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Valve Tightens Steam Refund Policy: Early Access, Advanced Access Playtime Now Counts Towards Limit

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Steam's newest policy introduces a nuanced approach to refunds, particularly concerning Early Access and Advanced Access titles.

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Tesla Robotaxi Service Preview: Here’s How the Ride-Hailing App Experience Looks

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Tesla's Robotaxi was previewed in its latest earnings call, showing off the future interface of the ride-hailing service.

[UPDATE] Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses: New Styles, AI with Vision Now Available for Pre-Order

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The Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses have various new styles with the latest tech. After a list of new features and experiences, Ray-Ban and Meta are not yet done with the latest they have to offer for their Smart Glasses wearables.

Tesla Continues Downward Trend with 55% Profit Drop

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Leading EV manufacturer Tesla continues to lose sales, with another profit drop of as much as 55%. Tesla's profits are reportedly down 55% due to competition, and its price-cutting strategy finally caught up with that of the automaking…

Tuesday, Apr 23

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Tesla Autopilot Blamed Over Motorcyclist's Death; Driver Only Puts 'Trust' in the Machine

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Another Tesla crash happened in Washington State when a driver switched on Autopilot while not paying attention to the car's action, resulting in the death of a young motorcyclist.

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Spotify Beats Analysts' Expectations in First-Quarter Earnings: Here's How the Streaming Giant Performed

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Spotify started 2024 on a high note with its impressive first-quarter performance, according to a recent report. The music-streaming giant even surpassed what analysts expected in the previous quarter.

Elon Musk Calls Out Australia for Censorship After Court Orders X to Remove Violent Video; Australian PM Calls Him an 'Arrogant Billionaire'

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Elon Musk criticized Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese after a judge ordered X to delete footage of a Sydney terrorist incident, arguing that the verdict could allow any nation to control the entire internet.

Philippines' SEC Requests Binance to be Removed From App Stores, Citing Security Risk For Filipino Investors

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The Securities and Exchange Commission of the Philippines perceived Binance as a threat to security, citing that it's an unregistered broker in the country.

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Huawei Supremacy in China: Apple Sees 19% iPhone Sales Decline as Local Brand Skyrockets to Whopping 69.7%

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New research from Counterpoint says that Huawei dominates the smartphone competition in the Chinese market, but Apple's iPhone sales show the opposite performance.

China-focused Xiaomi SU7 EV Secures More Than 70,000 Lock-in Orders

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Xiaomi's upcoming SU7 electric sedan has already amassed over 70,000 locked-in orders, signaling strong demand in the Chinese market.

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How Important is Laptop Sleeve? Here's Why You Should Get One

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More than offering much-needed protection, your laptop sleeve can protect your device from dusts or debris that might get clogged. If you haven't choose one, know first why it's important to own in the first place.

Elevate Your Gaming Experience with the Top-Rated Gaming Chairs for 2024

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Early gamers had no preference for the chairs they used. A good gaming chair is as important as a good gaming PC.

Best Smart Locks for Home Security in 2024: Enjoy Your Safety and Privacy at the Same Time

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If you want to enhance your family's home security, here are the best smart locks that will help you achieve the peace of mind you deserve.

Generative AI Already Widely Used by Most Executives: Survey

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A recent survey conducted by INSEAD indicates that most executives already widely use generative AI.

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Apple to Ditch iPhone 16 Physical Buttons For the First Time Ever, Rumors Claim

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Apple is now rumored to be ditching the iPhone 16 physical buttons on its release. A brand new rumor is here, and it claims that Apple is no longer planning to add physical buttons to the iPhone 16 upon its release later this year, one…

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US Government Warns of Security Flaw in Chirp Systems' App, Risking Smart Home Locks Control

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This vulnerability, detected in a smart access control system widely deployed across rental properties in the US, permits unauthorized individuals to manipulate any lock within the affected premises remotely.

Biden Marks Earth Day with $7 Billion Grants, Climate Corps Expansion

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Biden celebrates Earth Day by boosting the Solar for All Program with $7 billion solar cash grants and expanding the US Climate Corps.

BYD Shark Electric Truck Debuts Online - Price, Specs, and Features Revealed

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BYD unveiled the Shark electric pickup truck ahead of the Beijing Autoshow. BYD unveiled the Shark electric pickup truck on Monday, Apr. 22. The company announced the electric vehicle will include a plug-in hybrid Dual Mode Off-Road (DMO)…

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UnitedHealth Confirms Recent Cyber Breach Resulted in "Substantial" Amount of Stolen Health Data

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UnitedHealth discloses that many Americans have had their health data stolen in a recent cyber breach.

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Tech Industry Sees Massive Challenges with Tesla, Google; AI Development Race Still On

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The tech industry is struggling now, with Tesla and Google known for their massive changes and AI still being the top priority.

Monday, Apr 22

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General Galactic Innovates E-Fuel Production with Integrated System Approach

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New startup General Galactic envisions producing a cheaper version of renewable synthetic fuel, particularly methane. It aims to create a more accessible e-fuel for everyone.

Walmart Expands Robotic Workforce with Autonomous Electric Forklifts

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After the announcement about its fully autonomous electric forklifts, Walmart proves it can go with the AI flow. The deployment of FoxBot Class 1 could be the start of robot-controlled forklifts in the future.

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US Commerce Secretary: Huawei's Kirin 9000 Chip Inferior to American Processors

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US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo criticizes Huawei's Kirin 9000 SoC, arguing it's less advanced than US processors.

Google Agrees to Reform Ad Search Practices Following Japan's Antitrust Concerns

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Google is urged to make some changes to its ad search restrictions that are impacting Yahoo Japan, the Japan Fair Trade Commission said

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Biden Celebrates Earth Day with New $7 Billion Funding for Solar Power Projects

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The Biden administration has unveiled a substantial commitment of $7 billion towards solar power projects, specifically targeting low-income communities.

TikTok Vows Legal Battle Against Potential US Ban

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TikTok plans to fight US ban or forced sale after the House of Representatives passed legislation this weekend.

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Fully AI-Powered Autonomous Car Eyed by Japan's Top AI Developer

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Japan's Issei Yamamoto is looking to create his self-driving car with the help of Japan's most prominent businesses.

Apple's Tap-and-Go Technology, Soon to be Third-Party Accessible

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Apple is set to make its NFC technology accessible to rival mobile payment applications. Apple's tap-and-go technology for contactless payments could reportedly soon be available to rival mobile payment applications.

Tesla Reduces Full Self-Driving Software Price, Offering Upgrade Option for Enhanced Autopilot Owners

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Tesla has been on a streak of price reductions lately, having recently lowered the prices of most of its vehicles by $2,000 just one day ago.

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Tesla FSD Now Cheaper by $4,000 for US, Enhanced Autopilot Gone

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Tesla's price cuts also include the FSD, which is now $4,000 cheaper than before. As part of the latest round of price cuts, Tesla is also reducing the price of its Full-Self Driving (FSD) software in the United States, offering as much as…