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Bitcoin price forecast: 5 experts look to 2024 and beyond
Bitcoin continues to draw investors with potential for growth. Experts including Max Keiser and Peter Brandt offer various perspectives.

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Payment firm Ryft adds Amex for UK ecomm companies
U.S. payment company Ryft partners with American Express, aiming to bolster payment options for UK eCommerce merchants by Amex cards.

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OpenAI expands media ties with news partners for chatbot training
OpenAI teams up with the media and publication businesses Prisa Media and Le Monde, aiming to enhance news delivery and model training.

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Hong Kong regulators warn against unlicenced Bybit exchange
The Securities & Futures Commission of Hong Kong issued a warning on March 14 against crypto exchange Bybit for operating without licensing.

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Nvidia to bring eye-popping new chips next week
OUR TAKE:The unveiling of Nvidia’s B100 AI processor marks a significant leap in AI computing, cementing the company’s position as a market leader. With soaring demand for its chips and software, Nvidia’s expansion into cloud services poses a potential threat to existing…

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Apple buys Canadian start-up DarwinAI as it races to add features
OUR TAKEHe acquisition allows for the visual inspection of parts in the manufacturing process with DarwinAI’s technology and serves customers in a range of industries. Also, it can use its core technology to make AI systems smaller and faster. This work will help Apple focused on…

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Top tech news stories today: March 15, 2024
Solana’s popularity could lead to potential threat, Nvidia offers developers a peek at new AI chip next week and other tech news.

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Apple buys AI startup DarwinAI, absorbing some tech staffers, Bloomberg reports
OUR TAKE:Apple’s acquisition of DarwinAI marks a strategic move into generative AI, aligning with CEO Tim Cook’s promise to innovate in this space. This signals Apple’s intent to integrate AI capabilities directly into its devices and software, potentially reshaping user…

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Oracle adds generative AI features across its corporate software lineup
OUR TAKE:This move by Oracle to incorporate generative intelligence features into its financial services shows its commitment to staying competitive in the market. By investing in AI technologies and collaborating with tech industry experts, they aim to enhance productivity and…

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Apple loses battle to defend European app shops since DMA
In response to the DMA’s request, Apple has made concessions and many changes, such as allowing developers to distribute their apps directly to consumers for free and permitting Epic Games to open its app stores on iPhone and iPad in Europe. Apple made its latest concession to…

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Spotify launches video feature in 11 markets
Spotify introduces MV for Premium subscribers globally, offering global hits and local favourites, with user feedback-driven improvements.

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Visa, Western Union expand cross-border money transfers
Visa and Western Union established a seven-year partnership to enhance cross-border money transfers to bank accounts and Visa cards.

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LANCK Telecom wins Platinum Award for Best AGT/AIT Fraud Solution
LANCK Telecom has won the Platinum Award for the “Best AGT/AIT Fraud Solution” in the Security & Fraud Innovation category at the Future Digital Awards for Telco Innovation 2024, presented by Juniper Research. Expertise in AGT/AIT prevention LANCK Telecom’s expertise in AGT/AIT…

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NTT’s IOWN empowered by photonic-electronic convergence devices
NTT Corporation (NTT) introduced NTT Innovative Devices Corporation to develop, design, and manufacture photonic-electronic convergence (PEC) devices. These devices are pivotal in NTT’s deployment of its Innovative Optical and Wireless Network (IOWN) initiative, aiming to…

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US passes bill that could ban TikTok despite resistance from Trump
The U.S. House passed a bill demanding ByteDance to divest TikTok within 165 days or face a ban, with uncertain prospects in the Senate.

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The world’s first AI programmer, Devin, is born
Cognition unveils Devin, an AI that could replace software engineers, sparking debate among tech experts about the future of coding.

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Blizzard is planning to return to China in 2024
OUR TAKEBlizzard is returning to China in the coming weeks after the US video gaming giant resumed a partnership with NetEase following a high-profile bust-up last year. Blizzard positively contributes to the growth of the gaming industry in China, it provides Chinese gamers with…

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New Microsoft product uses cybersecurity AI to help companies track hackers
OUR TAKECybersecurity professionals in summarising suspicious events and uncovering hackers’ cunning tactics, marks a significant advancement in the field of cybersecurity. The launch of the tool will enable cybersecurity professionals to identify potential threats more quickly…

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The US House claimed that unless ByteDance divests or TikTok will be banned
OUR TAKE:TikTok now boasts countless users in the US, including both audiences and content creators. The unjust threat to TikTok could result in a ban, depriving people not only of a platform for free expression but also of opportunities to earn a living.— Iris Deng, BTW reporter…

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Samsung is said to be using chip-making technology favoured by its rival
Samsung reportedly uses MUF tech for its HBM chip production. However, Samsung has denied using MUF tech, calling it a rumor. Samsung is said to use chip-making tech its rival favoured The growing demand for high bandwidth memory (HBM) chips has surged due to the ongoing…
