crypto pivot, FinTech Week organisers say the event can serve as an incubation platform for frontier technologies.

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Cybersecurity firm Proofpoint considers pre-IPO funding as it plots a return to public markets

It would mark the second time Proofpoint has gone public after the company was acquired in 2021 by private equity firm Thoma Bravo for $12.3 billion.

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Microsoft's mammoth AI bet will lead to over $100 billion in data center leases

Microsoft expects to spend over $100 billion on leases to ensure it has the data center infrastructure to meet generative artificial intelligence demand.

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PayPal CEO's first year was praised by Wall Street, but hard part starts now for struggling payments company

PayPal CEO Alex Chriss just wrapped up his first year on the job, and his company's stock had its best quarterly performance since 2020.

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Facebook parent Meta rehired worker after he stalked a coworker for over a year, lawsuit says

An employee with Facebook parent Meta is suing the company after the tech giant rehired a former colleague who had been accused of stalking and harassment.

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Tesla set to report Q3 deliveries ahead of robotaxi event

Analysts are expecting Tesla to report about 463,000 deliveries, according to estimates compiled by FactSet.

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UK reveals father and son at heart of Evil Corp hackers

The NCA has taken action against what it says are some the most harmful cyber-criminals of all time.

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Microsoft's new Windows 11 update comes with energy use and Wi-Fi enhancements

The new Windows 11 update is meant to boost basic PC functions, such as downloading files over Wi-Fi, compressing documents and managing energy use.

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Microsoft: 'ever present' AI assistants are coming

The tech giant says we are moving to a "fundamentally new age" of "persistent" AI tools.

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India to fabricate its first chip in two years as Nvidia, AMD and Micron pledge to expand to the country

India will fabricate its first chip in two years, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal told CNBC during a one-on-one interview with CNBC in New York.

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Mastercard to buy Swedish startup that makes it easier to manage and cancel subscription plans

The payments giant touted the deal as a way to help consumers with a key pain point — managing the myriad subscription services that exist today.

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5 Chinese EV makers set monthly sales records as discounts draw young buyers

BYD, Li Auto, Xpeng, Zeekr and Leapmotor posted new monthly delivery records in September as new models and promotions proved enticing.

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Huawei’s Meng Wanzhou back at the helm of firm ahead of next flagship smartphone launch

In her latest tenure as rotating chairwoman, Meng is expected to oversee the launch of Huawei’s next flagship 5G smartphone series, the Mate 70.

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With shares at 10-year lows, Assassin's Creed maker Ubisoft faces questions over its future

Gaming firm Ubisoft is facing questions over its future amid a lackluster games pipeline and pressure from an activist investor to sell itself and go private.

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Samsung accused of obstructing Fortnite downloads

The game maker says actions taken by Samsung's Auto Blocker feature go against competition laws.

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PayPal expects more cross-border e-commerce from China despite geopolitical uncertainties

PayPal executives say Chinese merchants creative about meeting demand will continue to see growth in international sales.

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London-based Robinhood rival Freetrade buys UK arm of Australian investing platform Stake

British retail investing app Freetrade has entered into an agreement with Australian rival Stake to take on all of the company's U.K. clients and their assets.

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Meta Platforms will produce virtual reality headsets in Vietnam

Facebook parent Meta said it will produce its next-generation virtual and augmented reality headsets in Vietnam, creating 1,000 jobs.

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Robinhood launches crypto transfers in Europe as it pushes overseas expansion

Retail investing platform Robinhood is setting sights on an EU expansion as part of broader plans to increase its global foothold.

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SoftBank rises on possible US$500 million investment in OpenAI

SoftBank’s stock rebounded, helped by the Japanese company’s possible participation in an OpenAI funding round.

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Cybersecurity threats jump in Hong Kong, as victims lose money to scammers, survey finds

Scams are the most common online threat in Hong Kong, causing lost money or time for nearly two thirds of the victims, a new report says.

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Worker shortage hampers datacentre boom

Despite offering high pay companies that build datacentres are struggling to find skilled staff.

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AI chipmaker Cerebras files for IPO to take on Nvidia

Cerebras faces competition from Nvidia, as well as cloud providers that have developed in-house chips for running artificial intelligence models.

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Bitcoin sinks after last week's rally but still posts a winning September

Bitcoin and crypto stocks retreated on the final trading day of September following a rally last week.

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Google to invest $1 billion in Thailand to build data center and accelerate AI growth

Google is investing 36 billion Thai baht, or $1 billion, into Thailand to build a new data center and expand its cloud infrastructure, the company said Monday.

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China Telecom say AI model with 1 trillion parameters trained with Chinese chips

The state-owned telecoms operator did not reveal what chips it used for its 1 trillion-parameter model, but it has a partnership with Huawei.

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Alibaba’s Sun Art suspends Hong Kong trading, sparking divestment speculation

Alibaba took control of Sun Art Retail Group four years ago to pursue a ‘new retail’ strategy.

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Former Chinese finance official urges crypto research as US softens stance

Former finance vice-minister Zhu Guangyao called cryptocurrencies a ‘crucial aspect for the development of the entire digital economy’.

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California governor blocks landmark AI safety bill

The proposed legislation would have imposed some of the first US regulations on artificial intelligence.

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ByteDance said to be turning to Huawei chips to train AI model amid US curbs, sources say

ByteDance’s next step in the AI race is to use Huawei’s Ascend 910B chip to train a large language AI model, said the people.

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Gavin Newsom blocks contentious AI safety bill in California

California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed what would have become one of the most comprehensive policies governing the safety of AI in the US.

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Driving Next-gen EV Experience through GenAI Technology

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] The automotive world is witnessing an artificial intelligence (AI) revolution and electric cars are at the absolute forefront, driving us into this new era of innovation towards a greener and more connected future. According to the International Energy Agency, an autonomous intergovernmental organization, over one in five cars sold in 2024 will be electric vehicles (EV), whereas leading data provider Statista has highlighted a substantial annual revenue forecast growth of 6.63% across the market, with China accounting for a staggering 47% of the total revenue. Since connectivity is recognised as one of the key distinguishers between EVs and conventional cars with a gasoline or diesel-powered engine, it is no wonder that automotive leaders are pouring in billions in the race to launch optimized products integrated with the latest AI technologies. Empowering brands to translate technological prowess into market success, Amazon Web Services (AWS) has worked hand in hand with BMW Group to create a one-of-a-kind in-console cloud assistant solution to maximize product performance and efficiency, identifying operational bottlenecks as well as opportunities for improvement at all times. By offering secure encryption and open access to high-performing large language models (LLM) through Amazon Bedrock, companies now have the freedom to experiment and switch between models depending on specific use cases, all while offering a peace of mind that no data is transferred beyond the BMW Cloud Room.  Given that all foundation models (FM) come with definite strengths and weaknesses, retrieval-augmented generation is particularly useful in addressing the shortcomings of standalone LLMs. Its competitive edge shines through by merging complementary abilities of individual Titan models, but at the same time keeping cost at a minimum with no model building and infrastructure maintenance required. Moreover, companies are given the liberty to customize…

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Why it's time to take warnings about using public Wi-Fi, in places like airports, seriously

Internet 'evil twins' are stalking airport Wi-Fi connections and the cybercriminals behind the rising attacks are rarely caught.

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Unit of Chinese EV maker Nio gets US$471 million in fresh funding for new models

Subsidiary receives US$471 million from a consortium of investors backed by the government of Hefei in Anhui province, where Nio has two factories.

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China beefs up computing power by 25% as AI race drives demand

The world’s second-largest economy is on track to meet a 2025 target set last year but still trails the US in total computing muscle.

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Ultrasound cancer treatment, supported by Li Ka-shing, gains traction in Asia: US expert

Focused ultrasound, backed by Li Ka-shing, is emerging as a non-invasive, commercially viable cancer treatment, attracting significant investments.

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Huawei’s AI chips take another step forward as Chinese firms look for Nvidia alternatives

Huawei is sending out samples of its Ascend 910C processor for testing as the tech giant races to fill a void left by Nvidia.

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Can we curb our destructive behaviour before AI takes control?

If we want to retain control over our lives and the planet, we must rebuild trust and goodwill while restraining our desire for conflict and dominance.

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The debate: Should smartphones be banned for under 16s?

How much are smartphones harming children and what should we do about it? BBC InDepth hosts a debate between a campaigner and an academic.

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Inside one of the first all-female hacker houses in San Francisco

HackHer House is an all-female hacker house in San Francisco, providing a collaborative space for women to build startups and break industry stereotypes.

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China is a year behind US in AI models but the gap is ‘significant’, says expert

China remains about a year behind the US in LLMs, and may have more catching up to do after OpenAI’s latest o1 model, according to experts.

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Uber terms mean couple can't sue after 'life-changing' crash

Uber's US terms of service, which they accepted, mean disputes have to be settled out of court.

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Elon Musk's X will be allowed back online in Brazil after paying one more fine

X has to pay one last fine before getting reinstated in Brazil, according to a decision out Friday from the country's top justice, Alexandre de Moraes.

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'Everybody wants to be in': How songs are chosen for EA FC

Steve Schnur explains how he chooses which songs get selected for the massive football game's soundtrack.

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OpenAI sees roughly $5 billion loss this year on $3.7 billion in revenue

CNBC has confirmed that OpenAI expects about $5 billion in losses on $3.7 billion in revenue this year — figures first reported by The New York Times.

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Microsoft re-launches ‘privacy nightmare’ AI screenshot tool

It says it has listened to concerns about the tool, which continuously screenshots online activity.

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China’s 109 video game approvals for September include a mysterious Tencent title

China’s video game regulator has approved an average of 107 titles per month this year, as gamers question whether Black Myth: Wukong marks a turning point.

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Facebook parent company fined €91m over password storage

An inquiry was launched in April 2019 by the Irish Data Protection Commission.

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Alibaba looks on course for a turnaround amid renewed investor frenzy for Chinese stocks

The renewed positive market sentiment for Alibaba reflects its resilience after struggling in recent years.

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China fines influencer agency Three Sheep US$9.8 million for ‘made in Hong Kong’ mooncakes

Controversies erupted after influencer Crazy Little Brother Yang falsely promoted mooncakes he sold as shipped from Hong Kong.

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Shein’s job cuts in Singapore underscore challenges facing fast-fashion giant

The job cuts by Shein in Singapore reflect how the Chinese-founded fast fashion company is grappling with a series of challenges.

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They were arrested for posting during the riots – will it change anything?

Charges following disorder felt significant, but for social media giants there was no day of reckoning.

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Intel rebuffs Arm after SoftBank-owned firm asked to buy US chip maker’s product unit

In the high-level inquiry, Arm did not express interest in Intel’s manufacturing operations.

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China, South Korea, Taiwan to spend most on chip equipment in 2025-2027, industry body says

Semiconductor makers will spend a record US$400 billion on computer chip-making equipment in 2025-2027, industry association SEMI said.

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Tencent unloads US$206 million in Futu shares amid China’s economic stimulus push

Tencent has been unwinding some of its investment portfolio and the Futu share sale is in line with the strategy, a source says.

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Watch: Can BBC reporter's AI clone fool his colleagues?

Cyber Correspondent Joe Tidy has an AI clone of himself built to see how sophisticated they can be.

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How pen and paper comes to the rescue in an IT crisis

Firms are advised to practise operating with pens and paper in case of a computer meltdown.

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Biden administration blocks ‘second China shock’ with tariffs, US ambassador says

Envoy also warns that more sanctions on Chinese entities may follow to stem the flow of goods that support Russia’s military.

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Musk hits back after being shunned from UK summit

There is concern about his social media posts about the UK during last month’s riots, the BBC understands.

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PayPal courts cross-border merchants in Shenzhen with expanded services in China

The financial tech firm launched PayPal Complete Payments on Thursday, allowing merchants to accept foreign credit cards and mobile wallets.

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Alibaba sets US$142 million promotion to waive delivery fees for Hong Kong’s Taobao users

Delivery charges on the city’s Taobao users will be waived for certain orders that cost more than US$14 during this fourth quarter.

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Dame Judi Dench and John Cena to voice Meta AI chatbot

The firm also unveiled the first working prototype of Meta's augmented-reality glasses, called Orion.

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Fiat and Jeep owner Stellantis’ CEO follows Chinese route to avoid EV tariff ‘trap’

Carlos Tavares, CEO of Stellantis, a major investor of EV maker Leapmotor, said the best way to compete is to ‘try to be Chinese ourselves’.

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Italy opens greenwashing probe into Shein website

Italy’s antitrust agency has launched a probe into a company that operates Shein’s website over possibly misleading environmental claims.

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OpenAI’s Sam Altman could get 7% stake as start-up discusses shift to for-profit model

OpenAI is considering these changes against the backdrop of an exodus of senior managers, including Mira Murati.

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China’s EV makers pull out all the stops to beat Tesla in autonomous driving race

China’s EV makers are intensifying efforts in autonomous driving technology, with L3 systems expected in one million cars by 2026 despite regulatory hurdles.

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Alibaba’s Singles’ Day preparation includes US$5.7 billion in aid to merchants

Taobao and Tmall plan to give out 30 billion yuan in consumer vouchers and use 10 billion yuan worth of resources to boost traffic amid e-commerce competition.

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Assassin's Creed Shadows release date delayed to 2025

The highly-anticipated game's launch has been pushed back from November to 14 February 2025.

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Is Elon Musk’s Starlink a game changer for Africa?

The satellite internet company is expanding across Africa, but not without some controversy.

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Shein makes rare job cuts in Singapore as London IPO remains in limbo

The fast-fashion retailer is laying off more than 20 people in a restructuring of its IT R&D centre.

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China’s top chip equipment maker sees two US executives step aside amid tech war tensions

Two executives with US citizenship at Chinese chip gear maker AMEC have stepped down from their positions, as trade tensions between the US and China escalate.

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James McAvoy and Tom Brady fall for 'Goodbye Meta AI' hoax

More than 600,000 people have shared a message falsely denying Meta the right to use their images to train AI.

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Internet investor Prosus fully exits Trip.com stake in US$743 million block trade

The sale comes a month after Walmart sold its its its US$3.6 billion stake in Chinese e-commerce company JD.com after an eight-year partnership.

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Huawei heats up global smartwatch market with new GT 5 series to challenge Apple Watch

Huawei’s latest product launch reflects the US-sanctioned firm’s efforts to boost revenue, as demand for advanced smartwatches rises in 2024.

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OpenAI pitched White House on unprecedented data centre buildout

OpenAI has pitched the Biden administration on the need for massive data centres to develop more AI models to compete with China.

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Chinese esports firm launches multi-title tournament in Asia with Saudi Arabia backing

The Esports Asian Champions League from Tencent-backed VSPO will start next year with seven to 10 undisclosed titles.

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Sharp rise in problematic teenage social media use, study says

The report says a "continuously online" generation needs more help to live healthy digital lives.

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Crypto world hoping for Trump election win

Crypto currency firms are waiting to see how November's vote will impact upon them.

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Caroline Ellison sentenced to two years for role in FTX crypto fraud

Ellison testified as a star witness against her ex-boyfriend and FTX's founder, Sam Bankman-Fried.

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Tech Life: Will AI replace call centre workers?

We speak to the man who says AI will create call centre jobs – rather than replace them.

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TSB says sorry for payment problems

The bank says the issue has been fixed and all customers who were due money have now received it.

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CrowdStrike: What was the impact of the global IT outage

Cancer delays, holidays ruined, businesses out of pocket - the CrowdStrike outage examined.

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Tigers and crocs make mangrove preservation tough work

To help preserve mangrove forests researchers have to take on demanding field work.

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Telegram will now provide some user data to authorities

CEO Pavel Durov said the change should "discourage criminals" who have given Telegram a bad image.

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MrBeast is YouTube's biggest star - now he faces 54-page lawsuit

It’s been another busy week for Jimmy Donaldson, in what is becoming a bit of a theme for the world’s biggest YouTuber.

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A Tamagotchi comeback? Toy gets first UK store as global sales double

The egg-shaped toy which housed a virtual pet was one of the biggest crazes of the 90s.

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LinkedIn suspends AI training using UK user data

The UK's data watchdog said it raised concerns over LinkedIn's approach to using UK data to train AI.

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Sky Glass customers complain as TVs won't turn on

The company has apologised to Sky Glass and Sky Stream customers encountering issues.

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Will sustainable aviation fuels take off?

Sustainable aviation fuels work, but can they be made in sufficient quantity to replace fossil fuels?

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Taiwan says it did not make Hezbollah pager parts

The pagers that exploded had labels pointing to a Taiwanese firm - but it denied making the devices.

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Would you let AI plan your next holiday?

Artificial intelligence is being developed to help organise holidays, but is it any good?

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Nintendo sues 'Pokémon with guns' video game firm

The Japanese company alleges that the Palworld video game "infringes multiple patent rights".

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'Hunger Games' studio Lionsgate announce AI video deal

The entertainment giants will allow an AI model to train using its film and TV archives.

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Why hundreds of Samsung workers are protesting in India

About 1500 workers in Tamil Nadu state have been striking work for the past 11 days.

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School calls time on pupils' smart devices

A Sheffield school bans pupils from using smartphones and watches on its premises.

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Tech Life: Mapping a changing world

How live updating of online maps is helping humanitarian work around the world.

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New beanless 'coffee' emerges but does it taste any good?

Start-ups launch drinks that look and taste like coffee but they say are better for the environment.

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Tech Life: X in Brazil

What do social media users do when their preferred platform is banned ?

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SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission blasts off

The expedition, funded by billionaire Jared Isaacman, will attempt the world's first private spacewalk.

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Crash dummies and robot arms: How airline seats are tested

Building hi-tech airline seats has become a huge business in Northern Ireland.

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Young workers drive South Africa's video games industry

South Africa has a small but thriving video games industry, helped by plenty of young workers.

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Telegram: 'The dark web in your pocket'

The arrest of Telegram’s chief executive in France has ignited a debate about moderation on his app.

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Teen Innovator Soars to New Heights: Mehar Singh Breaks Guinness World Record with Lightning-Fast Drone Ascent

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Tech Life: The voice cloning lawsuit

Two voice actors take legal action claiming their voices were stolen and cloned using AI.

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Five tips for turning gaming from a hobby to a job

Gaming: Five tips for turning your hobby into a job

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When vets are scarce what can farmers do?

In Vietnam farmers are being encouraged to track the use of antibiotics and monitor disease.

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Tech Life: AI helps doctors detect lung cancer

AI is acting as a second pair of eyes for radiologists examining X-rays.

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Could this little robot help rehabilitate stroke patients?

Robotic "coaches" programmed to guide stroke patients through rehabilitation exercises could soon be tested in Scotland.

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The mind-bending mirrors behind advanced technology

Huge, tiny or incredibly flat, advanced mirrors are essential to high-tech machines.

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Is this the end for the magnetic stripe?

Once common on tickets and cardkeys the magnetic stripe is being phased out.

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No laughing matter - how AI is helping comedians write jokes

Some comedians are turning to artificial intelligence for their new new material.

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Tech Life: Olympic esports and Saudi Arabia

The IOC announced the inaugural games will be hosted by Saudi Arabia. Not all are happy

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The 'superfood' taking over fields in northern India

New farming techniques have seen a rapid expansion of makhana or fox nuts in northern India.

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Could Australia become a green hydrogen superpower?

Australia's iron ore and coal have powered major economies. Many hope that hydrogen could follow.

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NYC using drones to warn residents of floods

NYC emergency officials have begun using drones for the first time as a weather warning system.

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Tech Life: Turning the tables on romance scammers

We speak to the BBC journalist who exposed an online con.

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Is carbon capture an efficient way to tackle CO2?

In Iceland a new plant is capturing and storing CO2 directly from the atmosphere.

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‘Pig butchering’ scammers target BBC reporter

Joe Tidy played along for over two months to learn more about how the scams work.

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Can technology fix the 'broken' concert ticketing system?

The increased use of AI may prevent tickets being resold at excessively high prices.

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Tech Life: When the power goes

The impact of internet outages in Bangladesh, and power cuts in South Africa and Cuba

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Lawmaker uses AI voice clone to address Congress

Virginia Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton has a rare neurological condition that makes it difficult for her to speak.

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Would-be reality TV contestants 'not looking real'

A growing use of AI is said to be both harming and helping makers of reality TV.

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Why tech bros are turning to Trump

The Republican presidential candidate is forging new alliances as his campaign gains momentum.

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Tech Life: Turning the racetrack electric

We're at the Formula E season finale, exploring how the tech has advanced over 10 years.

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How a software bug from Crowdstrike affected Microsoft Windows systems around the world.

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Tech Life: Athletes using technology to improve performance

How do athletes use technology to improve their performance?

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Moment Ariane-6 rocket blasts into space on first flight

The vehicle set off from a launchpad in French Guiana on a demonstration mission.

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How do graphic designers convert JPG to PDF (Portable Document Format)?

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Samsung Galaxy A55 vs Vivo V30 Pro: How the two affordable premium Android phones compare

Samsung Galaxy A55 offers 12GB RAM, 50MP camera, 25W charging at Rs 39,999. Vivo V30 Pro, Rs 41,999, features 12GB RAM, AMOLED display, MediaTek Dimensity 8200, 80W charging. V30 Pro has IP67, 256GB storage.

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iQoo Z9 Turbo new leak reveals key specifications: All the details

iQoo set to launch Z9 Turbo with 1.5K display, Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset, 6000mAh battery, 144Hz refresh rate, 50MP dual camera, 80W fast charging at Rs 19,999.

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Samsung Galaxy A35 5G, Galaxy A55 5G price revealed

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Government issues warning for these Android smartphone and tablet users

The Indian CERT-In warns Android users of 'High' severity security flaws in multiple versions of the operating system, including vulnerabilities that could lead to obtaining sensitive information, gaining elevated privileges, executing arbitrary code, and causing denial of service conditions.

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You can now watch Ayodhya Ram Mandir morning Aarti live daily

Doordarshan will telecast live the Mangala, Shringaar, Rajbhog, Sandhya, and Shayan Aartis offered to the Ram Lalla idol at the Ayodhya Ram temple on DD National, connecting devotees who can't visit the temple.

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ChatGPT was down globally, here’s what the company has to say

ChatGPT experienced an outage, with 91% of users facing issues. OpenAI acknowledged the problem, and the service is now back online with performance back to normal. The TOI Tech team verified the restoration on the website and mobile app.

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Microsoft plans to take on iPhone and Android smartphones with this new device

Microsoft discontinues Surface Duo smartphones but files a patent for a new foldable device with a single hinge system called 'spine cover plate'. The design aims to eliminate the hinge crease and reduce the device's thickness while offering added benefits and durability. However, its practicality remains uncertain.

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Twitter bans over 5 lakh accounts in India, here's why

Elon Musk's X platform banned over 5 lakh Indian accounts for violating policies, including promoting terrorism and child sexual exploitation. Users should avoid violating policies to prevent account suspension.

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3 ways Google aims to support the 2024 Indian General Elections

Google supports the Indian General Election by providing easy access to voting information and countering misinformation. Initiatives include partnering with the Election Commission, prioritizing trusted content on YouTube, and implementing advertising policies for transparency. Measures against AI-generated content are also taken.

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This new AI tool can help you book train tickets, get refunds and check details on IRCTC website and app

Indian Railways' AI chatbot, AskDisha 2.0, powered by CoRover.AI, offers a range of services like booking tickets, refunds, checking PNR status, cancelling tickets, changing boarding station, checking booking history, and accessing e-tickets via text or voice commands in multiple languages.

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Chipmaker TSMC returns to the list of world's 10 most valuable companies: Here’s what led to its comeback

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has reclaimed a spot in the list of the world’s 10 most valuable companies, riding the optimism of the artificial intelligence (AI) boom. TSMC's stock rallied, elevating its market capitalisation to a record, making it higher than Broadcom. Analysts expect TSMC to further advance amid surging AI-related revenue and strong pricing power.

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Google Maps to get better with directions with future updates, here’s what’s changing

Google Maps is updating its Fused Orientation Provider (FOP) API to improve direction accuracy in busy areas. The update combines gyroscope, accelerometer, and magnetometer data, reducing magnetic interference and benefiting Google Maps and third-party apps on Android 5.0 or above.

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This popular YouTuber's account got hacked: What happened and tips to safeguard your account

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Elon Musk’s AI company will make Grok chatbot more accessible, here’s how

Elon Musk criticizes OpenAI's deviation from mission and advocates AI accessibility for all. Musk announces xAI open sourcing Grok chatbot. OpenAI CEO Altman takes a dig at Musk's chatbot. Musk, obviously didn't like the jab and replied with a long-ish message saying “GPT-4 is about as funny as a screendoor on a submarine.”

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Moto G54 receives a price cut in India: Here’s how much the smartphone costs

The Moto G54 budget smartphone, with two variants, has received a price cut. The 8GB version is priced at Rs 13,999, and the 12GB variant is selling at Rs 15,999. It features a 6.5-inch FHD+ display, 120Hz refresh rate, and a 50MP main sensor.

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How Apple’s Find My app ‘cost’ a US city millions of dollars

Denver city pays $3.76 million in damages due to a wrongful raid caused by Apple's Find My app. An elderly woman's home was mistakenly raided by the police while searching for a stolen truck loaded with guns, ammo, and cash, as reported by CNN. Ruby Johnson filed a lawsuit against Detective Gary Staab and Sgt. Gregory Buschy.

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Former Activision boss reportedly wants to buy TikTok

Bobby Kotick, former head of Activision Blizzard, may buy TikTok amid its potential US ban. A bill to sell TikTok is introduced, backed by President Biden. Kotick discussed acquisition with OpenAI head. Activision Blizzard faced a lawsuit. Concerns about data privacy and ties to China persist. TikTok urges American users to support it.

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Why Earth Sciences minister Rijiju is upset with this European IT company

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