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How Microsoft and Nvidia bet correctly to leapfrog Apple

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The two tech firms were among the first to see the commercial potential of AI.

Tuesday, Jul 2

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Fox set to launch free Netflix rival in UK

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Tubi will offer more than 20,000 films and TV series, including Hollywood titles and British content.

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The fastest data in the world

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Researchers are seeing how fast data can be delivered amid rising demand for bandwidth.

Monday, Jul 1

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EU says Instagram’s paid ad-free option breaches rules

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The firm faces a potential fine of up to 10% of its global revenue if it fails to comply with the rules.

Friday, Jun 28

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Are rainy days ahead for cloud computing?

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Outsourcing computing to the cloud is a huge business, but some firms have said it's not for them.

Electric car battery charges in under five minutes in track test

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The charging time is much quicker than even the fastest-charging batteries currently on the market.

Thursday, Jun 27

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India reviews iPhone factory for 'not hiring married women'

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The firm has come under the scanner for allegedly not employing married women at its factory in Tamil Nadu state.

Korean web comic giant set for $2.7bn market debut

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Webtoon Entertainment says it has 170m monthly active users in over 150 countries around the world.

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What is 'AI washing' and why is it a problem?

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Tech firms commonly highlight their use of AI, but in some cases it may be exaggerated.

Wednesday, Jun 26

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VW to invest up to $5bn in Tesla rival Rivian

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Shares in the US-based electric truck and SUV maker jumped by around 50% after the announcement.

Tuesday, Jun 25

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Streamer Dr Disrespect axed by his gaming company

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His removal comes four years after he was abruptly dropped by streaming platform, Twitch.

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Einstein atomic bomb letter estimated to fetch up to $6m at auction

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The note helped persuade President Roosevelt the US should develop the world's first nuclear weapons.

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The screen tech that can do almost anything

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New technology promises TV and phone screens that use much less electricity than current models.

Monday, Jun 24

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World's biggest music labels sue over AI copyright

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Sony, Universal and Warner claim AI software steals music to "spit out" similar work.

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Exploding batteries spark deadly S Korea factory fire

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At least 22 people have been confirmed dead while eight others were injured, local authorities say.

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Apple in breach of law on App Store, says EU

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It is the first time a company has been found to be in breach of the Digital Markets Act (DMA).

Friday, Jun 21

TikTok confirms it offered US government a 'kill switch'

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The platform made the disclosure as part of its legal challenge against a law forcing its sale in the US.

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Stolen test data and NHS numbers published by hospital hackers

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Experts say the hack is one of the most "significant and harmful" cyber attacks ever in the UK.

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Microsoft back as most valuable firm as Nvidia slips

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The artificial intelligence chip giant briefly took the top spot from the software company this week.

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US bans Kaspersky software for alleged Russian links

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Government says Moscow's influence over the company was found to pose a significant risk to US infrastructure.

Thursday, Jun 20

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Booking.com warns of up to 900% increase in travel scams

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The online travel firm says generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT, are driving the explosive rise.

Wednesday, Jun 19

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Don't blame us for people suffering - London hospital hackers

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They claim the cyber attack - which has disrupted more than 1,000 procedures - was politically motivated.

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AI frenzy makes Nvidia the world's most valuable company

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The Californian firm's meteoric rise has been fuelled by its dominance of the "new gold" - AI chips.

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TikTok faces fresh US pressure over child privacy

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The allegation from US regulators adds to the growing pressure faced by the social media firm.

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Tech Life: Bionic arms and robotic thumbs

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This week Tech Life has a special programme about the technology of artificial limbs.

Tuesday, Jun 18

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McDonald's drops AI after bacon ice cream and nugget order mishaps

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The voice recognition system seems not to have recognised what customers were really ordering.

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Apple scraps its Pay Later loan scheme

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It marks a retreat for the technology giant from plans to offer traditional financial services.

Building a $2bn online game by breaking the rules

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How the Elder Scrolls Online survived a difficult launch to become a quiet gaming success story.

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Could brain-like computers be a 'competition killer'?

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Computers built like brains could be much more energy efficient than current designs.

Monday, Jun 17

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Software giant Adobe accused of 'trapping customers'

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Regulators allege Adobe failed to properly disclose subscription terms and made it too onerous to cancel.