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Apple Watch Sales Resume in US Following Emergency Appeal Over Patent Dispute

Apple has filed an emergency appeal with US authorities, leading to the resumption of sales for its latest smartwatch models in the United States. The Series 9 and Ultra 2 models had previously faced a sales halt due to a patent dispute. The US trade body had initially banned imports and sales of Apple Watches…

December 28, 20230Comments

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The New York Times Sues OpenAI and Microsoft Over Copyright Infringement

The New York Times, a prominent US news organization, has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, and Microsoft, alleging copyright infringement. The lawsuit claims that "billions of dollars" in damages are due, accusing both firms of utilizing the newspaper's content to train ChatGPT without permission. According to the lawsuit, "millions" of articles…

December 27, 20230Comments

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NASA Deep Space Laser Communication

Nasa has achieved a technological milestone by streaming an ultra-high-definition video of a cat from deep space back to Earth. The 15-second footage features Taters the cat, owned by a NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) employee in California, engaging in a playful chase of a laser beam. Remarkably, this video journeyed a staggering 19 million…

December 20, 20230Comments

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Twitch Reversal on Nudity Policy

Twitch, the popular streaming platform, has reversed its recent policy change, allowing more adult content deemed 'artistic'. This decision came after the platform was overwhelmed with AI-generated nude content following the policy announcement on Wednesday. By Friday, Twitch CEO Dan Clancy announced the reversal, acknowledging that the policy adjustment went too far and had led…

December 19, 20230Comments

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EU Proceedings Against X

The European Union has officially launched proceedings against X, formerly known as Twitter, for suspected violations of its Digital Services Act (DSA). This action, announced by EU Digital Commissioner Thierry Breton on the social media platform, alleges that X, under Elon Musk's ownership, has potentially failed to counter illegal content and disinformation and maintain transparency.…

December 18, 20230Comments

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Twitch Updates Policy to Allow Artistic Adult Content

Streaming platform Twitch, widely recognized for its gaming content, has updated its policy to permit adult content, such as nude drawings and sculptures, provided it is deemed artistic. The Amazon-owned site has made this change as part of its efforts to clarify its previously "confusing" rules regarding sexual content. While maintaining a strict ban on…

December 15, 20230Comments

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Jumia to Cease Food Delivery Services in Seven African Countries

Jumia, a leading pan-African e-commerce enterprise, has declared its intention to discontinue its food delivery service by the end of the year, citing unprofitability as the primary reason. This move will impact all seven countries where the service is currently available, including Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, and Ivory Coast. In a recent statement,…

December 14, 20230Comments

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Tesla Recalls Over 2 Million Vehicles Due to Autopilot System Defects

Tesla, the electric car company led by billionaire Elon Musk, recalled over two million vehicles following findings by the US regulator that its Autopilot driver assistance system had defects. This decision comes after a comprehensive two-year investigation into accidents involving Tesla cars where Autopilot was engaged. The recall has impacted nearly every Tesla model…

December 13, 20230Comments

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End of an Era: E3 Gaming Expo Concludes its Two-Decade Legacy

The E3 gaming expo, a once pivotal event in the gaming industry, has been permanently cancelled. The organizers announced, "After more than two decades of E3, each one bigger than the last, the time has come to say goodbye," thanking everyone for the memories and signing off with "GGWP [good game well played]." The 2023…

December 12, 20230Comments

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TikTok GoTo Indonesia Partnership

TikTok GoTo Indonesia Partnership, the globally popular social media platform, has entered into a joint venture with Indonesia's tech behemoth GoTo, aiming to rejuvenate its online shopping segment in the country. Owned by China's ByteDance, TikTok plans to channel over $1.5 billion into Indonesia's prominent e-commerce platform, Tokopedia. This move follows TikTok Shop's temporary closure in Indonesia…

December 11, 20230Comments

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