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The Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition drops to $170 during October Prime Day, offering 32GB storage, wireless charging, and ad-free reading at a significant discount from its original $250 price.
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Two new PlayStation devices, model numbers CFI-Y2000 and CFI-Y2105, have surfaced in Wi-Fi Alliance certifications, fueling rumors of an OLED-upgraded Portal handheld running Android 15.
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Amazon has disabled Alexa voice commands for the 3.5mm aux input on select Echo speakers, though the physical port still works. Owners can still control audio via the app or Bluetooth.
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Anthropic opens its Claude for Startups program, offering qualifying early-stage companies a free year of Claude Team, $1,000 in API credits, and access to the Claude Marketplace to accelerate AI-powered product development.
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Benchmark leads $25M into Furientis, a startup building mass-produced, low-cost missile interceptors to address critical U.S. defense stockpile gaps.
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Mirror Particle emerges from stealth with a custom AI world model designed to predict human behavior and explain the motivations behind consumer actions. The San Francisco startup aims to replace guesswork with longitudinal, data-driven...
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JioHotstar expands into the Middle East and North Africa through a partnership with Starzplay, offering Indian content to the region's large South Asian diaspora.
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Hark, the startup founded by Brett Adcock, today releases Hark Pro, a free AI personal assistant that automates computer tasks while prioritizing user privacy and transparency.
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President Trump offered U.S. assistance to Russia after a laboratory worker died of plague in Siberia, as WHO assesses the risk to the public as low and authorities investigate the cause of death.
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China closes a record 670 banks amid financial system consolidation, Saudi Aramco warns oil stockpiles may take two years to rebuild, and AI safety concerns grow as markets react.
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India's finance minister warns trade negotiations with the U.S. have plateaued, citing deep imbalances and difficulty in 'giving and taking.' The impasse highlights growing skepticism around finalizing a bilateral deal.
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The Johannesburg Stock Exchange and Technology Innovation Agency have launched a 16-week pilot to help 10 South African tech SMEs in health, agriculture, and fintech become investment-ready and access new sources of capital.
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JioHotstar expands into the Middle East and North Africa through a partnership with Starzplay, offering Indian content to the region's large South Asian diaspora.
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Anthropic opens its Claude for Startups program, offering qualifying early-stage companies a free year of Claude Team, $1,000 in API credits, and access to the Claude Marketplace to accelerate AI-powered product development.
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An emergency flood disaster has been declared across Bangkok after days of heavy rain submerged roads, triggered canal overflows, and prompted authorities to urge residents to seek higher ground.
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Six people, including four American holidaymakers and a British national, died when a suspected gas explosion levelled a building in Athens' historic Plaka district, near the Acropolis.
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Republic of Ireland held a delayed pre-match news conference ahead of their Israel Nations League fixture, amid ongoing boycott calls and political controversy surrounding the game.
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Google's new consent screen explains how it uses cookies and data, giving users clear choices to accept or reject additional tracking. Learn what each option means for your privacy and online experience.
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Google's consent page explains how cookies and data including IP addresses power service delivery, personalization, and privacy choices. Learn what accepting or rejecting all options means for your online experience.
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Google's consent prompt explains how cookies and data power service functionality, ad personalization, and audience measurement, giving users clear options to accept or limit tracking.
