Today: October 04, 2024
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Microsoft, BlackRock to launch $30 billion fund for AI infrastructure

BlackRock and Microsoft plan to launch a more than $30 billion fund to invest in artificial intelligence infrastructure to build data centers and energy projects, the companies said on

Microsoft, BlackRock to launch $30 billion fund for AI infrastructure
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EA confident about annual bookings, announces new 'Battlefield' title

Videogame publisher Electronic Arts said it expects to achieve the high end of its annual bookings forecast and unveiled the next installment of its multi-player shooter

EA confident about annual bookings, announces new 'Battlefield' title
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JPMorgan in talks with Apple over Goldman credit card partnership, source says

JPMorgan Chase is in talks with Apple about replacing Goldman Sachs as the tech giant's credit-card partner, a source familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.

JPMorgan in talks with Apple over Goldman credit card partnership, source says
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Uber to roll out 'verified' rider badge, trip recording features in US

Uber is rolling out features that would allow its drivers to see "verified" badges on customer profiles and record trips on their smartphones instead of a dashcam, the ride-hailing firm

Uber to roll out 'verified' rider badge, trip recording features in US
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Instagram rolls out teen accounts with privacy, parental controls as scrutiny mounts

Meta Platforms is rolling out enhanced privacy and parental controls for Instagram accounts of users under 18 in a significant overhaul aimed at addressing growing concerns around the

Instagram rolls out teen accounts with privacy, parental controls as scrutiny mounts
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Germany's Scholz says Intel committed to German site despite delay

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Tuesday that Intel is committed to its plan to build plants in eastern Germany despite the U.S. chipmaker saying that it is delaying

Germany's Scholz says Intel committed to German site despite delay
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EssilorLuxottica extends smart glasses partnership with Meta

EssilorLuxottica said on Tuesday it had extended its partnership with Meta Platforms for developing smart eyewear by agreeing a new long-term deal that will take both companies into

EssilorLuxottica extends smart glasses partnership with Meta
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Microsoft approves new $60 billion share buyback program

Microsoft said on Monday its board has approved a new share buy back program of up to $60 billion.

Microsoft approves new $60 billion share buyback program
Technology

OpenAI's safety committee to oversee security practices as an independent body

Microsoft-backed OpenAI said on Monday its safety committee will oversee security and safety processes for the company's artificial intelligence model development and deployment, as an

OpenAI's safety committee to oversee security practices as an independent body
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Colombia's Rappi could be ready for IPO in 12 months, cofounder says

Colombian startup Rappi, which is backed by Japan's SoftBank, could be ready to launch an initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange within 12 months, cofounder Simon

Colombia's Rappi could be ready for IPO in 12 months, cofounder says
Technology

VR and AR headsets demand set to surge on AI, lower costs, IDC says

Global shipments for augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) headsets are expected to grow 41.4% in 2025, powered by more affordable devices and addition of artificial intelligence features,

VR and AR headsets demand set to surge on AI, lower costs, IDC says
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Scania CEO says committed to Northvolt despite cutbacks, delivery issues

Scania owner Traton is committed to using Sweden's Northvolt as the truckmaker's single battery supplier despite recent production and delivery problems, its CEO said on

Scania CEO says committed to Northvolt despite cutbacks, delivery issues
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Amazon drivers join Teamsters in New York, union says

Hundreds of delivery drivers for e-commerce giant Amazon.com have joined the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, seeking improved wages, working conditions and safety standards, the

Amazon drivers join Teamsters in New York, union says
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Citi taps tech chief Ryan to fix data management issues alongside Selva, memo shows

Citigroup has tasked technology head Tim Ryan to work alongside Chief Operating Officer Anand Selva in fixing the bank's longstanding data management issues, according to a memo seen by

Citi taps tech chief Ryan to fix data management issues alongside Selva, memo shows
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Daimler Truck eyes half of Europe sales from EVs in 2030

Daimler Truck, one of the world's biggest commercial vehicle makers, aims for half of its European sales to come from electric trucks

Daimler Truck eyes half of Europe sales from EVs in 2030
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Thailand expects less than 40 million to join handout scheme, official says

Thailand expects less than 40 million people to sign up for its flagship digital wallet handout scheme, with the first phase set to be distributed to 14.5 million vulnerable people

Thailand expects less than 40 million to join handout scheme, official says
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Trump says he is not selling his shares of media company

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said on Friday he will not sell his shares in the company that owns his Truth Social

Trump says he is not selling his shares of media company
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Uber, Waymo to expand autonomous ride hailing to Austin, Atlanta

Uber Technologies said on Friday it would expand its partnership with Alphabet's Waymo to bring ride hailing to Austin, Texas, and Atlanta, Georgia, early next year.

Uber, Waymo to expand autonomous ride hailing to Austin, Atlanta
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Adobe shares slump as weak earnings forecast sparks fears of delayed AI gains

Shares of Adobe fell nearly 10% on Friday, after the Photoshop maker's disappointing quarterly earnings forecast sparked fears that returns from its push towards artificial intelligence

Adobe shares slump as weak earnings forecast sparks fears of delayed AI gains
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United Airlines taps Elon Musk's Starlink for in-flight internet

United Airlines said on Friday it has signed a new deal with Elon Musk's Starlink for in-flight internet services.

United Airlines taps Elon Musk's Starlink for in-flight internet
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Chinese EV giant BYD ramps up hiring as Beijing prioritises employment

BYD has significantly ramped up hiring, increasing its workforce to more than 900,000 people as of Friday, a senior manager said, making the Chinese electric vehicle giant one of

Chinese EV giant BYD ramps up hiring as Beijing prioritises employment
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Boeing says it is ready to negotiate new agreement after workers vote to strike

Boeing said late on Thursday it was ready to get back to negotiations to reach a new agreement after its U.S.

Boeing says it is ready to negotiate new agreement after workers vote to strike
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Blackstone mulls selling stake in visa firm VFS Global, Bloomberg News reports

Blackstone is considering options including a sale of its majority stake in visa application outsourcing and technology services firm VFS Global after receiving interest from prospective

Blackstone mulls selling stake in visa firm VFS Global, Bloomberg News reports
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FuboTV's antitrust trial against Disney, media giants set to begin in October 2025

FuboTV's antitrust trial against the launch of a new sports streaming service by Walt Disney, Fox and Warner Bros Discovery is set to begin on Oct. 6 next year, according to a court filing

FuboTV's antitrust trial against Disney, media giants set to begin in October 2025
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Occidental's 1PointFive secures funding of up to $500 million from US DOE

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Occidental's 1PointFive secures funding of up to $500 million from US DOE

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