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Neuralink, Elon Musk’s brain implant startup, quietly raises an additional $43M

Neuralink, the Elon Musk-founded company developing implantable chips that can read brain waves, has raised an additional $43 million in venture capital, according to a filing with the SEC. The filing published this week shows the company increased its previous … Continue reading

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Black Friday online buying hits a record $9.8B in the US, $70.9B globally

A rush of deep discounts and the growth of flexible payment options were the drivers behind $9.8 billion in online sales in the U.S. on Black Friday — a record figure for the day. According to Adobe Analytics, sales were … Continue reading

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The fate of US venture capital in China teeters on uncertainty

On a weekday afternoon at Red Rock Coffee, the cafe known for spotting venture capitalists in Silicon Valley, one is likely to overhear a few conversations in Mandarin. Since China reopened its border this spring after three years of COVID-19 … Continue reading

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Extended emergency SOS access for iPhone 14 users

Apple has extended the complimentary usage period for Emergency SOS satellite capabilities for iPhone 14 users. Initially, customers received a two-year free period upon activating their devices, set to expire next year. Now, Apple has decided to extend the Emergency … Continue reading

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Unwrap the Power of Your Calendar: A Guide to Creating a Stress-Free Holiday Season

The holiday season is a time for joy, family, cherished traditions, and celebration. However, the hustle and bustle of holiday preparations can leave you feeling overwhelmed amid gift-giving and festive gatherings. An American Psychological Association survey found that 38% of people … Continue reading

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Tencent’s revenue boosted by gaming

Tencent Holdings, a leading Chinese technology company, has recently experienced a significant 10% increase in third-quarter revenue. This growth can be attributed to a resurgence in its gaming sector following the easing of regulatory restrictions previously imposed by the government. … Continue reading

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Ubisoft apologizes for unintended pop-up ads in Assassin’s Creed Odyssey

Ubisoft has found itself at the center of controversy due to an unexpected fullscreen pop-up ad that appeared in Assassin’s Creed Odyssey. This incident, which has been widely discussed on platforms like Reddit, occurred on both Xbox and PlayStation versions … Continue reading

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Bitcoin’s largest ever transaction fee: $3.1M mistake or intentional?

A Bitcoin transaction on Thursday has set a new record for the highest transaction fee ever paid, amounting to a staggering $3.1 million. This transaction, mined in block 818087, marks a historic moment in Bitcoin’s 14-year journey. The beneficiary of … Continue reading

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X May Lose Up to $75 Million in Revenue as More Advertisers Pull Out

Internal documents show companies like Airbnb, Coca-Cola and Microsoft have halted ads, or may do so, after Elon Musk’s endorsement of an antisemitic conspiracy theory.

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Nvidia AI chip launch in China delayed by US export laws – reports

Nvidia will reportedly delay the release of a new artificial intelligence (AI) chip in China until early 2024 because of US export regulations. Reuters reports the American chipmaker is experiencing a major setback with its H20 chip, the most powerful … Continue reading

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