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Canada to start planning how it will make internet giants pay for news
Meta has already ended news sharing on its platforms while Google also plans to block news from search results
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Meta to launch AI model for writing computer codes
Code Llama can write code based on human text prompts and can also be used for code completion and debuggin
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Sony’s portable PlayStation Portal to launch later this year for $199.99
Sony has also announced the launch of its first wireless earbuds called the Pulse Explore
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YouTube tests new search feature where users hum to identify songs
YouTube experiments with new humming search feature to help identify songs on Android devices
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Apple endorses California bill on 'Right to Repair'
Apple urges California’s legislative members to pass ‘Right to Repair’ bill or ‘Senate Bill 244’
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China quietly recruits overseas chip talent as US tightens curbs
China revamps its foreign-trained scientists program to accelerate tech proficiency with great benefits and bonuses
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Big Tech braces for EU Digital Services Act regulations
EU’s Digital a services Act imposes new content regulations on big tech companies regarding moderation, transparency
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Meta's Facebook, Instagram to offer new tools to comply with new EU law
EU’s DSA is a new piece of regulation related to content moderated by tech companies on their platforms
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Meta rolls out web version of Threads
Threads' users will be able to access the microblogging platform by logging-in to its website from their computers
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Elon Musk's X plans to remove headlines from links to news articles
Move is an attempt by Musk to get users to spend more time and push them towards subscription service
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Apple Podcasts equips creators with new tools, including Subscription Analytics
Tools are accessible to all podcast creators who have at least one active subscription
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YouTube starts Music AI incubator with Universal Music as partner
Google to launch incubator to work with artists and musicians over the use of AI in music industry
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Meta putting profit ahead of safety by blocking wildfire news, says Trudeau
Canadian Prime Minister criticised Meta Platforms from blocking domestic news from its site and prioritising profit
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AI unlikely to destroy most jobs, but clerical workers at risk, ILO says
UN study reveals that AI would not take over jobs but will help automate tasks for employees so they can focus
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Lesser known LinkedIn features to boost your profile
If you are new to LinkedIn, here are some features that might be of help to you;
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Moon landing anticipation builds for India after Russia's crash
Chandrayaan-3 heading to the lunar south pole for historic landing, set to mark India's emergence as a space power
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Google Camera to get UI redesign with the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro
Google ups its game with new UI redesign of its entire camera and video feature, moving settings and features around
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China's EV makers face cost and consumer challenges to conquer Europe
Stereotypes of Chinese manufacturing, import costs, and less developed EV market need to be overcome to thrive here
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As Indonesia pushes EV dream, car shoppers stay cautious
Indonesia has ambitious EV growth plan as it races Thailand and India to build out EV industry as alternative to China
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Adobe co-founder John Warnock dies at 82
Adobe Co-founder John Warnock passes away at 82; industry mourns loss of inspirational leader
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Threads adds new repost tab to separate original posts
Users will be able to see the reposts in the reverse chronological “Following” feed
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From Mad Men to machines? Big advertisers shift to AI
Marketing teams hope it will result in cheaper, faster and virtually limitless ways to advertise products
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Elon Musk says X will strip ability to block accounts
Block function allows user to restrict specific accounts from contacting them, seeing their posts or following them
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Bitcoin drops to new two-month low as world markets sell off
On Thursday, bitcoin fell 7.2% in its biggest one-day drop since November 2022 when top exchange FTX collapsed
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Microsoft's 'special event' set for next month
Microsoft is expected to hold a 'special event' in New York on September 21, while fans speculate
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Activision promises biggest Zombie map in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III
MW III scheduled to be released worldwide on November 10th
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YouTube defeats racial bias lawsuit by Black, Hispanic content creators
Judge said that YouTube's plaintiffs "do not come close" to suggesting they suffered any discrimination
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AI use rising in influence campaigns online, but impact limited
Researchers found instances where AI-generated content had been used in politically motivated online campaigns
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Twitter begins to throttle links to Threads, Instagram
Twitter slows down links to various websites including Threads, Instagram, Facebook, Substack, The New York Times, etc
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Apple changes position of end call button again in iOS17
Apple will reveal new iPhone next month, and then make iOS 17 update available to all
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Close to half of American adults favor TikTok ban, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows
Almost half of Americans support a TikTok ban, poll shows, especially after national security concerns over China
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OpenAI acquires start-up Global Illumination to work on core products, ChatGPT
OpenAI acquires digital products company, Global Illumination, in order to work on core products including ChatGPT
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New York City bans TikTok on government-owned devices over security concerns
New York bans TikTok on government devices due to security concerns, joining a number of other US states in the ban
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Mastering social media with these apps: A complete guide
Enhance your social media presence, with maximum results from campaigns and high user engagement, with these apps
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TweetDeck is now a paid service
Formerly Twitter, X introduces subscription based XPro with enhanced features, aiming to retain TweetDeck's popularity
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Musk's X delays access to content on Reuters, NY Times, social media rivals
Social media X (formerly Twitter) delayed link access to news sites
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OpenAI says AI tools can be effective in content moderation
OpenAI demonstrates content moderation efficiency with GPT-4, as others struggle to profit from generative AI
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Moderate Democratic coalition creates AI working group
US House Dems establish AI group for bipartisan policies on technology impact; Senate mulls safeguards
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UBL raises the bar: Sets new benchmark for digital banking in Pakistan
With cutting-edge digital solutions, UBL empowers Pakistan's banking sector with innovative services
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Efficient ways to manage files with Dropbox
Here are some quick ways to better manage your files;
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Telegram Stories no longer limited to only premium users
Telegram launched Stories for non-paying users, a month after its launch, with exclusive features
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Biden administration tells US Supreme Court to review social media laws
Joe Biden urges US Supreme Court to take up dispute over Republican-backed laws fighting social media efforts
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Netflix to make its games playable on more devices
Netflix to test games on selected TVs and computers as it tries to make its games more playable on devices
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Oppo Find N3 Flip launch expected in August with new camera design
New model is expected to globally launch in September
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ByteDance promotes new social app Lemon8 on TikTok
According to a source, TikTok might integrate Lemon8 with TikTok to boost installs and Adoption of the social app
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Italy stands ready to host as Musk talks up Zuckerberg rumble
Italy's Minister G. Sangiuliano had spoken to Musk about hosting "large charitable and historically evocative event"
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Musk says fight with Zuckerberg to be in 'epic location'
Says permission from Italian premier to host cage fight in ancient Rome obtained
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ChatGPT opens its 'custom instructions' feature to free users
Platform opens access to exclusive premium-only custom instructions, helping users how AI chatbot responds
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Iraq to unblock Telegram app as platform responded to security requirements
Iraq removes ban on Telegram after a week, as the app responds to security requirements and concerns
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Google Slides allows users to draw, annotate when presenting
Tool will be available to all Google Workspace customers and users with personal Google Accounts