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World’s first gigawatt-scale floating solar power system launches off China’s eastern coast. The 1,223-hectare installation has annual output of 1.78 billion kilowatt-hours. China has expanded its renewable energy portfolio with a pioneering floating solar power installation in the Yellow Sea. The one-gigawatt facility, activated by state-owned utility CHN Energy, transforms unoccupied ocean space into a... Read more » Read more ›
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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg reportedly met with Trump, who previously threatened to jail the Facebook founder. Read more ›
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Amazon has developed new generative artificial intelligence that can process images and video in addition to text, according to a person with direct knowledge of the matter and two people who spoke with Amazon about its plans. The model could help customers search video archives for certain scenes, say a winning basketball shot, using simple text prompts. In developing the new model, Amazon is showing that it still hopes its... Read more ›
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Mark Zuckerberg. | The Verge | Photo by Tom Williams via Getty Images Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg met President-elect Donald Trump for dinner at Mar-a-Lago on Wednesday. “It’s an important time for the future of American Innovation,” Meta spokesperson Andy Stone said in a statement shared with The Verge. “Mark was grateful for the invitation to join President Trump for dinner and the opportunity to meet with members of his... Read more ›
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While the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max are not expected to launch for 10 more months, there are already plenty of rumors about the devices. Below, we recap key changes rumored for the iPhone 17 Pro models so far: Aluminum frame: iPhone 17 Pro models are rumored to have an aluminum frame, whereas the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro models have a titanium frame, and... Read more ›
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Republicans and the banking industry have accused the CFPB of regulatory overreach because it doesn't follow the usual congressional budget process. Read more ›
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Western officials believe that Moscow likely orchestrated the Baltic Sea incident as part of growing efforts to cripple key maritime infrastructure. Read more ›
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On Thursday, tens of millions of Americans will partake in a national ritual many of us say we don’t especially enjoy or find meaning in. We will collectively eat more than 40 million turkeys — factory farmed and heavily engineered animals that bear scant resemblance to the wild birds that have been apocryphally written into […] Read more ›
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Grid Studio creates unique art pieces that celebrate vintage tech and right now you can pick one up at a discount. Read more ›
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With Apple Intelligence, Apple is aiming to make Siri smarter than ever before. The personal assistant is going to be able to learn more about you, do more in apps, and hand over the reins to a smarter virtual assistant when needed. Some new Siri features are available now, while some won't be coming until 2025. This guide highlights everything that's new with Siri thanks to Apple Intelligence. Updated Siri... Read more ›
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Pickings may be slim in the City of 100 Lakes, but with Spectrum, Frontier and T-Mobile on the map, most households can find a reliable connection. Read more ›
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The 110-year-old ship was brought to its resting place in Indonesia and turned into a hotel in 2019. Read more ›
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Airbnb is eager to branch out into other sectors of the travel, and we discuss its plans in this episode of the Skift Travel Podcast — as well as the challenges it faces. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›
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Indians find the booking process complicated, a new research shows. Could a superapp be a solution to their problems? -Bulbul Dhawan Read more ›
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While many other travel companies have released AI chatbots, Airbnb determined that they're not good enough. -Justin Dawes Read more ›
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With hotel brands making major strides in customer ownership, it is time to start anticipating when direct bookings will outpace third-party sites. -Pranavi Agarwal and Seth Borko Read more ›
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Expedia punched Hopper in the mouth in 2023 when it cut off their relationship. Hopper was never able to make up that ground through direct hotel relationships. The resumption of the partnership provides inventory upside and some financial relief to Hopper. Meanwhile, Expedia, under new leadership, wanted to see revenue from Hopper flowing in again. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›
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It’s more than painful to reorganize a company, like Hopper did, and then have to do it again a year later. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›
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Dubai's ever-growing tourism sector makes STRs look like easy money, but operators warn this is far from true. -Josh Corder Read more ›
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In the July-September quarter, the occupancy remained consistent as last year, and the growth in revenue was driven by higher room rates: A positive sign indicating travelers' willingness to spend more on tourism. -Bulbul Dhawan Read more ›
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The parent companies of both the Oberoi and Taj brands are tapping into the growing demand for unique, high-end experiences — both from the Indian diaspora and international travelers. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›
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China’s visa-free push could nudge other nations to loosen up their own rules, but it’s not all smooth sailing — geopolitical tensions and regional competition loom large. For now, China’s message is loud and clear: the doors are open and the welcome is warmer than ever. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›
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