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    Home » Top tech news stories today: October 2, 2024
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    Top tech news stories today: October 2, 2024

    By James DurstonOctober 2, 2024No Comments3 Mins Read
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    Oura Ring faces growing competition from rivals

    Wearable tech companies like Samsung, Ultrahuman, and others are launching smart rings, challenging Oura Ring’s dominance in the health tracking market with advanced features and more affordable prices.

    The Verge

    Impulse raises $150M to scale satellite shuttle business

    Impulse Space has secured $150 million to expand its orbital transportation services, helping satellites transition between orbits. The company sees big business potential in satellite repositioning.

    TechCrunch

    Microsoft rolls back buggy Windows KB5043145 update

    Microsoft has withdrawn its problematic KB5043145 Windows update after users reported system instability. A rollback is now in place to prevent further issues while Microsoft investigates.

    The Register

    PayPal faces backlash over personalized shopping opt-out

    PayPal is under fire for making it difficult for users to opt out of personalized shopping recommendations, raising privacy concerns among customers who want more control over their data.

    404 Media

    Study finds universal basic income improves well-being

    A study funded by Sam Altman and OpenAI shows that recipients of universal basic income report improved mental health and financial security, reigniting debates about its potential benefits.

    Vox

    Verizon outage caused by fiber optic cable issues

    Verizon revealed that its recent nationwide outage was due to damaged fiber optic cables, disrupting internet and mobile services across the U.S. Repairs are ongoing to restore full connectivity.

    Mashable

    Gemini AI chatbot launches for free, aims to compete

    Gemini Live, a free conversational AI platform, is now available to the public. It offers advanced chatbot capabilities, competing with major players like ChatGPT and Google Bard.

    TechRadar

    Best E Ink tablets: top picks for 2024

    E Ink tablets are becoming popular for reading, note-taking, and sketching. Engadget reviews the top choices, from budget options to premium models with advanced features.

    Engadget

    Northvolt faces manslaughter probe in battery startup crisis

    Swedish battery company Northvolt is under investigation for manslaughter following a fatal workplace accident. The incident adds to the company’s mounting troubles amid financial difficulties.

    The Next Web

    UK launches ARIA moonshot to reclaim tech dominance

    The UK government has launched ARIA, a DARPA-style initiative aimed at making Britain a leader in technology and innovation, with ambitious projects in areas like defense and climate change.

    Wired

    Top climate tech companies of 2024 unveiled

    MIT Technology Review highlights the most promising climate tech companies of 2024, focusing on startups working on clean energy, carbon capture, and sustainable agriculture innovations.

    MIT Technology Review

    UK reveals father and son at heart of Evil Corp hackers

    The UK, US and Australia have announced sanctions against 16 people authorities accuse of being part of the most wanted cyber crime gang in the world. Russia-based Evil Corp is accused of stealing around $300m in nearly ten years of hacking.

    BBC News

    James Durston

    James Durston is the Editor-in-Chief for Blue Tech Wave, and a former editor and journalist for some of the world's biggest international media organisations.

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