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China rolls out world’s first 10G broadband; here’s how fast it is
The network can download a 20GB file in under 20 seconds, a leap in home internet speeds.
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Instagram tests AI tools to restrict underage accounts and enhance privacy
Meta’s new AI system proactively identifies teens posing as adults and restricts their access to content.
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China's BYD to reboot European operations due to strategy mishaps: sources
BYD retools its Europe strategy with local hires, more hybrids, and an expanded dealer network after early missteps.
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Tesla’s Optimus robots hit by China’s rare earth export curbs
China imposes export curbs on heavy rare earths like terbium, dysprosium over concern of usage for military purposes
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Samsung, LG sue Indian govt over e-waste recycling price rules
New e-waste recycling regulations mandate minimum payment of US$0.26 per kg to recyclers
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Lab-grown food heads to space in breakthrough experiment
ESA's initiative aims to reduce cost of feeding astronauts which currently stands at £20,000 per day
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Pi coin stirs ETF buzz as price wavers below $1
Technical indicators suggest PI may drop to month’s low of $0.40 unless confirms double-bottom rebound at $0.6040
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Japanese firms invest in FPT’s Nvidia AI-powered data center in Vietnam
Sumitomo Corp, SBI Holdings announce decision to acquire 20% stakes each in FPT Smart Cloud Japan
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OpenAI CEO says polite prompts like ‘please’ & 'thank you' are costing millions in power
Being polite to AI may be charming, but it’s racking up a shockingly expensive electricity bill.
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WhatsApp introduces in-app translation feature
The translation toggle can be found within the chat information screen
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Who is Lucy Guo? Youngest self-made woman billionaire surpassing Taylor Swift
According to Forbes, Guo’s net worth surges past $1.2 billion following raised valuation of Scale AI to $25 billion
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Shining a light on Pakistan’s solar boom
The country became the world’s top solar panel importer in 2024, signaling the rapid shift it its energy landscape
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Why hailstorms happen and how giant hailstones form
Recently, hailstorm caused significant property damage in Islamabad, with many residents reporting broken car windows
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Robots join thousands in Beijing half-marathon to showcase China’s tech
Beijing’s 21km race tests 20 bipedal robots in real-world conditions at state-backed high-tech E-Town hub
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Zuckerberg admits Facebook, Instagram use is declining amid FTC probe
Meta stopped sharing user stats; studies show TikTok leads with 108 mins/day vs. 63 on Facebook, 48 on Instagram
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China has world’s first thorium reactor in landmark for clean nuclear energy
China powers up world’s only operating thorium reactor in Gobi Desert, advancing clean nuclear energy.
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White House adviser claims US has tech to 'manipulate time and space'
Michael Kratsios' remark about US tech that can "manipulate time and space" triggers viral speculation online.
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Instagram launches new ‘Blend’ feature for shared Reels feed with your besties
A Reels feed made just for you and your partner in scroll.
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US judge rules Google illegally dominates ad tech markets
Google hit with second monopoly ruling, this time in ad tech, after earlier judgment over online search.
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Arslan Ash withdraws from Riyadh, Evo Japan events due to visa issues
Arslan Ash confirms withdrawal from Evo Japan, Riyadh esports events in 2025 due to ongoing visa complications.
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Spotify denies hacking speculation, resolves global outage
Spotify confirms outage on 16 April wasn't a hack; services restored same day after global disruption.
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Company in US introduces affordable panels with zero upfront costs
Palmetto retains ownership of solar panels, handles affordable installation, maintenance under its'LightReach Program'
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Who is Tiffany Fong? Crypto influencer whom Elon Musk allegedly asked to have his baby
Fong was one of multiple women musk reportedly approached
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Asia to continue global 'microchip' domination due to Trump tariffs
Experts say Trump's tariffs, labour gaps may help Asia retain dominance in global microchip production.
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X/Twitter is shutting down DM's and replacing them with 'XChat'
'XChat' is coming, and no one knows what that means.
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TikTok rolls out community notes, but with a twist from Meta and X’s versions
TikTok adds crowd-sourced fact checks.
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Zoom restores service after global outage disrupts thousands of users
Users encounter error code 5003 as disruption lasts 30 minutes with over 67,000 issue reports logged globally
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K2-18b: Strongest signs of extraterrestrial life found on distant planet
Chemical signals found on a distant exoplanet could point to biological processes
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Trump administration mulls ban on Chinese AI firm DeepSeek
Measures may include ban on US sales of Nvidia’s advanced AI chips to DeepSeek, restricting access to its AI services
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OpenAI reportedly working on AI image-focused social media app
OpenAI eyes social app to gather real-time visual data, boosting AI development and competitive positioning
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Google unveils Veo 2 AI tool for text-to-video creation
Google expands Whisk tool to animate text-image prompts into 8-sec clips, alongside launch of Veo 2 AI video generator
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Sony hits Türkiye with massive 55% PlayStation Plus price hike
Sony announces sharp PlayStation Plus price hikes in Türkiye, with Deluxe tier rising 55% to ₺4,266 from 24 June 2025.
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Elon Musk's racially-charged row with South Africa over Starlink
Elon Musk's claim that Starlink is barred from South Africa due to racial laws sparks diplomatic tensions.
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Zuckerberg considered spinning off Instagram amid antitrust fears: Memo Reveals
Although Meta did not pursue spin-off, document shows Zuckerberg was aware of potential legal risks
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Tesla stock near ‘Death Cross’ after market volatility amid tariff uncertainty
Tesla shares hit a key technical signal known as the “death cross” amid ongoing volatility and global tariff concerns.
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Nvidia to take $5.5b charge as US restricts chip exports to China
Shares in Nvidia fell nearly 6% in after-hours trading. AMD shares also dropped 7%.
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Japan issues cease-and-desist order against Google over antitrust violations
Japan orders Google to stop antitrust practices involving Android apps in first-ever move against GAFAM tech giant.
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Thousands report 4Chan down, speculation over leaked data and suspected hack
Thousands report 4Chan outage amid claims of leaked admin emails, chat logs and full database hack.
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WhatsApp introduces new video status update
Meta is implementing the feature gradually, so not all beta testers will see the update simultaneously.
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Meta to use public EU data for AI training despite privacy concerns
Proactive measures indicate a shift towards user-informed machine learning.
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'Silicon Six' tech firms accused of avoiding $278bn in US taxes over decade
Six top US tech firms underpaid nearly $278bn in taxes over 10 years, according to a Fair Tax Foundation report.
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Why are airlines banning power banks mid-flight?
IATA updates safety rules over power bank fire risks, prompting airlines to tighten in-flight battery use regulations.
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WhatsApp rolls out group chat indicators, document scanning, and more
WhatsApp adds highlight-only group alerts and event creation in chats, with RSVP options and guest invites
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Webb telescope reveals alien planet died in fiery plunge toward its star
Webb telescope reveals planet's death was different than thought, showing it plunged into star after orbit decay
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ChatGPT can now remember everything you tell it - here's how that works
Every chat is smarter, faster, and way more personal.
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NASA astronaut shares mesmerising aurora videos from space
The veteran astronaut’s view of auroras stuns social media users around the world.
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AI-generated barbie dolls flood social media — are you looking to make your own doll?
After the Ghibli trend, Barbiecore blends nostalgia with AI creativity in just a few simple clicks.
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Nintendo delays Switch 2 launch in China indefinitely
Nintendo pumps the brakes on the anticipated new edition of the Switch in China.
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World's first baby born via AI-powered IVF system
A breakthrough in fertility tech shows potential to reduce human error during IVF treatments.
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Apple airlifts 1.5m iPhones from India to bypass Trump tariffs
With tariffs on China soaring, Apple boosts reliance on Indian manufacturing.