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Study documents impacts of large-scale entry of rooftop solar panels on competition
Fossil-fuel plants are increasingly being forced to stop and start production in response to changes in output from renewables. In a new study, researchers developed a dynamic competitive benchmark that accounts for startup ...
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Napster sold to tech commerce company for $207 million
A brand that was notoriously connected to music piracy before reemerging as a subscription music service has been sold to Infinite Reality for $207 million.
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Zuckerberg's lawsuit against a whistleblowing author draws attention of lawmakers worldwide
Ironically, Mark Zuckerberg's attempts to muzzle his former employee, Sarah Wynn-Williams, once director of global public policy at Meta, seem to have created a bestseller.
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Perseus: A tool for tracking the coordination of pump-and-dump crypto coin schemes
A team of computer scientists and financial specialists at University College London has developed a tool to track the coordination efforts of pump-and-dump crypto coin scheme manipulators. They have published a paper on ...
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Neural networks can recognize production processes by video to enhance industrial safety and efficiency
A research team from the Skoltech AI Center and Samara University have developed a system for automatically separating the stages of production processes from video streams. Industrial cameras will detect deviations in the ...
Mar 24, 2025
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Chinese EV giant BYD surpasses rival Tesla with record 2024 revenue
Chinese carmaker BYD saw a surge in revenue last year, a stock filing showed Monday, surpassing the $100 billion mark and beating rival Tesla as the electric vehicle giant accelerates its overseas expansion.
Mar 24, 2025
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'Delete your data': Genetic testing firm 23andMe files for bankruptcy
Pioneering US genetic testing company 23andMe has filed for bankruptcy and is looking for a buyer two years after hackers gained access to millions of profiles.
Mar 24, 2025
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Hyundai announces new $21 billion investment in US manufacturing
South Korean auto giant Hyundai on Monday announced a multi-billion-dollar investment in the United States, including a new $5.8 billion steel plant.
Mar 24, 2025
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Trouble at Tesla, tariff protests suggest consumer boycotts are starting to bite
When the United States starts a trade war with your country, how do you fight back? For individuals, one option is to wage a personal trade war and boycott products from the US.
Mar 24, 2025
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Digital imperialism: How US social media firms are using American law to challenge global tech regulation
Social media platforms tend not to be that bothered by national boundaries.
Mar 24, 2025
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AI could take your next drive-through order: Taco Bell parent Yum Brands and Nvidia's partnership explained
Fast food customers might find themselves talking to an artificial intelligence voice the next time they order tacos or pizza at a drive-through.
Mar 24, 2025
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AI startup Perplexity confirms interest to buy TikTok
Artificial intelligence (AI) startup Perplexity on Friday expressed its interest in buying TikTok, which faces a deadline to divest from its Chinese owner or be banned in the United States.
Mar 22, 2025
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Trump's call for AI deregulation gets strong backing from Big Tech
Major tech firms are pushing the administration of President Donald Trump to loosen rules on building artificial intelligence, arguing it is the only way to maintain a US edge and compete with China.
Mar 21, 2025
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Heathrow closure could cost millions, disrupt flights for days
Huge travel disruption at London's Heathrow airport caused by a power cut Friday could take several days to remedy and cost millions of pounds, experts estimated.
Mar 21, 2025
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EU tariffs not a deterrent, says Chinese EV maker XPeng
Chinese electric vehicle maker XPeng said Friday that European Union tariffs on EVs made in China have had a "large economic impact" but will not deter the firm's plans to tap European markets.
Mar 21, 2025
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Organizations should embrace AI to boost performance, says marketing professor
Companies and corporations that are quick to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are more likely to boost performance and reap rewards, research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has shown.
Mar 20, 2025
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Europe games industry on edge as 'Assassin's Creed' hits shelves
Thursday's release of action-adventure epic "Assassin's Creed Shadows" marks a make-or-break moment not just for struggling French games heavyweight Ubisoft, but for the entire European gaming ecosystem.
Mar 20, 2025
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SoftBank to acquire US semiconductor firm Ampere for $6.5 billion
SoftBank Group said Wednesday that it had reached a deal to acquire US semiconductor firm Ampere for US $6.5 billion.
Mar 20, 2025
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EU skewers Google, Apple over tech rules—despite Trump threats
The European Union defied U.S. threats of retaliation Wednesday by accusing Google of violating its digital rules—which could trigger hefty fines—and ordering Apple to make its iPhone interact better with rivals' devices.
Mar 19, 2025
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Nonprofits are in trouble. Could more sensitive chatbots be the answer?
In today's attention economy, impact-driven organizations are arguably at a disadvantage. Since they have no tangible product to sell, the core of their appeal is emotional rather than practical—the "warm glow" of contributing ...
Mar 19, 2025
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European Union lays out how Apple must open its tech up to competitors under bloc's digital rules
The European Union on Wednesday outlined the steps that Apple must take to open up its iPhone and iPad operating systems to work better with competing technologies.
Mar 19, 2025
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Social media design is key to protecting kids online
Social media is a complex environment that presents both opportunities and threats for adolescents, with self-expression and emotional support on the one hand and body-shaming, cyberbullying and addictive behaviors on the ...
Mar 19, 2025
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US music industry posts 100 million paid streaming users
The US music industry passed 100 million paid streaming subscriptions for the first time in 2024, according to the latest report from the Recording Industry Association of America released Tuesday.
Mar 19, 2025
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