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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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Inside AWS’s plan to use agentic AI to reset legacy IT
Agentic AI was the headline concept across keynotes, briefings, and product launches at AWS re:Invent.
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“Abolish the EU:” how a $140M fine to X turned into a political clash
Elon Musk has called for the abolition of the European Union (EU) after the bloc imposed a $140 million fine on the social network X for failing to comply with digital laws.
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Want a multi-billion dollar business? OnlyFans CEO says ditch middle management
“Nobody’s ever had a really good middle manager,” says OnlyFans CEO Keily Blair on the structure of her small but mighty tech company.
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User’s experiment reveals why Apple may need a different iOS for its devices
Apple is known for releasing different operating system variants for its devices. But what if they all could be powered by the same OS, and this is the preface of what might be “inside” the iPhone foldable?
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Texting and driving no longer a big no-no, thanks to Tesla
Elon Musk’s car company has released a new software update that may tempt drivers to do more than just pay attention to the road.
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Netflix to buy Warner Bros Discovery's studios, streaming unit for $72 billion
Netflix has agreed to buy Warner Bros Discovery's TV and film studios and streaming division for $72 billion, a deal that would hand control of one of Hollywood's most prized and oldest assets to the streaming pioneer that has upended the media industry.
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EU fines X €120M for breaking online content rules, US accuses Europe of targeting American tech
Elon Musk's social media company X was fined 120 million euros ($140 million) by EU tech regulators on Friday for breaching EU online content rules, the first sanction under landmark legislation which will likely draw the U.S. government's ire.
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Check your Xbox DMs: a lucky few will receive a gift from Microsoft
Microsoft may be doing something nice for users in response to backlash over the Xbox Game Pass subscription increase.
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Why Bethenny Frankel’s elite anti-dating app costs $1,200
Real Housewives star Bethenny Frankel has launched a very exclusive anti-dating app. What makes it stand out?
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Teams now allows users to meet up in immersive 3D events
Microsoft has introduced immersive 3D events – a function that allows users to meet, do presentations, and interact with each other inside virtual spaces. They can be customized and are accessible without leaving the main Teams app.
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Russia bans FaceTime, claims the app enables crime and terror
Russia has blocked Apple's video-calling app FaceTime, the state communications watchdog said on Thursday, as part of an accelerating clampdown on foreign tech platforms that authorities allege are being used for criminal activity.
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Another country blocks Roblox after accusing it of "LGBT propaganda"
The country, which has already placed restrictions on several US applications, has now banned a popular kids' gaming platform.
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Microsoft forces AI into Notepad, users say, “Leave it alone”
Windows 11’s Notepad continues to get Copilot-powered AI features – a handy addition to a tool whose main appeal has always been simplicity and minimalism. Not all users are happy, however, with some saying AI features are overkill.
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