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Technology  A view of the logo of BYD during the launch of the BYD eMAX 7, an electric MPV by Chinese car and battery maker BYD, in New Delhi, India, October 8, 2024. (Reuters)

Rectangular Steering Wheels, Floating Cars and Deluxe EVs Debut at Paris Auto Show

Chinese and European automakers are launching new models at the Paris auto show on Monday, with both heavily focusing on their electric ranges, even as demand…

Technology The logo of Amazon is seen on the door of an Amazon Books retail store in New York City, US, February 14, 2019. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

Amazon Wants to be Everything to Everyone

Amazon is bolstering its e-commerce empire while continuing a march deeper into people's lives, from robots to healthcare and entertainment. Innovations…

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Technology FILE PHOTO: A man types on a computer keyboard in this illustration picture taken February 28, 2013. REUTERS/Kacper Pempel

Portuguese School Sets World Record for Largest Programming Lesson

Nearly 1,700 students aged between 12 and 67 gathered at the University of Lisbon's IST school of technology on Saturday to set a new Guinness World Record for…

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Technology The Google sign is shown on one of the company's office buildings in Irvine, California, US, October 20, 2020. REUTERS/Mike Blake

Google Wants US Judge's App Store Ruling Put on Hold

Google has asked a California federal judge to pause his sweeping court order requiring it to open up its app store Play to greater competition. In a court…

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Technology FILED - 22 September 2023, Berlin: Tiktok platform logo is displayed on a smartphone. Photo: Monika Skolimowska/dpa

TikTok Cuts Hundreds of Jobs in Shift Towards AI Content Moderation

Social media platform TikTok is laying off hundreds of employees from its global workforce, including a large number of staff in Malaysia, the company said on…

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Technology Tesla CEO Elon Musk gestures as he visits the construction site of Tesla's Gigafactory in Gruenheide near Berlin, Germany, August 13, 2021. (Reuters)

Elon Musk Unveils Tesla's 'Cybercab,' Plans to Bring Autonomous Driving Tech to other Models in 2025

Tesla unveiled its long-awaited robotaxi at a Hollywood studio Thursday night, though fans of the electric vehicle maker will have to wait until at least 2026…

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Technology FILE - The iPhone 15 Pro is shown after its introduction on the Apple campus, Sept. 12, 2023, in Cupertino, Calif. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)

One Tech Tip: Here's What You Need to Do Before and After Your Phone is Stolen or Lost

Phones hold so much of our digital lives — emails, social media and bank accounts, photos, chat messages and more — that if they ever get stolen or go missing,…

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Technology The logo of Google LLC is shown at an entrance to one of their buildings in San Diego, California, US, October 9, 2024. REUTERS/Mike Blake

Google’s EMEA Boss to Leave Company after Decade in Post

The man charged with overseeing Google’s operations in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia has stepped down after a decade in post. Matt Brittin first joined the…

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Technology Photo illustration of the logo of the social media platform X (former Twitter) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on August 30, 2024. (AFP)

Elon Musk's X Is Back in Brazil after Its Suspension, Having Complied with All Judicial Demands

Social media platform X began returning to Brazil on Wednesday, after remaining inaccessible for more than a month following a clash between its owner, Elon…

Technology The Honda logo is seen during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. (Reuters file photo)

Honda Recalling 1.7 million US Vehicles over Steering Issue

Honda is recalling 1.7 million cars and SUVs in the United States over an issue that can make steering more difficult and increase the risk of a crash. The…

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Technology Street vendors sell corn and traditional Turkish backeray "Simit" as people pass by their stands in the Eminonu district of Istanbul on August 30, 2024. (AFP)

Türkiye Blocks Instant Messaging Platform Discord

Türkiye has blocked access to instant messaging platform Discord following a court decision, the country's infotech regulator said on Wednesday. Türkiye’s…

Technology This photograph taken in Mulhouse, eastern France on October 19, 2023, shows the logo of the social media video sharing app TikTok reflected in mirrors. (AFP)

States Sue TikTok, Claiming its Platform is Addictive and Harms the Mental Health of Children

More than a dozen states and the District of Columbia have filed lawsuits against TikTok on Tuesday, alleging the popular short-form video app is harming youth…

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Technology Adobe logo is seen on smartphone in this illustration taken June 13, 2022. (Reuters)

Adobe to Offer Free App to Help with Labeling AI-generated Content

Adobe said on Tuesday it will offer a free web-based app starting next year, aimed at helping the creators of images and videos to get credit for their work…

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Technology Flags with the logo of Samsung Electronics are seen during a media tour at Samsung Electronics' headquarters in Suwon, South Korea, June 13, 2023. (Reuters)

Samsung Electronics Apologizes for Disappointing Profit as It Struggles in AI Chips

Samsung Electronics warned its third-quarter profit would come in below market expectations and apologized for the disappointing performance with the tech…

Technology Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram apps are seen on a smartphone in this illustration taken, July 13, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/

New Body to Handle Disputes between EU Users and Facebook, TikTok, YouTube

An independent body, supported by Meta Platforms' Oversight Board, has a certification from the media regulator in Ireland to resolve appeals against policy…

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Technology FILE PHOTO: Vodafone's logo is displayed, during the GSMA's 2023 Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain March 1, 2023. REUTERS/Nacho Doce/File Photo

Vodafone, Google Deepen AI Ties Across Europe, Africa

Britain's Vodafone said on Tuesday it has deepened its strategic partnership with Alphabet's Google in a ten-year, billion dollar plus deal that will bring the…

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Technology This photograph taken on February 13, 2024, shows logo of Ubisoft video firm company adorn the main entrance of the company, where a strike call is planned on February 14, 2024, in Montpellier, south of France. (AFP)

‘Assassin’s Creed’ Maker Ubisoft Says Regularly Reviews Options after Buyout Report

Ubisoft, the maker of the "Assassin's Creed", "Far Cry" and "Watch Dogs" video games, said on Monday it regularly reviewed "all its strategic options", but…

Technology A logo of Google is seen on the wall during the groundbreaking ceremony for Malaysia's first Google data center in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 01 October 2024. (EPA)

Google Tests Verified Check Marks in Search Results

Alphabet's Google is testing showing check marks next to certain companies on its search results, a company spokesperson said on Friday, in a move aimed at…

Technology The Google logo is seen on the Google house at CES 2024, an annual consumer electronics trade show, in Las Vegas, Nevada, US, January 10, 2024. (Reuters)

Google Says it Will Stop Linking to New Zealand News if Law Passes Forcing it to Pay for Content

Google said Friday it will stop linking to New Zealand news content and will reverse its support of local media outlets if the government passes a law forcing…

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Saudi Delegation Visits Portugal, Austria to Boost Saudi High-Tech Manufacturing

A Saudi Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources delegation recently visited Portugal and Austria to discuss enhancing cooperation in high-technology…

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Technology The OpenAI logo is seen in this illustration taken, February 3, 2023. (Reuters)

OpenAI Secures $4 bln Credit Facility

OpenAI said on Thursday it has secured a new $4 billion credit facility, in addition to the $6.6 billion investment the AI startup unveiled on Wednesday. The…

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Technology FILE PHOTO: A staff member attends to customers inside a Tesla Model Y car at a showroom of the US electric vehicle (EV) maker in Beijing, China, Feb. 4, 2023. REUTERS/Florence Lo/File Photo

Tesla Plans Four New Batteries in 2026, Including for Robotaxi

Tesla plans to design four new versions of its in-house battery to power the Cybertruck, its forthcoming robotaxi and other electric vehicles, the Information…

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Technology (FILES) US multinational computer technology company Oracle's logo is pictured at the Mobile World Congress (MWC), the telecom industry's biggest annual gathering, in Barcelona on February 27, 2024. (Photo by PAU BARRENA / AFP)

Oracle to Invest $6.5 Bn in Malaysian Cloud Services Region

Tech giant Oracle on Wednesday said it plans to invest more than $6.5 billion on cloud services data centers in Malaysia, joining a list of US titans rushing…

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Technology (FILES) This photo taken on September 24, 2024 shows large console-shaped pillows in the gift shop during a media preview of the new Nintendo Museum, located inside a renovated old factory, in the suburbs of Kyoto. (Photo by Richard A. Brooks / AFP)

Cards to Consoles: Nintendo Opens First Museum

Nintendo opened its first museum on Wednesday in a renovated factory in Kyoto, showcasing the long history of the Japanese video game giant from playing cards…

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