Today: September 19, 2024
Today: September 19, 2024

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OpenAI in talks to raise funds at $150 billion valuation, Bloomberg News reports

AI heavyweight OpenAI is in talks to raise funds at a valuation of $150 billion, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, a move that would fortify its status as one of the biggest startups in

OpenAI in talks to raise funds at $150 billion valuation, Bloomberg News reports
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Amazon's AWS to invest $1.8 billion in Brazil through 2034

Amazon's cloud computing arm, Amazon Web Services (AWS), will invest 10.1 billion reais ($1.8 billion) in Brazil through 2034 to expand its data center operations in the country,

Amazon's AWS to invest $1.8 billion in Brazil through 2034
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Boeing faces possible strike on Friday over labor contract

Boeing faces a possible strike as early as Friday if most of the U.S. planemaker's factory workers in the Pacific Northwest

Boeing faces possible strike on Friday over labor contract
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RTX sees labor challenges, exploring alternatives to China suppliers

The head of aerospace and defense giant RTX sounded the alarm on global supply chains in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and warned that

RTX sees labor challenges, exploring alternatives to China suppliers
Technology

How AI features of iPhone and rival smartphones stack up

Apple unveiled a raft of AI-powered features for its latest iPhone 16 lineup at an event on Monday, as global smartphone makers turn to generative AI to encourage customers to upgrade.

How AI features of iPhone and rival smartphones stack up
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Tech firm executives to testify before US Senate about election threats

Executives from major tech firms like

Tech firm executives to testify before US Senate about election threats
Business|Environment|Technology

Tech firms halve business travel in 2023 but Alphabet, Apple lag, study shows

Global tech giants halved their business flight emissions in 2023 compared to 2019, but companies like Apple and Google's parent Alphabet are falling behind, risking a return to pre-

Tech firms halve business travel in 2023 but Alphabet, Apple lag, study shows
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Sony announces pricier, upgraded PlayStation 5 Pro

Sony announced the PlayStation 5 Pro, an upgraded version of its flagship console offering better graphics, will go on sale on Nov. 7 priced at $699.99.

Sony announces pricier, upgraded PlayStation 5 Pro
Environment|Technology

In arid New Mexico, rural towns eye treated oil wastewater as a solution to drought

Flying over the desert landscape of southeastern New Mexico in a four-seat helicopter, Stephen Aldridge could count around a dozen man-made lagoons

In arid New Mexico, rural towns eye treated oil wastewater as a solution to drought
Business|Technology

Adobe to launch generative AI video creation tool later this year

Adobe will unveil a new generative AI-powered video creation and editing tool in a limited release later this year, the software maker said on Wednesday, as it looks

Adobe to launch generative AI video creation tool later this year
Health|News|Technology

Utah law restricting youth social media use blocked by judge

A federal judge has blocked Utah from enforcing a new law aimed at protecting the mental health of young people by requiring social media platforms to verify users' ages

Utah law restricting youth social media use blocked by judge
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Federal judge temporarily blocks Utah social media law aimed at protecting children

A federal judge in Utah temporarily blocked a social media access law aimed at protecting children’s privacy

Federal judge temporarily blocks Utah social media law aimed at protecting children
Science|Technology

Spacecraft carrying Russians and American docks with International Space Station

A spacecraft carrying an American astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts took off from the Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan late on Wednesday evening and docked with the

Spacecraft carrying Russians and American docks with International Space Station
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FCC chair wants more competition to SpaceX's Starlink unit

Federal Communications Commission chair Jessica Rosenworcel said Wednesday she wants to see more competition to SpaceX's internet satellite constellation

FCC chair wants more competition to SpaceX's Starlink unit
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A Soyuz craft with 2 Russians and 1 American docks at the International Space Station

A Soyuz spacecraft carrying two Russians and an American has docked at the International Space Station

A Soyuz craft with 2 Russians and 1 American docks at the International Space Station
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India leads in crypto adoption for second straight year, report shows

India led the way in global adoption of cryptocurrencies for the second straight year as investors braved the country's tough regulatory stance and steep trading taxes, a report from

India leads in crypto adoption for second straight year, report shows
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Cyberattacks on US utilities surged 70% this year, says Check Point

U.S. utilities faced a near 70% jump in cyberattacks this year over the same period in 2023, according to data from Check Point Research, underlining

Cyberattacks on US utilities surged 70% this year, says Check Point
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

China's Geely scouting locations for Europe plant

Chinese carmaker Geely is scouting locations for a plant in Europe but has not committed fully to building up local production, executives from the car

China's Geely scouting locations for Europe plant
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Honeywell CEO says ability to supply parts will determine aerospace unit's growth

Growth in Honeywell's aerospace business next year will be determined by its ability to supply parts to Boeing and Airbus, not demand, the industrial giant's CEO said at a conference on

Honeywell CEO says ability to supply parts will determine aerospace unit's growth
Business|Entertainment|Europe|Technology

EU lawmakers push for new 'dynamic pricing' rules after Oasis fans complain

European Union lawmakers are backing calls for new rules around the use of “dynamic pricing” when selling online goods, after Oasis fans complained about massively

EU lawmakers push for new 'dynamic pricing' rules after Oasis fans complain
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Stellantis to invest $406 million at 3 factories, a step toward meeting commitments in UAW contract

Stellantis will spend $406 million retooling three Michigan factories so they can build electric vehicles or battery parts

Stellantis to invest $406 million at 3 factories, a step toward meeting commitments in UAW contract
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JPMorgan eyes Swiss corporate business gains, blockchain boost

JPMorgan Chase wants to grow its Swiss corporate banking business and hopes to use blockchain services to help gain clients, an executive at the U.S. bank said.

JPMorgan eyes Swiss corporate business gains, blockchain boost
Entertainment|Science|Technology

Spacewalking is the new domain of the rich as billionaire attempts first private spacewalk

Paying passengers have lined up to rocket to space to experience a few minutes of weightlessness

Spacewalking is the new domain of the rich as billionaire attempts first private spacewalk
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With China seeking AI dominance, Taiwan’s efforts to slow neighbor’s access to advanced chips needs support from the West

On Sept. 6, 2024, the US announced fresh export controls on quantum and microchip goods. Taiwan has long worked to slow China’s AI progress, while not damaging its own lucrative market.

With China seeking AI dominance, Taiwan’s efforts to slow neighbor’s access to advanced chips needs support from the West
Business|Environment|Technology

Emissions-free truck prices need to drop by 50% to compete with diesel, study says

Prices of emissions-free trucks need to fall by as much as half to make them an affordable alternative to diesel models, a study by consultancy firm McKinsey published on

Emissions-free truck prices need to drop by 50% to compete with diesel, study says

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