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Europe embraces Linux and open-source in the race for digital sovereignty
European countries are increasingly adopting Linux and open-source software to reclaim digital sovereignty and reduce reliance on US-based technology giants amid rising geopolitical tensions.
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As one roadblock clears for Uber drivers, another quietly takes its place
As electric vehicles become more affordable, Uber drivers now face a new challenge: finding reliable places to charge them.
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“Hope it doesn’t explode like his rocket ships,” Musk announces human trials for new implant
Musk believes the human trial for the vision implant could start within 2026, but users online are less optimistic about this timeframe.
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How AI is transforming the way we travel
Trip planning used to be chaotic. Now AI makes it simple, personal, and even fun.
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How did a Jony Ive deal announcement lead OpenAI to a lawsuit?
The deal between the two companies has been postponed due to unexpected trademark issues.
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Google willing to make more changes in its vertical search results in favor of competition
In an attempt to avoid a substantial antitrust fine from the European Commission, Google has proposed making further modifications to its search results to help competitors stand out more.
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Tesla finally tip toes into robotaxi service
Elon Musk's vision of Tesla's future is set for a public test on Sunday, when a dozen or so self-driving cars in Austin, Texas, start a limited, paid robotaxi service.
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LLMs are now a lot cheaper than many believe: 1000x price drop
Generative AI is now relatively cheap, with AI companies undercutting each other in an ongoing frenzy to offer better and cheaper large language models (LLMs). Some argue that LLMs are already 1,000 times cheaper than two years ago, and, in comparison, simple web searches are more expensive.
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Wimbledon’s AI assistant can answer questions and provide winner predictions
The AI-powered tool could tell you everything you need to know about the game in real time.
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Meetings rule our corporate life, leaving no time to get work done
Have you ever had to stay and get your job done after work hours just because your day was packed with meetings that could have been an email?
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France pumps €700 million into Eutelsat as Europe looks to rival Musk’s Starlink
France will invest €717 million in Paris-based satellite operator Eutelsat, more than doubling its stake in Europe’s answer to Elon Musk’s Starlink.
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SpaceX Starship rocket explodes as Musk’s Mars ambitions grow
One of Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starships exploded into a dramatic fireball during routine testing in Texas late on Wednesday, in another setback for the billionaire's dreams of colonizing Mars.
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Apple faces lawsuit after woman gets scammed out of $80,000
An App Store user has cast doubt on its safety and reliability after falling for a crypto scam.
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Windows Snipping Tool is getting a GIF creation upgrade
Snipping Tool, a handy Windows screen capture utility, will add a GIF export feature to export screen recordings.
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Scientists believe that the “heavenly sounds” of electric cars come with a safety flaw
Videos are circulating online where users joke about the “heavenly sounds” of electric cars. However, scientists find these warning sounds to be flawed.
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Australia uses software trial to keep teens offline
The government-commissioned Age Assurance Technology Trial of more than 1,000 Australian school students and hundreds of adults is a boost to the country's plan to keep under-16s off social media.
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EU accepts AliExpress’s commitment to hunt for illegal products, but the company isn’t out of the woods yet
Chinese online retailer AliExpress has promised the European Commission that it will address concerns over illegal products and adult material.
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Co-op offers customers £10 discount on groceries after massive data breach, but there’s a catch
British supermarket chain Co-op is giving its Co-op Group Members a £10 discount on their purchases following a recent cyberattack. The condition is that they spend a minimum of £40 in Co-op food stores in a single transaction.
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