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Google Partners with Varaha for Landmark Biochar Carbon Removal Initiative

Google has entered into a groundbreaking agreement with Indian startup Varaha to purchase 100,000 tons of carbon dioxide removal credits. This partnership marks Google’s first carbon project deal in India…

Microsoft Reaffirms Commitment to Gaming Amidst Layoffs

Microsoft has confirmed a new round of layoffs within its gaming division, as reported by PCMag. While the tech giant did not disclose the exact number of employees affected, it…

Samsung Unveils Galaxy S25 Lineup in Upcoming Unpacked Event

Samsung has officially announced its next Unpacked event, slated for January 22 at 10 a.m. PT. The highly anticipated event, which will be streamed live on Samsung’s official website and…

Apple Patents New Satellite Communication Technology for iPhones

Apple has secured a new patent, signaling its ambitious plans to enhance satellite communications for future iPhones. This development could lead to iPhone chips specifically optimized to communicate with Apple’s…

SpaceX Introduces Affordable Starlink Plan to Reconnect Inactive Users

SpaceX is rolling out a new Starlink plan priced at approximately $9 per month, aimed at enticing inactive customers to reconnect. This initiative targets subscribers who have paused or are…

American TikTok Users Face Challenges on RedNote Amid Ban

In response to the US government’s decision to ban TikTok, many American users have flocked to the Chinese app RedNote, also known as Xiaohongshu. The app surged to become the…

ChatGPT Introduces ‘Tasks’ Feature for Seamless Scheduling and Reminders

OpenAI has unveiled a new feature called “Tasks” in ChatGPT, enabling users to set reminders and recurring requests. Currently in its beta phase, the feature will be accessible to ChatGPT…

OpenAI’s o1 Model Raises Questions About Language Switching Behavior

OpenAI’s recently released AI model, known as o1, has sparked intrigue and debate within the AI community due to its unexpected linguistic behavior. Shortly after its debut, users observed that…

South Korea’s Central Bank Surprises Markets by Holding Rates Steady

South Korea’s central bank, the Bank of Korea (BOK), made the surprising decision to maintain its benchmark policy rate at 3%, following two back-to-back rate cuts in previous meetings. This…

Goldman Sachs CEO Optimistic Despite IPO and M&A Market Challenges

The landscape of public companies in the United States has undergone significant transformation over the past quarter-century. Currently, there are approximately 3,800 public companies, a sharp decline from 13,000 just…

Biden Reflects on Legacy and Democracy in Farewell Address

Joe Biden delivered an emotive farewell address from the Oval Office, marking the end of his presidency by highlighting significant achievements and addressing potential threats to democracy. He opened his…

Tesla’s Cybertruck Discounts Reflect Intensifying EV Market Competition

Tesla has introduced new discounts on its Cybertruck models as the electric vehicle (EV) market becomes increasingly competitive. The Cybertruck, which outsold the Ford Lightning F-150 in the United States…

Microsoft Halts Hiring in U.S. Consulting Unit Amid Cost-Cutting Measures

Microsoft has announced a pause in hiring within its U.S. consulting business as part of a broader strategy to reduce expenses. The decision will affect the consulting division, which plans…

Biden Plans to Remove Cuba from State Sponsor of Terrorism List

President Joe Biden intends to notify Congress about removing Cuba from the state sponsor of terrorism list, reflecting a significant policy shift after a thorough assessment found no basis for…

Google’s NotebookLM Podcast Hosts Undergo “Friendliness Tuning” After Snippy Reactions

Last year, Google’s NotebookLM captured widespread attention with its innovative feature allowing entirely AI-generated podcast-like discussions. This groundbreaking tool enables users to upload content and have AI bots engage in…

Pixxel Launches India’s First Private Hyperspectral Satellite Constellation

Pixxel, an innovative space tech startup from India, has successfully launched the first three hyperspectral satellites of its pioneering commercial constellation, Firefly. This launch represents a significant milestone for the…

Anticipation Builds as Nintendo Prepares for Next-Gen Switch Announcement

Speculation is mounting as rumors circulate about the next generation of Nintendo‘s popular hybrid gaming console, the Switch. The tech world is abuzz with expectations that the new console, possibly…

Fortinet Firewall Vulnerability Exploited in Mass Campaign

Arctic Wolf, a prominent cybersecurity firm, recently detected a widespread exploitation campaign targeting Fortinet FortiGate firewall devices. This campaign, tied to a critical vulnerability known as CVE-2024-55591, has been causing…

Meta Targets 5% Workforce Reduction to Boost Efficiency

Meta is set to implement performance-based job cuts affecting roughly 5% of its global workforce. This decision aligns with CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s ongoing efforts to overhaul his public image and…

Intel Capital Set for Independence as Intel Restructures Business

Intel Corporation has announced plans to spin off its venture capital arm, Intel Capital, into an independent entity. Established in 1991, Intel Capital was unique at its inception as a…