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Multiple reports suggest that Microsoft is planning to announce wide-sweeping layoffs this week, targeting a few departments. Sky News put the number of the cuts at approximately five percent of the company’s 220,000-person workforce or about 11,000 employees total. Bloomberg did not share the scale of the layoffs but reported they would affect “a number... Read more »
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An experiment revealed that people cannot differentiate between audio signals sent through premium audio cables, wet mud, and a banana. Read more ›
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While John F. Kennedy, Jr. and Carolyn Bessette are the stars of this story, there are many other glossy names in this tale. Read more ›
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The folks behind Jmail are at it again with a clone of Wikipedia that turns the treasure trove of data in Epstein's emails into detailed dossiers on his associates. Entries include known visits to Epstein's properties, possible knowledge of Epstein's crimes, and laws that they might have broken. The reports are dense, listing how many […] Read more ›
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has reportedly been asking tech companies for information on accounts posting anti-ICE sentiments. According to The New York Times, DHS has sent hundreds of administrative subpoenas to Google, Reddit, Discord and Meta over the past few months. Homeland Security asked the companies for names, email addresses, telephone numbers and any other identifying detail for accounts that have criticized the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement... Read more ›
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Meta, TikTok, Snap and other social neteworks agreed this week to be rated on their teen safety efforts, reports the Los Angeles Times, "amid rising concern about whether the world's largest social media platforms are doing enough to protect the mental health of young people." The Mental Health Coalition, a collective of organizations focused on destigmatizing mental health issues, said Tuesday that it is launching standards and a new rating... Read more ›
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"Research published in the World Journal of Men's Health found evidence that drugs such as Viagra and Cialis may also help with heart disease, stroke risk and diabetes," reports the Telegraph, "as well as enlarged prostate and urinary problems." Researchers found evidence that the same mechanism may benefit other organs, including the heart, brain, lungs and urinary system. The paper reviewed a wide range of published studies [and] identified links... Read more ›
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Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the puzzle. Read more ›
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Four whistleblowers reveal the extent to which the Department of Homeland Security is pressuring social media companies to identify users critical of government policy. Read more ›
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The creators and promoters of the coin are facing accusations similar to those faced by the “Hawk Tuah” girl. Read more ›
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Here's the answer for "Wordle" #1702 on February 15 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself. Read more ›
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If you've been nostalgic for some Cartoon Network classics like 'Kids Next Door' and 'Foster's,' Tubi's got you covered starting in March. Read more ›
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The NYT Strands hints and answers you need to make the most of your puzzling experience. Read more ›
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Automaker BMW has filed a patent for a new fastener which takes design cues from the its iconic segmented roundel logo. but it has been accused of creating this design for service and repair gatekeeping. Read more ›
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Goldman Sach's Kathy Ruemmler, Paul Weiss's Brad Karp, and Prince Andrew's ex-wife Sarah Ferguson are just some of the people dealing with headaches. Read more ›
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"ChatGPT is getting more social," reports PC Magazine, "with a new feature that allows you to sync your contacts to see if any of your friends are using the chatbot or any other OpenAI product..." It's "completely optional," [OpenAI] says. However, even if you don't opt in, anyone with your number who syncs their contacts are giving OpenAI your digits. "OpenAI may process your phone number if someone you know... Read more ›
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Disney's given everyone more Muppets with 'The Muppet Show,' and people love it. But is there more on the horizon? Read more ›
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ByteDance's video generator wins the prize for being the splashiest new AI model of the past few weeks. Read more ›
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Few Democratic politicians have leaned into the fight against the Trump administration as aggressively as Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker. While some blue-state leaders have tried to find a lane of compromise or quiet resistance, Pritzker has gone the other direction — signing laws to limit ICE operations in the state, creating the Illinois Accountability Commission […] Read more ›
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Ang Lee's gorgeous 2000 masterpiece has awe-inspiring martial arts stunts and a tragic love story for the ages. Read more ›
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Maxis becomes the first Malaysian telco to migrate 100% of its digital workloads to AWS Malaysia Region, moving mission-critical systems from Singapore Migration eliminates cross-region data traffic costs while supporting Malaysia’s data sovereignty ambitions When Maxis Berhad moved its mission-critical workloads from Amazon Web Services’ Singapore Region to the AWS Malaysia Region in early February, ... Read more ›
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AutoFlight tested an aircraft billed as the world’s largest flying car. It marks China’s shift toward larger eVTOL aircraft and commercial rules. China’s push into low-altitude aviation is starting to move from concept to hardware, with larger electric aircraft aimed at cargo and passenger use. A recent flight test by Shanghai-based AutoFlight shows how quickly ... Read more ›
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Blockchain has made tremendous progress. The technology has moved from a niche concept tied mostly to cryptocurrencies into a powerful, real-world tool that is steadily finding its footing in industries. It’s a big part of why Grand View Research recently valued the global blockchain market at $31.28 billion, expecting it to jump to $1.4 trillion ... 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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