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APPLE CLASSIFIES ALL INTEL MAC MINIS AS VINTAGE OR OBSOLETE
Apple has designated all Intel-based Mac minis as either vintage or obsolete, signaling the end of an era for these compact desktops, the company announced in an updated support policy.
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April 19, 2025
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CHINA BANS SMART AND AUTONOMOUS DRIVING TERMS IN VEHICLE ADS
China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has imposed a ban on using “smart driving” and “autonomous driving” in vehicle advertisements, a regulatory crackdown announced during a meeting with nearly 60 automaker representatives, aimed at curbing misleading claims about advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), industry reports confirm.
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April 19, 2025
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APPLE TAKES TOP SPOT IN Q1 2025 SMARTPHONE MARKET, EDGING OUT SAMSUNG
Apple has clinched the leading position in global smartphone sales for the first quarter of 2025, narrowly surpassing Samsung to claim a 19% market share, industry reports confirm, marking the first time the iPhone maker has led a first quarter.
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April 19, 2025
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2026 KIA EV4 UNORTHODOX SEDAN REDEFINES ELECTRIC MOBILITY WITH 330-MILE RANGE
Kia has unveiled the 2026 Kia EV4, an electric sedan with a bold, unorthodox design and an estimated 330-mile range, positioning it as a compelling option in the $400 billion electric vehicle market, the company showcased at the New York International Auto Show.
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April 19, 2025
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APPLE WATCH CELEBRATES 10 YEARS WITH GLOBAL FITNESS CHALLENGE
Apple has announced a worldwide fitness challenge for Apple Watch users to mark the wearable’s 10th anniversary, inviting participants to close all three Activity rings—Move, Exercise, and Stand—on April 24 for a special digital award, the company revealed in a vibrant press release.
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April 19, 2025
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SILICON VALLEY CROSSWALKS HACKED TO PLAY HOAX MUSK AND ZUCKERBERG AUDIO
Unknown hackers tampered with audio-enabled crosswalk buttons across Silicon Valley, reprogramming them to play satirical recordings mimicking the voices of Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg and Tesla’s Elon Musk, city officials in Palo Alto, Menlo Park, and Redwood City confirmed in public statements addressing the prank.
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April 19, 2025
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META RESUMES AI TRAINING WITH EUROPEAN PUBLIC CONTENT
Meta has announced plans to resume training its artificial intelligence models using public content from European users on platforms like Facebook and Instagram, a decision unveiled in a company blog post addressing its AI strategy.
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April 19, 2025
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APPLE REBRANDS SEARCH ADS TO APPLE ADS
Apple has rebranded its Search Ads platform as Apple Ads, a move reflecting the expansion of its advertising offerings beyond simple search results, the company announced in a statement to developers.
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April 19, 2025
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PERPLEXITY IN TALKS TO INTEGRATE AI ASSISTANT INTO SAMSUNG AND MOTOROLA PHONES
Perplexity AI, a San Francisco-based startup challenging giants like Google and OpenAI, is pushing to integrate its virtual assistant into Samsung and Motorola smartphones, aiming to secure prime placement in the $400 billion smartphone market, industry sources familiar with the matter confirmed.
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April 19, 2025
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OPENAI TAPS DOLORES HUERTA AND PHILANTHROPY EXPERTS FOR FOR-PROFIT TRANSITION
OpenAI has enlisted civil rights pioneer Dolores Huerta and three philanthropy specialists to form a temporary advisory board, tasked with guiding its charitable initiatives as the company seeks to transform into a for-profit public benefit corporation, a decision announced in a press release outlining its strategic shift.
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April 19, 2025
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THE IPHONE 16 RANGE AND THE NEXT GEN IN COMPUTATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY
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April 19, 2025
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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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