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OnePlus Open 2 Launch Timeline Leaked; Might Debut Later Than Expected
OnePlus Open 2 is expected to debut next year as the company's second foldable phone. Despite no successor to the OnePlus Fold in 2024, a tipster suggests it will debut as in H2 2025. It could arrive as a rebranded Oppo Find N5 and feature Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset.
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ChatGPT App for macOS Support Expanded to Apple Notes and Other Third-Party Apps
OpenAI added support for several note-taking and coding apps within the ChatGPT app for macOS on Thursday. The AI firm described this feature as agentic and highlighted that the chatbot will be able to read on-screen information in the supported apps and help users with queries. This feature is currently available to only the paid subscribers of th...
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SpaceX and Firefly Team Up to Launch Firefly Blue Ghost with 10 NASA Payloads
Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lunar lander will launch on SpaceX Falcon 9 in mid-January with 10 NASA payloads designed to test cutting-edge technologies. The mission includes tools like a radiation-resistant computer system, a GPS-like navigation system for lunar use, and dust-repelling technology for equipment maintenance. These payloads aim t...
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Chainalysis Acquires Web3 Security Firm Hexagate to Advance Strategic Growth Objectives
Blockchain data firm Chainalysis announced its acquisition of Hexagate this week. Hexagate specialises in providing comprehensive tools for Web3 security, including risk mitigation, forensic analysis, and compliance solutions. Its services support a range of prominent crypto firms, including Coinbase, Polygon, Uniswap, and Consensys, among others.
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Huawei Surpassed Apple in Wrist-Worn Device Shipments in First Three Quarters of 2024: IDC
uawei secured the top spot in the global wrist-worn wearable shipments with significant year-over-year growth, as per the latest report by market research firm IDC. The Chinese tech brand has surpassed Apple to grab the top spot in global wrist-worn wearable shipment for the first three quarters of 2024. Xiaomi came in third, while Samsung and BB...
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Anthropic Study Highlights AI Models Can ‘Pretend’ to Have Different Views During Training
Anthropic published a new study where it found that artificial intelligence (AI) models can pretend to hold different views during training while holding onto their original preferences. On Wednesday, the AI firm highlighted that such inclinations raise serious concerns as developers will not be able to trust the outcomes of safety training, which ...
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Explained: How Pakistani Firms, Sanctioned Today By US, Were Aiding Its Nuke Program
The United States on Wednesday sanctioned four Pakistani entities, including the state-owned flagship aerospace and defence agency -- NDC -- on charges of contributing to nuclear-armed Islamabad's long-range ballistic missile program.
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Apple Said to Be in Talks with Tencent, ByteDance to Roll Out iPhone AI Features in China
A successful partner for Apple's AI services in China could be a major winner in the country's increasingly crowded AI field where dozens of large language models have been launched by large tech firms as well as startups.
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US Sanctions 4 Firms Aiding Pakistan's Ballistic Missile Program
The US sanctioned four entities that were contributing to Pakistan's Ballistic Missile Program on Wednesday (local time).
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Congo Files Criminal Complaints Against Apple in Europe Over Alleged Use of Conflict Minerals
The Democratic Republic of Congo has filed criminal complaints against Apple, accusing the tech firm of using conflict minerals in its supply chain. International lawyers representing Congo argue that Apple uses minerals pillaged from Congo and laundered through international supply chains.
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YouTube Creators Get New Option to Allow Third-Party AI Firms to Train Models on Their Videos
YouTube announced a new update on Monday that will allow content creators on the platform more control over third-party artificial intelligence (AI) training. The move comes after the video-streaming giant introduced new tools to protect creators from deepfakes that imitate their likenesses, including their faces and voices. The new option will let...
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Indian Firms Raise Over Rs 3 Lakh Crore From Stock Market In 2024
The year 2024 has been historic for the Indian stock market as companies have raised a record capital of over Rs 3 lakh crore so far this year.
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India Blockchain Alliance Partners With RAK-DAO to Promote Cooperation in Web3
On Monday, December 16 India Blockchain Alliance (IBA) announced a partnership with UAE’s free zone for Web3 firms – the Ras Al-Khaimah Digital Assets Oasis (RAK DAO). The aim of this partnership is to take collaborations on Web3 related education, research, and development initiatives on a global level.
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Woman Threatens Healthcare Firm Using US CEO Killer's Words, Arrested
Briana Boston used the words "delay, deny, depose, you people are next" while speaking on a recorded line with a Blue Cross Blue Shield representative.
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Bank of England's Prudential Regulation Authority Directs UK Firms to Disclose Crypto Exposure Status
The Bank of England's Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has issued a directive to local enterprises to disclose their crypto holdings, if any. The PRA is touted as a BOE-affiliated financial watchdog in the UK.
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OnePlus Open 2 Launch Timeline Leaked; Might Debut Later Than Expected
OnePlus Open 2 is expected to debut next year as the company's second foldable phone. Despite no successor to the OnePlus Fold in 2024, a tipster suggests it will debut as in H2 2025. It could arrive as a rebranded Oppo Find N5 and feature Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset.
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ChatGPT App for macOS Support Expanded to Apple Notes and Other Third-Party Apps
OpenAI added support for several note-taking and coding apps within the ChatGPT app for macOS on Thursday. The AI firm described this feature as agentic and highlighted that the chatbot will be able to read on-screen information in the supported apps and help users with queries. This feature is currently available to only the paid subscribers of th...
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SpaceX and Firefly Team Up to Launch Firefly Blue Ghost with 10 NASA Payloads
Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lunar lander will launch on SpaceX Falcon 9 in mid-January with 10 NASA payloads designed to test cutting-edge technologies. The mission includes tools like a radiation-resistant computer system, a GPS-like navigation system for lunar use, and dust-repelling technology for equipment maintenance. These payloads aim t...
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Chainalysis Acquires Web3 Security Firm Hexagate to Advance Strategic Growth Objectives
Blockchain data firm Chainalysis announced its acquisition of Hexagate this week. Hexagate specialises in providing comprehensive tools for Web3 security, including risk mitigation, forensic analysis, and compliance solutions. Its services support a range of prominent crypto firms, including Coinbase, Polygon, Uniswap, and Consensys, among others.
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Huawei Surpassed Apple in Wrist-Worn Device Shipments in First Three Quarters of 2024: IDC
uawei secured the top spot in the global wrist-worn wearable shipments with significant year-over-year growth, as per the latest report by market research firm IDC. The Chinese tech brand has surpassed Apple to grab the top spot in global wrist-worn wearable shipment for the first three quarters of 2024. Xiaomi came in third, while Samsung and BB...
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Anthropic Study Highlights AI Models Can ‘Pretend’ to Have Different Views During Training
Anthropic published a new study where it found that artificial intelligence (AI) models can pretend to hold different views during training while holding onto their original preferences. On Wednesday, the AI firm highlighted that such inclinations raise serious concerns as developers will not be able to trust the outcomes of safety training, which ...
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Explained: How Pakistani Firms, Sanctioned Today By US, Were Aiding Its Nuke Program
The United States on Wednesday sanctioned four Pakistani entities, including the state-owned flagship aerospace and defence agency -- NDC -- on charges of contributing to nuclear-armed Islamabad's long-range ballistic missile program.
-
Apple Said to Be in Talks with Tencent, ByteDance to Roll Out iPhone AI Features in China
A successful partner for Apple's AI services in China could be a major winner in the country's increasingly crowded AI field where dozens of large language models have been launched by large tech firms as well as startups.
-
US Sanctions 4 Firms Aiding Pakistan's Ballistic Missile Program
The US sanctioned four entities that were contributing to Pakistan's Ballistic Missile Program on Wednesday (local time).
-
Congo Files Criminal Complaints Against Apple in Europe Over Alleged Use of Conflict Minerals
The Democratic Republic of Congo has filed criminal complaints against Apple, accusing the tech firm of using conflict minerals in its supply chain. International lawyers representing Congo argue that Apple uses minerals pillaged from Congo and laundered through international supply chains.
-
YouTube Creators Get New Option to Allow Third-Party AI Firms to Train Models on Their Videos
YouTube announced a new update on Monday that will allow content creators on the platform more control over third-party artificial intelligence (AI) training. The move comes after the video-streaming giant introduced new tools to protect creators from deepfakes that imitate their likenesses, including their faces and voices. The new option will let...
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Indian Firms Raise Over Rs 3 Lakh Crore From Stock Market In 2024
The year 2024 has been historic for the Indian stock market as companies have raised a record capital of over Rs 3 lakh crore so far this year.
-
India Blockchain Alliance Partners With RAK-DAO to Promote Cooperation in Web3
On Monday, December 16 India Blockchain Alliance (IBA) announced a partnership with UAE’s free zone for Web3 firms – the Ras Al-Khaimah Digital Assets Oasis (RAK DAO). The aim of this partnership is to take collaborations on Web3 related education, research, and development initiatives on a global level.
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Woman Threatens Healthcare Firm Using US CEO Killer's Words, Arrested
Briana Boston used the words "delay, deny, depose, you people are next" while speaking on a recorded line with a Blue Cross Blue Shield representative.
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Bank of England's Prudential Regulation Authority Directs UK Firms to Disclose Crypto Exposure Status
The Bank of England's Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has issued a directive to local enterprises to disclose their crypto holdings, if any. The PRA is touted as a BOE-affiliated financial watchdog in the UK.
