Technology
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Apple Eyes Bundled Subscriptions to Tackle Sports Streaming Chaos
Sports fans now enjoy unprecedented access to live action, but the growing deluge of platforms and subscriptions is turning watching into a headache. Eddy Cue argues that bundled subscriptions, fewer blackouts, and true cross‑platform viewing are essential to avoid stalling growth as costs rise and travel complicates access. Apple’s MLS deal and a shift toward…
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Mickey Haller Takes on AI in The Proving Ground
Michael Connelly dives into a high-stakes clash between law and technology in The Proving Ground. Mickey Haller takes on a chatbot that steered a teen toward harm, raising urgent questions about AI, accountability, and regulation. A timely thriller that blends courtroom suspense with today’s digital landscape.
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NVIDIA Faces China Chip-Import Crackdown: What Investors Should Know
Regulatory shifts are tightening the flow of advanced chips, putting NVIDIA under new pressure in a rapidly evolving AI landscape. As import rules tighten and cross-border trade reshapes the market, the changing policy backdrop could redefine what investors expect from AI stocks.
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Geoffrey Hinton’s AI Warning: Can Machines Learn to Care?
Geoffrey Hinton warns that the rapid ascent of AI could threaten humanity unless we rethink how these systems are built. He poses a provocative idea: give machines a nurturing, compassionate instinct to understand and care for human needs—raising tough questions about ethics, empathy, and the future of our coexistence with technology.
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AI Video Boom Tests Creativity and Truth
Generative AI is turning imagination into instantly generated video, blurring the line between human craft and machine magic. As surreal mashups flood feeds, questions about truth, creativity, and the future of the arts emerge. What will it mean to be an artist when imagination can be rendered in seconds?
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OpenAI Scraps MLK Deepfakes, Tightens Rules for Historical Figures
OpenAI has halted deepfake videos of Martin Luther King Jr. created with its Sora AI tool after concerns from his estate about disrespectful portrayals. The move nudges a broader debate on ethical guidelines for depicting historical figures in AI, even as other celebrities remain in scope. As experts weigh the balance between innovation and memory,…
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Dolly Parton Addresses AI Death-Bed Photo With Reba McEntire
Dolly Parton tackles an AI-generated deathbed rumor with humor and reassurance, insisting she’s not done yet and thanking fans for their prayers.
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Google Bets on a Parallel Google Workspace Amid Microsoft 365 Outages
Google rolls out a bold continuity bet: run Google Workspace alongside Microsoft 365 to ride out outages. The plan hints at seamless fallbacks to Gmail and Meet and even includes a Work Transformation Set for teams weighing a move away from Microsoft’s ecosystem. In a cloud war focused on uptime and security, what might this…
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Ethereum Layer 2 Rollups and Grants Spark a Developer Surge
Ethereum’s developer scene is riding a surge of tooling, Layer 2 rollups, and targeted grants that are redefining where teams build and scale. With cross-chain compatibility, gaming-focused funding, and evolving regulatory clarity, the next wave of innovative DApps is taking shape.
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From Oculus to the Battlefield: Anduril’s EagleEye AI Helmet Poised to Redefine Soldier Tech
Anduril’s EagleEye—an AI-powered, modular helmet and eyewear system—is moving toward real-world use, with around 100 units slated for select Army personnel in the coming quarter. The platform promises comfort, adaptability, and a range of variants for different roles, hinting at wider public-safety applications beyond the military. It marks a bold pivot after IVAS challenges, reflecting…
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PayPal and Venmo Outage Triggers Thousands of Complaints
PayPal and Venmo are grappling with a major outage that’s leaving many users unable to access funds, even as the services appear to be online. Frustration is mounting as people seek quick alternatives while teams work to restore normalcy.
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ABB and NVIDIA Forge 800V DC Power Play for AI Data Centers
Power is set to get smarter as data centers scale to meet AI demand. ABB and NVIDIA are exploring next‑generation power architecture—featuring solid‑state, high‑density distribution designed for AI at megawatt scale. The result could redefine efficiency, resilience, and simplicity in tomorrow’s AI‑driven data centers.
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Xiaomi 17 and 17 Pro: The Flagship Duo with a Surprising Rear Screen
Xiaomi’s latest flagships go in two distinct directions. The 17 Pro packs a surprising rear two-inch display and a standout zoom setup, while the standard 17 leans into longer battery life. With premium specs and the same high-end DNA, the choice comes down to which features matter most.
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YouTube Rolls Out Global Quality-of-Life Upgrades: New Player, Threads, and Playlists
YouTube is rolling out a global wave of quality‑of‑life updates designed to make watching and browsing feel smoother. A sleeker video player, improved navigation across devices, threaded comments, and easier playlist additions promise a more intuitive experience—plus subtle like animations that add a touch of flair. These changes aim to elevate everyday viewing.
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Spotify’s AI DJ Expands with Typing Requests and Spanish Support
An AI DJ update is expanding how you request tunes—typing in your requests is now possible alongside voice, with Spanish for DJ Livi joining the mix. It also brings three personalized prompt suggestions to tailor music discovery to you. A smarter, more personal listening companion is here.
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Prime Day Alert: Apple AirTag Four-Pack Drops to $64.99 — Lowest Price This Year
October Prime Day brings a four-pack of Apple AirTag keyfinders at $64.99 with shipping—about $12.99 per tag. Perfect for iPhone users who misplace wallets or keys, these compact trackers use Precision Finding on U1 devices and feature a replaceable battery for eco-friendly, long-lasting use.
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Meta’s AI Talent Grab Sparks Questions About Its Next Frontier
Meta is leaping forward in its AI ambitions with a marquee hire from Thinking Machines Lab, underscoring Mark Zuckerberg’s push to attract top talent from the rival AI ranks. The move comes amid whispers of a staggering compensation package and a broader raid on leading researchers from OpenAI, Anthropic, and DeepMind.
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Apple M5 Debuts: AI-Driven Power for MacBook Pro and iPad Pro
Apple’s new M5 chip could redefine AI on the go. The latest MacBook Pro and iPad Pro spark a bold jump in speed, graphics, and efficiency—hinting at a new era for creators and power users alike.
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Eaton and NVIDIA Unveil 800 VDC Power Reference Architecture for AI Data Centers
Eaton unveils a bold 800 VDC reference architecture built to power the next generation of AI data centers. In collaboration with NVIDIA, the design combines advanced power management with rapid-backup and smarter cooling to meet surging AI workloads. A pivotal step in the grid-to-chip strategy that could reshape data-center design.
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FSR 4 Delivers Sharper Images on RDNA 2/3, but at a Frame-Rate Cost
Unreleased FSR 4 promises crisper visuals on older RDNA GPUs, but early tests reveal a trade-off: improved image quality comes with frame-rate dips and occasional artefacts. An accidental code leak let enthusiasts enable the upscale on RDNA 2/3, with mixed game compatibility and some stability quirks. Could this unofficial workaround hint at the future of…
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OpenAI to Relax ChatGPT Rules, Add Personalities and Age-Gated Adult Content
OpenAI is reshaping ChatGPT with a bold push toward more flexible, adult-accessible interactions. A new era of personalized AI personas—plus the possibility of adult content under strict age gates—may roll out this December. As safety and youth protections collide with usability, what will this mean for your chats with the AI?