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OPENAI UNVEILS ATLAS BROWSER IN DIRECT CHALLENGE TO GOOGLE CHROME
OpenAl has officially launched the Atlas browser, marking its most ambitious expansion yet beyond conversational Al and into the core infrastructure of the modern web.
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October 25, 2025
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AMAZON'S AUTOMATION PLAN COULD REPLACE 600,000 JOBS BY 2033
Amazon is accelerating its shift toward automation across its U.S. operations, in what analysts describe as one of the largest workforce restructurings in the company's history. Internal projections reviewed by multiple industry sources suggest that by 2033, Amazon expects to automate tasks equivalent to more than 600,000 human jobs, effectively reducing hiring needs even as its total output doubles. The long-term plan would see robots, artificial intelligence systems, and machine-learning tools taking over an expanding share of warehouse, logistics, and delivery operations.
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October 25, 2025
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APPLE FACES APP STORE CHALLENGES IN CHINA AMID NEW ANTITRUST COMPLAINT
Apple is once again confronting regulatory turbulence in China, where it now faces a formal complaint accusing its App Store of violating antitrust law and restricting consumer choice.
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October 25, 2025
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APPLE TV AND PEACOCK UNVEIL JOINT STREAMING BUNDLE AS APPLE REBRANDS ITS PLATFORM
Apple and NBCUniversal have officially launched their long-rumored streaming partnership, bringing Apple TV—now the unified identity for Apple's entertainment platform—and Peacock Premium together in a discounted bundle. The new offer arrives at a pivotal moment for both companies, who are reshaping their streaming strategies around consolidation, brand clarity, and cross-platform value.
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October 25, 2025
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APPLE CHALLENGES EU DIGITAL MARKETS ACT IN MAJOR COURT TEST
Apple has mounted a high-stakes legal challenge against the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA), a sweeping law designed to rein in the power of large technology platforms.
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October 25, 2025
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MICROSOFT PRESSURES XBOX DIVISION TO HIT 30 PERCENT PROFIT TARGET, TRIGGERING INDUSTRY REVERBERATIONS
Microsoft has quietly been imposing a bold new standard on its gaming arm—demanding that its Xbox studios deliver operating margins near 30 percent, a figure far above industry norms.
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October 25, 2025
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REDWOOD MATERIALS RAISES $350 MILLION TO EXPAND BATTERY RECYCLING AND ENERGY STORAGE
Battery recycling pioneer Redwood Materials has raised $350 million in new funding to accelerate its expansion into large-scale energy storage and critical-materials production. The financing round, led by Eclipse Ventures with participation from Nvidia's NVentures, lifts the company's valuation above $6 billion and signals investor confidence in Redwood's ability to bridge the gap between clean-energy infrastructure and digital-era demand.
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October 25, 2025
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THE ALL-NEW VOLVO ES90 EV SEDAN: LUXURY MEETS ELECTRIC IN VERSATILE FORM
Volvo ES90 represents the Swedish automaker's first major push into a high-end electric sedan built on its dedicated 800-volt architecture and premium safety technology stack.
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October 25, 2025
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APPLE EXPANDS MLS PLAYOFF ACCESS TO ALL APPLE TV SUBSCRIBERS
Apple has opened live streaming of all Major League Soccer playoff matches to every Apple TV subscriber, marking a pivotal expansion of its sports broadcasting strategy.
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October 25, 2025
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MACBOOK PRO M5 VS. M4: WHAT'S NEW IN APPLE'S LATEST MODEL
Apple's newest 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M5 chip continues the company's steady march toward professional computing built entirely on its own silicon.
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October 25, 2025
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AMERICANS CAN'T GET ENOUGH OF THE IPHONE 17 PRO MAX
Apple's newest flagship, the iPhone 17 Pro Max, is dominating the premium smartphone market in the United States, outperforming expectations and reaffirming the company's command of the high-end segment.
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October 25, 2025
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My matcha latte costs how much?
The matcha drinks at Kin Bakeshop are so popular that some customers wait hours for their fix.
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October 25, 2025
Los Angeles Times
AUSTRIA'S TREASURE, MEXICO'S HERITAGE
Officials want 'Moctezuma's headdress' returned from Vienna. But is it too fragile?
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October 25, 2025
Los Angeles Times
See NBA’s troubles? NCAA should go back to ban on bets
The responsible move for the NCAA would be to pause its rule change — which is to take effect Nov. 1— and reassess the risks
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October 25, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Jailers get body cameras, but they're no panacea
More eyes on L.A. County facilities, but who will view video?
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October 25, 2025
Los Angeles Times
'Make or break moment' for the Supreme Court
Ruling will decide what, if any, limits exist to president's use of military in the U.S.
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October 25, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Double down on this singular sensation
Vesia left off the roster as matter 'so much bigger than baseball'
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October 25, 2025
Los Angeles Times
See NBA's troubles? NCAA should go back to ban on bets
The responsible move for the NCAA would be to pause its rule change — which is to take effect Nov. 1 — and reassess the risks
3 min |
October 25, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Climate and fires divide rivals for governor
Four of the candidates pitch their plans for the economy at a business forum.
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October 25, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Henriquez, Klein added to roster
want him to feel pressured to return.
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October 25, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Longtime LAFD leader to become its next chief
A longtime Los Angeles Fire Department leader who is the head of the agency's Valley operations will become the department's new chief, Mayor Karen Bass confirmed Friday.
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October 25, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Big wave machine rolls into beach city
The coastal city of El Segundo is an unlikely location for a massive, new artificial surf park.
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October 25, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Students let the bot do the work
Most high schoolers use AI, raising fresh doubts about value of home assignments.
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October 25, 2025
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AMERICANS' ELECTRONIC TRASH IS WREAKING ENVIRONMENTAL HAVOC IN SOUTHEAST ASIA
Millions of discarded electronic devices from the United States are being shipped overseas each month and ending up in countries around Southeast Asia, where a combination of weak regulation, low-cost labour and hostile environments for hazardous waste management is creating a growing humanitarian and environmental crisis.
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October 25, 2025
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AIRBNB CEO BRIAN CHESKY SAYS OPENAI TOOLS “NOT READY” FOR FULL CHATGPT INTEGRATION
Airbnb Chief Executive Officer Brian Chesky has publicly declared that OpenAl’s suite of tools is not yet mature enough to power the company’s core app experiences.
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October 25, 2025
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YOUTUBE LAUNCHES AI LIKENESS DETECTION TO FIGHT DEEPFAKES AND IDENTITY MISUSE
YouTube has unveiled an Al likeness detection tool designed to protect creators from unauthorized use of their face or voice in Al-generated videos.
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October 25, 2025
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APPLE GIVES USERS CONTROL OVER LIQUID GLASS TRANSPARENCY IN IOS 26.1
Apple's next iOS update introduces one of the most requested interface refinements of the year: a new setting that lets users adjust the transparency and tint intensity of the system's “Liquid Glass” design language.
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October 25, 2025
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RIVIAN CUTS 600 JOBS AS EV MARKET COOLS AND INCENTIVES FADE
Rivian Automotive has announced plans to lay off approximately 600 employees, about four percent of its U.S. workforce, in a renewed effort to reduce costs and navigate the growing turbulence in the electric vehicle market. The decision underscores a turning point for the California-based automaker, which is facing declining EV demand, the expiration of key tax credits, and intensifying competition from both established carmakers and newer electric rivals.
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October 25, 2025
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REAL MADRID'S “INFINITO” STADIUM VISION: PARTNERING WITH APPLE TO REIMAGINE THE BERNABÉU
Real Madrid has embarked on an audacious digital-media initiative known internally as the “Bernabéu Infinito”, a concept first publicly introduced by club president Florentino Pérez during the club's 2024-2025 season assembly.
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October 25, 2025
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AI CAN HELP THE ENVIRONMENT, EVEN THOUGH IT USES TREMENDOUS ENERGY
Artificial intelligence is often criticized for its substantial consumption of electricity and water—data centers powering AI now account for roughly 1.5% of global electricity usage, with projections showing that figure could double by 2030. Yet amid the concerns, researchers are discovering compelling ways in which AI itself may help tackle climate change and reduce environmental impact.
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