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Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has unveiled an upgraded version of its R1 reasoning model, dubbed “R1-0528,” which achieves near-top scores on benchmarks for coding, math, and general knowledge, nearly rivaling…

A federal court on Wednesday blocked several of President Donald Trump’s expansive tariff executive orders, ruling that the president exceeded his emergency powers in imposing them. The United States Court…

Meta AI has hit a significant milestone, reaching one billion monthly active users across its apps, CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced at the company’s annual shareholder meeting on Wednesday. This number…

The New York Times announced Thursday that it has reached a multi-year agreement with Amazon to provide the news organization’s content across various Amazon artificial intelligence platforms. This deal extends…

After temporarily avoiding tariffs, Apple is now subject to a 25% tax on all iPhones manufactured outside the United States. A senior advisor to President Donald Trump recently stated that…

South Korea’s central bank lowered its policy interest rate by 25 basis points on Thursday, reducing it from 2.75% to 2.5%, marking the lowest level since August 2022. This move…

Elon Musk has announced he is leaving his role in the Trump administration after helping lead an effort to shrink the size of the federal government, which resulted in thousands…

With Apple’s flagship Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) just weeks away, the company is signaling a stronger focus on mobile gaming opportunities. Apple already offers Apple Arcade, a subscription-based service that…

Microsoft is gearing up to revamp the Windows Update experience by creating a centralized platform within the OS that manages updates for all installed applications. This shift aims to replace…

Apple has announced the expansion of its Self Service Repair program to include iPads. The program empowers iPad owners to perform repairs at home by providing access to repair manuals,…

AI tools developed by Elon Musk’s company xAI are set to be incorporated into the popular messaging platform Telegram. Telegram’s founder and CEO, Pavel Durov, announced that his company will…

Elon Musk’s brain implant startup, Neuralink, has secured $600 million in a recent funding round, pushing the company’s valuation to $9 billion pre-money, according to a report from Semafor citing…

Elon Musk has expressed disappointment with a major policy championed by President Donald Trump, signaling a break from the support he offered during Trump’s 2024 re-election campaign. Last week, the…

The Trump administration is directing federal agencies to review Harvard University’s contracts and grants, potentially ending or redirecting funding as tensions escalate between the White House and the nation’s oldest…

PDD Holdings, the Chinese parent company of online marketplace Temu, has reported a nearly 50% drop in first-quarter profits, citing the impact of US trade policies and intense competition in…

Brazilian authorities have filed a lawsuit against Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer BYD and two contractors, accusing them of involvement in human trafficking and subjecting workers to conditions “analogous to…

Nielsen’s latest report highlights YouTube’s growing dominance in the television viewing landscape. The platform has maintained the largest share of TV audience time for three months straight, marking a notable…

Tesla’s sales in Europe have fallen sharply this year, and recent data suggest the cause is less about new vehicle models and more about CEO Elon Musk’s controversial public behavior.…

Last week, President Donald Trump spoke by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who committed to drafting and sending a “memorandum of peace” outlining Russia’s terms for a ceasefire in…

Cybercriminals are exploiting TikTok’s viral video format by creating fake tutorials that lure users into downloading malware designed to steal sensitive information from their PCs. According to cybersecurity firm Trend…