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Toyota to boost EV models to 15, targets producing 1 million by 2027, Nikkei says

Toyota aims to have about 15 electric vehicle models developed on its own by 2027 and is targeting production of about 1 million cars a year by then, the Nikkei newspaper said on

Toyota to boost EV models to 15, targets producing 1 million by 2027, Nikkei says
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

Samsung Q1 profit to drop 21% on weak AI chip sales, foundry losses

Samsung Electronics is expected to forecast a 21% drop in the first quarter profit on Tuesday, hurt by sluggish sales of artificial intelligence chips and continued

Samsung Q1 profit to drop 21% on weak AI chip sales, foundry losses
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|Technology

Taiwan eyes zero tariffs with US, pledges more investment

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te on Sunday offered zero tariffs as the basis for talks with the U.S., pledging to remove trade barriers rather than imposing reciprocal measures and

Taiwan eyes zero tariffs with US, pledges more investment
Business|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Protests continue at Tesla showrooms amid talk Elon Musk could soon leave DOGE

Protests continue at Tesla showrooms amid talk Elon Musk could soon leave DOGE

Protests continue at Tesla showrooms amid talk Elon Musk could soon leave DOGE
Business|Science|Technology

Meta releases new AI model Llama 4

Meta Platforms on Saturday released the latest version of its large language model (LLM) Llama, called the Llama 4 Scout and Llama 4 Maverick. Meta said Llama is a multimodal AI system.

Meta releases new AI model Llama 4
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|Technology|US

Musk says he hopes for 'zero tariffs' between US and Europe

U.S. tech-billionaire Elon Musk said on Saturday he hoped in future to see complete freedom of trade between the United States and Europe, speaking days after U.S.

Musk says he hopes for 'zero tariffs' between US and Europe
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|Technology

Taiwan president discusses US tariff response with tech execs

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te met tech executives on Saturday to discuss how to respond to new U.S. tariffs, promising to ensure Taiwan's global competitiveness and safeguard the

Taiwan president discusses US tariff response with tech execs
Economy|Political|Technology|Videos|World

Robots, fraught consumers star in China AI videos mocking tariffs

China's state-run media has taken to the internet with AI-generated videos, featuring dancing robots and fraught consumers, to chide U.S.

Robots, fraught consumers star in China AI videos mocking tariffs
Asia|Business|Economy|Stock Markets|Technology

Foxconn reports record Q1 revenue, says it must closely watch global politics

Taiwan's Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics maker, posted its highest first-quarter revenue ever on strong demand for artificial intelligence products but said it

Foxconn reports record Q1 revenue, says it must closely watch global politics
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

US consumers rush to buy big-ticket items before Trump's tariffs kick in

U.S. consumers are rushing to buy big-ticket items before President Donald Trump's tariffs kick in

US consumers rush to buy big-ticket items before Trump's tariffs kick in
Business|MidEast|Political|Technology|World

Microsoft AI CEO's remarks interrupted by pro-Palestinian protester

Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman's remarks were interrupted by a pro-Palestinian protesting employee during the technology company's 50th anniversary celebration on

Microsoft AI CEO's remarks interrupted by pro-Palestinian protester
Business|MidEast|Political|Technology|US

Microsoft employees protest at 50th anniversary party over Israel contract

A pro-Palestinian protest by Microsoft employees interrupted the company’s 50th anniversary celebration Friday, the latest backlash over the tech industry’s work to supply artificial intelligence technology to the Israeli military

Microsoft employees protest at 50th anniversary party over Israel contract
Business|Technology

How Microsoft's AI chief measures consumer inroads for Copilot

As Microsoft CEOs past and present gathered here to celebrate the company's 50th birthday, one leader said he is targeting a particular metric's

How Microsoft's AI chief measures consumer inroads for Copilot
Asia|Business|Political|Technology|US

Nintendo delays Switch 2 pre-orders in US on tariff uncertainty

Nintendo said it is delaying the start of pre-orders for the Switch 2 gaming device in the United States as it examines the potential impact of tariffs.

Nintendo delays Switch 2 pre-orders in US on tariff uncertainty
Business|Science|Technology|US

Musk and OpenAI jury trial to begin in spring next year

- Billionaire Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI will go to a jury trial in spring 2026, the federal judge presiding over the case decided on Friday. 

Musk and OpenAI jury trial to begin in spring next year
Business|Political|Technology|US

TikTok deal put on hold after China objects over tariffs, sources say

A deal to spin off the U.S. assets of TikTok was put on hold after China indicated it would not approve the

TikTok deal put on hold after China objects over tariffs, sources say
Business|Political|Technology|US

China hit brakes on TikTok deal after Trump announced wide-ranging tariffs, AP source says

President Donald Trump says he is signing an executive order to keep TikTok running in the U.S. for another 75 days

China hit brakes on TikTok deal after Trump announced wide-ranging tariffs, AP source says
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology|US

Walmart denies ABC News report it could join investor group to buy TikTok

Walmart on Friday denied a report from ABC News that it was considering joining a group of investors to buy short video app TikTok.

Walmart denies ABC News report it could join investor group to buy TikTok
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Nasdaq confirms it is in bear market, ending more than 20% below record close

The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite index confirmed on Friday that it is in a bear market, after a 22.7% fall from its Dec. 16 record close, as investors fled riskier assets on fears that

Nasdaq confirms it is in bear market, ending more than 20% below record close
Business|Economy|Technology|US

Meta plans nearly $1 billion data center project in Wisconsin, Bloomberg News reports

Meta Platforms is planning on spending nearly $1 billion on setting up a data center project in central Wisconsin as part of its investment in artificial intelligence technology, Bloomberg

Meta plans nearly $1 billion data center project in Wisconsin, Bloomberg News reports
Business|Science|Technology|US

SpaceX, ULA, Blue Origin clinch $13.5 billion-dollar Pentagon launch contracts

Elon Musk's SpaceX, United Launch Alliance and Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin on Friday won U.S.

SpaceX, ULA, Blue Origin clinch $13.5 billion-dollar Pentagon launch contracts
Business|Technology

Microsoft, turning 50, dials up Copilot actions to stay in AI game

Thousands of people swooned in a dark conference hall that felt more like a rock concert when a Microsoft product manager demonstrated the company's latest

Microsoft, turning 50, dials up Copilot actions to stay in AI game
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

TikTok deal put on hold after China indicated it would reject deal over tariffs, say sources

A deal to spin off the U.S. assets of TikTok was put on hold after China indicated that it would not approve the deal following President Donald

TikTok deal put on hold after China indicated it would reject deal over tariffs, say sources
Business|Technology

Microsoft's AI division head wants to create a lasting relationship between chatbots and their users

Fifty years after the founding of Microsoft, the CEO of its artificial intelligence division has a big task: develop a new product line as integral to daily life as the software giant’s past innovations

Microsoft's AI division head wants to create a lasting relationship between chatbots and their users
Business|Political|Technology|US

Trump to extend TikTok ban enforcement deadline after China tariffs derail deal

Trump to extend TikTok ban enforcement deadline after China tariffs derail deal

Trump to extend TikTok ban enforcement deadline after China tariffs derail deal
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Treasury's Bessent: Market drop a 'Mag 7' problem, not a MAGA one, he says in Tucker Carlson interview

The stock market plunge has more to do with the emergence this year of China's DeepSeek artificial intelligence tool than with President Donald Trump's

Treasury's Bessent: Market drop a 'Mag 7' problem, not a MAGA one, he says in Tucker Carlson interview
Business|Economy|Technology|US

Tesla's software engineering head to step down, Bloomberg News reports

Tesla's vice president of software engineering, David Lau, has told people at the company he is stepping down, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.

Tesla's software engineering head to step down, Bloomberg News reports
Business|Environment|Health|Science|Technology|Travel

4 space tourists splash down after traveling an orbit never attempted before

4 space tourists splash down after traveling an orbit never attempted before

4 space tourists splash down after traveling an orbit never attempted before
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|US

Fed's Waller says stablecoins bring benefits to US payments system

(Repeats story issued on April 4 with no changes to text.) By Michael S.

Fed's Waller says stablecoins bring benefits to US payments system
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

China hits back at US tariffs with export controls on key rare earths

China placed export restrictions on rare earth elements on Friday as part of its sweeping response to U.S.

China hits back at US tariffs with export controls on key rare earths
Crime|Technology|US

An AI avatar tried to argue a case before a New York court. The judges weren't having it

A man appearing before a New York court got a scolding from a judge after he tried to use an avatar generated by artificial intelligence to argue his case

An AI avatar tried to argue a case before a New York court. The judges weren't having it
Business|Science|Technology|Travel|US|World

Four space tourists return to Earth after a private flight over the poles

Four space tourists are back on Earth after orbiting over the north and south poles

Four space tourists return to Earth after a private flight over the poles
Business|Science|Technology|Travel|World

SpaceX's private Fram2 crew returns to Earth after polar-orbiting mission

Four private astronauts returned to Earth in a SpaceX capsule on Friday after roughly four days orbiting the planet in a novel polar trajectory, walking out of

SpaceX's private Fram2 crew returns to Earth after polar-orbiting mission
Business|Science|Technology

Meta nears release of new AI model Llama 4 this month, the Information reports

Meta Platforms plans to release the latest version of its large language model later this month, after delaying it at least twice, the Information reported on Friday, as the Facebook owner

Meta nears release of new AI model Llama 4 this month, the Information reports
Asia|Business|Technology

Japan's Rapidus in talks with Apple, Google to mass-produce chips, Nikkei reports

Japanese chipmaker Rapidus is negotiating with Apple, Google and dozens of other potential clients to mass-produce advanced chips by 2027, the Nikkei business daily reported on Friday,

Japan's Rapidus in talks with Apple, Google to mass-produce chips, Nikkei reports
Economy|Environment|Political|Technology|US

US battery and carbon capture projects slated for cuts on DOE list

The U.S.

US battery and carbon capture projects slated for cuts on DOE list
Americas|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|Technology

Sweden's Klarna pauses US IPO plans as tariffs roil markets, sources say

Swedish fintech Klarna has paused its plans for a U.S. initial public offering as President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs rattle global markets, according to sources familiar with the

Sweden's Klarna pauses US IPO plans as tariffs roil markets, sources say
Business|Europe|Technology

Meta's content moderation contractor to cut 2,000 jobs in Barcelona

Canadian-based tech company Telus sent home as many as 2,000 people from its content moderation centre in Barcelona after Facebook owner Meta Platforms

Meta's content moderation contractor to cut 2,000 jobs in Barcelona
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Anson Funds names its 3 candidates in board fight at Match Group

Hedge fund Anson Funds blamed Match Group's board for the online dating company's underperformance and named publicly for the first time its three director

Anson Funds names its 3 candidates in board fight at Match Group
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Safran wins EU antitrust approval for $1.8 billion Collins deal

French engine and aircraft equipment maker Safran on Friday secured the green light from EU antitrust regulators for its $1.8 billion bid for Collins Aerospace's

Safran wins EU antitrust approval for $1.8 billion Collins deal
Business|Sports|Technology

AI vs. pro gambler's $1 million March Madness bet coming down to Duke and Houston

The $1 million March Madness wager between a pro gambler and an artificial-intelligence site will be decided by the winner of the Duke-Houston game in the Final Four

AI vs. pro gambler's $1 million March Madness bet coming down to Duke and Houston
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US|World

More than just chips: Chinese threats and Trump tariffs could disrupt lots of ‘made in Taiwan’ imports − disappointing US builders, cyclists and golfers alike

Geopolitical threats from China and the United States abound. That could be a tough pill to swallow for Taiwan − and American consumers.

More than just chips: Chinese threats and Trump tariffs could disrupt lots of ‘made in Taiwan’ imports − disappointing US builders, cyclists and golfers alike
Business|Finance|Science|Technology

AI startup SandboxAQ adds Nvidia, Google as backers, raises additional $150 million

By Krystal Hu SandboxAQ, a startup drawing on quantum computing techniques to develop quantitative artificial intelligence models for enterprises, said it has raised $150 million from new investors

AI startup SandboxAQ adds Nvidia, Google as backers, raises additional $150 million
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|US

Indian IT firms brace for impact as tariffs fan US recession fears

India's $283-billion IT sector should brace for a rough year ahead as tariffs are likely to stoke inflation in its key U.S. market and force clients to cut

Indian IT firms brace for impact as tariffs fan US recession fears
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Start Campus plans to invest $9.35 billion in Portugal data hub

U.S. investment fund Davidson Kempner and Britain's Pioneer Point Partners plan to invest 8.5 billion euros ($9.35 billion) by 2030 in a data centre hub

Start Campus plans to invest $9.35 billion in Portugal data hub
Europe|Political|Technology|World

Germany funds Eutelsat internet in Ukraine as Musk tensions rise

Berlin has been paying for Ukraine's access to a satellite-internet network operated by France's Eutelsat, as Europe seeks

Germany funds Eutelsat internet in Ukraine as Musk tensions rise
Political|Science|Technology|US

4 ways forecasts are about to get worse

4 ways forecasts are about to get worse

4 ways forecasts are about to get worse
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Technology|US

US electric vehicle industry is collateral damage in Trump's escalating trade war

One big loser in President Donald Trump’s escalating trade war is likely to be the U.S. electric vehicle industry

US electric vehicle industry is collateral damage in Trump's escalating trade war
Political|Technology|US

Social Security targets tech team for cuts at a time when systems are under strain

Social Security targets tech team for cuts at a time when systems are under strain

Social Security targets tech team for cuts at a time when systems are under strain
Asia|Entertainment|Food|Lifestyle|Technology

One Beijing man’s quest to keep cooking - and connecting with Americans - on camera

From his kitchen in Beijing, Yu Bo is running a campaign to connect China with America – one slapstick cooking video at a time.

One Beijing man’s quest to keep cooking - and connecting with Americans - on camera
Africa|Crime|Political|Technology|World

Meta can be sued in Kenya over posts related to Ethiopia violence, court rules

A Kenyan court has ruled that Facebook's parent company Meta can be sued in the East African country over its alleged role in promoting content that led to ethnic violence in

Meta can be sued in Kenya over posts related to Ethiopia violence, court rules
Business|Crime|Political|Technology|World

Wikimedia must remove India content deemed defamatory, court rules

The operator of Wikipedia has been ordered to remove statements deemed defamatory by an Indian court from the page of a domestic news agency it hosts, the

Wikimedia must remove India content deemed defamatory, court rules
Australia|Business|Crime|Finance|Technology

Hackers strike Australia's largest pension funds in coordinated attacks

Hackers targeting Australia's major pension funds in a series of coordinated attacks have stolen savings from some members at the biggest fund, according to a

Hackers strike Australia's largest pension funds in coordinated attacks
Business|Economy|Political|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Tesla investors brace for another year of sales decline as Musk backlash grows

CEO Elon Musk pledged Tesla would return to growth this year after the company posted its first-ever sales decline in 2024.

Tesla investors brace for another year of sales decline as Musk backlash grows
Business|Health|Science|Technology|US

GSK resolves patent lawsuit against Pfizer over RSV vaccines

British pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline and rival Pfizer have agreed to end a lawsuit that alleged Pfizer's respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine Abrysvo violated

GSK resolves patent lawsuit against Pfizer over RSV vaccines
Celebrity|Entertainment|Science|Technology

Olivia Munn has strong feelings about the next Blue Origin space flight: ‘What’s the point?’

Olivia Munn has strong feelings about the next Blue Origin space flight: ‘What’s the point?’

Olivia Munn has strong feelings about the next Blue Origin space flight: ‘What’s the point?’
Technology|Travel|US

FAA to investigate after fire reported in cabin of United Airlines flight

The U.S.

FAA to investigate after fire reported in cabin of United Airlines flight
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Intel, TSMC recently discussed chipmaking joint venture, the Information reports

Intel and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co have recently discussed a preliminary agreement to form a joint venture to operate the U.S. chipmaker's factories, the Information reported

Intel, TSMC recently discussed chipmaking joint venture, the Information reports
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

Trump says China could get tariff relief if it approves TikTok deal

President Donald Trump on Thursday said he would consider a deal for TikTok where China agrees to approve the sale of the short video app owned by Byte Dance in exchange for relief from U.S

Trump says China could get tariff relief if it approves TikTok deal
Business|Political|Technology|US

Elon Musk can stay 'as long as he likes' but will want to get back to businesses, says Trump

President Donald Trump gave billionaire adviser Elon Musk a fresh endorsement on Thursday amid criticism of Musk's government reduction project and

Elon Musk can stay 'as long as he likes' but will want to get back to businesses, says Trump
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

AppLovin bids for TikTok in all markets outside of China

Marketing platform AppLovin said on Thursday it has submitted a bid for TikTok assets outside of China, ahead of the April 5 deadline set by the U.S.

AppLovin bids for TikTok in all markets outside of China
Education|Political|Technology|US

Online feed of event with Fed's Cook hit with porn, Nazi images

By Michael S.

Online feed of event with Fed's Cook hit with porn, Nazi images
Business|Technology|US

US NTSB urges mandatory inspections of door latches on Boeing 757 airplanes

U.S. regulators should require airlines to inspect, and if necessary, replace latches on Boeing 757 airplane doors, the National Transportation Safety Board

US NTSB urges mandatory inspections of door latches on Boeing 757 airplanes
MidEast|Political|Technology|US

Pentagon watchdog opens probe into use of Signal for Yemen attack plans

The Pentagon's Inspector General's office announced on Thursday it was opening a probe into Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of an unclassified

Pentagon watchdog opens probe into use of Signal for Yemen attack plans
Science|Technology|US

What you do before and during a tornado could mean the difference between life and death

Experts say planning before a tornado threatens is key for staying safe

What you do before and during a tornado could mean the difference between life and death
Business|Political|Science|Technology|US

US energy department invites AI data center development at Los Alamos and other federal lands

The U.S. Department of Energy said it has identified 16 federal sites, including storied nuclear research laboratories such as Los Alamos, where it could invite tech companies to build data centers in a push to accelerate commercial development of artificial intelligence technology

US energy department invites AI data center development at Los Alamos and other federal lands
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

Trump tariffs could stymie Big Tech's US data center spending spree

U.S.

Trump tariffs could stymie Big Tech's US data center spending spree
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

A $2,300 Apple iPhone? Trump tariffs could make that happen

Your favorite iPhone could soon become much pricier, thanks to tariffs.  U.S.

A $2,300 Apple iPhone? Trump tariffs could make that happen
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

Here’s what could soon cost you a lot more because of Trump’s massive tariffs

Here’s what could soon cost you a lot more because of Trump’s massive tariffs

Here’s what could soon cost you a lot more because of Trump’s massive tariffs
Europe|Political|Technology|World

German military to order exploding drones for first time, sources say

The German military will be armed with loitering munitions, or exploding drones, for the first time, two defense ministry sources said on Thursday, as Berlin tries to

German military to order exploding drones for first time, sources say
Business|Political|Science|Technology|US

US plans to develop AI projects on Energy Department lands

The administration of President Donald Trump said on Thursday it has identified 16 potential sites on U.S.

US plans to develop AI projects on Energy Department lands
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Science|Technology

“Pictures, just like that”: local artist uses cardboard boxes to create photo exhibit

“Pictures, just like that”: local artist uses cardboard boxes to create photo exhibit

“Pictures, just like that”: local artist uses cardboard boxes to create photo exhibit
Education|Science|Technology

High school students work with NASA scientists to send experiment into stratosphere

High school students work with NASA scientists to send experiment into stratosphere

High school students work with NASA scientists to send experiment into stratosphere
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Technology

The delicate dance to preserve the magic of Abbey Road's legendary Studio One

Abbey Road's Studio One is where the scores of “Star Wars,” “Harry Potter,” and “Wicked” were recorded

The delicate dance to preserve the magic of Abbey Road's legendary Studio One
Business|Entertainment|Technology

A behind-the-scenes look at Nintendo Switch 2

Nintendo’s Switch 2 is bigger and better than its predecessor of eight years past as the video game developer pushes to bring its brand into “a new era” where social experiences are at the forefront

A behind-the-scenes look at Nintendo Switch 2
Business|Political|Technology|US

Trump TikTok decision to come before deadline, US vice president says

The Trump administration's decision on an American buyer for the short-video social media site TikTok will come before a weekend deadline, Vice President JD Vance said on

Trump TikTok decision to come before deadline, US vice president says
Business|Entertainment|Technology

AI video maker Runway raises $308 million in General Atlantic-led funding round

AI video startup Runway said on Thursday it had raised $308 million in a new funding round, led by private equity firm General Atlantic, to expand its new media ecosystem.

AI video maker Runway raises $308 million in General Atlantic-led funding round
Health|Technology

Mobile OB unit brings ultrasounds to pregnant women in rural areas

Mobile OB unit brings ultrasounds to pregnant women in rural areas

Mobile OB unit brings ultrasounds to pregnant women in rural areas
Arts|Europe|Technology

It’s among the largest collections of Michelangelo sculptures ever shown. But there’s a catch

It’s among the largest collections of Michelangelo sculptures ever shown. But there’s a catch

It’s among the largest collections of Michelangelo sculptures ever shown. But there’s a catch
Business|Finance|Technology|US

Zelle is shutting down its app. Here’s how you can still use the payment service

Zelle is shutting down its app. Here’s how you can still use the payment service

Zelle is shutting down its app. Here’s how you can still use the payment service
Education|Health|Political|Science|Technology

Susan Monarez, Trump’s nominee for CDC director, faces an unprecedented and tumultuous era at the agency

Trump’s nominee for the top CDC role would join the agency at a time of great turmoil and uncertainty for medical research.

Susan Monarez, Trump’s nominee for CDC director, faces an unprecedented and tumultuous era at the agency
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Tesla's March sales dive in Germany, edge down in UK

Tesla sales in Germany dropped in March compared with the same time last year and were marginally lower in the UK, despite a spike in overall EV sales in both markets, data showed on

Tesla's March sales dive in Germany, edge down in UK
Business|Food|Technology

Papa Johns wants AI to transform pizza ordering

Papa John's International wants to inject artificial intelligence technology into how its customers order pizza through an expanded partnership with Google Cloud, the

Papa Johns wants AI to transform pizza ordering
Business|Celebrity|Science|Technology

Microsoft founder Bill Gates reflects upon a 50-year-old computer code that reshaped technology

Even as he grows older, Microsoft founder Bill Gates still fondly remembers the catalytic computer code he wrote 50 years ago that opened up a new frontier in technology

Microsoft founder Bill Gates reflects upon a 50-year-old computer code that reshaped technology
Business|Technology|US

NHTSA closes probe into 258 Zoox vehicles after Amazon's robotaxi unit updates software

The U.S.

NHTSA closes probe into 258 Zoox vehicles after Amazon's robotaxi unit updates software
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|Technology

Retaliating against U.S. digital services not EU position, Ireland says

Targeting U.S. digital services in potential reciprocal trade measures is not the European Union's position and would be very damaging for Ireland, trade minister Simon Harris said

Retaliating against U.S. digital services not EU position, Ireland says
Health|Political|Technology|US

Senators demand information from AI companion apps following kids’ safety concerns, lawsuits

Senators demand information from AI companion apps following kids’ safety concerns, lawsuits

Senators demand information from AI companion apps following kids’ safety concerns, lawsuits
Education|Technology|US

'It's complicated': students reflect on first year under a phone ban

CNN’s Pamela Brown met with students at Wakefield High School in Arlington, Virginia, where school officials are requiring students to put their phones inside magnetic locking pouches every morning.

'It's complicated': students reflect on first year under a phone ban
Asia|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology

Nintendo Switch 2 to launch in June with $449.99 price tag

Nintendo said it will launch its Switch 2 gaming device on June 5, with the long-anticipated successor to its hit hybrid home-portable Switch retailing for $449.99.

Nintendo Switch 2 to launch in June with $449.99 price tag
Business|MidEast|Political|Technology|World

Meta is fined by Turkey after refusing to restrict content on Facebook and Instagram

Facebook and Instagram owner Meta Platforms says it has been hit with a hefty fine for resisting Turkish government demands that it limit content

Meta is fined by Turkey after refusing to restrict content on Facebook and Instagram
Business|Crime|Technology

‘He just wouldn’t stop staring at me’: Tesla drivers say they’re being harassed on road

Some Tesla owners say they’re scared to drive their cars as public criticism against company CEO Elon Musk has escalated from acts of vandalism on Tesla facilities and vehicles to aggressive driving aimed at Tesla owners.

‘He just wouldn’t stop staring at me’: Tesla drivers say they’re being harassed on road
Business|Crime|Technology|US

Man faces charges after Teslas set on fire with Molotov cocktails

Paul Kim, 36, faces federal and state charges for allegedly setting fire to multiple Tesla vehicles at a Las Vegas repair facility last week.

Man faces charges after Teslas set on fire with Molotov cocktails
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

Trump's auto tariffs to cover more than $460 billion of US vehicle, parts imports

U.S.

Trump's auto tariffs to cover more than $460 billion of US vehicle, parts imports
Crime|Education|Technology|US

Cybersecurity professor targeted by FBI has not been detained, lawyer says

A prominent Indiana University cybersecurity professor who was abruptly fired and disappeared from public view has not been detained and there are no pending criminal charges

Cybersecurity professor targeted by FBI has not been detained, lawyer says
Business|Crime|Technology|US

Oracle tells clients of second recent hack, log-in data stolen, Bloomberg News reports

Oracle has told customers that a hacker broke into a computer system and stole old client log-in credential, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing two people familiar with the matter

Oracle tells clients of second recent hack, log-in data stolen, Bloomberg News reports
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|Technology

Tesla quarterly sales plunge as Musk backlash grows

Tesla's quarterly sales plunged 13% to the weakest in nearly three years, hurt by a backlash against CEO Elon Musk's politics, rising global competition and

Tesla quarterly sales plunge as Musk backlash grows
Business|Economy|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Lucid's quarterly deliveries rise, Rivian's fall sharply

Electric automaker Lucid posted a 58% jump in first-quarter deliveries on Wednesday as it lowered prices of its vehicles, while peer Rivian Automotive reported a 36%

Lucid's quarterly deliveries rise, Rivian's fall sharply
Business|Political|Technology|US

Meta CEO Zuckerberg lobbies Trump to avoid antitrust trial, WSJ reports

Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg is lobbying U.S.

Meta CEO Zuckerberg lobbies Trump to avoid antitrust trial, WSJ reports
Crime|Political|Technology|US

APD's plate reader technology assists in shooting arrest, but spurs City Council debate

APD's plate reader technology assists in shooting arrest, but spurs City Council debate

APD's plate reader technology assists in shooting arrest, but spurs City Council debate
Entertainment|Technology

Nintendo Switch 2 launches in June with new Mario Kart World game

Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date and $449.99 price tag for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2, which will introduce interactive chat and screenshare functions to connect gamers

Nintendo Switch 2 launches in June with new Mario Kart World game
Business|Election|Political|Technology|US

Trump says Musk will probably leave in 'a few months'

President Donald Trump that Elon Musk would likely leave his administration in “a few months."

Trump says Musk will probably leave in 'a few months'
Business|Crime|Political|Technology|US

Boeing working with DOJ on revised plea deal in 737 MAX fraud case, CEO says

Boeing is in discussions with the U.S.

Boeing working with DOJ on revised plea deal in 737 MAX fraud case, CEO says
Africa|Asia|MidEast|Political|Technology|US|World

Trump adviser Waltz's team set up 20 Signal group chats for world crises, Politico reports

The team of President Donald Trump's national security adviser, Mike Waltz, set up at least 20 group chats on the commercial Signal app to coordinate official work on issues

Trump adviser Waltz's team set up 20 Signal group chats for world crises, Politico reports
Business|Political|Technology|US

TikTok bidders pile up as deadline looms with Amazon, OnlyFans founder in mix

As the weekend deadline for TikTok to find a buyer approaches, bidders for the short-video social media site are piling up.

TikTok bidders pile up as deadline looms with Amazon, OnlyFans founder in mix
Business|Health|Lifestyle|Technology

Primary care firm knownwell joins LillyDirect to offer weight-management services

Primary care company knownwell said on Wednesday it will provide health and weight-management services on Eli Lilly's direct-to-consumer online healthcare platform, LillyDirect.

Primary care firm knownwell joins LillyDirect to offer weight-management services
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|US

Coal-fired power plant, now retired, to become massive gas-powered campus for AI, data centers

What was once Pennsylvania’s biggest coal-fired power plant is being turned into a $10 billion natural gas-powered data center campus designed to capitalize on Big Tech's fast-growing energy demands

Coal-fired power plant, now retired, to become massive gas-powered campus for AI, data centers
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Waltz team set up 20 Signal chats on global issues, Politico reports

The team led by U.S.

Waltz team set up 20 Signal chats on global issues, Politico reports
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OnlyFans founder, crypto foundation submit late-stage bid to buy TikTok

By Anna Tong A startup run by Tim Stokely, founder of adult content social media site OnlyFans, has partnered with a cryptocurrency foundation to submit a late-stage plan to acquire short video app

OnlyFans founder, crypto foundation submit late-stage bid to buy TikTok
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Amazon targets April 9 launch of first Kuiper internet satellites

Amazon.com said on Wednesday it plans to launch the first 27 satellites for its Project Kuiper internet network next week, pinning down a long-awaited start to

Amazon targets April 9 launch of first Kuiper internet satellites
Business|Science|Technology

Google Gemini executive Sissie Hsiao to step down

Alphabet's Google is replacing Sissie Hsiao, who led the development of the artificial intelligence chatbot Bard, now known as Gemini, the company told staff in its AI division on

Google Gemini executive Sissie Hsiao to step down
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US Supreme Court largely backs FDA's denial of flavored vape product applications

The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday largely backed the U.S.

US Supreme Court largely backs FDA's denial of flavored vape product applications
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Tesla sales tumble 13% as Musk backlash, competition and aging lineup turn off buyers

Tesla sales fell in the first three months of the year in another sign that Elon Musk’s once high-flying electric car company is struggling to attract buyers

Tesla sales tumble 13% as Musk backlash, competition and aging lineup turn off buyers
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Amazon's last-minute bid for TikTok comes as a US ban on the platform is set to take effect Saturday

Amazon has put in a bid to purchase TikTok

Amazon's last-minute bid for TikTok comes as a US ban on the platform is set to take effect Saturday
Science|Sports|Technology

Phil Mattingly breaks down the science behind 'torpedo' bats

It’s not just a Yankees thing, CNN Chief Domestic Correspondent (and former division one college baseball player) Phil Mattingly explains. There’s science behind the buzzy “torpedo" bat.

Phil Mattingly breaks down the science behind 'torpedo' bats
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Trump to weigh options for potential TikTok deal, sources say, with ban days away

Trump to weigh options for potential TikTok deal, sources say, with ban days away

Trump to weigh options for potential TikTok deal, sources say, with ban days away
Business|Europe|Technology

EV charging firms team up to launch Europe's largest network

Four of Europe's biggest electric vehicle charging firms said on Wednesday they were teaming up to create the largest public charging network on the continent.

EV charging firms team up to launch Europe's largest network
Europe|Political|Technology|World

Poland's Tusk cites foreign interference after party hit by cyberattack

The IT systems of Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk's Civic Platform party have been hit by a cyberattack, he said on Wednesday, amid growing concern that foreign actors may try to

Poland's Tusk cites foreign interference after party hit by cyberattack
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Safran to win EU approval for $1.8 billion Collins deal, sources say

French engine and aircraft equipment maker Safran is set to secure conditional EU antitrust approval for its $1.8 billion bid for Collins Aerospace's flight

Safran to win EU approval for $1.8 billion Collins deal, sources say
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Army choosing ‘to protect its bureaucratic a**’ rather than providing collision avoidance report, Sen. Ted Cruz says

Army choosing ‘to protect its bureaucratic a**’ rather than providing collision avoidance report, Sen. Ted Cruz says

Army choosing ‘to protect its bureaucratic a**’ rather than providing collision avoidance report, Sen. Ted Cruz says
Asia|Food|Science|Technology

Scientists sent beans into orbit and made ‘space miso.’ Here’s how it tasted

Scientists sent beans into orbit and made ‘space miso.’ Here’s how it tasted

Scientists sent beans into orbit and made ‘space miso.’ Here’s how it tasted
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Watches and Wonders 2025: 11 striking designs from the world’s largest watch fair

Watches and Wonders 2025: 11 striking designs from the world’s largest watch fair

Watches and Wonders 2025: 11 striking designs from the world’s largest watch fair
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Netflix enhances language options on TV to attract global viewers

Netflix on Wednesday rolled out enhanced language options for television viewers, allowing users to select from the full list of available subtitles and dubbing languages for any title.

Netflix enhances language options on TV to attract global viewers
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Boeing CEO defends safety efforts, says he is not pressuring workers

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said on Wednesday that the planemaker is focused on improving safety and not pressuring workers to speed up production after a 2024

Boeing CEO defends safety efforts, says he is not pressuring workers
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

Chinese firms place $16 billion in order for new Nvidia chips, the Information reports

Chinese companies including ByteDance, Alibaba Group and Tencent Holdings have placed at least $16 billion in orders for Nvidia's H20 server chips in the first three months of the year, the

Chinese firms place $16 billion in order for new Nvidia chips, the Information reports
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New AI benchmarks test speed of running AI applications

By Max A.

New AI benchmarks test speed of running AI applications
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Nintendo’s Switch 2 has big shoes to fill – at a much higher price

Nintendo’s Switch 2 has big shoes to fill – at a much higher price

Nintendo’s Switch 2 has big shoes to fill – at a much higher price
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Meta signs multi-year partnership with UFC

Meta Platforms has signed a multi-year deal to become the first "official fan technology partner" of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), whose CEO was elected to the Facebook-parent's

Meta signs multi-year partnership with UFC
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23andMe is potentially selling more than just genetic data – the personal survey info it collected is just as much a privacy problem

If you were a 23andMe customer, your genetic and personal information could be used in civil or criminal cases, targeted advertising, medical discrimination and so much more.

23andMe is potentially selling more than just genetic data – the personal survey info it collected is just as much a privacy problem
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Stablecoin giant Circle reveals revenue growth in US IPO filing

Circle Internet Group disclosed a nearly 16% jump in revenue after markets closed on Tuesday, as the USD Coin issuer attempts a second go at listing on the New York Stock Exchange.

Stablecoin giant Circle reveals revenue growth in US IPO filing
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OECD sees Israeli economic rebound if military conflicts ebb

Israel's economy looks set to rebound over the next two years if geopolitical tensions ease, but it needs structural reforms to support government finances and

OECD sees Israeli economic rebound if military conflicts ebb
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DOGE official at DOJ bragged about hacking, distributing pirated software

A top employee of billionaire Elon Musk who is now working in the U.S.

DOGE official at DOJ bragged about hacking, distributing pirated software
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India backs EV tariff cuts for Trump trade deal, defying autos lobby, sources say

India plans to lower import tariffs on electric cars, rejecting requests from local automakers to delay such cuts by four years,

India backs EV tariff cuts for Trump trade deal, defying autos lobby, sources say
Science|Technology

‘Another mind-blowing change’: New data suggests mysterious dark energy is evolving

‘Another mind-blowing change’: New data suggests mysterious dark energy is evolving

‘Another mind-blowing change’: New data suggests mysterious dark energy is evolving
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The ‘father of the internet’ and hundreds of tech experts worry we’ll rely on AI too much

The ‘father of the internet’ and hundreds of tech experts worry we’ll rely on AI too much

The ‘father of the internet’ and hundreds of tech experts worry we’ll rely on AI too much
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Yankees and their ‘torpedo’ bats break MLB home run record in loss

Yankees and their ‘torpedo’ bats break MLB home run record in loss

Yankees and their ‘torpedo’ bats break MLB home run record in loss
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Why no one is challenging Trump's executive order that keeps TikTok running

President Donald Trump’s executive orders have spurred more than 130 lawsuits, but one related to TikTok barely generates a peep

Why no one is challenging Trump's executive order that keeps TikTok running
Environment|Technology|US

SpaceX rocket cargo project puts Pacific seabirds in jeopardy

A project proposed by Elon Musk's SpaceX and the U.S.

SpaceX rocket cargo project puts Pacific seabirds in jeopardy
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

Tesla's China-made EV sales fall 11.5% y/y in March

U.S. automaker Tesla sold 78,828 China-made electric vehicles in March, down 11.5% from a year earlier, data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) showed on Wednesday.

Tesla's China-made EV sales fall 11.5% y/y in March
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German wind farms asked to install radar amid security concerns

Wind farms off the northern German coast have been asked to install radar facilities in an attempt to boost surveillance of ships and drones, the federal maritime authority said on

German wind farms asked to install radar amid security concerns
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‘It was so freeing’: How a cellphone ban is changing life at a Virginia high school

‘It was so freeing’: How a cellphone ban is changing life at a Virginia high school

‘It was so freeing’: How a cellphone ban is changing life at a Virginia high school
Asia|Business|Technology

China's CATL, Sinopec plan to build 10,000 battery swap stations

Chinese electric vehicle battery giant CATL said on Wednesday that it will partner with state-owned oil giant Sinopec to build 10,000 battery swap stations.

China's CATL, Sinopec plan to build 10,000 battery swap stations
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

BYD posts robust growth in car sales as it takes on Tesla globally

BYD posts robust growth in car sales as it takes on Tesla globally

BYD posts robust growth in car sales as it takes on Tesla globally
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Swedish insurer Folksam divests $160 million Tesla stake

Sweden's largest insurer Folksam said on Wednesday it has sold its stake in electric car maker Tesla over concerns about the company's stance on workers' rights.

Swedish insurer Folksam divests $160 million Tesla stake
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Latest North Korean ship can carry dozens of missiles, analysts say

North Korea's new class of warship can accommodate dozens of vertical launch cells to carry missiles its military has already developed, analysis of a satellite

Latest North Korean ship can carry dozens of missiles, analysts say
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How one of the largest auto suppliers in the world is preparing for Trump's tariffs

By Nora Eckert ST.

How one of the largest auto suppliers in the world is preparing for Trump's tariffs
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China to launch grid-connected car projects to balance power supply

China plans to launch pilot projects in nine cities that would use the country's growing fleet of electric vehicles as batteries to shore up power supply on the

China to launch grid-connected car projects to balance power supply
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US Senate committee opens review into Meta efforts to gain Chinese market access

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US Senate committee opens review into Meta efforts to gain Chinese market access
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White House to hold meeting on TikTok

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White House to hold meeting on TikTok
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Visa bids $100 million to replace Mastercard as Apple's new credit card partner, WSJ reports

Visa has offered Apple roughly $100 million to take over the tech giant's credit card partnership from Mastercard, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing sources familiar with

Visa bids $100 million to replace Mastercard as Apple's new credit card partner, WSJ reports
Sports|Technology

Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton says he'll continue using torpedo bats upon return from injury

Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton said he'll continue using a torpedo bat whenever he returns from pain in both elbows, but also declined to say whether he thought using the new model might have caused his injury

Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton says he'll continue using torpedo bats upon return from injury
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Trump to consider final TikTok proposal on Wednesday, CBS News reports

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Trump to consider final TikTok proposal on Wednesday, CBS News reports
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SEC, billionaire Winklevoss twins may resolve lawsuit over Gemini Earn

An exchange run by billionaire twins Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss may soon resolve a U.S.

SEC, billionaire Winklevoss twins may resolve lawsuit over Gemini Earn
Business|Science|Technology

Meta's head of AI research stepping down

The head of Meta’s artificial intelligence research division said she plans to step down, vacating a high-profile position at the parent company of Facebook and Instagram at a time of intense competition in the development of AI technology

Meta's head of AI research stepping down
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Trump to hold a meeting on possible investors to buy TikTok with possible ban at stake

President Donald Trump will hold a Wednesday meeting with aides about possible investors who could buy a stake in TikTok

Trump to hold a meeting on possible investors to buy TikTok with possible ban at stake
Business|Science|Technology

Meta's head of AI research to depart in May

Meta Platforms' head of artificial intelligence research, Joelle Pineau, plans to leave the company, at a time when the tech giant is aggressively investing and competing in the AI space.

Meta's head of AI research to depart in May
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Outsourcing firm WNS fields takeover interest, sources say

WNS Holdings, a technology outsourcing services firm with a market value of $2.8 billion, is exploring a sale after attracting acquisition

Outsourcing firm WNS fields takeover interest, sources say
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FAA must address concerns before extending Boeing regulatory program, senator says

Democratic Senator Maria Cantwell on Tuesday urged the Federal Aviation Administration to address critical concerns before deciding whether to extend a

FAA must address concerns before extending Boeing regulatory program, senator says
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CoreWeave shares soar past IPO price on third trading day

Artificial intelligence startup CoreWeave's shares closed up 42% at $52.57 on Tuesday, their third day of trading, above their initial public offering price of $40.

CoreWeave shares soar past IPO price on third trading day
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Social Security Administration probes origin of website portal outage

The Social Security Administration says it is investigating the root cause of website outages that have affected the “my Social Security” portal where recipients access their benefits

Social Security Administration probes origin of website portal outage
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Wrong number text scam: The confusing new scam to watch out for

Spokeo details how to avoid falling victim to the wrong number text scam.

Wrong number text scam: The confusing new scam to watch out for
Education|Technology

AI chatbots can cushion the high school counselor shortage—but are they bad for students?

CalMatters reports AI-powered chatbots have been providing students with school and career options, but asks if these self-help bots are eroding the types of network-building opportunities that students need.

AI chatbots can cushion the high school counselor shortage—but are they bad for students?
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Man charged in Colorado Tesla firebomb attack denies trying to ‘run’ from feds

Man charged in Colorado Tesla firebomb attack denies trying to ‘run’ from feds

Man charged in Colorado Tesla firebomb attack denies trying to ‘run’ from feds
Education|Science|Technology

Gifted 5-year-old boy with Einstein-level IQ joins sister as member of Mensa

Gifted 5-year-old boy with Einstein-level IQ joins sister as member of Mensa

Gifted 5-year-old boy with Einstein-level IQ joins sister as member of Mensa
MidEast|Political|Science|Technology|World

Key facilities in Iran's nuclear programme

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Key facilities in Iran's nuclear programme
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If AI doesn't kill your company, it will make it stronger, study shows

If a company can survive the upheaval caused by the adoption of artificial intelligence, AI will help it thrive in the longer run, a study presented at a European Central Bank

If AI doesn't kill your company, it will make it stronger, study shows
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Tesla's new car sales in Italy down 7% in first quarter despite 51% jump in March

Tesla's new car registrations in Italy rebounded sharply in March after a plunge the previous month to stand down 7% year-on-year in the quarter as a whole, data from the Transport

Tesla's new car sales in Italy down 7% in first quarter despite 51% jump in March
Asia|Business|Technology

Alibaba prepares for flagship AI model release as soon as April, Bloomberg News reports

China's tech and e-commerce giant Alibaba Group is planning to release Qwen 3, an upgraded version of its flagship AI model, as soon as this month, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday,

Alibaba prepares for flagship AI model release as soon as April, Bloomberg News reports
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Boeing made 'serious missteps' but is changing culture, CEO will testify

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg will tell lawmakers on Wednesday the U.S. planemaker made "serious missteps" in recent years but has since made "sweeping changes"

Boeing made 'serious missteps' but is changing culture, CEO will testify
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Technology

Ghibli effect: ChatGPT usage hits record after rollout of viral feature

The frenzy to create Ghibli-style AI art using ChatGPT's image-generation tool led to a record surge in users for OpenAI's chatbot last week, straining its servers and

Ghibli effect: ChatGPT usage hits record after rollout of viral feature
Arts|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Technology

From chiseled six-packs to sharp cheekbones, prosthetics are on the rise in fashion

From chiseled six-packs to sharp cheekbones, prosthetics are on the rise in fashion

From chiseled six-packs to sharp cheekbones, prosthetics are on the rise in fashion
Arts|Entertainment|Technology

Detroit production of Mozart opera turns its female characters into automatons

Audiences at the Detroit Opera House expecting their performance of “Cosi fan tutte” to begin with the overture may be surprised to hear instead a product launch from a tech company CEO

Detroit production of Mozart opera turns its female characters into automatons
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KKR partner says fund is analysing FiberCop-Open Fiber tie-up

U.S. fund KKR, the main shareholder in Italian fibre optic grid operator FiberCop, is analysing a possible tie-up with Italy's Open Fiber as part of a broader government plan to

KKR partner says fund is analysing FiberCop-Open Fiber tie-up
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Spain's sales of new Tesla cars rise in March, fall in first quarter

Tesla's new car sales rose 34% in March from the same month in 2024 to 1.983, registration data released by industry group ANFAC showed on Tuesday, though the company's sales during

Spain's sales of new Tesla cars rise in March, fall in first quarter
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|US

Cerebras Systems, Ranovus win $45 million US military deal to speed up chip connections

Cerebras Systems, a Silicon Valley-based AI chip company, and Canadian chip startup Ranovus said on Tuesday that they had been awarded a $45 million

Cerebras Systems, Ranovus win $45 million US military deal to speed up chip connections

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