Former Engineer Sheds Light on Turbulent Transitions Under Musk's Leadership at Twitter
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Hackers From China, Iran and Russia Use ChatGPT to Boost Cyberattacks, Microsoft and OpenAI Warn
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Jeff Bezos Sells $4 Billion in Amazon Stock Ahead of Florida Relocation
"Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is continuing his divestment from the e-commerce giant, recent regulatory filings indicating the sale of more than $4 billion in stock over the past week. This follows earlier reporting of Bezos' 50-million share sell-off plan to be completed by 2025, through Morgan Stanley as his brokerage firm. -
Elon Musk Maps Out Strategy for Million-Person Mars Settlement
"Elon Musk, the visionary behind SpaceX, has once again captured public imagination with his audacious blueprint for interplanetary colonization. Musk's latest pronouncements outline a staggering ambition: to transport one million humans to Mars, a goal he shared in a succinct response on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter.
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TikTok Deal to Bring New Investors, Keep Oracle Cloud Partnership
A long-awaited deal to secure TikTok's future in the United States is taking shape, with new investors poised to join existing shareholders of parent company ByteDance and Oracle set to maintain its role as TikTok's U.S. cloud provider, according to people familiar with the negotiations. 
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Trump Administration Strikes Deal With China to Keep TikTok Running in U.S.
The Trump administration said Monday it had reached a framework agreement with China to keep TikTok operating in the United States, resolving a yearslong national-security standoff over the popular short-video app just days before a deadline that could have seen it banned. 
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Trump Signals TikTok Deal With China, Says He Will Speak to Xi on Friday
The U.S. warned it will move forward with a nationwide ban on TikTok unless China agrees to drop demands for tariff and technology concessions, even as President Donald Trump hinted that a deal may have been reached that could keep the short-video platform operating in the U.S. -
Apple Delays iPhone Air Launch in China Over Regulatory Approval, Citing eSIM Challenges
Apple Inc. has postponed the launch of its new iPhone Air in mainland China, citing delays in regulatory approval, a move that sets the country apart from other major markets where the device is already rolling out. 
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Microsoft Dodges EU Antitrust Fine by Unbundling Teams from Office, Cutting Prices
Microsoft avoided a potentially massive European Union antitrust fine by agreeing to sell its Office suites without its Teams communication app at lower prices and committing to a series of pro-competition measures. The decision resolves a multiyear investigation launched after Slack Technologies, now owned by Salesforce, filed a complaint in 2020 accusing Microsoft of illegally bundling Teams with Office 365 and Microsoft 365. 
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Oracle Stock Soars 40% as Cloud Forecast Stuns Wall Street, Boosting Larry Ellison’s Wealth by $88 Billion
Oracle shares surged 40% Wednesday, setting the software giant on pace for its best trading day since 1992 and pushing its market value toward the $1 trillion milestone. The rally came after the company unveiled cloud demand and revenue projections that far exceeded Wall Street's expectations. 
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Meta and TikTok Win Court Challenge to EU Tech Fee, Forcing Regulators to Redraft Rules
Meta Platforms and TikTok secured a legal victory Wednesday against the European Union over how regulators calculated supervisory fees under the bloc's flagship Digital Services Act, in a ruling that forces Brussels to overhaul its methodology but stops short of refunding payments already made. 
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Apple Unveils iPhone 17 Lineup and Slimmer iPhone Air
Apple on Tuesday introduced its iPhone 17 lineup, including new Pro and Pro Max models, alongside a slimmer iPhone Air designed to showcase a high-density battery and sleeker profile. The announcement at the company's Cupertino headquarters comes as Apple faces intensifying global competition and higher costs tied to U.S. tariffs. 
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Apple Expands Watch Lineup With Series 11, Ultra 3, and SE 3, Adding 5G, Hypertension Alerts, and Satellite Connectivity
Apple unveiled three new Apple Watch models Tuesday-the Series 11, Ultra 3, and SE 3-introducing features such as hypertension monitoring, 5G connectivity, satellite messaging, and enhanced sleep tracking. The updates mark Apple's latest push into health, safety, and AI-driven features as wearables play a growing role in both lifestyle and medical monitoring. 
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Apple Unveils AirPods Pro 3 With Heart-Rate Sensor, Live Translation, and Stronger Noise Cancellation
Apple introduced the third generation of its AirPods Pro on Tuesday, marking the first major upgrade to the premium earbuds in three years. The new model, priced at $249 and shipping September 19, adds heart-rate monitoring, improved active noise cancellation, and a live translation feature powered by Apple Intelligence. 
