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JAPAN ACCUSES GOOGLE OF ANTI-MONOPOLY VIOLATIONS IN SMARTPHONES
Japan’s Fair Trade Commission has issued a cease-and-desist order against Google, accusing the tech giant of violating anti-monopoly laws by mandating the pre-installation of its search engine on Android smartphones, regulators announced in a formal statement addressing competitive practices.
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April 19, 2025
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APPLE SURPASSES 60 PERCENT REDUCTION IN GLOBAL GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS
Apple has achieved a remarkable milestone, slashing its global greenhouse gas emissions by over 60 percent since 2015, according to its 2025 Environmental Progress Report, a feat that underscores its leadership in sustainable innovation within the $400 billion tech industry.
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April 19, 2025
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OPENAL COUNTERSUES ELON MUSK OVER ALLEGED HARASSMENT
OpenAI has filed a countersuit against Elon Musk in a California federal court, accusing the billionaire of orchestrating a campaign of harassment to undermine its operations, a legal escalation announced via a company statement on its social media platform X.
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April 12, 2025
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GLOBAL DATA CENTERS FACE DOUBLING ELECTRICITY DEMAND AMID TARIFF STRAINS
Google, Amazon, and Microsoft have propelled a seismic shift in global data center growth, with electricity demand projected to double within five years, a surge fueled by artificial intelligence workloads and cloud computing expansion, industry forecasts indicate in a recent energy outlook.
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April 12, 2025
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APPLE SMART HOME HUB LAUNCH COULD FACE DELAY UNTIL 2026, REPORT SUGGESTS
Apple may postpone the launch of its anticipated smart home hub until 2026, according to industry reports citing engineering challenges with its Siri voice assistant upgrades.
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April 12, 2025
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IPHONE PRICES MAY INCREASE UNDER TRUMP'S NEW TARIFFS ON ASSEMBLY PARTS
Smartphone manufacturer Apple faces rising assembly costs for its iPhone lineup due to the Trump administration's new import tariffs targeting parts from China, India, and Vietnam, key production hubs for the company.
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April 12, 2025
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TESLA CHINA SHIFTS FOCUS TO EXPORTS AS Q2 BEGINS
Tesla has realigned Giga Shanghai's production toward exports at the onset of the second quarter, prioritizing international shipments over China's domestic market following a robust close to the prior period.
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April 12, 2025
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AI TOOLS MONITOR STUDENTS TO PREVENT SCHOOL THREATS
Bark and Gaggle have deployed AI-powered surveillance tools across thousands of U.S. schools to monitor student communications, aiming to detect and prevent school shootings and other threats by analyzing emails and online activity on school-issued devices.
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April 12, 2025
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WALMART EXPLORES JOINING INVESTOR GROUP TO ACQUIRE TIKTOK
Walmart is contemplating a strategic leap into a consortium of investors bidding to purchase TikTok’s U.S. operations, a move prompted by Amazon’s unexpected entry into the fray, company sources confirmed in a statement addressing mounting rumors.
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April 12, 2025
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MICROSOFT MARKS 50TH ANNIVERSARY WITH SULEYMAN'S AI VISION
Microsoft celebrated its 50th anniversary with a keynote from Mustafa Suleyman, head of its Al division, unveiling an ambitious plan to evolve chatbots into empathetic, user-focused assistants during an event at its Redmond headquarters.
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April 12, 2025
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AIRBUS SIGNS PROVISIONAL DEAL WITH AMAZON FOR AIRLINE CONNECTIVITY
Airbus has entered into a provisional agreement with Amazon to deliver satellite-based internet connectivity to airlines, leveraging Amazon's planned Project Kuiper satellite network, the company announced during a major cabin interiors exhibition in Hamburg.
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April 12, 2025
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TOP HYBRID SUVS OFFER FUEL EFFICIENCY AND UTILITY IN 2025
Tesla leads the pack of hybrid SUVs with its Cybertruck, a standout model that combines electric efficiency with truck-like utility, topping sales charts in its debut year while other hybrid SUVs under $35,000 gain traction for their fuel savings and practicality.
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April 12, 2025
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THE NEW TECH COMPANION FOR YOUR CREATIVE COOKING TIME
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April 12, 2025
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DEMAND FOR IPHONES SURGES IN U.S.APPLE STORES AMID TARIFF FEARS
Apple has reported a sharp uptick in iPhone purchases at its U.S. retail stores as customers rush to buy devices before anticipated price increases tied to new import tariffs.
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April 12, 2025
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TRUMP'S TARIFF THREATS SHAKE STOCKS AND STOKE RECESSION WORRIES
Trump has intensified trade friction with China by pledging steep new tariffs, a stance unveiled in a White House press briefing that sent U.S. stock markets reeling and heightened fears of an economic downturn.
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April 12, 2025
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GOOGLE PIXEL 9A UNVEILS A SLIMLINE MARVEL
Google has launched the Pixel 9a, a sleek, slimline smartphone that trims excess bulk while packing flagship-worthy features, the company revealed in a virtual press showcase highlighting its latest A-series offering.
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April 12, 2025
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LEGO OPENS CARBON-NEUTRAL FACTORY IN VIETNAM TO CUT EMISSIONS
Lego has launched a $1 billion factory in Vietnam's Binh Duong province, designed to produce toys without generating greenhouse gas emissions, relying entirely on renewable energy sources, the company announced at a grand opening ceremony attended by local officials and Danish dignitaries.
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April 12, 2025
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MURDERBOT SET TO BOLSTER APPLE TV+'S SCI-FI LINEUP IN MAY
Apple has unveiled its latest sci-fi series, Murderbot, a comedic thriller starring Alexander Skarsgård, set to premiere with two episodes on May 16 on Apple TV+, followed by weekly releases through July 11, the company announced in a press release showcasing first-look images.
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April 12, 2025
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M4 MACBOOK PRO OFFERS COMPELLING REASONS TO UPGRADE NOW
Apple has unveiled its M4 MacBook Pro lineup, delivering a suite of upgrades that position it as a standout choice for laptop buyers seeking enhanced performance and versatility.
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April 12, 2025
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INSTAGRAM AND FACEBOOK ENFORCE NEW TEEN SAFETY RULES
Instagram has rolled out stringent safety restrictions for users under 16, requiring parental consent for livestreaming, a policy extending across Facebook and Messenger as part of a comprehensive update announced in a virtual press conference.
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April 12, 2025
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MICROSOFT'S AI DIVISION HEAD AIMS TO BUILD LASTING CHATBOT RELATIONSHIPS WITH USERS
Microsoft has tasked its AI division head, Mustafa Suleyman, with creating a new generation of chatbots designed to form enduring connections with users, a vision he outlined during a company milestone celebration.
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April 12, 2025
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MUSK TO REMAIN UNTIL DOGE MISSION CONCLUDES, WHITE HOUSE CONFIRMS
Entrepreneur Elon Musk will stay on as a senior White House adviser to complete his mission with the Department of Government Efficiency, the White House announced, dismissing reports of an imminent departure.
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April 05, 2025
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IBM AND TOKYO ELECTRON EXTEND PARTNERSHIP FOR ADVANCED SEMICONDUCTOR TECHNOLOGY
Computer services leader IBM has renewed its collaboration with Tokyo Electron, a Japanese semiconductor equipment maker, to advance cutting-edge chip technology over the next five years.
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April 05, 2025
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CHINESE FIRMS ORDER $16 BILLION IN NVIDIA CHIPS IN FIRST THREE MONTHS OF 2025
Nvidia has secured orders worth $16 billion from Chinese companies for its H20 server chips in the first three months of 2025, reflecting a surge in demand for artificial intelligence processing power within China's tech sector.
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April 05, 2025
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NASA ASTRONAUTS ADDRESS PUBLIC AFTER UNEXPECTED NINE-MONTH SPACE MISSION
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams spoke to reporters for the first time since returning from an unplanned nine-month mission aboard the International Space Station, shedding light on a test flight that ballooned from eight days due to mechanical issues with Boeing's Starliner spacecraft.
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April 05, 2025
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AMAZON UNVEILS NOVA ACT AI AGENT TO CONTROL WEB BROWSERS
Tech firm Amazon has introduced Nova Act, a fresh artificial intelligence agent designed to navigate and manage web browsers autonomously, marking a notable advancement in its AI offerings.
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April 05, 2025
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FRANCE'S ANTITRUST WATCHDOG FINES APPLE OVER APP TRACKING TRANSPARENCY ISSUES
France’s antitrust regulator has imposed a 150 million euro fine on Apple for issues tied to its App Tracking Transparency feature, citing violations of competition law due to the tool’s implementation on iPhones and iPads.
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April 05, 2025
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ELON MUSK SELLS X TO XAI FOR $33 BILLION IN ALL-STOCK DEAL
Tech titan Elon Musk has sold his social media _ platform X to his artificial intelligence firm xAl in a 33 billion all-stock transaction, merging two of his high-profile ventures into a single entity.
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April 05, 2025
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PHOTONIC INC. SELECTED FOR DARPA'S QUANTUM BENCHMARKING INITIATIVE STAGE A
Quantum computing company Photonic Inc. has earned a spot in Stage A of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s Quantum Benchmarking Initiative, a program designed to evaluate scalable quantum computing technologies.
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April 05, 2025
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APPLE HOME ADDS ROBOT VACUUM SUPPORT WITH MATTER AND IOS 18.4
Apple has updated its Home app to include support for robot vacuums, integrating them into its smart home ecosystem via the Matter standard and iOS 18.4 software update.
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