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Middle East tensions may disrupt AI chip production and data centers
The US-Israel war with Iran could disrupt supplies of key semiconductor manufacturing materials, a South Korean ruling party lawmaker said on Thursday, as the conflict in the Middle East entered its sixth day.
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European Starlink rival Open Cosmos bets on building “secure and autonomous” connectivity
A UK-based satellite company says it is building a new kind of space network aimed at government and critical industries – although it adds that it is also for “anyone worried about their data resiliency and sovereignty.”
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Deutsche Telekom partners with Musk’s Starlink to close connectivity gaps across Europe
One of the world’s leading digital telecommunications companies is partnering with Elon Musk’s Starlink to close coverage gaps in Europe.
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More for the same price: Apple’s iPhone 17e gets 256GB boost at $599
Apple on Monday launched iPhone 17e, its more affordable smartphone model that starts at a price of $599 with 256 gigabytes of storage, as it looks to defend its share in a fiercely competitive global handset market.
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Battery battle: EU bets on local production to take on China
Scaling up production in Europe could cut the cost gap between EU-made batteries and those coming from China to around 30% from a current 90%, transport and environment campaign group T&E said in a report on Monday, and it urged the EU to support the sector with its "Made in Europe" plans.
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Approved by NATO: Which Apple products are secure enough to handle classified information?
Apple became the first company to offer consumer devices secure enough to keep NATO-level secrets.
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South Korea lifts 20-year ban, lets Google run full maps service
South Korea will soon no longer be one of the few countries where Google Maps doesn't work properly, after its security-conscious government reversed a two-decade stance to approve the export of high-precision map data to overseas servers.
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Canada and Europe are breaking away from US tech. Can they collaborate?
US President Donald Trump’s increasingly hostile policy has made its historically closest allies, Canada and the European Union (EU), rethink their dependence on American tech.
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MrBeast praises Musk for SpaceX and vows to only book flights on planes with Starlink
Despite Elon Musk’s social media outbursts, YouTuber MrBeast has commended the SpaceX CEO for his efforts in advancing human civilization. However, the praise received a rather lukewarm response from the world’s richest man.
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As bad as cigarettes: Mumsnet’s new campaign supports social media ban for under-16s
The forum launched a campaign that hints at parallels between the harms of social media and those of cigarettes.
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She had three Zoom calls, but the app accessed screen and system audio 630 times
Zoom may be accessing your screen and system audio even when you’re not actively using the platform. Should you be worried about it?
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We compared the Galaxy S25 Ultra price to everyday essentials. Here's what you'd have to give up
Unless you have an extra $1,000 or more lying around, you might need to cut back on some everyday expenses.
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On sneakers will be “sprayed” in South Korean robot factory
Switzerland’s On has opened a 32-robot factory in South Korea that will significantly boost the automated production of Roger Federer-backed sneakers.
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Tech sovereignty could endanger Europe, military officials say
While Europe strives to reduce its technological dependence on the United States, its militaries warn that greater sovereignty may entail security risks.
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“RIP to privacy screen protectors:” users get first glimpse of Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra
While some users were curious about how the YouTuber managed to get their hands on a smartphone that’s not even out yet, others were concerned about its new display privacy feature.
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Meta cuts staff stock awards for a second year as AI spending ramps up
Meta has reduced its annual distribution of stock options for most employees for the second year in a row, as the company ramps up spending on top AI talent and infrastructure.
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Test of 81 headphone models reveals the ugly truth: Samsung, Bose, Marshall, and all others contain toxic materials
When testing 81 headphone models, researchers found that every pair contained hazardous materials dangerous to human health. Even fan favorites such as Samsung, Bose, and Marshall were on the list.
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There’s now scientific evidence that X makes users more conservative
A long-held suspicion that X algorithms prioritize conservative content and sway opinions towards the political right is now backed by robust scientific evidence.
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We bet they didn't fool you: iPhone 18 magnetic port goes viral
Rumours about the iPhone 18's new charging port are greatly exaggerated. Millions of TikTokers are fuming over a viral video that purports to show the new iPhone.
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Gentoo Linux ditches GitHub for an open-source European alternative
Gentoo has announced it now has a presence on Codeberg, a non-profit, free European alternative to GitHub. The major project with thousands of contributors will migrate all its repositories due to Microsoft’s AI push.
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