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Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 can measure your fruit and veggie intake: why, how, and is it worth the price

While experts remind us to stay cautious with the data it shows, users are already keen to try the new feature.
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Apple’s future system to allow sending money without unlocking the phone already poses risks


FT: “Apple is bidding to buy Formula 1 broadcast rights in the US”

Sources familiar with the matter have said that Apple is in talks to acquire the US broadcast rights to screen Formula 1 when they become available next year.
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OpenAI and Jony Ive’s startup deal has reached an end. What to expect next?

No lawsuit could stop the deal between two AI-oriented companies.
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Apple COO Jeff Williams will retire by the end of the year

Apple’s chief operating officer (COO), Jeff Williams, will quit his job to enjoy retirement by the end of the year. He plans to spend more time with friends and family.
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Epic Games drops lawsuit against Samsung

Epic Games has settled its case against Samsung over the South Korean tech company’s attempts to block third-party app stores on its Galaxy devices.
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Xbox executive’s tone-deaf LinkedIn post is a scary reminder of where we’re headed

Following mass layoffs at Microsoft, one executive offered some pearls of wisdom, which turned out not to be very wise at all, sparking significant discussions about where we’re headed regarding artificial intelligence.
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Apple to appeal European DMA fine of €500 million

Apple will challenge a €500 million fine imposed by the European Commission for violating the Digital Markets Act (DMA) with its App Store.
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VR forest bathing can reduce stress, scientists find

Spending time outdoors often reduces stress and helps with overall well-being. However, not all have the luxury of practicing “forest bathing” in real conditions.
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Google hints at a brand new transportation system, but it’s not for people


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France fines retailer Shein 40 million euros for misleading discounts

France's antitrust agency said on Thursday it had fined China-founded fast-fashion retailer Shein 40 million euros ($47.17 million) for alleged deceptive business practices including misleading discounts, following a nearly year-long probe.
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Scientists might have figured out a way to measure aging

A fast-aging brain could be the reason for intricate health problems.
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Apple joins Threads after 14 years of not posting on Twitter

Apple has joined Threads, a Twitter alternative launched two years ago by Meta. It remains to be seen if it treats the platform the same way – by never posting anything.
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ICE app downloads skyrocket after freak out at the White House

The creator of ICEBlock doesn’t see anything sinister about the app's use.
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Google slapped with $314M fine for misusing customers’ data

Alphabet’s subsidiary Google has been ordered to pay a fine of $314.6 million to the state of California for exploiting customers’ cellphone data.
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Microsoft to lay off up to 9,000 employees, Seattle Times reports

Microsoft is laying off as much as 4%, or roughly 9,100, of its employees in the largest round of job cuts since 2023, the Seattle Times reported on Wednesday.
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Tinder makes facial recognition mandatory in the Golden State

The platform is trying to tackle bots and users with multiple accounts.
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