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MariaDB, a database company, may be privatized for $37 million
An exploratory proposal To MariaDB K1 said on Friday it had submitted a so-called “unsolicited non-binding indicative proposal“, this is a non-binding exploratory proposal, may according to the negotiation progress and change in the next few weeks. The proposal involves buying…
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Top tech stories today: February 20, 2024
Microsoft to expand its AI infrastructure in Spain, Porsche announced two new plug-in hybrid Panameras and other top tech news.
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Samsung has been the world’s top TV seller for 18 years
Samsung Electronics remains the global TV sales leader for the 18th consecutive year, boasting a 30.1% market share in 2023.
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Apple is still actively working on a foldable iPhone
Apple is actively developing a foldable iPhone, targeting a release around September or October 2026, with durability and pricing challenges.
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Samsung adjusts its chip factory construction plan
Samsung Semiconductor adapts chip factory plans, focusing on Pyeongtaek’s P4 plant cleanrooms, aiming to meet evolving market demands.
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Google Gemini Advanced update to edit and run Python code
Google rebrands Bard AI to Gemini, offering advanced chat features, Python code editing, and enterprise data protection.
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Singapore to impose green fuel levy on flights from 2026
Singapore unveils ambitious blueprint: Sustainable Aviation Fuels mandated, emission cuts targeted, aiming for net-zero aviation by 2050.
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Alibaba bets on overseas e-commerce unit
Alibaba focuses on global expansion amid slow domestic growth, boosted by strong international e-commerce revenue.
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EU opens formal investigation into TikTok
The European Commission investigates TikTok’s compliance with the Digital Services Act for minor protection and advertising transparency.
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The EU now formally investigate TikTok’s compliance with the Digital Services Act
The DSA is the EU’s online governance and content moderation rulebook, and since Saturday it has been widely applied to (possibly) thousands of platforms and services. An investigation into Tiktok The areas of concern for the Commission in its investigation into TikTok relate to…
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Sony to release a ‘Pro’ version of the PlayStation 5 this year
Sony might launch a PlayStation 5 Pro to revive interest, anticipating “Grand Theft Auto 6,” amidst lowered PS5 sales expectations.
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The US will relax pollution-limiting rules for vehicle emissions
The New York Times writes that labor leaders are pressing Biden to give them more time to unionize workers at new U.S. electric car plants. The union’s support is critical as Biden faces re-election in the face of a dire climate situation and attacks from candidate and former…
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Porsche has added two new hybrids to its plug-in Panameras range
Late last year, Porsche unveiled the third-generation Panamera, which includes the Panamera Turbo E-Hybrid, the first of four models that will eventually be introduced. Today, the automaker added two more models: the Panamera 4 E-Hybrid and the Panamera 4S E-Hybrid. The growth of…
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Microsoft to expand its AI infrastructure in Spain with $2.1 billion
New investment Microsoft will invest $2.1 billion over the next two years to expand its artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud infrastructure in Spain, Brad Smith, vice chairman and president of the US software giant, said in a post on the social media site X.The company has just…
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Chinese EV maker Xpeng to hire 4,000, invest $486.2 million in AI
* Xpeng’s CEO said the company plans to hire 4,000 new employees and invest 3.5 billion yuan ($486.2 million) in artificial intelligence technology. * The Chinese electric car maker also plans to launch about 30 new or upgraded models over the next three years. * CEO He Xiaopeng…
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Google feature automates customer service calls
Google’s “Talk to a Live Representative” feature automates customer service calls, notifying users when a human agent is available.
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Bitcoin now 80 trillion times more difficult to mine, with halving set for April
Bitcoin mining difficulty, which measures the difficulty of solving cryptographic puzzles in the mining process, exceeded 80 trillion.
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Europe’s Digital Services Act applies in full from February 18
The EU’s relaunched e-commerce rules are fully applicable from tomorrow, potentially setting new legal obligations on thousands of platforms and digital businesses. What is DSA The Digital Services Act (DSA) is a huge EU effort to establish an online governance framework for…
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Top tech stories today: February 19, 2024
Major social media platforms, such as YouTube, are testing new features. Bitcoin’s mining difficulty has experienced a notable surge
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Spotr, Dutch data platform, earned $4.8M funds to build largest database
Spotr, a Dutch property data platform, secures $4.8 million in funding to bolster its position as a global property data platform.