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NASA'S LIFE-DETECTING RADAR FOR EUROPA PASSES MAJOR TEST ON EARTH
A key piece of technology designed to search for signs of life beneath the icy surface of Jupiter’s moon Europa has just passed its first major milestone.
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Techlife News #719
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PLAYSTATION 5 SALES SURGE PAST 80 MILLION UNITS IN FIVE YEARS, LEAVING XBOX FAR BEHIND
Sony's PlayStation 5 has officially crossed a major milestone, surpassing 80 million units sold globally since its launch in November 2020.
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Techlife News #719
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RUSSIA MANDATES MAX APP ON ALL SMARTPHONES, SIGNALING DEEPENING STATE CONTROL OVER DIGITAL ACCESS
The Russian government has issued a new directive requiring the preinstallation of the MAX app, a state-backed digital services platform, on all smartphones sold in Russia, starting in late 2025.
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APPLE LAUNCHES AKI TEAM TO DEVELOP IN-HOUSE CHATGPT-STYLE AI SEARCH ENGINE
Apple has formed a new internal division known as Apple Knowledge Intelligence (AKI) to build its own ChatGPT-style AI search engine, marking a major strategic leap in its broader Al initiative.
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NO DEMOLITION NEEDED: EUROPE'S COAL PLANTS COULD BE TRANSFORMED INTO AI-READY DATA CENTERS
Across Europe, dozens of aging coal-fired power plants that once powered industrial economies are being eyed for a high-tech transformation: turning them into next-generation data centers.
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GOOGLE CONFIRMS CYBERATTACK: USER DATA BREACH EXPOSES SECURITY GAPS
Google has confirmed a major cybersecurity breach that compromised user data across multiple services, raising alarm over vulnerabilities in one of the world’s most widely used digital ecosystems.
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SWEEPING CYBERATTACK COMPROMISES U.S. JUDICIAL CASE SYSTEMS IN MAJOR NATIONAL SECURITY BREACH
A widespread cyberattack has penetrated the U.S. federal court system, compromising sensitive judicial case data and prompting urgent responses from intelligence agencies and national security officials.
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Games - A UNIFIED EXPERIENCE FOR GAMING ACROSS THE ECOSYSTEM
At this year's WWDC, Apple unveiled a new addition to its ecosystem: an official Apple Games app.
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August 02, 2025
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APPLE EXPANDS LIVE VIDEO SHOPPING SERVICE TO INDIA FOLLOWING U.S. LAUNCH
Apple is bringing its live video shopping service to India, expanding the retail feature internationally after a limited rollout in the United States earlier this year.
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August 02, 2025
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WATER RECYCLING IS CRUCIAL FOR SPACE STATIONS AND FUTURE LONG-DURATION SPACE MISSIONS
As humanity prepares for longer and more ambitious missions in space, from lunar habitats to crewed journeys to Mars, water recycling has become one of the most critical technologies for sustaining human life in orbit.
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August 02, 2025
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APPLE INVESTS $500 MILLION TO SOURCE CRITICAL IPHONE MATERIAL FROM THE U.S.
Intel is implementing major cost-cutting measures, including reduced capital expenditure and workforce reductions, as the U.S. chip giant works to recover from years of lost ground to competitors like TSMC, AMD, and Nvidia.
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August 02, 2025
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HIDEO KOJIMA CRITICIZES MODERN GAMES FOR LACKING ORIGINALITY: “EVEN THE VISUALS AND SYSTEMS ARE PRETTY MUCH THE SAME”
Legendary game designer Hideo Kojima is calling out the gaming industry's growing reliance on repetitive formulas, cautioning that too many modern titles look and feel the same. In a recent interview shared via Kojima Productions' social media and translated by fans across Japanese gaming forums, Kojima expressed concern over what he sees as a creativity plateau in mainstream development.
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August 02, 2025
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WAYMO PLANS TO WIDEN ROBOTAXI LEAD OVER TESLA WITH 2026 DALLAS LAUNCH
Waymo, Alphabet's autonomous driving division, has announced plans to launch its robotaxi service in Dallas by 2026, marking a major expansion in its effort to lead the U.S. autonomous vehicle race ahead of competitors like Tesla.
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August 02, 2025
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APPLE TO OPEN MANUFACTURING ACADEMY IN DETROIT AS IT INVESTS IN U.S. TALENT
Apple is launching a new Manufacturing Academy in Detroit, a move aimed at building a skilled U.S. workforce for advanced manufacturing and supporting its broader domestic investment strategy.
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August 02, 2025
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CHATGPT STUDY MODE TURNS AI INTO A PERSONALIZED LEARNING COACH
OpenAI has launched a new Study Mode for ChatGPT, signaling a significant shift in how generative Al can be used not just for quick answers, but as a true learning companion. Unlike the traditional ChatGPT interface, which focuses on providing direct responses, Study Mode is designed to guide users through concepts, encourage critical thinking, and support long-term retention—making it particularly valuable for students, self-learners, and professionals preparing for certifications or upskilling.
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August 02, 2025
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MICROSOFT LAUNCHES EDGE COPILOT MODE AS AI COMES TO THE BROWSER FRONTLINE
Microsoft is rolling out a new Copilot mode in its Edge browser, marking the latest step in the company's mission to bring generative AI directly into everyday user workflows.
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August 02, 2025
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TRUMP TECH INITIATIVE AIMS TO DIGITIZE AND STREAMLINE U.S. HEALTHCARE SERVICES
Former President Donald Trump's policy team is proposing a major tech-driven overhaul of the U.S. healthcare system, as part of a new initiative focused on expanding access, improving efficiency, and reducing costs through digital transformation.
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August 02, 2025
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APPLE CARPLAY ULTRA FACES INDUSTRY BACKLASH AS AUTOMAKERS PULL SUPPORT: WHAT MUST CHANGE
Apple's ambitious new in-car interface, CarPlay Ultra, appears to be in trouble before it even launches.
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August 02, 2025
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INDIA ACCOUNTS FOR 44% OF U.S. SMARTPHONE IMPORTS IN 02 2025 AS TARIFFS DISRUPT GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAINS
India has rapidly emerged as a dominant source of smartphone imports into the United States, accounting for 44% of all units shipped in Q2 2025, according to new trade data reviewed by industry analysts.
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August 02, 2025
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NVIDIA ORDERS 300,000 H20 CHIPS FROM TSMC AS DEMAND IN CHINA SURGES
Nvidia has reportedly ordered 300,000 units of its H20 AI chips from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), according to sources cited by Reuters.
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August 02, 2025
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JPMORGAN CHASE EMERGES AS TOP CONTENDER TO TAKE OVER APPLE CARD FROM GOLDMAN SACHS
JPMorgan Chase is now the leading candidate to take over the Apple Card partnership, as Goldman Sachs prepares to exit its consumer credit relationship with Apple, according to multiple reports.
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August 02, 2025
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ZUCKERBERG DECLARES AI SUPERINTELLIGENCE 'IN SIGHT,' CALLS IT A NEW ERA OF PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says that AI superintelligence is now within reach, and that the next wave of artificial intelligence will lead to a “new era of personal empowerment” marked by transformative changes in how individuals live, work, and create.
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August 02, 2025
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NVIDIA'S $4 TRILLION VALUE MARKS A NEW ERA FOR AI, AND THE GROWTH HAS JUST BEGUN
Nvidia has surged past a $4 trillion market capitalization, becoming the world’s most valuable publicly traded company—and analysts suggest this is only the beginning of its growth trajectory.
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August 02, 2025
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INDIA SURPASSES CHINA IN SMARTPHONE EXPORTS TO U.S. AS MANUFACTURING SOARS 240%
India has surpassed China as the leading exporter of smartphones to the United States, according to a new report, signaling a pivotal shift in global tech manufacturing.
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August 02, 2025
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DEEPSEEK'S AI DOMINANCE IN CHINA CHALLENGED AS ALIBABA'S QWEN GAINS GROUND
China's generative AI race is intensifying as Alibaba's Qwen model family emerges as a serious rival to DeepSeek, the current domestic leader in large language model development.
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August 02, 2025
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TESLA SIGNS $16.5 BILLION CHIP SUPPLY DEAL WITH SAMSUNG TO SECURE FUTURE VEHICLE COMPUTING
5 billion semiconductor supply agreement with Samsung Electronics, signaling a long-term strategic partnership aimed at securing high-performance chips critical to the future of electric vehicles, full self-driving (FSD), and next-generation infotainment systems.
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August 02, 2025
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FOLDABLE IPHONE TIPPED TO LAUNCH IN 2026, WITH 7.8-INCH DISPLAY
Apple is reportedly preparing to enter the foldable smartphone market with a long-rumored foldable iPhone projected to launch in 2026, according to a new supply chain report.
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July 26, 2025
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APPLE, NVIDIA PARTNER ARM HOLDINGS SETS UP AFTER 217% SURGE
After an explosive 217% rally in its stock price since its IPO, Arm Holdings—the U.K.-based semiconductor design firm backed by major tech players including Apple and Nvidia—is stabilizing as markets reassess its valuation and long-term growth potential.
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July 26, 2025
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WHITE HOUSE TO UNVEIL PLAN TO PUSH US AI ABROAD, CRACK DOWN ON RESTRICTIVE RULES, DOCUMENT SHOWS
A groundbreaking astrophysical discovery has revived interest in the controversial “Infinity Theory,” following observational evidence of a black hole’s birth that challenges current models of spacetime and gravity.
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July 26, 2025
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APPLE STRENGTHENS GULF PRESENCE WITH SAUDI ONLINE STORE
Apple is expanding its footprint in the Middle East with the launch of a dedicated Apple Online Store in Saudi Arabia, a strategic move that reinforces the tech giant's growing focus on the Gulf region.
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