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CBC - Technology (3 minutes ago)

A SpaceX Starship rocket broke up in space minutes after launching from Texas on Thursday, forcing airline flights over the Gulf of Mexico to alter course to avoid falling debris and setting back Elon Musk's flagship rocket program.

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CBC - Technology (3 minutes ago)

Thirty storeys tall with a reusable first stage filled with liquid oxygen and methane, New Glenn launched around 2 a.m. ET from Blue Origin's launchpad at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.

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CBC - Technology (3 minutes ago)

One of NASA's two stuck astronauts got a much welcomed change of scenery Thursday, stepping out on her first spacewalk since arriving at the International Space Station more than seven months ago.  

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CBC - Technology (3 minutes ago)

Some of the visuals coming out of Los Angeles County over the past week show a vivid pink substance coating streets, cars and plants. This is fire retardant, dropped by aerial firefighting tankers in massive plumes of red or pink to slow down fires. But how does it work, and is it safe?

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Global News - Technology (46 minutes ago)

The uncertainty may have ripple effects in Canada, experts say, although Ottawa says what happens in the U.S. won't impact its own moves to curtail TikTok's business.

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NBC News - Science (49 minutes ago)

A Los Angeles home that survived the Palisades Fire was damaged by a landslide. The risk of landslides rises after wildfires, so more are expected in California.

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CBS News - Technology (53 minutes ago)

With the U.S. ban on TikTok looming, many Americans are opting for another Chinese app known as RedNote. It could be short-lived.

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CBS News - Technology (53 minutes ago)

Experts say no other app offers the same financial opportunities as TikTok, while creators fear loss of income if it disappears.

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CBS News - Technology (53 minutes ago)

U.S. officials have long feared that the widely popular short-form video app could be used as a vehicle for espionage.

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CBS News - Technology (53 minutes ago)

Some of the nation's most prominent technology industry CEOs are planning to attend President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration.

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BBC - Technology (56 minutes ago)

Should more AI be used to help GPs with consultations and administrative work?

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BBC - Technology (56 minutes ago)

Pharmaceutical firms are turning to AI to find new molecules that might be able to tackle disease.

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BBC - Technology (56 minutes ago)

AI can spot patterns in the data from blood tests that can give an early warning of disease.

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BBC - Technology (56 minutes ago)

It hoped to turn 60,000 roadside green cabinets into chargers - but now says it will focus on wifi instead.

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BBC - Technology (56 minutes ago)

The tech giant was facing pressure to pull the feature after it made repeated mistakes summarising headlines.

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The Guardian - Technology (An hour ago)

Americans fleeing the looming TikTok ban have been warmly welcomed to app Xiaohongshu – or RedNote – despite China's tight restrictions on what can be posted"It is the coolest thing,” says Huang Ziyan, a longtime user of Chinese social media app Xiaohongshu, describing the experience as a "21st-century Tower of Babel”.Huang is referring to...

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Yahoo News - Tech (2 hours ago)

US FTC finalizes consent order for $53 billion Chevron-Hess merger

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The Guardian - Technology (2 hours ago)

Blue Origin's huge New Glenn rocket has blasted off from Florida on its first mission to space. Its first attempt to launch, on 14 January, was cancelled because ice had accumulated on a propellant line. The company, founded by Jeff Bezos, cited no issues before launch and the rocket successfully reached orbit Bezos's Blue Origin rocket blasts off...

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The Guardian - Technology (2 hours ago)

How long does it take to change a habit? It varies, but one paper suggests the average is 66 days. We asked writers to change one thing in their lives within that timeframe … and tell us if it worksRead more in the 66 days to change seriesMore summer essentialsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastI knew that I wanted to make...

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New York Times - Technology (3 hours ago)

When it comes to gas exports and competition with China, the two administrations share a similar vision, the top U.S. energy diplomat says.

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Space.com - Space (3 hours ago)

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California has come through the L.A. fires in one piece. It will open next week to employees who need to work on site.

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NBC News - Science (3 hours ago)

Government officials in Turks and Caicos said Friday that debris from a SpaceX rocket test that went awry fell over the Caribbean islands but that there have been no reported injuries so far and only minimal damages to property.

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NASASpaceflight.com - Space (3 hours ago)

Ship 33 and Booster 14 lifted off at 4:37 PM CST from Starbase, Texas, for…The post SpaceX catches Booster 14 but loses Ship 33 on ascent appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com.

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BBC - Technology (4 hours ago)

Could there be ways to bypass the ban - and could president-elect Donald Trump find a way to stop the law?

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Wall Street Journal - Technology (4 hours ago)

Find insight on data center real estate investment trusts, Cisco Systems, BCE and more in the latest Market Talks covering technology, media and telecom.

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CBS News - Technology (4 hours ago)

Cash App-owner Block must offer up to $120 million in refunds to consumers who federal regulators say were exposed to potential fraud.

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Space.com - Space (5 hours ago)

On Jan. 20, the U.S. Space Force will participate in the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, a first for the nation's newest military branch.

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New York Times - Technology (6 hours ago)

Wright, the founder of a fracking firm, testified that he would back all forms of low-carbon energy as well as gas, oil and coal.

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New York Times - Technology (6 hours ago)

After the death of Peter Fenwick, a neuropsychiatrist who studied near-death experiences, readers shared stories of their own.

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Yahoo News - Tech (6 hours ago)

Exclusive-Argentina negotiating gas imports from Bolivia, Chile as heat wave stokes demand

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Space.com - Space (7 hours ago)

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is requiring an investigation into the explosion of SpaceX's Starship upper stage during the vehicle's seventh test flight on Jan. 16.

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Space.com - Space (7 hours ago)

Amateur astronomers who have purchased telescopes from leading suppliers in the U.S. may be entitled to a payment from a class action settlement.

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Yahoo News - Tech (7 hours ago)

US drillers cut oil and gas rigs to lowest since Dec 2021, Baker Hughes says

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Yahoo News - Tech (7 hours ago)

Biden's Chips Team Hands Off $52 Billion Program to a Skeptical Trump

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New York Times - Technology (8 hours ago)

The proposed rules would have slowed more ships to prevent collisions with endangered North Atlantic right whales.

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Space.com - Space (8 hours ago)

Bag an $11 saving on Lego Creator 3-in-1 Space Astronaut, which can also be turned into a dog or a space shuttle.

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Space.com - Space (8 hours ago)

NASA's TESS exoplanet hunter has found the fastest-disintegrating planet ever. Losing a moons-worth of matter every million years, it is a prime target for the James Webb Space Telescope.

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Wall Street Journal - Technology (8 hours ago)

The European Commission has ramped up its investigation into Elon Musk's X social network after the tech mogul criticized European governments in recent weeks, and just days before President-elect Donald Trump is set to return to the White House.

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Wall Street Journal - Technology (9 hours ago)

A group of 18 former European heads of state have called on the European Commission to break up Google's highly lucrative advertising-technology business, claiming it erodes Europe's media landscape.

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Wall Street Journal - Technology (9 hours ago)

The company says it plans to go dark after the Supreme Court upheld a sell-or-ban law, but Trump could intervene.

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Wall Street Journal - Technology (9 hours ago)

Elon Musk's space company was conducting the seventh flight of its Starship rocket. The explosion temporarily disrupted air travel.

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The Guardian - Technology (9 hours ago)

Despite security concerns, Americans are flooding the app, where Chinese users are welcoming them with open arms – and Luigi Mangione memesCute cats. Fit checks. Travel vlogs. Luigi Mangione latte art. Americans who downloaded RedNote saw it all this week, as they fled to the Chinese social media app in advance of an imminent (or not ) TikTok...

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Yahoo News - Tech (9 hours ago)

What could happen to your TikTok app on Jan. 19

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NBC News - Science (9 hours ago)

SpaceX said its Starship space vehicle broke up during a flight meant to test the megarocket's capabilities. Videos on social media appeared to show debris streaming across the sky.

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NDTV - Tech (10 hours ago)

Amazon Great Republic Day Sale 2025 has entered its final days in India. The special discount sale kicked off on January 13 for all shoppers, after providing hours of early access to Prime members. The sale offers hundreds of deals across all major product segments and it will end on January 19. We have already covered the best offers on gadgets in...

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NDTV - Tech (10 hours ago)

Rasha Thadani and Aaman Devgan make their Bollywood debut with Azaad, directed by Abhishek Kapoor. Set in 1920s India, the film intertwines an emotional story with the country's historical fight for independence. Central to the plot is a black horse, Azaad, which becomes a symbol of courage and freedom in the life of Ajay Devgn's rebel leader...

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NDTV - Tech (10 hours ago)

After its theatrical debut on December 25, 2024, Barroz: Guardian of D'Gama's Treasure is poised for its OTT release on Disney+ Hotstar. The fantasy film will be available in five languages, with Marathi and Bengali releases unconfirmed. Featuring a mix of adventure, history, and 3D visuals, the movie follows Barroz, a ghost guarding Vasco Da...

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NDTV - Tech (10 hours ago)

The Poco X7 and X7 Pro are a well-rounded smartphone duo. The sub-Rs. 30,000 segment-needed devices like the X7 and X7 Pro as these should heat up the competition. While the X7 is a great sub-Rs. 25,000 smartphone, the X7 Pro is an excellent offering under Rs. 30,000. Cameras and bloatware aside, both Poco X7 devices excel in various departments....

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Space.com - Space (10 hours ago)

Here we debunk some of the most common and enduring space conspiracies.

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Space.com - Space (10 hours ago)

Europe is moving towards the second launch of its new Ariane 6 launcher after finding and addressing anomalies following its debut flight.

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Space.com - Space (10 hours ago)

The fourth live-action "Star Trek" TV show made some mistakes along the way, but it was arguably held back by the time it was made

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Yahoo News - Tech (10 hours ago)

TikTok loses Supreme Court battle to stop US ban

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Yahoo News - Tech (10 hours ago)

SLB says its Russia business aligns with new US sanctions as revenue drops

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Global News - Technology (10 hours ago)

Elon Musk started amassing Twitter shares in early 2022, and by March of that year, he owned more than 5 per cent.

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France24 - Business & Tech (10 hours ago)

Are leading artificial intelligence companies doing enough to keep us safe from the potential harms of their products? According to the nonprofits SaferAI and the Future of Life Institute, based in Paris and Brussels respectively, the answer is "no". We tell you more in this edition of Tech 24.

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Space.com - Space (11 hours ago)

A photo taken from the International Space Station captures the brilliant comet known as C/2024 G3 ATLAS, which could be the brightest of 2025.

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Space.com - Space (11 hours ago)

The Bushnell Equinox X650 digital night vision monocular is an entry-level 5x32mm monocular capable of night vision. Is it worth considering?

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BBC - Technology (11 hours ago)

RedNote's Chinese users say it is the first time they have been able to speak directly to Americans online.

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The Guardian - Technology (11 hours ago)

British content creators, who may lose a big chunk of their audiences, say they see the app as a gateway to AmericansIf TikTok disappears from the US, it won't just be its 170 million American users who will lose out.British TikTokers and business owners have told the Guardian they will also lose a sizeable chunk of their audiences after a ban. The...

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NDTV - Tech (11 hours ago)

Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked will take place on January 22 and the Galaxy S25 series is expected to debut during the launch event. As the event date nears, more details about the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+ and Galaxy S25 Ultra are popping up on the Web. A new leak suggests possible India pricing of the Galaxy S25 lineup. The new series could end up being...

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NDTV - Tech (11 hours ago)

Amazon Great Republic Day Sale 2025 is underway for all users in India. The sale started on January 13 at midnight for Prime users and opened for everyone else at noon on the day. It will last through January 19. Here we have compiled some of the best deals on home audio equipment you can check out before the sale ends.

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Yahoo News - Tech (11 hours ago)

Microsoft's Stock Revival Hinges on Showing Growth From AI Binge

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Yahoo News - Tech (11 hours ago)

SLB boosts dividend and buybacks after Q4 beat

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New York Times - Technology (11 hours ago)

A new study reveals the surprising ways rattlesnakes have evolved to collect water in the desert.

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Space.com - Space (12 hours ago)

Venus and Saturn will appear extraordinarily close together in the night sky overnight on Jan. 17 during a celestial event known as a conjunction.

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NDTV - Tech (12 hours ago)

Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have identified AT 2023adsv, a supernova that occurred 11.4 billion years ago. This stellar explosion, from a star 20 times the size of the Sun, offers a glimpse into the early universe's unique stellar evolution. Part of the JWST Advanced Deep Extragalactic Survey, the event highlights how...

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NDTV - Tech (12 hours ago)

Marking a milestone in space exploration, two private lunar landers, Blue Ghost by Firefly Aerospace and Resilience by ispace, were launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from NASA's Kennedy Space Center on January 15. Blue Ghost, under NASA's CLPS program, will study lunar regolith and environmental elements, landing in Mare Crisium. Resilience,...

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NDTV - Tech (12 hours ago)

Union Minister of Communications, Jyotiraditya Scindia on Friday launched a suite of citizen-focused initiatives. Key highlights of the event included the launch of the Sanchar Saathi Mobile App, that is committed to maintaining the security, safety, and trustworthiness of telecom networks for everyone.

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NDTV - Tech (12 hours ago)

Attackers associated with Russia's Federal Security Service, or FSB, sent emails to specific targets asking them to join WhatsApp groups, Microsoft researchers said in a blog post Thursday.

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NDTV - Tech (12 hours ago)

The Amazon Great Republic Day Sale 2025 has entered its fifth day in India and it ends on January 19. It offers buyers a chance to get their hands on a wide range of products across consumer electronics categories such as smartphones, tablets, wearables, and home appliances at considerably lower prices than their market rates. If you are on the...

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NDTV - Tech (12 hours ago)

Amazon Great Republic Day Sale 2025 started for all users in India on January 13. We have told you about the top deals on gaming laptops, premium wireless headphones, smart TVs and more. Here, we have compiled a list of the best deals on monitors that you can check out before the sale ends on January 19.

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NDTV - Tech (12 hours ago)

Amazon Great Republic Day Sale 2025 will conclude in two days on January 19. The e-commerce giant's first sale of the year began on January 13 and before it ends, individuals can get discounts on a wide range of products. During the sale, buyers will be able to find deals on the recently launched artificial intelligence (AI) PCs and Copilot+ PCs...

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The Guardian - Technology (12 hours ago)

NetflixThe signature games of the TV show – such as Red Light, Green Light – are among the 40+ here, but they're neither exciting nor competitiveSquid Game is not a subtle show. It is impossible to misinterpret its very obvious message that the games are bad, and people should NOT be driven to such desperation by a merciless capitalist system...

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The Guardian - Technology (12 hours ago)

Chile's president invited me to the palace and asked to see some of my cardsI started playing the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) around 10 years ago, when I was seven. My older brother, Marco, had already been playing with my dad for years. At first, the three of us just played at home. For me, Pokémon TCG is a family activity – it keeps...

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NBC News - Science (12 hours ago)

SpaceX is set to launch the seventh test flight of its Starship rocket, which will include a crucial test for how it will deploy satellites.

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Space.com - Space (13 hours ago)

NASA's Chandra and NuSTAR telescopes have teamed up to study a supermassive black hole-powered quasar that could have played a key role in ending the cosmic dark ages.

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New York Times - Technology (13 hours ago)

The government is expected to pay lower prices for Ozempic and Wegovy starting in 2027. The Trump administration will decide whether to expand coverage for millions of Americans.

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NDTV - Tech (13 hours ago)

Amazon Great Republic Day Sale 2025 has reached its midpoint. The e-commerce giant's first sale of the year started on January 13 and will conclude on January 19. During the sale, individuals can find heavy discounts on select products across categories such as smartphones, home appliances, laptops, smartwatches, earphones, tablets, security...

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NDTV - Tech (13 hours ago)

Tree crops, covering over 183 million hectares globally, are vital for biodiversity, food production, and climate action. Researchers have urged sustainable policies to harness their full potential, highlighting their role in addressing rural poverty, mitigating climate change, and supporting ecosystems. These systems offer year-round habitats,...

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NDTV - Tech (13 hours ago)

Alangu, directed by S.P. Shakthivel, delves into the historical and socio-political conflicts along the Tamil Nadu-Kerala border. Featuring Gunanidhi, Kaali Venkat, and Chemban Vinod, the action thriller blends Tamil and Malayalam dialogues, presenting a story of tribal youth confronting political oppression. The film, inspired by real events and...

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NDTV - Tech (13 hours ago)

Coldplay's iconic 'Music of the Spheres World Tour' lands in Ahmedabad with performances at the Narendra Modi Stadium on January 25 and 26. Fans unable to attend in person can enjoy the January 26 concert live on Disney+ Hotstar, marking a historic streaming event. Western Railway has arranged special Mumbai-Ahmedabad trains on these dates,...

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NDTV - Tech (13 hours ago)

Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim met with Changpeng Zhao, the co-founder and former CEO of Binance. The two spoke about the steps that Malaysia could incorporate to become more acquainted with Web3 technologies.

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NDTV - Tech (13 hours ago)

The third season of the hit comedy reality show LOL: Last One Laughing Nederland has premiered on Prime Video, delivering six episodes of hilarious moments and fierce competition. With returning stars and fresh faces, including Jörgen Raymann and Jennifer Hoffman, the show features contestants trying to make each other laugh without cracking...

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NDTV - Tech (13 hours ago)

Apple's iPhone SE 4 is anticipated to land in April and a new leak featuring dummy units of the phone gives us a clearer picture of the affordable iPhone's potential design. The dummy units shown in two colour options emphasise one of the most speculated changes about a single rear camera setup in the phone. The layout of the iPhone SE 4 dummy...

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NDTV - Tech (13 hours ago)

Samsung Galaxy S25 series is expected to be unveiled on January 22. Even before the Galaxy S25 series hits the market, Samsung's next range of Galaxy S-series phones, the Galaxy S26 lineup, is under speculation. Previous reports have hinted at some display and chipset details of purported phones. A new leak has suggested that the Galaxy S26 models...

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NDTV - Tech (13 hours ago)

Realme P3 5G may launch in India soon as part of the purported Realme P3 series. The lineup is expected to include a Pro and an Ultra model alongside the base option. The expected RAM and storage options of the Pro and Ultra variants, as well as their probable launch timeline have been tipped. A new report has suggested the expected colourways and...

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NDTV - Tech (13 hours ago)

Hinge is adding a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature that will enable users to build a unique and interesting profile. Dubbed Prompt Feedback, the new AI tool gives personalised feedback when a user writes an answer for a suggested text prompt. This is the first AI feature in the Match Group-owned dating app, and is aimed at helping users...

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NDTV - Tech (14 hours ago)

Samsung Galaxy S25 series is tipped to get two new artificial intelligence (AI) features. The next generation of Samsung's flagship smartphones is expected to be unveiled at the upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event on January 22. Ahead of the launch, the tech giant had teased a couple of new AI features for the devices. Now, a tipster has leaked two new...

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NDTV - Tech (14 hours ago)

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has identified a rare stellar phenomenon called the "blue lurker” in the M67 star cluster. Located 2,800 light-years away, this star is part of a triple-star system and has an unusual evolutionary history. The blue lurker's accelerated spin, taking just four days, contrasts with the typical rotation of Sun-like...

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NDTV - Tech (14 hours ago)

Marshall Monitor III ANC headphones come equipped with a host of interesting features and specifications at this price point. The headphones have ANC and transparency modes. They also get an adaptive loudness feature that adjusts the sound based on the listener's environment without hampering the audio quality.

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Yahoo News - Tech (14 hours ago)

The tech CEO PDA for Trump is all about defense: Morning Brief

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Yahoo News - Tech (14 hours ago)

Morning Bid: Waller and Bessent help peg back Treasury yields

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Space.com - Space (14 hours ago)

SpaceX has traced the likely cause of the explosion that destroyed its Starship vehicle during its Jan. 16 test flight to a leak of liquid oxygen or liquid methane.

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NDTV - Tech (15 hours ago)

Amazon Great Republic Day Sale 2025 is the e-commerce giant's first sale event of the year. It kicked off on January 13 and ends on January 19, giving individuals only a few days to get their hands on the products in their wishlist. The sale brings lucrative deals on a wide range of products across consumer electronics categories such as...

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NDTV - Tech (15 hours ago)

Disney+ Hotstar has joined hands with Coldplay to broadcast the music band's concert live to audiences across India. The performance which is set to take place in Ahmedabad in January fourth week is part of Coldplay's "Music of the Spheres World Tour". The live stream is confirmed to be presented in collaboration with Cisco.

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NDTV - Tech (15 hours ago)

The order is expected to name crypto as a national imperative or priority — strategic wording intended to guide government agencies to work with the industry, according to people familiar with the matter.

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BBC - Technology (15 hours ago)

The complaint filed to a US federal court alleges Musk saved $150m at the expense of Twitter shareholders.

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Space.com - Space (15 hours ago)

A century ago, humans didn't know other galaxies existed. Here's how Edwin Hubble changed that view.

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France24 - Business & Tech (15 hours ago)

Hollywood A-lister Brad Pitt has put out a statement after a French woman was swindled into sending her life savings – €830,000 – after being scammed by his AI likeness. The woman appeared on primetime television on French channel TF1, claiming the fraudster sent daily photos, videos and even IDs as Brad Pitt, claiming the money was needed...

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Yahoo News - Tech (15 hours ago)

TPG, Transneft throw out jailed Russian mogul's $14 billion UK lawsuit

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The Guardian - Technology (16 hours ago)

Regulator Ofcom releases guidelines that call for use of face scans, credit cards checks or photo-IDUsers accessing online pornography in the UK could soon be required to have their face scanned, under measures announced by Ofcom to stop children seeing the material.Enforcement guidelines released on Thursday, which will apply to social media...

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New York Times - Technology (16 hours ago)

Prisons across the country are struggling to find nursing home placements for sick prisoners after granting them parole. In New York, some inmates are suing for release.

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New York Times - Technology (16 hours ago)

Mr. Zeldin, a Trump loyalist, would be charged with dismantling climate rules and perhaps the agency itself. He faced questions from the Senate Thursday.

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Yahoo News - Tech (16 hours ago)

Oil set for fourth week of gains as investors assess US sanctions impact

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France24 - Business & Tech (16 hours ago)

TikTok plans to shut US operations of its social media app used by 170 million Americans on Sunday, when a federal ban is set to take effect, barring a last-minute reprieve, people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks to Nadine Strossen, New York Law School Professor Emerita and Senior Fellow at the...

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France24 - Business & Tech (16 hours ago)

Donald Trump's incoming national security adviser, Mike Waltz, says the incoming US president will put measures in place to keep TikTok from going dark, as a possible ban looms. A law requiring TikTok's Chinese owner ByteDance to either sell its US operation or face a ban is coming into effect on Sunday, unless the US Supreme Court overturns it....

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The Guardian - Technology (17 hours ago)

From aviation to retail, many industries are already looking to artificial intelligence to improve productivityKeir Starmer this week announced a 50-point plan that aims to give the UK world leader status in artificial intelligence and grow the economy by as much as £47bn a year over a decade.The multibillion-pound investment, which seeks to...

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ABC News - Technology (17 hours ago)

U.S. defense contractor Anduril Industries is preparing to build a massive advanced manufacturing facility in central Ohio

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Deutsche Welle - Science (17 hours ago)

Romania is repeating elections after allegations of political interference by Russia via TikTok. Elon Musk has used X to promote German far-right party AfD. Scientists want to know whether any of this affects voters.

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NDTV - Tech (17 hours ago)

Realme GT 7 Pro was unveiled in India in November 2024, a few weeks after its launch in China. The phone could soon be joined by a vanilla Realme GT 7 model. Although the company has not yet confirmed the base variant, a new Realme handset, speculated to be the Realme GT 7, has reportedly appeared on several certification sites.

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NDTV - Tech (17 hours ago)

Facebook parent Meta's 'Community Notes' will not apply to paid ads when they arrive later this year, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters on Thursday. Aspects of the program remain subject to change, according to the Wall Street Journal that first reported the development.

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NDTV - Tech (17 hours ago)

PlayStation has canceled previously unannounced games at two of its top subsidiaries. In a statement, the spokesperson said the two games were canceled "following a recent review” and that PlayStation will continue making both online and single-player games.

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NDTV - Tech (17 hours ago)

Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 with IP68-certified build and military-grade (MIL-STD-810H) durability was launched in India in February last year. Now, the South Korean smartphone brand seems to be working on a Pro version of its Galaxy XCover 7 model. Samsung is yet to confirm its existence, but ahead of it, a new leak hints at the chipset of Galaxy...

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NDTV - Tech (17 hours ago)

Nothing Phone 1 users can now download the latest Nothing OS 3.0 stable update, the company has announced. Based on Android 15, it brings visual changes across the user interface (UI) in line with Nothing's signature dot-matrix typeface, new home and lock screen customisation options, enhanced pop-up view, and smart app categorisation powered by...

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NDTV - Tech (17 hours ago)

Apple has reportedly rolled back its Apple Intelligence notification summaries feature after facing backlash over error-laden news summary generation. As per the report, the artificial intelligence (AI) tool poorly summarised a Washington Post news notification, garnering flak from users as well as news publications. Notably, this is not the first...

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NDTV - Tech (18 hours ago)

After a string of leaks and months of speculation, Nintendo finally revealed its next hybrid console, the Nintendo Switch 2, Thursday. In a video published on its social media channels, the Japanese company showed off a bigger, blacker and better successor to the phenomenally successful Switch. The Nintendo Switch 2 will be released in 2025 and run...

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NDTV - Tech (18 hours ago)

The crypto market cap rose by 2.06 percent in the last 24 hours with Bitcoin rallying above the price point of $101,000 (roughly Rs. 87.4 lakh). Ether registered losses on Friday, January 17 alongside a handful of cryptocurrencies that includes Cardano.

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ABC News - Technology (18 hours ago)

The Nintendo Switch 2, the successor to the Nintendo Switch system, will be released in 2025

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Yahoo News - Tech (18 hours ago)

Analysis-China's vast refining sector faces shakeout as fuel demand peaks

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NDTV - Tech (19 hours ago)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim is expected to join the other Galaxy S25 series handsets, which will likely be unveiled on January 22 at the company's Galaxy Unpacked 2025 event. A tipster has now shared a leaked render showing the expected thickness of the Slim version against that of the base, Plus and Ultra variants.

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NDTV - Tech (19 hours ago)

Vivo V50 is in the works and may launch soon, if recent leaks are any indication. The unannounced handset was allegedly spotted on Taiwan's National Communications Commission (NCC) website. The alleged listing reveals the Vivo V50's design, colour options, battery and charging details. It is likely to run on a 6,000mAh battery. The Vivo V50 is...

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NDTV - Tech (19 hours ago)

Samsung is scheduled to launch its next generation Galaxy S series at the Galaxy Unpacked event on January 22. However, those might not be the only devices that the company could have in development. According to a report, three new Samsung tablets might be in development and their chipsets have now been leaked. Two of them are said to be from the...

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Sydney Morning Herald - Technology (19 hours ago)

Most Australians have probably never heard of RedNote, or Lemon8. That's likely to change.

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The Guardian - Technology (20 hours ago)

As natural disasters make need to cut CO2 emissions clearer than ever, energy demand of AI systems is about to soarViolent weather events have been top of the news agenda for weeks, with scientists and fact-based news organisations attributing their increased severity to climate breakdown. The scientists consulted have all emphasised the need to...

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Yahoo News - Tech (20 hours ago)

Global diesel prices spike as US hits Russia with new sanctions

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Yahoo News - Tech (21 hours ago)

Infosys Shares Drop as Investors Question Pace of IT Recovery

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NDTV - Tech (21 hours ago)

Samsung Galaxy A26 5G could be launched in India soon as the company's next A-series smartphone, according to a report. It was reportedly spotted on a certification website in the country which hints towards its imminent debut. It is likely to arrive as a successor to the Galaxy A25 5G which made its debut in December 2023 and could boast features...

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NDTV - Tech (21 hours ago)

Apple Store app is now available in India, the company announced on Thursday. It offers a more tailored way of shopping for products and services directly from Apple. Apart from purchases, buyers can get personalised recommendations, save and organise favourites, get information about retail programs, know about the device's latest features, and...

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Wall Street Journal - Technology (21 hours ago)

The Japanese company's much-anticipated successor to its Switch console disappointed investors with a lack of specifics and a design that feels more like an update than a reinvention.

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BBC - Technology (22 hours ago)

The tech giant accounts for 90% of web searches in the UK - the regulator will probe whether that harms consumers and rivals.

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New York Times - Technology (24 hours ago)

While Elon Musk's spaceflight company repeated a spectacular catch of its powerful booster stage, the upper stage experienced a catastrophic malfunction.

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Yahoo News - Tech (A day ago)

South Korean nuclear power plant operator agrees with US Westinghouse to end dispute, utility says

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Space.com - Space (A day ago)

The upper stage of SpaceX's Starship megarocket exploded over the Atlantic Ocean during the vehicle's Flight 7 test today (Jan. 16), and lots of people saw the sky show.

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BBC - Technology (A day ago)

The firm has repeatedly said it will not sell its US operation as it face a 19 January deadline.

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Space.com - Space (A day ago)

SpaceX pulled off a launch-tower catch of Starship's Super Heavy booster during a test flight today (Jan. 16) but lost the vehicle's upper stage.

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Yahoo News - Tech (A day ago)

Why Trump saving TikTok isn't so legally simple

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Yahoo News - Tech (A day ago)

Colonial Pipeline expects main gasoline artery to restart on Friday

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Sydney Morning Herald - Technology (A day ago)

A trailer for the new system quietly appeared online in the early hours of Friday morning Australian time; confirming features - and a new Mario Kart - which have been rumoured for months.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Technology (A day ago)

The Switch 2 will have rather large shoes to fill when it releases later this year.

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Space.com - Space (A day ago)

An obituary for iconic filmmaker David Lynch who died Jan. 16, 2025.

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BBC - Technology (A day ago)

Ofcom is issuing industry guidance which sets out the tech adult websites must use to check ages.

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Wall Street Journal - Technology (A day ago)

Tired of trailing OpenAI, Chief Executive Sundar Pichai wants his Gemini chatbot to be used by 500 million people.

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Wall Street Journal - Technology (A day ago)

Find insight on Walt Disney, Beacon Roofing Supply, the U.S. defense industry, and more in the latest Market Talks covering technology, media and telecom.

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Yahoo News - Tech (A day ago)

Microsoft Bets Office Subscribers Will Pay 30% More for AI Tools

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Space.com - Space (A day ago)

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has captured the first exquisite images of an interstellar patch of sky, about 11,000 light-years away in the constellation Cassiopeia.

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New York Times - Technology (A day ago)

Analysis found that more than 64,000 Palestinians may have been killed by traumatic injury in the first nine months of the war.

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New York Times - Technology (A day ago)

Home security-camera footage shows a puff of smoke, with the sound of an explosion included, as the space rock lands in Canada. A geologist said it was a rare recording.

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NBC News - Science (A day ago)

The powdered, pink fire retardant sprayed over the California fires is called Phos-Chek. It contains ammonium phosphate — an ingredient found in fertilizer.

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Yahoo News - Tech (A day ago)

Legal AI Startup Harvey Set to Double Valuation to $3 Billion

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Yahoo News - Tech (A day ago)

How TikTok's demise could boost Meta, YouTube, and other rivals

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CBS News - Technology (A day ago)

Court to hear arguments Friday on law forcing TikTok sale by Chinese parent company that takes effect in Jan. 19.

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Space.com - Space (A day ago)

2024 was the warmest year on record, according to NASA data. The global average temperature was 2.3 degrees Fahrenheit above the mid-20th-century baseline.

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Space.com - Space (A day ago)

NASA astronauts Nick Hague and Suni Williams completed a six-hour spacewalk to repair and upgrade equipment outside the International Space Station on Thursday (Jan. 16).

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Space.com - Space (A day ago)

India successfully docked its two SpaDex satellites in Earth orbit yesterday (Jan. 15), becoming just the fourth country to pull off such a satellite meetup.

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The Guardian - Technology (A day ago)

Launch of Amazon founder's New Glenn craft on second attempt ramps up rivalry between tech billionairesJeff Bezos's Blue Origin company hailed "a new era” in commercial spaceflight on Thursday after its giant New Glenn rocket made a long-awaited successful maiden launch from Florida.The spectacular early morning liftoff from Cape Canaveral space...

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New York Times - Technology (A day ago)

While firefighters begin containing the Los Angeles wildfires, the land left behind is at a higher risk of floods and debris flows.

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New York Times - Technology (A day ago)

A million years ago, a species known as Homo erectus most likely survived in an arid desert with no trees.

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Yahoo News - Tech (A day ago)

AI watch: As his presidency winds down, Joe Biden aims to preserve the US lead over China

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Wall Street Journal - Technology (A day ago)

The European Commission's new chief competition enforcer pushed back against concerns that the regulator might weaken its efforts to curb Big Tech companies in the bloc ahead of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration next week.

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The Guardian - Technology (A day ago)

The latest in the Like a Dragon series of Japanese crime drama is taking an improbably nautical turn – but its makers want you to know that it's still got heartIn May last year, an anonymous forum poster shared details of what they claimed would be the next game in the Like a Dragon series, the Japanese gangster drama with a unique spirit of...

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