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The giant Japanese multinational video game publisher, Bandai Namco known for developing games such as Pac-Man, Elden Ring, Tekken, Dark Souls, and such, has reportedly become the victim of a ransomware attack by a group that goes by the name ALPHV (also known as BlackCat). According to a report by PC Gamer, the ransomware attack... Read more »
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Tesla eliminated the option to purchase Full Self-Driving with a one-time fee over the weekend. Read more ›
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Multiple Windows Insider users and one of Rufus' developers reveal that they can't download any of Microsoft's latest Insider Preview ISOs. Users who try to are met with an IP block. Read more ›
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AI startup ElevenLabs, valued at $11 billion, employs small teams with high sales quotas. Read more ›
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If Joe Rogan is any indication, February 2026 may go down as the month that the Epstein files saga cemented itself as a lasting political liability for President Donald Trump and Republicans. The podcaster has spent the last week discussing the disjointed release of files by the Department of Justice, analyzing emails and redactions, and […] Read more ›
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Ireland has announced what it says is the world's first permanent basic income program for artists, a scheme that will pay 2,000 selected artists $385 per week for three years, funded by an $21.66 million allocation from Budget 2026. The program follows a 2022 pilot -- the Irish government's first large-scale randomized control trial -- that found participants had greater professional autonomy, less anxiety, and higher life satisfaction. An external... Read more ›
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Apple today seeded the first betas of upcoming iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming less than a week after Apple released iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3. Registered developers can download the betas from the Settings app on the iPhone or iPad by going to the General section and selecting Software Update. iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4 could be significant updates that... Read more ›
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Apple today provided the first beta of an upcoming macOS Tahoe 26.4 update to developers for testing purposes, with the update coming just a few days after Apple launched macOS Tahoe 26.3. Developers can download the macOS Tahoe 26.4 update by opening up the System Settings app, selecting the General category, and then choosing Software Update. Beta Updates will need to be enabled, and a free developer account is required.... Read more ›
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The early March event could feature the launch of the iPhone 17e, but details are light. Read more ›
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Charlie Berens is a Wisconsin comedian beloved for wickedly funny, and until recently apolitical, satires of “Midwest Nice” culture. He’s now become Public Enemy No. 1 to data center developers and AI model makers. Berens is on a crusade to block data centers, making at times unfounded claims to his social media audience of over 10 million that tech companies have no intention of paying their fair share for power... Read more ›
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In a sudden moment of thermal shock, a $5,000 RTX 5090 ended up cracking under pressure when too much voltage was pushed to the core at once. The dead card aided in achieving a world record in Geekbench 5 GPU Compute before, with the help of liquid nitrogen. Read more ›
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IBM is tripling its entry-level hiring in the U.S. in 2026, according to a new report. This stands in stark contrast to many of the country’s largest firms, especially in the tech world, which have conducted large-scale layoffs. Read more ›
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Nvidia is one of the world's most valuable companies. Read about its history, leadership, and financials. Read more ›
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How to watch T20 World Cup for free. Live stream New Zealand vs. Canada in the 2026 T20 World Cup for free from anywhere in the world. Read more ›
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Gallup announced the end of its presidential approval polls after nearly 90 years. Here's how previous presidents ranked. Read more ›
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Apple has a whole slate of Mac machines lined up for a 2026, and its March event could kickstart the refresh cycle. Read more ›
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A former banker and his lifelong friend turned a franchise obsession into owning Capriotti's and running the sandwich chain together. Read more ›
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I never pictured myself working full time in the family business, but after college, I joined my mom's company. Sometimes we clash. Read more ›
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In hacker spaces and at their homes, creative protesters are laser-cutting and 3D-printing tools to resist an occupation. Read more ›
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TSMC, other companies to invest $250 billion in the U.S. as part of trade deal, TSMC reportedly mulls additional $100 billion investment and four more fab modules. Read more ›
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The Vatican is leaning into AI. AI-assisted live translations are being introduced for Holy Mass attendees — the holy masses if you will. The Papal Basilica of Saint Peter in the Vatican has teamed up with Translated, a language service provider, to create live translations in 60 languages. "Saint Peter’s Basilica has, for centuries, welcomed the faithful from every nation and tongue. In making available a tool that helps many... Read more ›
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Nxera’s 58MW DC Tuas achieves 1.25 PUE using Singapore’s largest liquid cooling data centre deployment, proving tropical climates can support AI workloads efficiently Over 90% pre-committed capacity signals desperate demand in a market where vacancy rates sit below 2% and new approvals require 50% green energy sourcing When Singapore imposed its data centre moratorium in ... Read more ›
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India’s US$100bn investment in AI data centres raises environmental concerns A report from commercial real estate services and investment firm, CBRE Group, indicates India’s data centre investments will surpass $100 billion in value by 2027, despite reduced expansion in other regions due to environmental and power concerns. According to Channel News Asia‘s (CNA) series, ‘India’s ... Read more ›
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The UK’s Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) regulation from July 2026 forces fintech providers to rebuild core infrastructure for real-time affordability checks, potentially triggering market consolidation Regulatory wave mirrors Australia’s 2025 move and could ripple across Asia-Pacific markets where BNPL is booming, including Malaysia’s 215% projected growth by 2027 When Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) ... Read more ›
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OpenAI, Samsung and SK begin Korea AI data centre construction in March. The build highlights rising demand for local AI infrastructure. Work to construct new data centres in South Korea by OpenAI, Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix is set to begin in March, government officials said this week, marking a major step in the expansion ... Read more ›
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Memory chip shortage driving smartphone prices up 7% in 2026, hitting Asia’s budget device markets hardest Chinese brands like Honor, Vivo, and Oppo are facing the biggest shipment declines as the memory chip shortage squeezes margins The memory chip shortage is poised to significantly increase the cost of Asia’s smartphone market. Manufacturers can’t get enough ... Read more ›
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Some Chinese women are choosing virtual boyfriends in romance games. Digital companionship helps meet emotional needs alongside real relationships. For some young professionals in China, romance is no longer limited to real-world relationships. Mobile games built around fictional partners are becoming part of daily emotional life, blending entertainment, storytelling, and digital intimacy into something that ... Read more ›
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A Schneider Electric Wuhan factory has been recognised as a Global Lighthouse for Talent by the World Economic Forum (WEF), becoming just the third facility to achieve this distinction globally. The energy management, automation and digitisation specialists have nine Lighthouse factories and distribution centres worldwide, as well as five Sustainability Lighthouses, but the Wuhan site ... Read more ›
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AI commerce adoption in APAC reveals a critical trust gap: 74% use AI for product discovery, but 45% demand stronger payment security before completing transactions Digital maturity breeds caution, not confidence—affluent consumers and developed markets show the highest scepticism toward AI-powered checkout AI commerce adoption in the Asia Pacific has hit an unexpected ceiling, with ... Read more ›
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OpenAI warned US lawmakers that DeepSeek may be copying AI models. This raises concerns about competition and model protection. Competition between US and Chinese AI developers is moving beyond model performance and into how those models are trained. A growing concern in Washington and Silicon Valley is whether advanced systems can be copied through indirect ... Read more ›
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