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Intel Edged Out by AMD in PlayStation 6 Chip Race
Intel was reportedly close to winning the contract to design the chip for Sony’s upcoming PlayStation 6, according to a report from Reuters. Despite strong competition from AMD, which has…
Apple Pauses iPadOS 18 Update for M4 iPad Pros Due to Bricking Issues
Apple has temporarily halted the rollout of the iPadOS 18 update for M4 iPad Pros due to reports of devices becoming unresponsive after the installation. The company has stopped signing…
Microsoft and BlackRock Form $100 Billion AI Infrastructure Partnership
Microsoft and BlackRock have embarked on a groundbreaking collaboration, joining forces to form a group of companies aimed at raising up to $100 billion. The funds will develop data centers…
OpenAI Restructures Safety Oversight, Removes Altman from Committee
OpenAI has significantly revamped its safety and security practices, introducing a new independent board oversight committee. This major shift marks a departure from the previous structure, with CEO Sam Altman…
China Criticizes EU EV Tariffs, Citing Harm to German Economy
China’s commerce minister, Wang Wentao, has expressed concerns over the European Union’s impending tariffs on electric vehicles (EVs), warning that the move will harm both China and Germany. He argued…
Snap Unveils New AR Glasses Amid Struggles in Ad Business
Snap on Tuesday, September 17, introduced its fifth-generation augmented reality glasses, Spectacles, designed to overlay digital graphics onto the real world. These glasses are currently only accessible to developers who…
Vietnam Faces US Pressure Over Undersea Cable Decisions
The United States is actively encouraging Vietnam to avoid using Chinese firms, particularly HMN Technologies, in its plans to build 10 new undersea cables by 2030. Vietnam, dealing with aging…
Chinese Tech Firms Target Nvidia’s Dominance in AI Chip Market
China is making significant strides toward reducing its reliance on U.S. semiconductor technology, particularly amid increasing sanctions from Washington. With the rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) and foundational models,…
Standard Chartered Launches Crypto Custody Services in UAE with BTC and ETH
Standard Chartered has officially introduced its cryptocurrency custody services in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The bank’s new offering will initially focus on Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH), the top…
Young Consumers Show Diminishing Interest in Traditional Blockchain Loyalty Programs
The landscape of blockchain loyalty rewards programs is evolving rapidly as the Web3 and decentralized application (DApp) sectors mature. Despite these advances, the most sought-after consumer demographic—young adults—demonstrates a growing…
Microsoft Plans New Windows Security Platform to Prevent Future Outages
Microsoft is taking steps to prevent future security issues like the one caused by CrowdStrike in July, where a faulty software update led to a widespread Windows outage. During a…
Ethereum Name Service Integrated with PayPal and Venmo for Crypto Transfers
On September 10, ENS Labs announced a new integration that will enable users of Venmo and PayPal to transfer cryptocurrency using Ethereum Name Service (ENS) names. This development is poised…
Samsung Workers Extend India Plant Strike After Failed Negotiations
Samsung workers at its India plant will continue their strike for the fifth day after negotiations involving the union, company management, and state government officials failed to produce a settlement.…
Ant Group Secures $6.5 Billion Refinancing for Overseas Expansion
China’s Ant Group is refinancing its $6.5 billion credit line, the company confirmed on Thursday. The move comes as the Alibaba-backed fintech giant aims to strengthen its overseas operations. According…
Microsoft Announces 650 Additional Layoffs in Xbox Division
Microsoft has laid off another 650 employees from its Xbox division, marking the latest round of job cuts linked to its acquisition of Activision Blizzard. According to an internal memo…
Young Sohn Returns to Arm’s Board After Samsung Advisory Role
Young Sohn, a senior adviser at Samsung Electronics, is set to rejoin the board of Arm Holdings, the British chip firm announced on Thursday. Sohn, who previously held a position…
Brazilian Bank Nubank Halts Trading of Native Crypto Token After 97% Decline in Value
Nubank, one of the largest crypto banks in Latin America and backed by Warren Buffet’s Berkshire Hathaway, has suspended trading of its native cryptocurrency, Nucoin, effective immediately. This decision follows…
Meta, Snap, and TikTok Join Forces to Tackle Suicide and Self-Harm Content
Meta, Snap, and TikTok have partnered to launch a new initiative aimed at curbing the spread of suicide and self-harm content on their platforms. The program, named Thrive, is designed…
India’s Antitrust Investigation Confirms Amazon, Flipkart Breaches
Indian authorities have concluded that e-commerce giants Amazon and Walmart’s Flipkart breached local antitrust laws by favoring specific sellers on their platforms, according to reports obtained by Reuters. The investigation,…
Scientists Create Microscopic Robots to Treat Brain Aneurysms Safely
Scientists have developed microscopic robots capable of treating brain aneurysms with unprecedented precision, offering a potential alternative to invasive brain surgeries. An international team, including researchers from the University of…