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Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin excited by AI for code testing

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Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin excited by AI for code testing

Ethereum co-founder Buterin has expressed optimism about the potential of artificial intelligence to identify flaws in the Ethereum software.

Feb 20, 2024
Porsche adds two new hybrids to its lineup of plug-in Panameras

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Porsche adds two new hybrids to its lineup of plug-in Panameras

Porsche unveils two new plug-in hybrid Panameras, meeting market demands for efficiency and performance, with prices starting at $117,495.

Feb 20, 2024
Top 10 richest Esport tournaments: #1 gives $214 million

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Top 10 richest Esport tournaments: #1 gives $214 million

A new study reveals the top 10 highest paying Esport tournaments in the world, with all paying many millions of dollars to entities.

Feb 20, 2024
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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…

Feb 20, 2024
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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.

Feb 20, 2024
Editorial image for EU opens formal investigation into TikTok.

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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.

Feb 20, 2024
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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…

Feb 20, 2024
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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.

Feb 20, 2024
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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…

Feb 20, 2024
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Wyze camera breach let 13,000-customer glimpse others homes

The problem with Wyze letting its surveillance camera users briefly see other customers’ homes is far worse than we thought. Established fact The news came in an email to customers titled “Important Security Message from Wyze,” in which the company acknowledged the breach and…

Feb 20, 2024
Nintendo shares plunge on delayed Switch 2 launch

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Nintendo shares plunge on delayed Switch 2 launch

Nintendo’s delay of Switch 2 to early 2025, from late 2024, led to an 8.8% stock drop, affecting revenue projections.

Feb 19, 2024
Google feature automates customer service calls

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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.

Feb 19, 2024
Report reveals $1.9B surge in VC funding for cryptocurrencies in Q4 2023

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Report reveals $1.9B surge in VC funding for cryptocurrencies in Q4 2023

Venture funding for cryptocurrency-related businesses reached $1.9 billion in Q4 2023, marking a notable increase from the previous quarter.

Feb 19, 2024

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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.

Feb 19, 2024
KYND announces major investment to drive cybersecurity solution

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KYND announces major investment to drive cybersecurity solution

KYND,a cybersecurity firm, announced the completion of a significant investment to support its growth and further development.

Feb 19, 2024
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Electric vehicles will account for 60% of new car production in 2030

The Biden administration aims to ease car emissions rules, granting more time, but faces industry skepticism over feasibility.

Feb 19, 2024
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Biden slowed the transition to EVs to appease automakers

Sources first told The New York Times that the administration’s shift on tackling climate change was intended to placate automakers and unions. New legislation The Biden administration is reportedly working on legislation to give automakers breathing room by requiring them to…

Feb 19, 2024
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Graphcore sells assets and seeks to raise $500 million

Graphcore, the “British NVIDIA,” faced a 46% revenue drop in 2023, seeking outside investors like OpenAI and SoftBank to offset losses.

Feb 19, 2024
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YouTube Shorts has added music video mixing

YouTube’s new feature allowing creators to remix music videos responds to TikTok’s licensing issues, giving it an advantage.

Feb 19, 2024
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Apple faces a fine of $539 million over Spotify’s antitrust claims

$539 million may sound like a lot, but by the time the EU updated its objections last year, a much larger fine approaching $40 billion (or 10 percent of Apple’s annual global turnover) was already on the table. Root of the problem A report in the Financial Times early Sunday said…

Feb 19, 2024