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PERPLEXITY AI SECURES $500 MILLION FUNDING ROUND AT $14 BILLION VALUATION
Perplexity AI, a San Francisco-based startup developing an AI-powered search engine, is finalizing a $500 million funding round at a $14 billion valuation, marking its second major capital raise in six months, as announced this week.
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May 17, 2025
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AI Factories AN INEVITABLE REVOLUTION IN PRECISION MANUFACTURING
Thanks to technological innovations, economic pressures, and ethical considerations, the manufacturing landscape is shifting.
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May 17, 2025
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HIDDEN COMMUNICATION DEVICES IN CHINESE SOLAR EQUIPMENT SPARK GLOBAL SECURITY CONCERNS
This week, U.S. energy officials uncovered a troubling discovery: undisclosed communication devices embedded in Chinese-made solar power inverters and batteries, critical components of renewable energy infrastructure, raising alarms about potential cybersecurity threats.
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May 17, 2025
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SEVEN TRICKY NEW MALWARE TYPES THREATENING DEVICES IN 2025
Cybercriminals are getting craftier, and the malware they're unleashing in 2025 is sneakier than ever.
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May 17, 2025
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TOYOTA SIMPLIFIES NAME AND UPGRADES TECH FOR ITS SOLE U.S.ELECTRIC VEHICLE
Toyota has unveiled a revamped version of its only all-electric vehicle in the U.S., renaming the bZ4X to simply “bZ” and introducing significant technological upgrades for the 2026 model year, as announced this week.
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May 17, 2025
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TESLA'S OPTIMUS ROBOT MASTERS DANCE, ADVANCING AI AND BALANCE
Picture a robot hitting a dance floor, swinging its arms and stepping to a beat with moves so smooth you'd swear it's human.
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May 17, 2025
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GOOGLE REVEALS BOLD ANDROID REDESIGN BEFORE IPHONE SOFTWARE UPDATE
Google has rolled out a sweeping redesign for its Android operating system, dubbed Material 3 Expressive, marking the most significant visual update in years, as announced this week.
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May 17, 2025
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ELON MUSK ANNOUNCES TESLA ROBOTAXIS AND HUMANOID ROBOTS FOR SAUDI ARABIA
Elon Musk, Tesla’s CEO, revealed plans last week to bring the company’s autonomous Robotaxis, dubbed Cybercabs, and Optimus humanoid robots to Saudi Arabia, marking a bold step in the kingdom's push for technological innovation.
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May 17, 2025
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POPE LEO XIV CITES AI IN PAPAL NAME CHOICE, EMBRACES TECHNOLOGY
When white smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel's chimney, it signaled a new era for the Catholic Church: the election of Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff, who stepped onto St. Peter's balcony with a message of peace and a nod to the challenges of our time.
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May 17, 2025
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GOOGLE LAUNCHES AI FUTURES FUND TO SUPPORT STARTUPS WITH MODELS AND TOOLS
Google has introduced the Al Futures Fund, a new initiative to invest in artificial intelligence startups, providing them with capital, early access to advanced Al models, and technical support, as announced this week.
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May 17, 2025
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MICROSOFT CUTS THOUSANDS OF JOBS WHILE BOLSTERING AI INVESTMENTS
Microsoft is trimming its global workforce by about 6,000 jobs, roughly 3% of its 228,000 employees, while pouring significant resources into artificial intelligence, as announced this week.
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May 17, 2025
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APPLE RELEASES IOS 18.5 TO PATCH OVER 30 IPHONE SECURITY VULNERABILITIES
Apple has released iOS 18.5, addressing over 30 security vulnerabilities affecting iPhone components such as Bluetooth, FaceTime, and the Notes app, as announced this week.
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May 17, 2025
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GOOGLE HAILS 1 BILLION DAILY RCS MESSAGES IN U.S. WITH IPHONE BOOST
Google revealed this week that Americans are sending over 1 billion Rich Communication Services (RCS) messages every day, a massive leap fueled by Apple’s decision to embrace RCS in iOS 18 last September.
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May 17, 2025
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APPLE UNVEILS BRAIN CONTROL ACCESSIBILITY FEATURES FOR IPHONE AND IPAD
Imagine firing off a text, flipping through apps, or adjusting your music playlist just by thinking about it—no taps, no voice commands, just your brain at work.
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May 17, 2025
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IOS 19 TO ENHANCE IPHONE BATTERY LIFE WITH AI-POWERED MANAGEMENT
Apple has revealed plans to introduce an AI-powered battery management feature in iOS 19, set for release in September 2025, leveraging Apple Intelligence to optimize iPhone battery life, as announced this week.
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May 17, 2025
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GOOGLE STOCK PLUMMETS $160 BILLION AFTER APPLE EXECUTIVE HINTS AT SAFARI SEARCH SHIFT
Alphabet, Google’s parent company, experienced a sharp 7.3% drop in its stock price, erasing approximately $160 billion in market value, following testimony from an Apple executive suggesting a potential decline in Google’s dominance as the default search engine on Safari, as reported this week.
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May 10, 2025
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JAPANESE PRIVATE LUNAR LANDER REACHES MOON ORBIT FOR JUNE LANDING
A private Japanese lunar lander, Resilience, developed by Tokyo-based ispace, has successfully entered lunar orbit, setting the stage for a historic touchdown attempt in early June 2025, as announced this week.
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May 10, 2025
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ELON MUSK PURSUES LAWSUIT AGAINST OPENAI DESPITE NONPROFIT CONTROL DECISION
Elon Musk will proceed with his lawsuit against OpenAl and its CEO, Sam Altman, despite the company's decision to maintain nonprofit control over its operations, according to a statement from Musk's lawyer, Marc Toberoff, reported this week.
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May 10, 2025
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May 10, 2025
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FOXCONN TO PRODUCE MITSUBISHI MOTORS' ELECTRIC VEHICLES IN TAIWAN
Taiwan-based Foxconn, formally known as Hon Hai Precision Industry and a major producer of Apple’s iPhones, has secured a deal to manufacture electric vehicles (EVs) for Japan’s Mitsubishi Motors, with production set to begin in Taiwan.
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May 10, 2025
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GEARS OF WAR: RELOADED BRINGS XBOX CLASSIC TO PLAYSTATION 5
Microsoft has announced Gears of War: Reloaded, a remastered version of the original 2006 Gears of War game, set for release on August 26, 2025, across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Xbox Game Pass, as revealed this week.
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May 10, 2025
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VOLVO CARS SALES DROP 11% IN APRIL WITH SHARP DECLINE IN FULLY ELECTRIC VEHICLES
Volvo Cars reported an 11% decline in global sales for April, totaling 58,881 vehicles compared to the previous year, driven by a significant 32% drop in fully electric vehicle (EV) sales, as announced this week.
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May 10, 2025
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GOOGLE'S IOS APP INTRODUCES SIMPLIFY FEATURE TO CLARIFY COMPLEX TEXT
Google has launched a new feature called Simplify for its iOS app, enabling users to transform complex or technical web text into clearer, more understandable language using artificial intelligence, as announced this week.
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May 10, 2025
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DOORDASH REPORTS RECORD Q1 REVENUE, ACQUIRES DELIVEROO AND SEVENROOMS
DoorDash announced record first-quarter revenue of $3.03 billion, up 21% from the previous year, alongside two major acquisitions: Britain's Deliveroo for $3.9 billion and New Yorkbased SevenRooms for $1.2 billion.
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May 10, 2025
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APPLE POSTS STRONG Q2 2025 EARNINGS DRIVEN BY IPHONE SALES
Apple reported a robust second quarter for fiscal 2025, ending March 29, 2025, with revenue of $95.4 billion, a 5% increase year-over-year, and earnings per share of $1.65, up 8%, surpassing Wall Street expectations.
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May 10, 2025
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IOS 18.5 EXPANDS CARRIER SATELLITE SUPPORT TO IPHONE 13 MODELS
Apple's upcoming iOS 18.5 update, set for release next week, will enable carrier-provided satellite connectivity, such as T-Mobile's Starlink service, on iPhone 13 models, including the iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone 13 Pro Max, as reported this week by MacRumors.
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May 10, 2025
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TRUMP ADMINISTRATION PLANS MAJOR AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL OVERHAUL
The Trump administration, led by Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, unveiled a plan this week to overhaul the U.S. air traffic control system, addressing aging infrastructure, staffing shortages, and outdated technology that have contributed to recent aviation incidents.
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May 10, 2025
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OPENAI CEO SAM ALTMAN TESTIFIES BEFORE SENATE ON AI REGULATION
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman testified before a Senate Judiciary subcommittee this week, advocating for government regulation of artificial intelligence to address its risks and benefits, marking his first appearance before Congress.
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May 10, 2025
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MICROSOFT ENDS SKYPE AFTER 22 YEARS, MOVES USERS TO TEAMS
Microsoft will terminate Skype, its internet-based calling and messaging service, effective May 5, 2025, concluding 22 years of operation since its launch in 2003, as announced this week.
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May 10, 2025
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GOOGLE'S AD NETWORK RULED AN ILLEGAL MONOPOLY, FACES PENALTY PHASE
A federal judge has declared Google's digital advertising network an illegal monopoly, marking the second such ruling against the tech giant in less than a year, as reported this week.
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