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Netherlands Seizes Control of Chinese-Owned Chipmaker Nexperia to Protect Tech Supply Chains

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In a rare and extraordinary move, the Dutch government has taken control of Nexperia, a Netherlands-based semiconductor company owned by China’s Wingtech Technology, to safeguard Europe’s access to critical chip supplies amid escalating global trade tensions. Nexperia is a key producer of high-volume semiconductors used across the automotive, consumer electronics, and industrial sectors, making it […]

Trump Signals Openness to Nvidia Selling a ‘Weakened’ Blackwell AI Chip to China

Global Push for Online Child Safety Sparks Surge in AI-Powered Protection Tools

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A worldwide movement for safer internet use has accelerated the development of artificial intelligence-driven solutions designed to shield children from harmful online content. In the U.K., the recently enacted Online Safety Act now requires tech companies to safeguard minors from inappropriate materials, cyberbullying, scams, and child exploitation. Firms found in violation risk fines of up […]

Report Reveals Meta’s Ties With National PTA Amid Rising Concerns Over Child Safety

Trump’s Rare Earths Power Play: U.S. Stakes in Canadian Miners Spark Ethical and Market Shockwaves

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The U.S. stock market suffered its steepest drop in six months on Friday, with the S&P 500 sliding nearly 3% after former President Donald Trump threatened major new tariffs on Chinese goods over Beijing’s grip on the global rare earths market. China recently expanded its export controls on rare-earth elements, adding tungsten, tellurium, bismuth, indium, […]

Bitcoin Soars as Trump Greenlights Crypto Access in 401(k) Retirement Plans

China Eases Key Mineral Export Bans to the U.S. as Trade Peace Strengthens

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In a major sign of easing tensions, China has lifted several restrictions on the export of critical minerals and rare earth materials to the United States, signaling progress in the ongoing trade truce between the two economic superpowers. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce announced Friday that it would temporarily suspend certain export controls on materials […]

Huawei Unveils $2,500 Mate XTs Trifold Smartphone as It Pushes for Global Comeback

Microsoft Outlook Suffers Widespread Outage, Leaving Users Locked Out for Hours

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Microsoft’s Outlook email service experienced a major disruption this week, with users across the globe facing hours of downtime on Wednesday and Thursday. The issue began around 6:20 p.m. ET on Wednesday, affecting Outlook.com as well as its mobile and desktop applications. Users flooded social media with complaints, sharing error messages and screenshots showing “something […]

Amazon Merges Freevee Into Prime Video, Ending Standalone App in August

Trump Cracks Down on ‘Woke AI,’ Launches Bold Action Plan to Lead Global AI Race

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Former U.S. President Donald Trump has unveiled a sweeping national strategy to assert American dominance in artificial intelligence, vowing to eliminate “woke AI” models from federal use and transform the U.S. into a global AI export leader. This initiative was marked by the signing of three executive orders focused on AI development, neutrality, and innovation. […]

Bill Gates Slams Foreign Aid Cuts: “Lives Are at Stake — It’s Not Too Late to Act”

Nvidia Slams AI Chip Smuggling: Warns Bootleg Data Centers in China Are a Risky Gamble

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Nvidia issued a strong warning on Thursday about the use of unauthorized AI chips in underground data centers, calling the practice both technically flawed and economically unsustainable. The statement followed a recent investigative report alleging that over $1 billion worth of Nvidia’s high-performance chips have been illicitly funneled into China. “Building data centers using smuggled […]

Nvidia CEO Eyes Return to Advanced Chip Sales in China as Export Curbs Ease

Breaking the Language Barrier: Apple, Google & Meta Race to Build Real-Time Universal Translators

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For decades, sci-fi series like Star Trek and novels such as The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy envisioned universal translators — futuristic devices that could instantly convert one language into another. What once belonged to the realm of fiction is now becoming a reality. During its latest iPhone event, Apple showcased a dream scenario for […]

Sam Altman Calls ‘AGI’ an Outdated Buzzword — Experts Agree It’s Time for a New Conversation

Microsoft Hikes Xbox Prices in the U.S. Amid Economic Shifts and Tariff Pressures

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REDMOND, Wash. — Microsoft announced on Friday that it will raise the retail prices of several Xbox consoles in the U.S. starting October, citing the impact of a shifting macroeconomic environment. The company clarified that accessories such as controllers and headsets will remain unaffected, and pricing across other countries will stay unchanged. Although Microsoft did […]

Microsoft Secures $6 Billion U.S. Government Cloud Savings Deal to Boost AI and Digital Transformation

Oura Hits $11 Billion Valuation After $900M Funding Boost to Redefine Wearable Health Tech

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Oura announced Tuesday that it has secured over $900 million in a Series E funding round, pushing the Finnish wearable tech company’s valuation to an impressive $11 billion. The round was led by Fidelity Management & Research Company, with new investor ICONIQ joining alongside existing backers Whale Rock and Atreides. “With this funding, we’re accelerating […]

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