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Meet Thermonator, a Flame-Throwing Robodog That Can Light Fires, Melt Snow: You, or the US military, can now buy a 'wolfpack' of Thermonators that blast 30-foot ...
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Quick Glance: Thermonator: Robodog with Flamethrower
- Throwflame is selling the Thermonator, a robodog with a flamethrower for $9,420.
- The Thermonator can be remote-controlled, weighs about 37 pounds, and features environment sensing technology.
- The product can be used for controlled burns in agriculture, snow melting, or entertainment purposes.
- The robodog's flamethrower has a range of 30 feet but can be limited to 10 feet in certain states.
Apple has reportedly resumed talks with OpenAI to build a chatbot for the iPhone: Apple has resumed talks with OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, to build an ...
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Alphabet set to surge past $2tn valuation as search giant announces first dividend
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Google Fires 28 Workers for Protesting Cloud Deal With Israel: The fired workers included nine Google employees who were removed by police after occupying Google ...
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Apple will reportedly unveil a genre-defining calculator app at WWDC 2024: The new Mac calculator will reportedly have round buttons and Notes integration.
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Sequoia commits to backing Elon Musk’s xAI start-up: Venture capital firm is among investors that entrepreneur is wooing as he seeks to gain ground on rivals
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Quick Glance: Sequoia backs Elon Musk’s xAI venture
- Sequoia Capital, a well-known venture capital firm in Silicon Valley, has committed to supporting Elon Musk's artificial intelligence start-up xAI to help him raise billions and compete with OpenAI, Meta, and Google.
- The exact amount of Sequoia's investment in xAI remains undisclosed.
- Sequoia, an early investor in Google, YouTube, and Apple, has backed several Musk projects in recent years, including The Boring Company and SpaceX.
Android 15 Beta 1.2 released: After the patch is before the patch: Google recently distributed patch 1.1 for Android 15 on Pixel devices, now follows...
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European Parliament votes to screw repair rights in consumer toolkits: Directive places requirements on gizmo vendors, but still needs formal approval
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YouTube is making a bigger effort to go after third-party apps that block its ads
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Apple announces event on May 7 amid reports of new iPad model launches: Apple will hold an event on May 7, the company said on Tuesday, amid reports that it ...
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Quick Glance: Apple announces event on May 7
- Apple will host an event on May 7, where the long-awaited revamped versions of the iPad Pro and iPad Air are expected to be revealed.
- These new models would signify Apple's first major overhaul of this product line since 2018, as iPad sales have decreased, prompting the company to introduce new products to stimulate demand.
- In the first quarter, iPad sales dropped by 25% to $7.02 billion, alongside a slowdown in iPhone sales.
- The event is scheduled to commence at 7 a.m. PT, corresponding to 2 p.m. GMT, and Apple is also preparing for its Worldwide Developers Conference from June 10 to June 14.
Apple Drops to Fourth Place Smartphone Seller in China: International Data Corp. said Lunar New Year stimulated shopping sentiment, and in high-end devices ...
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Google Thinks It Can Cash In on Generative AI. Microsoft Already Has: While both Alphabet and Microsoft boasted strong quarterly earnings, only one tech giant ...
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UBS Slashes View on ‘Big 6’ Tech Stocks (AAPL, META, NVDA) as Earnings Slows: Big tech companies are running out of steam as the earnings momentum once enjoyed ...
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Microsoft and Alphabet enjoy AI-powered gains from cloud divisions: Combined market value of the two tech giants rose by more than $250bn after revenue growth ...
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EU law on the “right to repair”: The end of a screwless world: For decades, Apple and other tech companies produced sleek, sealed devices with no screws in sight ...
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Apple's (AAPL) IPhone Sales in China Falls to Worst Level Since 2020: Apple Inc.’s iPhone sales in China fell 19% during the March quarter ...
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Apple Named a Top Pick for 2024 at BofA Ahead of Key Earnings: Apple Inc. was named a top pick for 2024 at Bank of America on optimism over the iPhone maker’s ...
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Paid articlePaid Apple (AAPL) iPhone Shipments Fall 10% as Android Smartphones Rise: Apple Inc.’s iPhone shipments were down nearly 10% in the first quarter of the year ...
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Google Fires 28 Workers for Protesting Cloud Deal With Israel: The fired workers included nine Google employees who were removed by police after occupying Google ...
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Google fires more workers who protested its deal with Israel: An activist group says Google fired at least 20 more workers in the aftermath of protests over ...
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Quick Glance: Google Fires More Employees Following Israel Deal Protests
- An activist group has reported that Google has terminated at least 20 more employees in response to protests over the technology supplied to the Israeli government amid the Gaza conflict, bringing the total number of dismissed employees to over 50.
- This serves as another indication of internal unrest at the tech giant, revolving around 'Project Nimbus,' a $1.2 billion contract signed in 2021 for Google and Amazon to provide cloud computing and AI services to the Israeli government.
- Last week, demonstrations were held by employees at Google offices in New York and Sunnyvale, California, resulting in the company contacting law enforcement, leading to subsequent arrests.
- According to Google, the additional terminations were carried out after an investigation gathered information from colleagues who were 'physically disrupted,' and employees were identified who wore masks and did not carry their ID badges to conceal their identities. The company refuted the group's allegations, asserting that it meticulously verified that 'each individual whose employment was terminated was personally and conclusively involved in disruptive activities within our premises.'
Google has delayed killing third-party cookies from Chrome (again): Google has once again delayed the phasing out of third-party cookies from Chrome ...
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Google parent Alphabet reclaims spot in $2 trillion valuation club: Alphabet breached the $2 trillion market value mark for the first time since November 2021 on ...
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🔴WATCH LIVE: Google Q1 2024 Earnings Call | $GOOG $GOOGL: Benzinga Live on X (Twitter)
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Meet the AI Expert Advising the White House, JPMorgan, Google and the Rest of Corporate America
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Apple is launching new iPads May 7: Here's what to expect from the 'Let Loose' event
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Kaiser Permanente shared 13.4M people's data with Microsoft Bing, Google, others: Ouch!
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Apple: Production of fine mesh accessories probably stopped: With the launch of the iPhone 15, Apple has removed all leather cases, wristbands and the like from ...
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Apple’s (AAPL) OpenAI Talks Intensify as It Seeks to Add AI Features: Apple Inc. has renewed discussions with OpenAI about using the startup’s technology to ...
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Apple's Q1 phone sales in China fall 19.1%, Huawei's up 70%: Apple's smartphone shipments in China tumbled 19% in the first quarter of the year ...
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Bitcoin falls below $64,000 as Meta, Microsoft and Google continue to drop: Slow economic growth and weak earnings reports in the tech sector have led to a ...
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Google accused of making it harder to search for rival: In a complaint to the EU, email firm Tuta says it suddenly became much less visible in Google search.
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High-Quality Dividend Growth Near 52-Week Lows: Apple Is Attractive: The current risks facing Apple appear to be well managed, and the fundamental business is ...
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Paid articlePaid Apple loses top spot in China market with shipments down 6.6% in Q1, data shows: Apple lost its crown as China's biggest smartphone seller in the first quarter ...
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Alphabet Leaps Into $2 Trillion Club as Results Show AI Strength: Alphabet Inc. jumped decisively above a $2 trillion market capitalization on Friday ...
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Lawyers in Google browsing data case ask for $218 million fee award: Three U.S. law firms that spearheaded a browser data privacy class action against Alphabet's ...
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Google invests $640 mln in new data centre in Netherlands: Alphabet-owned Google is investing 600 million euros ($640.62 million) in a new data centre in the ...
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Google fires 28 staff after protest against firm’s contract with Israeli government
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Apple loses smartphone crown to Samsung as Chinese rivals gain ground: iPhone sales fall 10 per cent in first quarter of 2024 while groups including Xiaomi and ...
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Quick Glance: Samsung Takes Smartphone Crown from Apple
- Apple loses top position in the global smartphone market to Samsung as Chinese competitors gain traction.
- Samsung regains its status as the world's largest smartphone manufacturer in the first quarter of 2024, just three months after Apple claimed the top spot.
- The market's strongest growth comes from two Chinese manufacturers, while Apple continues to face challenges in the world's largest smartphone market.
- Despite an overall increase in global smartphone shipments, Apple experiences a decline in iPhone sales in China and misses out on much of the broader industry recovery.
DR Congo presses Apple over minerals supply chain, lawyers say: Democratic Republic of Congo is pushing Apple Inc for more information about its supply chain ...
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Google terminates 28 employees for protest of Israeli cloud contract: Google said on Thursday it had terminated 28 employees after some staff participated in ...
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Apple will host a pre-WWDC virtual event on May 7: Apple isn't waiting until WWDC to make some announcements. The company will hold a virtual event on May 7 and ...
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Google Maps: These are the new map and search updates: Google has introduced two new functions for its Maps application. As always, I would like to point out ...
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Quick Glance: Google restructuring operations and relocating roles to 'hubs' to fund AI investments
- Google is implementing staff layoffs and transferring certain roles to 'hubs' to secure funds for artificial intelligence investments.
- The finance and real estate teams are being affected by the downsizing, with some roles being moved overseas.
- Through the consolidation of finance teams in Bangalore, Mexico City, Dublin, Chicago, and Atlanta, Google aims to enhance efficiency and operate around the clock.
- The restructuring is driven by the substantial shift towards artificial intelligence in the tech industry, prompting Google to allocate more resources to this domain.
Stock Market's ‘Humbling’ Cycle Forces Morgan Stanley's Wilson to Stay Nimble
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Safari Technology Preview: Apple releases version 193: For a few years now, macOS users willing to test it have had the opportunity to use a .. ...
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Google is laying off more employees: Google is cutting more staff, this time teams working in finance and real estate.
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Huawei Unveils New Phone Lineup to Ramp Up the Pressure on Apple: Huawei Technologies Co. released its latest series of smartphones on Thursday ...
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Exclusive: Google rival Tuta complains to EU tech regulators about de-ranking: German email service Tuta Mail has complained to European Union tech regulators ...
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Google sacked staff protesting about contract with Israel : Google sacked 28 staff members for taking part in protests against a contract with the Israeli ...
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Apple’s Cook Weighs Indonesia Production as Region Gains Clout: Apple Inc. is weighing the possibility of making some of its gadgets in Indonesia ...
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Qualcomm says lower-end Snapdragon X Plus chips can still outrun Apple’s M3: Same NPU, same architecture as X Elite, but fewer cores and lower clock speeds.
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iPhone Activation Percentage Drops To Lowest In Years, New Report Suggests That Buyers Are Waiting Longe…
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Google fires 28 workers in aftermath of protests over big tech deal with Israeli government
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Quick Glance: Google dismisses workers following protests on technology deal with Israeli government
- Following protests regarding the technology supplied to the Israeli government, Google has terminated employees, heightening tensions around a sensitive contract.
- The confirmed dismissals by Google on Wednesday occurred after nine individuals were detained during sit-in demonstrations in New York and Sunnyvale, California, a day subsequent to police intervention.
- Demonstrations are predominantly coordinated by a faction known as No Tech For Apartheid. Google states that Nimbus is not utilized for weaponry or intelligence purposes.
- Stated in a blog post, Google's CEO Sundar Pichai implied a close supervision of employees as the company enhances efforts in advancing its AI technology, marking a crucial phase in the industry and potentially humanity.
US Chamber of Commerce to sue FTC for banning noncompetes in most jobs: Senior execs making $150K+ will still have to abide by them, but they fall away for ...
theregister.com/2024/04/24/noncompetes_ban_ftc/
Spotify tests Apple's resolve with new pricing update in the EU: Spotify submitted a new update for Apple's approval that would display pricing right in the app.
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Google’s Sundar Pichai Has No Time for an Employee Rebellion: The tech giant’s business challenges have deservedly curbed its acceptance of political activism on ...
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Google files motion for summary judgment in U.S. ad tech case: Alphabet Inc's Google on Friday asked a federal court in Virginia to reject a U.S ...
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Google Workers Detained by Police for Protesting Cloud Contract With Israel: Videos show nine Google workers being removed by police from offices in New York and ...
wired.com/story/nine-google-workers-detained-by-police-protest-israel-cloud-contract/
Meta’s Open Source Llama 3 Is Already Nipping at OpenAI’s Heels: Meta’s decision to give away powerful AI software for free could threaten the business models of ...
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Apple releases eight open source LLMs: Apple has released eight models in its OpenELM (Open-source Efficient Language Models) family ...
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Mineral resources from war zone: Democratic Republic of Congo accuses Apple of using "blood raw materials"
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Apple renews talks with OpenAI for iPhone generative AI features, Bloomberg News reports
reuters.com/technology/apple-renews-talks-with-openai-iphone-generative-ai-features-bloomberg-news-2024-04-26/
Google parent reports another quarter of robust growth, rolls out first-ever quarterly dividend
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Apple cuts Vision Pro shipments as demand slows: Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says Apple is cutting back shipments as Vision Pro demand drops among consumers by hundreds ...
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UniFi Dream Machine Pro Max introduced for larger and higher-performance setups: It almost sounds like Apple's product names, because after the Dream Machine Pro ...
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YouTube Expands Ad-Blocker Crackdown, But Chrome Store Still Promotes Them: YouTube puts more measures in place to stop users from skipping ads ...
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$433 Billion Gone! One Stock Loses More Value Than Tesla: Tesla's loss of $328.3 billion this year in stock value certainly hurts. But it's only the ...
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Apple CEO Tim Cook Meets Singapore’s Next PM Lawrence Wong as He Wraps Asia Tour: Apple Inc. Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook will meet Singapore’s leader at the ...
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Android 15 could offer you the option to force dark mode on stubborn apps: A new feature called 'make all apps dark' has been spotted in the upcoming ...
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Google scraps minimum wage, benefits rules for suppliers and staffing firms: Alphabet Inc's Google on Friday said it will roll back requirements that U.S ...
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Quick Glance: Google to Remove Minimum Wage and Benefits Rules for Suppliers and Staffing Firms
- Alphabet Inc's Google will roll back requirements for U.S. suppliers and staffing firms to pay their employees at least $15 an hour and provide health insurance and other benefits.
- These updates are designed to comply with shifting U.S. and global labor regulations related to contingent workers.
- The company is committed to ensuring vendors and staffing firms prioritize safe working conditions and compliance with legal standards.
- This decision follows the U.S. National Labor Relations Board's ruling that Google is considered a 'joint employer' of workers from staffing firm Cognizant Technology Solutions.
Palestine flag shows on iPhone when typing Jerusalem, Israel supporters angry: A new iPhone update presents UK users typing 'Jerusalem' with a Palestinian flag ...
businessinsider.com/iphone-update-suggests-palestine-flag-when-typing-jerusalem-israel-anger-2024-4
Quick Glance: Controversy Surrounding Palestine Flag When Typing 'Jerusalem'
- iPhone users discover the Palestinian flag as a suggested emoji, sparking mixed reactions.
- The debate over Jerusalem as a capital city fuels discussions about the emoji suggestions.
- While some accuse Apple of antisemitism, others praise the Palestine flag positively.
- Apple confirms that the Palestine flag as an emoji is unintentional and will be changed with the next update.
Google's cookie delay underscores its ad industry dominance: That even a short delay has such a profound effect on an entire industry underscores how powerful ...
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Apple close to finalizing deal with FIFA over TV rights for new tournament, NYT reports
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Alphabet stock surges 11% on blowout earnings, first dividend: The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 are set to open higher after both Alphabet and Microsoft posted strong ...
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Russia May Be Behind Hack of Texas Water Facility: Google's cybersecurity firm Mandiant uncovers evidence linking the water facility incident to an infamous ...
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Skyworks: Acquisitions Could Be Key To Long-Term Growth: Skyworks Solutions' revenue growth in 2023 was impacted by underperformance in the Mobile segment ...
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Apple: Why I Sold All My Shares: Apple is facing challenges in China, and its Vision Pro reportedly hasn't sold enough units to move the needle for the company ...
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Paid articlePaid Japan's anti-monopoly body orders Google to fix ad search limits affecting Yahoo: Japan’s antitrust watchdog says U.S. search giant Google must fix its ...
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