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Top tech news stories today: April 23, 2024

Today’s tech news cover bitcoin’s resilience, Microsoft’s AI push, EU’s TikTok concerns, Apple’s FIFA deal, and more.

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PublishedApril 23, 2024

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Today’s tech news cover bitcoin’s resilience, Microsoft’s AI push, EU’s TikTok concerns, Apple’s FIFA deal, and more.

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From blockchain to AI, tech news covers bitcoin’s resilience, IARU’s century celebration, Microsoft’s AI push, EU’s TikTok concerns, Apple’s FIFA deal, and more. Stay tuned for the latest tech trends! Bitcoin’s recent halving event failed to significantly impact its price, currently at $67,000. Industry experts attribute its fluctuations more to geopolitical events and broader market sentiment than to technical shifts. ( Reuters )

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The International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) has championed the interests of radio enthusiasts worldwide. With over 160 member-societies, it has secured vital frequency allocations and promoted innovation and emergency communication. ( ITU ) Former Meta executive Jason Taylor Microsoft’s AI supercomputing team as corporate vice president and deputy CTO. Taylor will contribute to advancing AI systems in collaboration with Microsoft and OpenAI. ( The Verge ) Meta announces the opening of its mixed reality operating system, now named “Meta Horizon OS,” to third-party device makers like Asus, Lenovo, and Microsoft Xbox signals a new phase in VR/AR innovation. ( Tech Crunch ) The European Union initiates an investigation into TikTok Lite, expressing concerns over its potentially harmful effects, particularly on minors’ mental health. Threats of suspending the app’s rewards program loom as TikTok fails to meet the deadline for a risk assessment. ( Aljazeera )