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Elon Musk deemed the most disliked tech leader in 2025
Surveys of industry experts and social media users indicate that Elon Musk has become the least likable tech leader this year.
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China’s power reforms and data centers trigger battery boom
A revamp of China's electricity market is boosting the economics of storing power just as international demand surges, sparking a boom for the Chinese energy storage manufacturers that already dominate globally.
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How Osaka General turned a cyber crisis into a hospital-wide tech overhaul
In October 2022, Osaka General Medical Center suffered a ransomware attack, which disabled its medical record system and caused significant disruption. Many would have faltered – but the hospital managed to turn the crisis into an opportunity and decided to undergo an institution-wide security revamp, prompting major IT investment.
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Apple opens up to alternative app stores in Japan, but warns of privacy and security risks
iPhone users in Japan can now download apps from marketplaces other than Apple’s App Store as the tech giant complies with new laws.
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What new iOS 26.3 beta features can iPhone users expect?
While iOS 26.3 is expected to be released in January, the company has already released its beta version to iPhone users, which includes a few significant features.
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Coursera merges with Udemy to create a single combined platform
Coursera has announced a merger agreement with fellow e-learning platform Udemy. The combined company, valued at approximately $2.5 billion, is hoping to create a leading technology platform, redefining skills discovery, development, and mastery” for the AI era.
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Why is the Zigazoo app exempt from the Australian social media ban?
The Zigazoo app may be a safer alternative to social networks like TikTok and Instagram, which were recently banned for Australian children. However, experts say the platform’s branded content poses stealth persuasion risks.
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“Twitter never left:” Elon Musk’s X clutches to trademark blue bird amid copyright battle
Elon Musk’s social media platform X has just updated its Terms of Service to show that it hasn’t abandoned the Twitter trademark and doesn’t want any other platform using it.
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Rising chip costs may hurt Apple, Samsung as smartphone shipments fall
Global smartphone shipments are expected to decline 2.1% next year as rising chip costs are likely to impact demand, technology-focused market research firm Counterpoint said on Tuesday.
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UK wants Google, Apple to block nudity on devices that can be accessed by children
The UK government wants tech companies to install software that blocks explicit images on their devices in an effort to protect children.
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Nvidia intends to increase H200 chip production due to increasing Chinese demand
According to sources, Nvidia is considering expanding its production capacity for its H200 AI chips to meet demand from China.
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Samsung’s SF2 technology could lure AMD away from TSMC
If Samsung and AMD shake hands on this deal, it would mark a significant milestone for Samsung, which has been seeking to challenge Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the market leader in semiconductor manufacturing.
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Video reveals how Tesla is ditching operators in its robotaxis
If you live in Austin, Texas and you see a Tesla without a person in it, you’re not just seeing things.
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What 1.1 million data points per second really means for modern Formula 1
The final laps in Abu Dhabi had everything a Formula 1 season finale promises to deliver. But how many fans stopped to think about the invisible layer shaping every decision? Or that every car generated 1.1 million data points every single second of the race?
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Google’s AI try-on feature: you’re one selfie away from the perfect fit
Google is updating its AI try-on feature – it now lets users virtually try on clothes and get a better understanding of how they would look like wearing them in real life. All this takes is a single selfie, unlike in the past when people had to upload a full body picture.
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Intel, AMD, and Texas Instruments sued for providing chips to Russia
Dozens of Ukrainian civilians have filed a series of lawsuits against chip manufacturers Intel, AMD, and Texas Instruments for failing to keep their chips from ending up in Russian weapons that killed and wounded civilians in Ukraine.
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Vietnam’s US phone exports drop to five-year low
US imports of telephones and parts from Vietnam, one of its top suppliers, fell to their lowest levels in more than five years in November, according to official Vietnamese data, as exporters led by Samsung Electronics faced trade uncertainties and slowing consumer demand.
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Is Amazon’s AI-powered Kindle Scribe Colorsoft worth $630?
worth $630? Amazon has unveiled its latest devices in the Kindle Scribe range. One specific model stands out for its range of new features and a hefty price tag.
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Palantir announces neurodivergence fellowship after erratic Alex Karp video
Palantir, a tech company that proudly rejects diversity and inclusion, has announced the launch of a fellowship for neurodivergent individuals.
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Payback from Musk: X terminates the EU’s account due to misleading practices
Social messaging platform X has terminated the EU’s Ad Composer account because Brussels allegedly misused an exploit in the company’s Ad Composer.
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