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UK Takes Softer Stance on Apple and Google, Diverging From Stricter EU Rules
LONDON — Britain’s competition regulator will not impose strict new mandates on Apple and Google’s app stores, opting instead to accept voluntary commitments from the tech giants.…
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Yale breakthrough uses inexpensive metals to turn carbon dioxide into clean fuel
NEW HAVEN, Conn. – Scientists at Yale University and the University of Missouri have developed a new method to efficiently convert carbon dioxide into formate, a key material for clean energy storage.…
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Reddit ramps up acquisitions to bolster ad tech and AI capabilities
Reddit Eyes More Acquisitions to Fuel Growth and Ad Technology Reddit is signaling a push for further mergers and acquisitions as it looks to capitalize on its expanding user base and bolster its advertising technology, …
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Google to Expand AirDrop-Style File Sharing to More Android Phones in 2026
TAIPEI — Google will expand its cross-platform file-sharing capabilities to the broader Android ecosystem in 2026, allowing more devices to interact directly with Apple’s AirDrop.…
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Spotify unveils Page Match feature to sync physical books and audiobooks
Spotify has partnered with Bookshop.org to allow users in the United States and United Kingdom to purchase physical books from independent bookstores directly through its app, the company announced.…
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Technical details unveiled for the 78-qubit Chuang-tzu 2.0 quantum processor
Researchers have unveiled a new superconducting quantum processor, dubbed Chuang-tzu 2.0, which features 78 qubits arranged in a square lattice configuration.…
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First radio waves from exploding star reveal giant star’s final years
Astronomers have detected radio waves from a rare type of exploding star for the first time, providing a new method to study the final years of a massive star’s life before it ends in a supernova.…
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Spotify launches group chat feature in direct challenge to messaging apps
Spotify is expanding its in-app messaging capabilities by adding a group chat feature that allows users to share content with up to 10 people at once.…
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Silicon Valley startup Physical Intelligence aims to build 'ChatGPT for robots'
SAN FRANCISCO – A startup called Physical Intelligence is developing a general-purpose artificial intelligence model designed to teach robots how to perform everyday chores, ranging from folding laundry to peeling vegeta…
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Solid-state cooling breakthrough marks major step toward phasing out greenhouse gas refrigerators
Researchers have developed a new solid-state cooling device that uses the "elastocaloric" effect to reach temperatures below freezing, according to a study published in the journal Nature.…
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Weak magnetic fields can control nanoparticle formation, new study finds
AUBURN, Ala. — Physicists at Auburn University have discovered that even weak magnetic fields can significantly alter the behavior of dusty plasma, a finding that could transform the production of nanoparticles for advan…
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ICE uses Palantir’s AI technology to analyze immigration tips and reports
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is using generative artificial intelligence tools from Palantir to screen and summarize investigative leads, according to a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) report rele…
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Bondu AI Dinosaur Toy Exposes Sensitive Data of Tens of Thousands of Children
WASHINGTON – A major security vulnerability in an AI-powered dinosaur toy named "Bondu" exposed the personal information and private chat logs of more than 50,000 children, security researchers revealed.…
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India bets $100 billion on data centers in bid for AI superpower status
India’s Data Center Investment Set to Top $100 Billion as AI Hub Competition Heats Up SINGAPORE — India is aggressively expanding its data center capacity to become a premiere global destination for artificial intelligen…
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Trump administration taps Google AI to draft regulations, raising safety concerns
The Trump administration plans to utilize Google’s Gemini artificial intelligence to draft major federal regulations, beginning with a pilot program at the Department of Transportation (DOT).…
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Patreon slams Apple’s erratic policies as new payment deadline looms for creators
Patreon is pushing back against a new Apple mandate that requires all creators to migrate to the tech giant’s in-app subscription system by Nov. 1, 2026.…
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Microsoft quietly fixes routing anomaly that redirected test domains to Japan
WASHINGTON — Microsoft has resolved a network routing error that diverted traffic intended for a reserved testing domain to a Japanese electronics cable manufacturer, according to cybersecurity researchers.…
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Minnesota Governor deploys National Guard to Minneapolis to confront federal forces
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz activated the National Guard following the fatal shooting of a nurse by federal agents on Saturday, the second time federal forces have killed a civilian in the city this month.…
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TikTok Completes Transfer of US Operations to Oracle-Led Joint Venture
WASHINGTON — TikTok has finalized a deal to transfer its U.S. business operations to a new joint venture majority-owned by American companies, officials announced.…
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Tesla modifies self-driving features in California to avoid potential sales ban
Tesla Overhauls Self-Driving Options to Avoid California Sales Ban Tesla has modified how it offers its self-driving features to avoid a potential sales suspension in California following allegations of misleading market…