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Amazon says Washington state injury case has been dismissed
OUR TAKEWashington state lawsuit alleging unsafe working conditions at Amazon warehouses has been dismissed for lack of evidence, marking a significant legal victory for Amazon. The lawsuit, brought by the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries, claimed that Amazon’s…
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Coinbase adds three board members, including OpenAI executive
OUR TAKECoinbase has strategically expanded its board with the addition of three prominent figures: Chris Lehane of OpenAI, former US Solicitor General Paul Clement and Christa Davies, CFO of Aon. The move is aimed at strengthening its influence on US cryptocurrency policy…
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Wall Street’s ETF engine revs up after $17B bitcoin haul
OUR TAKEThe approval of Ether ETFs by US regulators has sparked a surge of interest and activity in the crypto ETF market. Asset managers are responding quickly with new products to capitalise on the growing demand for digital assets. Despite the SEC’s cautious stance, bitcoin…
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Coinbase adds 3 board members, including OpenAI executive
Coinbase has added three new board members, including an OpenAI executive, to bolster its influence on US crypto regulations. The crypto industry is ramping up political engagement, aiming to sway the election in favour of policies supportive of digital assets.
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Does load balancing increase bandwidth?
Load balancing doesn’t increase the physical bandwidth of a network, but it does make more efficient use of the bandwidth that is available. By distributing traffic evenly and ensuring high availability and reliability, load balancers play a crucial role in the smooth operation…
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GM’s Cruise eyes fare-charging for Robotaxi rides by 2025
OUR TAKEIt’s like a rollercoaster ride for Cruise. Same example as Tesla’s Autopilot faced some heat after accidents, but Cruise seems determined to bounce back. Remember how Waymo also hit a few speed bumps early on with their self-driving tech? It’s all part of the game, I…
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Qoo10’s Korean units probed for payment delays
OUR TAKEThe Korean e-commerce scene is really in chaos right now. Two major players, Ticket Monster and WeMakePrice, which are owned by the Singaporean e-commerce giant Qoo10, are being accused of failing to pay merchants a staggering amount of money. We’re hearing that over…
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Top tech news stories today: July 26, 2024
Fintech 1. U.S. crypto exchange Coinbase adds three board members, including OpenAI executive U.S. cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has added three new members to its board of directors, including an executive from ChatGPT-maker OpenAI, as the company steps up its efforts to sway…
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Revolut secures UK banking licence, ending 3-year wait
Revolut received a restricted UK banking licence, moving closer to full authorisation and finalising its operations over the next 12 months.
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LGES trims sales goal amid weak EV demand and US election risk
LGES slashes sales targets due to weak EV demand and US election risks, opting to scale back expansions and maximise current capacity. Despite the challenges, LGES shares have seen a rebound, jumping 4.2%. Shares in LGES rival Samsung SDI rose 3%, and SK Innovation, which owns…
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Chinese stocks in worst slump since January as policy hopes fade
OUR TAKEThe recent downturn in the Chinese stock market has caused widespread concern, with the CSI 300 Index falling significantly, losing over 3% in just three days. This decline, the sharpest since January, indicates growing investor concern following the Third Plenum, which…
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SK Hynix’s revenue more than doubles as demand for AI booms
OUR TAKESK Hynix has shown a remarkable financial performance this quarter, with revenues reaching $11.9 billion, exceeding the expected $11.7 billion. This success is largely due to the company’s dominance in the AI hardware market, particularly in high-bandwidth memory chips…
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7 key elements of an effective disaster recovery plan
A disaster recovery plan is a set of detailed, documented guidelines that outline a company’s critical assets and explain how the organisation will respond to unplanned incidents.
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EVs compatible with Tesla chargers: Access and adaptations
The compatibility of non-Tesla EVs with Tesla chargers is an evolving landscape, driven by technological, regulatory, and market factors.
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Taiwanese startup TiSpace aims to launch rocket in Japan
TiSpace, a Taiwanese startup, is poised to become the first foreign company to launch a rocket from Japan in early 2025.
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Grayscale’s Ethereum lead at risk as big investors launch ETFs
OUR TAKEGrayscale’s position in the cryptocurrency world is getting increasingly tumultuous. The market went wild when bitcoin ETFs were first approved. Now, with Ethereum ETFs on the rise, Grayscale’s dominant status seems to be tottering. Look at the financial giants like…
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Mercury cuts services in Ukraine, Nigeria amid compliance shift
OUR TAKEMercury’s move to cut ties with Ukraine amidst their risk-tightening spree feels a bit off-key. It’s not like Ukraine’s been on any sanctions list, and their startup scene’s been buzzing. Reminds me of when PayPal famously froze accounts of foreign freelancers, citing…
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Microsoft introduces AI-Powered summaries in Bing search experience
OUR TAKEMicrosoft’s focus on AI-powered summaries in search engines signifies a significant shift towards more efficient and personalized search experiences for users, leveraging advanced technologies to deliver relevant information quickly. Compared with a similar tool from a…
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Regulators from the US, Europe unite to safeguard effective competition in AI industry
OUR TAKEThe effective regulation of AI competition is vital to ensure a competitive, innovative, and fair environment that promotes growth and benefits society as a whole. And a joint statement is a effective way to promote that. This move signals a proactive stance by these…
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Ferrari expands crypto payment system to Europe after US success
Ferrari is expanding its cryptocurrency payment system to its European dealership network from the end of July 2024, following a successful launch in the United States.