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BYD Outperforms Tesla in EV Sales

In the competitive electric vehicle (EV) market, Chinese automaker BYD surpassed Tesla in sales during the last quarter of 2023. BYD announced a record sale of 526,000 battery-only vehicles in the final quarter, marking the first time it has outdone Tesla's sales in a single quarter. Tesla, however, faced slowing demand amid rising borrowing costs.…

ByrwandatechnewsJanuary 3, 20240Comments

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Google Settles $5 Billion Lawsuit Over Privacy Breaches in Incognito Mode

Google has settled a US lawsuit alleging privacy violations for tracking users even when using "private mode" in their browsers. The class action lawsuit demanded a minimum of $5 billion from Google and its parent company, Alphabet, highlighting the intensifying scrutiny large tech firms face in the US and globally. While lawyers representing Google and the affected…

ByrwandatechnewsDecember 30, 20230Comments

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China Introduces Strict Regulations to Curb Video Game Spending and Playtime

China is set to introduce new regulations to significantly restrict the time and money people spend on video games. These measures, designed to curb in-game purchases and combat obsessive gaming habits, represent a significant challenge to the world's largest online gaming market, which is still reeling from previous regulatory crackdowns. The announcement of these draft…

ByrwandatechnewsDecember 29, 20230Comments

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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…

ByrwandatechnewsDecember 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…

ByrwandatechnewsDecember 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…

ByrwandatechnewsDecember 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…

ByrwandatechnewsDecember 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.…

ByrwandatechnewsDecember 18, 20230Comments

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