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BOEING'S TROUBLED ERA DIMMED HAS THE PROSPECTS OF A PREEMINENT AMERICAN MANUFACTURER
A London-bound Air India plane carrying more than 240 people crashed shortly after takeoff Thursday. Authorities said there were no known survivors.
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June 14, 2025
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IPADOS 26 TRANSFORMS FILE MANAGEMENT ON IPAD
Apple unveiled significant upgrades to the Files app in iPadOS 26 at WWDC 2025, addressing long-standing user complaints about file management on iPad.
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June 14, 2025
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IOS 26 UPDATE NEARS WITH BETA AND GENERAL RELEASE TIMELINE
Apple unveiled iOS 26 at its Worldwide Developers Conference on June 9, 2025, introducing a major redesign dubbed Liquid Glass and new features for iPhone users.
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June 14, 2025
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STARBUCKS DEPLOYS AI ASSISTANT TO STREAMLINE BARISTA TASKS
Starbucks announced plans to roll out a generative Al assistant, named Green Dot Assist, powered by Microsoft Azure’s OpenAl platform, to simplify barista tasks and enhance service speed.
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June 14, 2025
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APPLE UNVEILS IOS 26 CARPLAY UPDATES AT WWDC. HERE'S WHAT'S NEW
Apple announced updates to CarPlay with iOS 26 at its Worldwide Developers Conference, introducing a redesigned interface and new features to enhance connectivity and safety for drivers.
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June 14, 2025
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GOOGLE OFFERS BUYOUTS TO EMPLOYEES IN SEARCH AND BEYOND
Google announced a voluntary buyout program for U.S.-based employees across multiple divisions, including its core Search and ads units, as part of a strategic realignment to focus on artificial intelligence and cost efficiency.
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June 14, 2025
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NVIDIA CEO HIGHLIGHTS QUANTUM COMPUTING'S TURNING POINT
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang declared that quantum computing is at an \"inflection point\" during his keynote speech at the company's GTC Paris developer conference, signaling its potential to address real-world challenges soon.
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June 14, 2025
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NINTENDO'S SWITCH 2 ELEVATES GRAPHICS PERFORMANCE
Nintendo launched the Switch 2 on June 5, 2025, boasting a significant graphics upgrade over its predecessor, powered by a custom Nvidia processor with 10 times the performance.
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June 14, 2025
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APPLE ANNOUNCES ON-DEVICE AI FEATURES FOR DEVELOPERS
Apple unveiled new on-device artificial intelligence features for developers at WWDC 2025, introducing the Foundation Models framework to integrate powerful AI capabilities into apps for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro.
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June 14, 2025
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ADOBE LAUNCHES PHOTOSHOP MOBILE BETA FOR ANDROID
Adobe announced the launch of a beta version of its Photoshop mobile app for Android devices, available for free download on the Google Play Store. The app, optimized for smartphones, includes core Photoshop features like layering, masking, and Firefly-powered generative AI tools, targeting both new and experienced creators.
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META'S AI VISION TO REDEFINE ADVERTISING BY 2026
In a bustling Manhattan ad agency, a creative director uploads a sneaker image and a $10,000 budget to Meta's platform, then leans back as artificial intelligence spins it into a vibrant Instagram campaign tailored to millions in seconds.
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POTENTIAL DWARF PLANET DISCOVERED AT SOLAR SYSTEM'S EDGE
In a quiet observatory nestled in the Chilean desert, a telescope's lens captures a faint speck of light moving against the starry void, revealing a hidden world at the solar system's farthest reaches. Last week, astronomers announced the discovery of a potential dwarf planet, a distant object roughly 435 miles wide, orbiting the sun far beyond Neptune. Located approximately 90 times farther from the sun than Earth, this icy body offers a rare glimpse into the outer fringes of our cosmic neighborhood.
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IPAD SURGES IN POPULARITY AMONG APPLE CUSTOMERS
A recent survey by Consumer Intelligence Research Partners revealed that the iPad remains highly popular among Apple customers, with 78% of recent buyers owning one, trailing only the iPhone at 94% and significantly outpacing the Mac at 36%. The data highlights the tablet's enduring appeal within Apple's ecosystem.
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DENVER RESEARCH SHOWS ROBOT COMPANIONS ENHANCE SENIOR QUALITY OF LIFE
Denver researchers announced that artificial intelligence-powered robot companions can improve the quality of life for senior citizens by addressing loneliness and supporting daily activities. The findings, part of ongoing studies at the University of Denver, highlight the potential of these robots to provide social interaction and assistance in assisted living facilities.
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GOOGLE'S SEARCH MONOPOLY FACES SWEEPING U.S. ANTITRUST REMEDIES
Picture a world where your smartphone's search bar isn't locked to Google, where a single tap unveils a kaleidoscope of rival engines, each competing to deliver the fastest, most relevant answers. That possibility loomed larger earlier this week when U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta heard closing arguments in a landmark antitrust case against Google, grappling with remedies that could dismantle its iron grip on online search. For U.S. consumers, small businesses, and tech innovators, this moment heralds a potential revolution in how Americans navigate the internet, promising a future of choice and competition.
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APPLE VISION PRO BRINGS IMMERSIVE MUSIC AND FILM TO LIFE
A young musician in Chicago slips on a headset, and suddenly she's not just listening to Bono's voice-she's standing beside him at New York's Beacon Theatre, feeling the pulse of the crowd as he sings \"Vertigo.\" Earlier this week, Apple's Vision Pro headset made such moments possible, launching immersive experiences like Bono's \"Stories of Surrender\" film and Metallica's Mexico City concert, redefining how Americans connect with music and cinema. This leap in spatial computing promises to blur the line between audience and performer, reshaping entertainment in a vibrant industry.
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TRUMP PULLS JARED ISAACMAN'S NASA NOMINATION OVER PRIOR TIES
What does it take to lose a NASA nomination days before a Senate vote? For Jared Isaacman, a billionaire astronaut handpicked by President Donald Trump, the answer lies in a vague phrase: \"prior associations.\"
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NEURALINK'S $650 MILLION FUNDRAISE FUELS AMBITIOUS BRAIN-COMPUTER VISION
In a dimly lit lab in Austin, a patient with paralysis moves a cursor across a screen using only their thoughts, a quiet triumph for Elon Musk's Neuralink.
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CHATGPT ENHANCES CAPABILITIES WITH FILE, EMAIL AND MEETING NOTE SEARCH
OpenAl has introduced new features allowing it to search users' files, emails, and meeting notes, aimed at enhancing productivity for business users. The updates enable the AI to connect with internal data sources and provide real-time context for queries.
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SAMSUNG'S REFUSAL SPURS APPLE TO DEVELOP OWN 5G MODEM
Samsung's decision not to supply 5G modems to Apple led the iPhone maker to develop its own modem, the Apple C1, which debuted in the iPhone 16e. Negotiations between Apple and Samsung faltered due to supply constraints and internal objections at Samsung, prompting Apple to pursue an independent solution.
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QUANTUM COMPUTING'S LEAP FORWARD: PATH TO 2030 AND BEYOND
A researcher in a Palo Alto lab watches a screen flicker with calculations that could unlock a new cancer drug, her quantum computer humming with possibilities that classical systems can't touch. Breakthroughs in quantum computing hinted at such futures, as scientists and startups pushed the boundaries of a technology poised to reshape industries.
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APPLE FIGHTS EU'S DEMAND TO UNLOCK IPHONE ECOSYSTEM
Why would a company worth $3.17 trillion resist sharing its technological crown jewels? Earlier this week, Apple launched a legal challenge against a European Union order under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), branding it \"unreasonable, costly, and stifling to innovation.\"
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META FACES ENERGY HURDLES FOR AI DATA CENTERS
A small business owner in Ohio scrolls through her Facebook feed, unaware that the AI shaping her ads is powered by data centers straining the nation's energy grid. Earlier this week, U.S. regulators and lawmakers sounded alarms over the rapid expansion of these facilities, driven by companies like Meta to fuel artificial intelligence and cloud computing. For American consumers, utility companies, and policymakers, this clash highlights a growing dilemma: can tech giants sustain Al's growth without destabilizing the power supply that millions rely on?
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GOOGLE'S SEARCH MONOPOLY FACES SWEEPING U.S. ANTITRUST REMEDIES
Picture a world where your smartphone's search bar isn't locked to Google, where a single tap unveils a kaleidoscope of rival engines, each competing to deliver the fastest, most relevant answers. That possibility loomed larger earlier this week when U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta heard closing arguments in a landmark antitrust case against Google, grappling with remedies that could dismantle its iron grip on online search. For U.S. consumers, small businesses, and tech innovators, this moment heralds a potential revolution in how Americans navigate the internet, promising a future of choice and competition.
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HELPING KIDS FIND THEIR FUTURE: CAREER TALKS IN A NEW ERA
In a sunlit Denver backyard, a first-grader named Mia spins tales of becoming an astronaut, her small hands tracing imaginary orbits in the air. Earlier this week, experts urged parents to lean into such moments, sparking conversations about career dreams to guide children like Mia toward futures filled with possibility.
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ELON MUSK'S STARLINK SET TO LAUNCH SATELLITE INTERNET IN INDIA
Union Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia announced earlier this week that Starlink, the satellite internet service operated by Elon Musk's SpaceX, will soon commence operations in India. The Department of Telecommunications issued a Letter of Intent to Starlink, signaling progress toward providing high-speed internet connectivity to remote and rural areas.
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META'S NUCLEAR BET TO POWER AI RAISES STAKES FOR TECH AND ENVIRONMENT
Can a social media giant's hunger for artificial intelligence reshape America's energy landscape? Earlier this week, Meta, the parent company of Facebook, struck a 20-year deal with Constellation Energy to secure nuclear power for its Al-driven data centers, a move that keeps an Illinois nuclear plant running beyond its planned 2027 closure.
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META TRACKS ANDROID USERS WITHOUT CONSENT
Meta has been covertly tracking Android users' web browsing activity through its Facebook and Instagram apps without their consent, according to researchers at Radboud University and IMDEA Networks. The tracking involves apps collecting data from websites visited on Android devices.
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APPLE'S NEXT CHAPTER MAY SHIFT THE FUTURE OF AI
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DEEPSEEK'S R1 UPGRADE IGNITES AI RIVALRY WITH OPENAI
In a small Shenzhen office, a team of engineers at DeepSeek Silicon huddles around glowing screens, tweaking code for an Al model that’s sending shockwaves across Silicon Valley.
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