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A Hong Kong AI model proves more accurate than doctors in diagnosing eye conditions

The open-source VisionFM model from the Chinese University of Hong Kong is comparable to doctors at diagnosing ophthalmic diseases, paper finds.

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The best power banks you can buy in 2024: Expert tested and reviewed

We tested the best portable power banks from Anker, Ugreen, Baseus, and more to help you find the ultimate solution for reviving your drained devices.

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If ChatGPT produces AI-generated code for your app, who does it really belong to?

The answer is complicated, so in Part I of a two-article analysis, we consulted legal experts to obtain some definitive answers.

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The best iPhone power banks of 2024: Expert tested and reviewed

We went hands-on with some of the top iPhone power banks that will keep your devices powered up and ready to go.

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The best NAS devices of 2024: Expert tested

We tested the top NAS storage devices that provide seamless storage solutions for personal and professional use.

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The best external hard drives of 2024: Expert tested

I've meticulously tested the leading external hard drives on the market to help you find the most dependable and budget-friendly backup storage solutions.

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The best iPads for college: Expert tested and reviewed

From taking notes and Zoom calls to completing a graphic design project, we went hands-on with the top iPads for college students.

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I converted this Windows 11 Mini PC into a Linux workstation - and didn't regret it

The Herk Orion is a capable Ryzen-powered Mini PC in its own right, but ditching Windows for a Linux OS has opened up a whole new level of performance.

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I found one of the fastest-charging portable batteries for home backups - and it's on sale

The Andes 1500 portable power station is strong enough to power essential appliances during a power outage or as a camping or RV companion.

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I tested the viral 'tangle-free' USB-C cable, and it's my new travel essential

I didn't expect the Magtame USB-C cable to be as useful as it is. Even its thermal test results look promising.

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I tried an ultra-thin iPhone case, and here's how my daunting experience went

Latercase's Thin Case puts an ultra-slim layer of protection around your phone, and it's surprisingly functional.

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ZDNET's product of the year: Why Oura Ring 4 bested Samsung, Apple, and others in 2024

By blending precision health tracking with an elegant design, the Oura Ring 4 underscores the growing importance of health tech in our daily lives.

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Google suggests fixes to its search monopoly

Google proposed new limits after a judge ruled Google illegally crushed competition in search.

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Qualcomm defeats Arm’s claim over chip design license breach

Qualcomm is one of Arm’s biggest customers but they both have grown increasingly at odds as they have become rivals in the processor industry.

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US plans to blacklist company that ordered TSMC chip found in Huawei processor, source says

Sophgo, an affiliate of bitcoin mining equipment supplier Bitmain, is in the process of being placed on the Entity List.

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NeurIPS, the ‘AI Olympics’, gets new hurdles in Canada with US-China tech competition

Chinese researchers and companies such as ByteDance made up a greater share of the 37-year-old AI conference this year, but some could not secure visas.

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China faces AI talent shortage in an otherwise booming ‘new economy’ sector, report finds

A quarter of ‘new economy’ job openings this year on the Maimai platform have been directly related to AI, as Big Tech firms fight for top talent.

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Sega considering Netflix-like game subscription service

It's another sign the industry is moving away from owning games - some fear that means gamers having to "shell out more."

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Elon Musk endorses far-right Alternative for Germany party in upcoming election

While he gains power in the incoming Trump administration, Elon Musk is using his influence elsewhere, endorsing a far-right party in Germany.

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This LG Bluetooth speaker impressed me with a design feature I've yet to see on competitors

The LG XBoom 360 XO2 features booming sound in a portable form factor, but one unique aspect sets it apart from the competition.

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Bitcoin trades around $97,000, recovers from earlier losses

Bitcoin fell sharply on Friday amid broader caution in risk assets.

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Amazon's AI Shopping Guides helps you research less and shop more. Here's how it works

The sheer abundance of deals during the holiday season can get overwhelming. Amazon's guides help US customers navigate more than 100 product types.

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This Roku Ultra streaming device gave my TV 4K superpowers - and it's on sale right now

Looking for a fast, reliable streaming device that's easy to use with any smartphone? The Roku Ultra is as good as these gadgets get.

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The best AirPods of 2024: Expert tested and reviewed

Look no further -- we've compiled a list to help you find the best AirPods for every Apple lover.

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OpenAI unveils its most advanced o3 reasoning model on its last day of 'shipmas'

For 12 days straight, OpenAI unveiled 'new things, big and small.' Here's what's new today and a full round-up of all the announcements.

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The best services for deleting yourself from the internet in 2024

Erasing your digital footprint isn't easy, but our recommended data removal services can take the stress out of the process.

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The first open-source, privacy-focused voice assistant for the home is here

Home Assistant just announced the launch of a new open-source voice assistant with hardware that works without an internet connection.

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7 Android widgets to make your phone or tablet more useful

If you like your Android home screen to give you quick access to information, services, and apps, you should consider adding a small collection of widgets.

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The last day of '12 days of OpenAI' is expected to bring biggest drop yet

If you thought the o1 reasoning models were impressive, you may be in for a treat.

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Tesla reverses losses to turn higher in a volatile week for the EV stock

Tesla on Friday reversed losses from earlier in the day to trade higher, putting the electric vehicle maker's stock on track to post a weekly gain.

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Chinese-owned Character.ai rival vanishes from US App Store

Talkie, a popular AI companion app developed by Shanghai start-up MiniMax, has been removed from Apple’s store in the US.

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China’s tax agency cracks down on influencers, online merchants amid shrinking revenue

A newly proposed regulation would require internet platform operators to report revenue information about users.

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Tencent teams with smartphone maker Honor on AI while Apple searches for a partner

Tencent is providing cloud computing resources to strengthen Honor’s AI offerings while Apple Intelligence is still absent in China.

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Tencent challenges e-commerce rivals with new gift-giving feature on WeChat

The new function could be Tencent’s next big hit after electronic red packets, says one merchant.

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N Korea hackers stole $1.3bn of crypto this year - report

Some incidents may be linked to North Korean IT workers infiltrating tech firms, according to research firm Chainalysis.

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TikTok parent ByteDance intensifies China AI rivalry with 85% price cut for visual model

ByteDance’s ultra-low pricing underscores growing rivalry in the Chinese market, where Big Tech firms and start-ups have locked horns in a brutal price war.

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AI is trained to spot warning signs in blood tests

AI can spot patterns in the data from blood tests that can give an early warning of disease.

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TikTok ban: US senators urge Biden to extend ByteDance deadline by 90 days

The app’s China-based parent company is mounting a legal challenge against a law forcing it to sell its US assets or face a ban.

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Shenzhen showers AI companies, workers with cash to boost local industry

Municipal government issues a slew of new policies including tens of millions of dollars in subsidies to promote AI development.

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Renewed US-China science pact advances cooperation, despite tech wars

The pact sustains targeted collaboration, but it also risks reinforcing emerging scientific blocs, potentially reshaping the global research landscape.

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Micron shares suffer steepest drop since 2020 after disappointing guidance

Micron's stock plummeted Thursday following the company's earnings report and its weaker-than-expected guidance for the second quarter.

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Amazon workers strike across seven facilities at peak of holiday shopping season

Amazon workers at seven facilities in New York, Georgia, California and Illinois went on strike Thursday.

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Trump's pick to lead NASA made a big bet on crypto while going to space

Before being chosen by President-elect Trump to lead NASA, Jared Isaacman guided his payments company Shift4 into the crypto market.

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Man convicted for repeatedly lying about inventing Bitcoin

Computer scientist Craig Wright was given a suspended prison sentence for what was described as "legal nonsense."

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HKMA picks 10 banks, 4 tech firms as Hong Kong evaluates commercial benefits of GenAI

Participants will be onboarded to a platform of an AI supercomputing centre operated by Cyberport, with technical trials expected to begin early next year.

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Apple in talks with Tencent, ByteDance to bring AI to iPhones in China, report says

The iPhone maker is reportedly in early talks with the tech giants to launch Apple Intelligence on the mainland after talks stalled with Baidu.

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Chinese fintech giant Ant denies imminent restart of IPO process

Amid rife speculation, the company says it has no current plans to go public or pursue a back-door listing.

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Apple urged to axe AI feature after false headline

Reporters Without Borders has called for Apple to remove Apple Intelligence.

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Alibaba splits AI team to sharpen consumer and business focus

It follows similar moves by ByteDance and Baidu, which have divided their AI research and application teams to tackle a competitive market.

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Tencent gives up Epic Games board seats after US antitrust scrutiny

China’s most valuable company owns Riot Games, a rival to Epic, in which it also has a minority stake, and its board seats in both possibly violated US law.

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Troubled self-driving truck firm TuSimple rebrands as CreateAI, launches AI model

Once a rising star in autonomous driving, TuSimple has announced a rebranding as it pursues AI-generated video content after ousting its CEO.

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US Supreme Court to hear TikTok challenge to potential ban

The US wants the app to be sold or banned because of what it says are links to the Chinese state.

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World's first Bitcoin nation scales back crypto dream

El Salvador has eased its pro-cryptocurrency policies to help secure a $1.4bn loan from the IMF.

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US probes TP-Link, the China-founded router maker dominating the American market

Investigators fear that TP-Link is using ‘the Huawei playbook’, according to people familiar with the probe.

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China’s EV champion Geely bets on tech edge to expand in Asia, EU

In an interview with the Post, Geely CEO Gui Shengyue discusses the company’s overseas strategy and EU tariffs.

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TSMC says first advanced U.S. chip plant 'dang near back' on schedule. Here's an inside look at the Arizona fab

Apple will be the largest customer at TSMC's new Arizona chip fab, which the Taiwanese company says is 'dang near back' on schedule. Here's an inside look.

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Tesla shares sink 8%, giving up some gains from post-election pop

Tesla shares dropped more than 8% on Wednesday, their biggest decline since before Trump's election victory, which has been a big spark for the stock.

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Micron shares plunge on weak second-quarter guidance

Micron shares plunged in extended trading after the chipmaker issued weaker-than-expected second-quarter guidance.

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China’s GenAI sector sees more funding, fewer deals in sign of consolidation, data shows

Total funding amounted to 35 billion yuan this year, compared with 20.5 billion yuan last year, meaning investors are being more selective.

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Hong Kong licenses 4 more crypto exchanges amid bitcoin price surge

The approvals bring the total number of licenced virtual asset firms to seven, as Hong Kong moves to revive its crypto industry.

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Fund of ByteDance founder Zhang Yiming gets Hong Kong asset management licence

The investment fund started by the founder of the Chinese owner of TikTok now has regulatory approval to provide services to professional investors.

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Health AI startup Suki expands partnership with Google Cloud to deliver more assistive tech for clinicians

Health-care AI startup Suki is building patient summary and Q&A features using Google Cloud's Vertex AI platform.

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China’s food delivery platforms enforce breaks for riders clocking more gig economy hours

Meituan and Ele.me are using ‘fatigue management’ systems in several cities, halting orders after 12-hour days, as work climbs in slowing economy.

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Tech war: Shanghai chip tool maker AMEC removed from US list of ‘Chinese military companies’

In January, the DOD added AMEC and other Chinese tech firms to the blacklist because they were considered a threat to US national security.

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Nvidia falls deeper into correction territory, Broadcom reverses earlier gains to tick lower

Despite Nvidia's recent fall, its stock is still up more than 160% for the year. Broadcom has risen more than 120% in the same time frame.

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Amazon faces US strike threat ahead of Christmas

The walkout could affect several facilities across the US during the busy holiday season.

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Nissan and Honda consider a merger to take on larger rival Toyota, Tesla and EV makers

Honda is considering several options including a merger, capital tie-up or the establishment of a holding company, Executive Vice-President Shinji Aoyama said.

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Ireland fines Meta €251 million for data breach impacting 29 million users

The tech giant infringed EU’s General Data Protection Regulation, according to the country’s data watchdog.

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How Facebook restricted news in Palestinian territories

Palestinian news outlets have seen a steep drop in audience engagement since October 2023.

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China’s top EV maker BYD kicks off robotics recruitment drive for young talent

The Shenzhen-based carmaker is increasing its investment in humanoid robots amid a flurry of investment from local governments.

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Apple accused of using conflict minerals

The tech giant says it "strongly disputes" the claims and it is "deeply committed to responsible sourcing" of minerals.

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CrowdStrike moves to dismiss Delta Air Lines suit, citing contract terms

CrowdStrike moved Monday evening to dismiss Delta Air Lines' lawsuit around the July cybersecurity outage that led to canceled flights.

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Tech Life: Does the robotaxi have a future?

How tech is transforming the way the world works, learns and plays

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UK kicks off review into training AI models on copyrighted content

The U.K. government said Tuesday it's consulting on measures to regulate the use of copyrighted content by tech companies to train their AI models.

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Databricks announces $10 billion financing at $62 billion valuation

The company's new valuation is up from $43 billion in 2023.

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China wants to dominate in AI — and some of its models are already beating their U.S. rivals

Chinese AI models are already hugely popular and are keeping pace with — and even surpassing — some U.S. rivals, industry experts told CNBC.

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Dexcom's over-the-counter glucose monitor now offers users an AI summary of how sleep, meals and more impact sugar levels

Dexcom is bringing generative AI to Stelo users, starting with weekly personalized reports about their glucose

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Ofcom apologises for 'ill-judged' porn joke job ad

Campaigners say the post, by a senior manager at the regulator, treats porn as a job perk.

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Walmart partners with China’s Meituan for 30-minute deliveries ‘anytime, anywhere’

The world’s largest retailer is partnering up with another Chinese tech firm four months after dumping its stake in JD.com.

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Chinese start-up Zhipu AI raises US$412 million in new funding amid crowded market

Zhipu said it doubled its revenue year on year in the 11 months to November, without providing an exact figure.

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Trump meets TikTok CEO as ban deadline looms

The social media giant is currently seeking to delay a law that would see it banned or sold in early 2025.

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Alibaba to lose US$1.3 billion on Intime sale in retreat from offline retail

The deal for the department store chain is valued at 7.4 billion yuan, less than half of what Alibaba sank into it.

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PDD's Temu app tops U.S. iOS downloads for second year running amid greater scrutiny of China companies

Apple ranked Temu as the top free app on its U.S. iOS store for the second year running even as Chinese companies face greater U.S. government scrutiny

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Super Micro slides 8% after stock is dropped from Nasdaq 100

Super Micro is exiting the Nasdaq 100 after just five months in the index.

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Waymo to begin testing in Tokyo, its first international destination

The Alphabet-owned company has struck deals with major Japan-based robotaxi operators to begin testing in 2025.

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China’s integrated circuit output slows in November while imports climb amid stockpiling

IC output growth for the year through November was up 23 per cent, while imports were up 14.8 per cent amid an intensifying US-China chip war.

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With Nvidia antitrust probe, China hardens its stance towards US ‘AI partners’

Beijing may be looking to add teeth to its response to Washington’s escalating chip war, starting with a slap on the wrist for the AI-chip maker.

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Bitcoin rises to new record above $107,000 ahead of this week's Fed decision

Bitcoin rallied to a new all-time high Monday as investors awaited the Federal Reserve's final interest rate decision of the year.

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MicroStrategy's Michael Saylor says bitcoin is 'cyber Manhattan' — a 'good investment' even at the top

Michael Saylor compared bitcoin to New York City and its economy on Monday as the cryptocurrency rose to new records.

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Amazon aware of warehouse injury risk, report finds

The e-commerce giant is accused of trying to misrepresent its safety record, but says a report "isn't grounded in reality".

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Britain brings tough online safety measures into force, gives tech giants three months to comply

The U.K. brought its sweeping online safety law into force Monday, paving the way for stricter supervision and potentially massive fines for tech giants.

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Tech war: China’s chip industry reports sharp drop in funding in 2024 amid US rivalry

In the first 11 months of 2024, China’s semiconductor industry recorded 677 investment deals, a decline of 35.9 per cent year on year.

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Social media given 'last chance' to tackle illegal posts

Platforms have three months to take action or they could be fined up to 10% of global turnover.

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Bitcoin hits new record high of more than $106,000

The world's largest cryptocurrency has risen by more than 50% since Donald Trump's election victory.

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Alibaba to sell department store Intime to focus on core e-commerce, sources say

The reported Intime sale is part of Alibaba’s broader efforts to restructure its business and refocus on its e-commerce and cloud businesses.

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WeChat targets deepfake celebrity scams in latest crackdown on misuse of generative AI

WeChat said it deleted 532 examples of AI-generated deepfake content and shut 209 accounts that used the technology in marketing videos.

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Bitcoin surges above US$106,000 on strategic reserve hopes

Bitcoin has surged more than 50 per cent since the November 5 election that saw Trump elected along with many other pro-crypto candidates.

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From blind box toys to snacks, Chinese venture capital firm finds growth in niche spending

BA Capital has been able to tap into niche consumer areas to grow into a firm with US$1.38 billion under management.

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TikTok Shop is outperforming Shein and Sephora among US shoppers online

A new consumer trends report found that 45 per cent of surveyed Americans have bought something on TikTok.

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Why the U.S. government is saying all citizens should use end-to-end encrypted messaging

If you are not using end-to-end encrypted messaging on your phone already, the U.S. government has a warning message for you about China and your texts.

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How China's satellite megaprojects are challenging Elon Musk's Starlink

China's Qianfan, Guo Wang and Honghu-3 projects have plans to put 38,000 low earth orbit satellites into space.

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Ex-OpenAI engineer launches robotics start-up, joining race to produce intelligent machines

Light Robotics, which has set up offices in Shenzhen and Singapore, will focus on consumer-facing companion robots.

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ByteDance to expand popular chatbot but sees AI video as more important market

ByteDance sees AI chatbots as a slower growth opportunity and instead has prioritised AI video generators, according to local media.

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Broadcom's long and winding path to the trillion-dollar club, and how Trump played a role

Broadcom became the eighth U.S. tech company to eclipse $1 trillion in market cap on Friday after the stock's record gain.

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Chinese surveillance firm Hikvision ends Xinjiang government contracts ahead of Trump 2.0

The surveillance camera maker, blacklisted by Trump in 2019, did not say why it was now ending contracts for projects completed in 2018.

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Former OpenAI researcher and whistleblower found dead at age 26

Suchir Balaji, a former OpenAI researcher, was found dead in his San Francisco apartment in recent weeks, officials confirmed to CNBC.

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Apple and Google instructed by House committee to prepare to dump TikTok next month

House members are telling Apple and Google to be prepared to comply with a law that could result in TikTok facing an effective ban in the U.S.

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Baidu, Alibaba, Tencent execs among Big Tech members on new China AI standards committee

The committee marks a major milestone after MIIT and other government agencies announced plans for 50 sets of AI standards by 2026.

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Tech companies most threatened by Trump are donating to his inauguration fund

Amazon, Meta, and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman have all announced $1 million donations to Trump's inauguration fund.

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OpenAI emails show Elon Musk wanted for-profit structure in 2017

OpenAI on Friday posted screenshots showing that Elon Musk, one of its co-founders, pushed for the company to have a for-profit structure as far back as 2017.

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Broadcom stock closes up 24%, pushing company past $1 trillion market cap for the first time

Shares of Broadcom popped more than 24% Friday, pushing the company's market cap beyond $1 trillion for the first time.

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BBC complains to Apple over misleading shooting headline

Apple's new artificial intelligence features falsely made it seem the BBC reported Luigi Mangione had shot himself.

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Black Myth: Wukong misses out on top prize at gaming Oscars, stirring online debate at home

Black Myth took home the award for Best Action Game, the only prize out of the four awards it was nominated for.

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Chinese social media Xiaohongshu moves closer to IPO as profits surge in 2024, sources say

With popularity booming in recent years and recent profitability, the company has selected underwriters for a planned public listing.

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Game Awards 2024: Astro Bot Wins Game of the Year

Sony's 3D platformer takes four prizes at the ceremony dubbed "the biggest night in gaming".

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China ups the ante on humanoid robotic innovation, applications to boost economy

Hangzhou, Chongqing and Nanjing, plus a part of the southwestern Sichuan province, release robotics policies to accelerate innovation.

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N Korea made millions from remote work scheme, US says

Fourteen North Koreans have been charged with fraud in the US over an alleged long-running conspiracy.

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China’s video gaming revenue hits new high in 2024 on back of blockbuster releases

Industry revenue grew 7.53 per cent to US$44.8 billion in what has been a big year for Chinese games overseas, including Black Myth: Wukong.

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US asks court to reject TikTok’s bid to stave off law that could ban the app

The Justice Department argued that ‘continued Chinese control of the TikTok application poses a continuing threat to national security’.

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Intel says chip spin-off is an ‘open question’ for next CEO

Executives broke with former CEO Pat Gelsinger’s more bullish messaging and emphasised that it will take time to fix Intel’s competitiveness.

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Controversial chatbot's safety measures 'a sticking plaster'

Character.ai is facing legal action in the US over claims a bot on the site encouraged a teenager to kill his parents.

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Mark Zuckerberg's Meta donates $1m to Trump fund

It appears to be the latest attempt by the Meta boss to build a closer relationship with the incoming president.

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Australia to force tech giants to keep paying for news

The long-awaited decision follows a standoff with Meta, and succeeds a world-first law from 2021.

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WhatsApp and Instagram restored after Meta outages

Over 22,000 people reported issues with Facebook on Wednesday evening and over 18,000 struggled to use WhatsApp, according to Downdetector.

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Hackers find hole in Krispy Kreme Doughnuts' cyber-security

The hack has left some hungry customers unable to make online orders.

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Chatbot 'encouraged teen to kill parents over screen time limit'

Legal action filed in Texas alleges Character.ai 'poses a clear and present danger' to young people.

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Tech Life: Cyber warfare

Cyber warfare, aerodynamic tech in athletics and the new Indiana Jones.

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Amazon and eBay to pay 'fair share' for e-waste recycling

Firms which produce e-cigarettes will also be asked to pay more towards UK recycling.

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Nvidia targeted by China in new chip war probe

The investigation follows a US decision to further restrict sales to chip equipment makers in China.

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TikTok asks for emergency pause to looming US ban

The app says the Supreme Court - and incoming Trump administration - needs more time to consider the case.

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Google unveils 'mind-boggling' quantum computing chip

It solves in five minutes a problem computers now would need 10,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 years to work out, Google says.

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TikTok set to be banned in the US after losing appeal

The app - which faces being banned in a matter of weeks - says it will now take its case to the Supreme Court.

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Online star Hawk Tuah girl faces crypto coin criticism

Haliey Welch's "Hawk" digital coin shot up in price then lost 95% of its value just hours after it launched.

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Is AI any good at choosing gifts?

With vast amounts of data do draw on, AI should be able to come up with good gift ideas, but does it?

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Vodafone boss says prices won't rise after Three 'mega-merger'

The deal, which creates the UK's biggest mobile network, has had to overcome competition concerns.

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Bitcoin surges past $100k for first time

Its record price is making headlines - but that's just one part of the cryptocurrency's tumultuous story.

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Telegram U-turns and joins child safety scheme

It is the latest in a series of changes announced by the platform since its founder Pavel Durov was arrested.

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Tech Life: How green is AI?

Tech Life meets leading AI scientist Sasha Luccioni, one of the BBC’s 100 Women 2024.

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Stunning or rubbish? Jaguar's new concept car divides opinion

The carmaker's new look is praised as "exciting" but others say it should "go back to the drawing board".

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Watch: How Jaguar's shifted gears with its concept car

The company has been at the centre of a media storm as a result of its radical revamp.

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Why is vintage audio equipment booming?

Music lovers are buying up old cassette, CD and record players and getting them fixed.

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Why so many games are failing right now - and why others are breakout hits

Making games is hard and, in 2024, getting people to buy them is another challenge.

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Could a thermal camera reveal your home's hidden heat loss?

Thermal imaging tech has become cheaper and homeowners are using it to track down heat loss.

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Europe's flying taxi dreams falter as cash runs short

Makers of a new generation of European electric aircraft are struggling to raise money.

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Tech Life: Tiger trackers used to spy on women

Tiger tracking cameras have been misused to take videos of women in a forest in India.

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The superpowers of coatings make possible the impossible

Hi-tech coatings make all sorts of high performance engineering, like jet engines, possible.

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The AI or real quiz: Christmas edition

Challenge yourself with this Christmas edition of our AI or real quiz and see if you can get top marks!

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Tech Life: Donald Trump’s robodogs

Who's behind the robot dogs at Donald Trump's house? Plus: Wasting scammers' time.

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Chocolate makers stoke boom for Indian cocoa beans

India produces only a tiny fraction of the world's cocoa beans, but that could be changing.

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Tech Life: The dangerous job of online moderating

We hear from a former moderator in Kenya who was left traumatised by his previous job.

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An energy efficient home - why is it so difficult?

It can be hard to find good advice on how to make homes more energy efficient.

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Meet the AI robot whose artwork sold for over $1m

A portrait of mathematician Alan Turing is thought to be the first artwork by a humanoid robot to be sold at auction.

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Up close with the 300 tonne driverless trucks

Big mining firms are switching to driverless trucks and other autonomous equipment.

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Tech Life: Is this show fake?

Tech Life creates a fake podcast using an AI tool from Google. Plus, political deepfakes.

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Why colouring clothes has a big environmental impact

Start-up firms are looking for ways to dye clothes using less water and heat.

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The house paints that promise much more than colour

Paints now promise to make your house cooler, warmer, or simply peel off.

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Tech Life: The fall of a global chip maker

Intel was once unrivalled as the world's chip maker. Now it's fallen behind its rivals.

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Gamer role introduced in children's hospital

Steven Mair is the Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity's new gamer in residence

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The green software that could make big carbon savings

Greener software could make devices last longer and use less electricity.

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Will AI make work burnout worse?

As more AI tools are rolled out, some argue they are contributing to employee burnout.

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'It's our moonshot': Why scientists are drilling into volcanos

In Iceland scientists plan to drill down to magma to understand it and use it for energy production.

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Why there's a rush of African satellite launches

Falling launch costs have given African nations a chance to send their own satellites into orbit.

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Watch: Why is the latest SpaceX rocket test a big deal?

The BBC's Pallab Ghosh explores why this world first test is a big deal for space exploration.

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From Wimbledon to VAR, is tech hurting the drama of sport?

As Wimbledon scraps human line judges, sport insiders suggest how we can make games more exciting.

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Musk promises self-driving Tesla taxis, but are they safe?

BBC Tech Correspondent Lily Jamali analyses the 'robocabs' and if their technology is up to par.

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Meet the team paid to break into top-secret bases

Hear from the team who test security by breaking into secure facilities.

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Could you switch careers into cyber-security?

From ex-policemen to former physicists, cyber-security firms search outside the industry for staff.

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Tech Life: The big business of online charity donations

We speak to the CEO of charity fundraising company GoFundMe

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Worker shortage hampers datacentre boom

Despite offering high pay companies that build datacentres are struggling to find skilled staff.

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Watch: Can BBC reporter's AI clone fool his colleagues?

Cyber Correspondent Joe Tidy has an AI clone of himself built to see how sophisticated they can be.

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How pen and paper comes to the rescue in an IT crisis

Firms are advised to practise operating with pens and paper in case of a computer meltdown.

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Is Elon Musk’s Starlink a game changer for Africa?

The satellite internet company is expanding across Africa, but not without some controversy.

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Tech Life: Will AI replace call centre workers?

We speak to the man who says AI will create call centre jobs – rather than replace them.

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School calls time on pupils' smart devices

A Sheffield school bans pupils from using smartphones and watches on its premises.

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Tech Life: Mapping a changing world

How live updating of online maps is helping humanitarian work around the world.

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Teen Innovator Soars to New Heights: Mehar Singh Breaks Guinness World Record with Lightning-Fast Drone Ascent

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How do graphic designers convert JPG to PDF (Portable Document Format)?

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Samsung Galaxy A55 vs Vivo V30 Pro: How the two affordable premium Android phones compare

Samsung Galaxy A55 offers 12GB RAM, 50MP camera, 25W charging at Rs 39,999. Vivo V30 Pro, Rs 41,999, features 12GB RAM, AMOLED display, MediaTek Dimensity 8200, 80W charging. V30 Pro has IP67, 256GB storage.

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iQoo Z9 Turbo new leak reveals key specifications: All the details

iQoo set to launch Z9 Turbo with 1.5K display, Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset, 6000mAh battery, 144Hz refresh rate, 50MP dual camera, 80W fast charging at Rs 19,999.

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Samsung Galaxy A35 5G, Galaxy A55 5G price revealed

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Government issues warning for these Android smartphone and tablet users

The Indian CERT-In warns Android users of 'High' severity security flaws in multiple versions of the operating system, including vulnerabilities that could lead to obtaining sensitive information, gaining elevated privileges, executing arbitrary code, and causing denial of service conditions.

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You can now watch Ayodhya Ram Mandir morning Aarti live daily

Doordarshan will telecast live the Mangala, Shringaar, Rajbhog, Sandhya, and Shayan Aartis offered to the Ram Lalla idol at the Ayodhya Ram temple on DD National, connecting devotees who can't visit the temple.

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ChatGPT was down globally, here’s what the company has to say

ChatGPT experienced an outage, with 91% of users facing issues. OpenAI acknowledged the problem, and the service is now back online with performance back to normal. The TOI Tech team verified the restoration on the website and mobile app.

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Microsoft plans to take on iPhone and Android smartphones with this new device

Microsoft discontinues Surface Duo smartphones but files a patent for a new foldable device with a single hinge system called 'spine cover plate'. The design aims to eliminate the hinge crease and reduce the device's thickness while offering added benefits and durability. However, its practicality remains uncertain.

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Twitter bans over 5 lakh accounts in India, here's why

Elon Musk's X platform banned over 5 lakh Indian accounts for violating policies, including promoting terrorism and child sexual exploitation. Users should avoid violating policies to prevent account suspension.

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3 ways Google aims to support the 2024 Indian General Elections

Google supports the Indian General Election by providing easy access to voting information and countering misinformation. Initiatives include partnering with the Election Commission, prioritizing trusted content on YouTube, and implementing advertising policies for transparency. Measures against AI-generated content are also taken.

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This new AI tool can help you book train tickets, get refunds and check details on IRCTC website and app

Indian Railways' AI chatbot, AskDisha 2.0, powered by CoRover.AI, offers a range of services like booking tickets, refunds, checking PNR status, cancelling tickets, changing boarding station, checking booking history, and accessing e-tickets via text or voice commands in multiple languages.

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Chipmaker TSMC returns to the list of world's 10 most valuable companies: Here’s what led to its comeback

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has reclaimed a spot in the list of the world’s 10 most valuable companies, riding the optimism of the artificial intelligence (AI) boom. TSMC's stock rallied, elevating its market capitalisation to a record, making it higher than Broadcom. Analysts expect TSMC to further advance amid surging AI-related revenue and strong pricing power.

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Google Maps to get better with directions with future updates, here’s what’s changing

Google Maps is updating its Fused Orientation Provider (FOP) API to improve direction accuracy in busy areas. The update combines gyroscope, accelerometer, and magnetometer data, reducing magnetic interference and benefiting Google Maps and third-party apps on Android 5.0 or above.

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This popular YouTuber's account got hacked: What happened and tips to safeguard your account

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Elon Musk’s AI company will make Grok chatbot more accessible, here’s how

Elon Musk criticizes OpenAI's deviation from mission and advocates AI accessibility for all. Musk announces xAI open sourcing Grok chatbot. OpenAI CEO Altman takes a dig at Musk's chatbot. Musk, obviously didn't like the jab and replied with a long-ish message saying “GPT-4 is about as funny as a screendoor on a submarine.”

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Moto G54 receives a price cut in India: Here’s how much the smartphone costs

The Moto G54 budget smartphone, with two variants, has received a price cut. The 8GB version is priced at Rs 13,999, and the 12GB variant is selling at Rs 15,999. It features a 6.5-inch FHD+ display, 120Hz refresh rate, and a 50MP main sensor.

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How Apple’s Find My app ‘cost’ a US city millions of dollars

Denver city pays $3.76 million in damages due to a wrongful raid caused by Apple's Find My app. An elderly woman's home was mistakenly raided by the police while searching for a stolen truck loaded with guns, ammo, and cash, as reported by CNN. Ruby Johnson filed a lawsuit against Detective Gary Staab and Sgt. Gregory Buschy.

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Former Activision boss reportedly wants to buy TikTok

Bobby Kotick, former head of Activision Blizzard, may buy TikTok amid its potential US ban. A bill to sell TikTok is introduced, backed by President Biden. Kotick discussed acquisition with OpenAI head. Activision Blizzard faced a lawsuit. Concerns about data privacy and ties to China persist. TikTok urges American users to support it.

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Why Earth Sciences minister Rijiju is upset with this European IT company

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