Technology
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Google’s 27th Anniversary: Nostalgic 1998 Doodle Revisits Humble Beginnings
in TechnologyGoogle is celebrating 27 years with a nostalgic Doodle that nods to its 1998 logo and humble garage beginnings. The tribute sketches a remarkable journey from a campus project to a global tech giant and teases the latest strides in artificial intelligence. A brief glimpse into the company’s evolution that may leave you wondering what…
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Google Celebrates 27th Birthday with 1998 Logo Return and Nostalgic Doodle
in TechnologyGoogle celebrates 27 years with a nostalgic nod to its 1998 logo and a playful Doodle, revisiting the garage-startup roots that launched a tech titan. From humble beginnings to bold AI ambitions, this milestone looks back while hinting at what’s next for the company.
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AI’s Quiet Shake-Up for Early-Career Tech Workers
in AIAI is reshaping the early-career job landscape, with young software engineers among those most affected. New findings suggest AI is handling more routine tasks, while seasoned professionals remain relatively insulated—at least for now. The study also distinguishes between AI that augments human work and AI that automates, hinting at a future where smart collaboration could…
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ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X: Windows-Powered Handhelds Hit Preorder
in TechnologyMicrosoft and Asus unveil the ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X—two handhelds that fuse Windows-based PC gaming with portable play. With US preorders at $599 and $999 and a streamlined, controller-friendly Windows shell, the devices spark a fresh debate about value and performance. Regional rollouts and early impressions are on the horizon.
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Amex Platinum Hikes Annual Fee to $895 with New Perks and Upgraded App Theme
in TechnologyAmerican Express is raising the Platinum card’s annual fee and rolling out a fresh wave of perks, including an upgraded app and bigger credits. The changes are aimed at boosting value and exclusivity for cardholders. Here’s what it could mean for current users and prospective applicants.
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Microsoft Extends Windows 10 Lifespan with Free Updates in US and Europe Ahead of End-of-Support Deadline
in TechnologyMicrosoft offers fresh paths for Windows 10 users in the US and Europe to extend security updates as the support deadline approaches. Free or paid options have sparked broader debate among consumer groups about the best path forward for millions still on Windows 10.
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Reid Hoffman’s AI Subscription Playbook: A Multi-Platform Strategy for Deep Research
in AIReid Hoffman unveils an audacious AI playbook: a coordinated, multi-platform setup fueled by premium subscriptions, spending over $650 a month to run AI agents across leading tools. A peek into how one of tech’s biggest names envisions AI reshaping research, education, and the future of work.
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TikTok US Deal Nears: Oracle, Silver Lake and MGX in Lead as Trump Signals Backing
in TechnologyShifting power and high-stakes diplomacy are reshaping TikTok’s U.S. future. With influential backers poised to take a large stake, a White House-backed plan is steering how the app stays operational in America. The unfolding deal hints at a major turning point for the platform and its users.
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Avatar: Fire and Ash Teases VR Cinema Revolution on Quest
in TechnologyAn exclusive 3D trailer teases cinema-grade VR experiences tied to Avatar: Fire and Ash, with brighter headset visuals and a bold new distribution model. If this approach expands, full-length 3D films and live events could land directly in Quest, delivering immersive storytelling in a whole new way.
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Cipher Mining, Fluidstack Ink $3B HPC Colocation Deal Backed by Google
in AICipher Mining is partnering with Fluidstack on a decade-long, high-performance computing colocation deal that could reshape AI infrastructure. Backed by a strategic investment from Google, the arrangement signals multi‑billion-dollar revenue potential and a bold push into a growing data-center footprint in Texas. A glimpse into a rapidly advancing frontier where big deployments and cutting-edge workloads…
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Autonomous AI: Turning Advice into Action in Healthcare
in AIFrom analysis to action, autonomous AI is redefining how work gets done. These systems follow standard procedures, handle routine tasks, and know when to escalate—learning from human decisions to boost efficiency across industries while keeping the human touch intact.
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Vitalik Buterin Praises Coinbase’s Base, Sparking Ethereum Layer-2 Security Debate
in TechnologyVitalik Buterin praises Coinbase’s Base for blending a seamless user experience with Ethereum’s decentralized security. As Base accumulates billions in assets since its August 2023 launch, the debate over centralized UX versus trustless security sharpens, hinting at how L2s could reshape Ethereum.
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Stan Lee Hologram Set for Virtual Comeback at LA Comic Con
in TechnologyStan Lee returns in holographic form at LA Comic Con, inviting fans to interactive selfies and Q&As. A futuristic tribute powered by decades of footage, it captures his unmistakable energy and offers a fresh glimpse into his legendary imagination.
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IREN Expands AI Cloud with 23,000 GPUs, Aims for $500M Revenue by 2026
in AIIREN is rolling out a sweeping AI cloud expansion, massively boosting its GPU fleet and diversifying its hardware mix across multiple campuses. The move targets a substantial revenue milestone by 2026 and signals a tightly integrated, scalable compute platform to meet rising demand. A strategic funding push underpins the upgrade, setting the stage for accelerated…
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Groq Raises $750 Million in AI Chip Round, Valuation Soars to $6.9 Billion
in AIGroq, a rising player in AI chips, just secured a blockbuster funding round, signaling renewed investor faith in hardware breakthroughs for AI workloads. The fresh capital could accelerate innovation and expansion in a rapidly evolving AI computing landscape.
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Hidden Ledgers: The Quiet Push Toward Private Blockchains
in TechnologyPrivacy is emerging as the critical hurdle to blockchain’s broad adoption. A new wave of privacy-first networks—COTI, Zama, Midnight—uses advanced cryptography to keep transactions confidential while remaining verifiable. If these breakthroughs scale, private payrolls, protected medical data, and tamper-proof voting could become practical realities in the next era of blockchain.
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Microsoft Raises Xbox Prices Again in the US
in TechnologyMicrosoft is rolling out a new wave of price increases for its Xbox Series X|S in the US, signaling continued market shifts. With accessories staying the same, the move adds a new twist to the evolving economics of gaming and access.
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DJI Osmo Nano: Ultra-Compact Action Camera with Pro-Grade Specs
in TechnologyMeet DJI’s tiniest action camera yet: the Osmo Nano. Ultra-light and modular, it shoots in 4K at 120fps and unlocks longer shoots with a dock and gesture controls. A bold blend of portability and power that reshapes what a compact action cam can do.
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Alibaba Bets Big on AI, Sparks Market Rally
in AIAlibaba is doubling down on artificial intelligence with a sweeping, multi-year plan to expand its AI models and cloud infrastructure. The bold push, including new international data centers and a full-stack AI approach, signals a fierce race to shape the next era of tech—and is already moving markets.
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Micron Beats Earnings on AI Boom, Eyes Massive US Expansion
in AIMicron Technology braces for another chapter of AI-driven growth after a stronger-than-expected quarter, powered by booming AI data-center demand. With optimistic guidance and bold plans to expand U.S. production, the memory giant sits squarely in the heart of the AI infrastructure push.
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Nvidia’s Quiet AI Bet: How Strategic Investments Could Redefine Its Market
in AINvidia is widening its AI strategy with strategic bets and partnerships that go beyond hardware. Analysts say these moves could deepen its ecosystem, boost growth, and accelerate product timelines—yet they also raise questions about balancing speed with market readiness. The bets signal a bold shift in how the company plans to shape the future of…