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TikTok won’t add end-to-end encryption to direct messages, report says
TikTok will not introduce end-to-end encryption for direct messages (DMs) on its platform, according to a new report…
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One startup’s pitch to provide more reliable AI answers: crowdsource the chatbots
John Davie wanted Buyers Edge Platform, the hospitality procurement enterprise he founded and still leads, to benefit from…
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Who needs data centers in space when they can float offshore?
The power crunch for AI data centers has gotten so severe that people — not just Elon Musk — are…
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Eight Sleep raises $50M at $1.5B valuation
Sleep tech company Eight Sleep today said that it has raised $50 million in a strategic round led…
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Apple unveils new MacBook Air and MacBook Pro with M5
Apple announced its new slate of laptops on Tuesday morning, including new MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models…
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Audible launches a cheaper ‘Standard’ subscription plan, challenging Spotify
Audible is rolling out a cheaper “Standard” subscription plan that costs $8.99 per month, the Amazon-owned company announced…
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Amid new competition, Chrome speeds up its release schedule
As AI-powered browsers from companies like OpenAI, Perplexity, and others attempt to carve out a space for themselves…
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Activist investor Elliott takes a $1B stake in Pinterest, betting on AI-driven growth
Elliott Investment Management, an activist investor known for its assertive involvement in company decisions, has taken a $1…
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Hacked traffic cams and hijacked TVs: How cyber operations supported the war against Iran
On Saturday, U.S. and Israeli jets began a bombing campaign against Iran, killing its supreme leader Ali Khamenei…
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The new MacBook Pro laptops are as much as $400 more expensive than their predecessors. Thank the RAM shortage.
Apple unveiled its latest slate of MacBook Air and MacBook Pro laptops on Tuesday morning, and in the…