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Apple Unveils M4 MacBook Air, Drops Prices Despite Trade Tensions
Apple unveiled its new M4-powered MacBook Air on Wednesday, introducing its latest chip technology alongside a $100 price reduction, a move that comes just as the U.S. enforces new tariffs on Chinese imports. 
Apple unveiled its new M4-powered MacBook Air on Wednesday, introducing its latest chip technology alongside a $100 price reduction, a move that comes just as the U.S. enforces new tariffs on Chinese imports. -
Digg Makes a Comeback: AI and Community-Driven Features Aim to Rival Reddit
Digg, the once-dominant link-sharing platform that helped define early social media, is making a comeback. More than a decade after its decline, Digg is relaunching under the leadership of its founder, Kevin Rose, with backing from Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian. The new iteration aims to build a community-first social platform, using artificial intelligence to reshape content moderation and engagement. 
Digg, the once-dominant link-sharing platform that helped define early social media, is making a comeback. More than a decade after its decline, Digg is relaunching under the leadership of its founder, Kevin Rose, with backing from Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian. The new iteration aims to build a community-first social platform, using artificial intelligence to reshape content moderation and engagement. -
UK Regulator Investigates TikTok, Reddit, and Imgur Over Children’s Data Practices
The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has launched an investigation into TikTok, Reddit, and Imgur over concerns regarding how these platforms handle children's personal data and whether their algorithms expose young users to harmful content. The probe, announced Monday, will examine TikTok's data collection and content recommendation system for users aged 13 to 17, as well as the age verification practices used by Reddit and Imgur. 
The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has launched an investigation into TikTok, Reddit, and Imgur over concerns regarding how these platforms handle children's personal data and whether their algorithms expose young users to harmful content. The probe, announced Monday, will examine TikTok's data collection and content recommendation system for users aged 13 to 17, as well as the age verification practices used by Reddit and Imgur. -
Nvidia and Broadcom Testing Intel’s 18A Chips as Foundry Business Struggles With Delays: Report
Nvidia Corp. and Broadcom Inc. are conducting manufacturing tests using Intel Corp.'s advanced 18A semiconductor production process, according to sources familiar with the matter. The tests signal growing interest in Intel's contract manufacturing business, which has struggled with delays and has yet to secure a major chip designer as a long-term customer. 
Nvidia Corp. and Broadcom Inc. are conducting manufacturing tests using Intel Corp.'s advanced 18A semiconductor production process, according to sources familiar with the matter. The tests signal growing interest in Intel's contract manufacturing business, which has struggled with delays and has yet to secure a major chip designer as a long-term customer. -
Microsoft to Shut Down Skype After Two Decades, Directs Users to Teams
Microsoft announced Friday that it will discontinue Skype, the once-dominant internet calling service, on May 5, marking the end of a two-decade run that redefined online communication. The move is part of the company's broader strategy to consolidate its communication platforms, focusing on Microsoft Teams as its primary service for voice and video calls. 
Microsoft announced Friday that it will discontinue Skype, the once-dominant internet calling service, on May 5, marking the end of a two-decade run that redefined online communication. The move is part of the company's broader strategy to consolidate its communication platforms, focusing on Microsoft Teams as its primary service for voice and video calls. -
Intel Delays $28 Billion Ohio Chip Factory to 2030 Amid Financial Struggles
Intel has once again delayed the opening of its $28 billion semiconductor manufacturing facility in Ohio, now projecting its first factory will not begin operations until at least 2030, with the second facility expected to open in 2032. The revised timeline marks a significant shift from the company's original plan to start production in 2025, highlighting ongoing financial and market challenges. 
Intel has once again delayed the opening of its $28 billion semiconductor manufacturing facility in Ohio, now projecting its first factory will not begin operations until at least 2030, with the second facility expected to open in 2032. The revised timeline marks a significant shift from the company's original plan to start production in 2025, highlighting ongoing financial and market challenges. -
DeepSeek Races to Launch New AI Model R2 as China Advances in Global AI Race
Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek is accelerating the launch of its latest AI model, R2, after its initial offering in January triggered global market disruptions and rattled Western competitors. The Hangzhou-based firm had initially planned to debut R2 in early May but now aims to release it as soon as possible, according to sources familiar with the company. 
Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek is accelerating the launch of its latest AI model, R2, after its initial offering in January triggered global market disruptions and rattled Western competitors. The Hangzhou-based firm had initially planned to debut R2 in early May but now aims to release it as soon as possible, according to sources familiar with the company. -
Hackers Target HUD Screens With AI Clip of Trump Kissing Musk’s Feet
Federal workers at the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) arrived at their offices Monday morning to find a bizarre AI-generated video playing on screens throughout the building. The 19-second clip, which depicted President Donald Trump kissing the feet of billionaire Elon Musk, was displayed on a loop for several minutes before officials scrambled to remove it. 
Federal workers at the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) arrived at their offices Monday morning to find a bizarre AI-generated video playing on screens throughout the building. The 19-second clip, which depicted President Donald Trump kissing the feet of billionaire Elon Musk, was displayed on a loop for several minutes before officials scrambled to remove it. -
Apple Disables iCloud Encryption in UK Amid Government Spying Demands
Apple Inc. has removed its Advanced Data Protection (ADP) feature from iCloud accounts in the United Kingdom, citing government demands for access to encrypted user data. The decision, which prevents new UK users from enabling ADP and will eventually require existing users to disable it, comes after reports that UK security services sought backdoor access to encrypted backups. 
Apple Inc. has removed its Advanced Data Protection (ADP) feature from iCloud accounts in the United Kingdom, citing government demands for access to encrypted user data. The decision, which prevents new UK users from enabling ADP and will eventually require existing users to disable it, comes after reports that UK security services sought backdoor access to encrypted backups. -
ByteDance Valuation Surges Past $400 Billion Again as AI Growth Offsets TikTok Uncertainty: Report
ByteDance Ltd., the Chinese tech giant behind TikTok, has seen its valuation soar past $400 billion as key investors, including SoftBank Group Corp., Fidelity Investments, and T. Rowe Price Group Inc., mark up their assessments of the company's worth. The increase signals renewed confidence in ByteDance, despite ongoing regulatory risks in the United States that threaten TikTok's future. 
ByteDance Ltd., the Chinese tech giant behind TikTok, has seen its valuation soar past $400 billion as key investors, including SoftBank Group Corp., Fidelity Investments, and T. Rowe Price Group Inc., mark up their assessments of the company's worth. The increase signals renewed confidence in ByteDance, despite ongoing regulatory risks in the United States that threaten TikTok's future.
