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Brazil’s new Digital ECA law requires online providers to implement strict age verification. A massive surge in VPN usage suggests citizens are turning to encryption to protect their privacy. Read more ›
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We might not have had a proper Nintendo Direct in 2026 yet, but there have been plenty of Switch and Switch 2-related announcements in the last few weeks, including a release date for the Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, a surprise port of Kena: Bridge of Spirits and the final trailer for the imminent The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. But if you’re a Switch 2 owner who prefers to play... Read more ›
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With the new Handheld Mode Boost feature, the Switch 2 can run games as if docked even in handheld mode, delivering better visuals and performance. Read more ›
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Компания Nvidia представила платформу Space-1 Vera Rubin для переноса вычислительных мощностей за пределы Земли. Новое оборудование обеспечивает производительность инференса в 25 раз выше, чем у серверных процессоров H100. Платформа уже тестируется шестью коммерческими партнерами, создающими первые орбитальные центры обработки данных. Читать далее Read more ›
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As AI increasingly becomes a part of our lives, the future will be collaborative with AI working as an advanced clinical assistant rather than a replacement for doctors, Dr Sudhir Srivastava, Founder and Chairman of SS Innovations International has said. Read more ›
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Data from Downdetector showed a sharp surge in complaints around 8.45 AM, suggesting the outage may have affected a large number of users simultaneously. Most reports pointed to issues within the app itself, although some users also encountered server connection errors. Read more ›
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Amazon has expanded access to its healthcare AI assistant across its website and app, allowing customers to check symptoms, understand test results and connect with providers for over 30 conditions, as the company deepens its push into AI-driven digital healthcare services. Read more ›
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Telecom tower makers warn that a halt in LPG supplies could disrupt tower manufacturing and delay network expansion, potentially affecting mobile and internet services across India. Read more ›
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Google on Wednesday announced builtin AI features integration to Chrome for users across India, a move it said would make the browsing experience more intuitive, secure and helpful for users. Read more ›
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A former employee of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency allegedly took highly restricted Social Security Administration databases containing sensitive personal information of millions of Americans, according to a Washington Post report, prompting an investigation by the agency’s inspector general. Read more ›
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