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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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CrowdStrike CEO: 97% Systems Restored After Global IT Outage, 250,000 Devices Still Offline
In the wake of a massive IT outage triggered by a faulty update, CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz reported that over 97% of systems affected by the issue are now back online. The incident, which grounded flights and disrupted major services worldwide, affected approximately 8.5 million machines. Despite the significant recovery progress, around 250,000 devices remain offline. 
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Boeing and NASA Scramble to Fix Starliner Glitches as Return Date Remains Uncertain
NASA and Boeing provided updates on Thursday regarding the troubled Starliner spacecraft, which remains docked at the International Space Station (ISS) more than a month beyond its expected return date. Despite significant testing and troubleshooting, the timeline for the spacecraft's safe return to Earth with astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore remains unclear. 
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Apple Ousted from Top Five Smartphone Vendors in China
Apple Inc. has lost its foothold among the top five smartphone vendors in China for the first time in four years, according to recent data from market trackers IDC and Canalys. The drop comes as domestic companies like Huawei Technologies Co. and others have surged ahead, marking a significant shift in the competitive landscape of the world's largest smartphone market. 
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Apple to Replace iPhone 17 Plus with Innovative Ultra-Slim Model - Report
Apple is set to discontinue the iPhone 17 Plus, introducing a new ultra-slim model in its place. This move comes in response to the low demand for the Plus variant and signals a strategic pivot towards innovative design over traditional hardware upgrades. 
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CrowdStrike Bug Causes $5 Billion Loss for Fortune 500 Companies, Disrupts Global Operations
A software glitch in CrowdStrike's cybersecurity system led to a massive global technology outage last week, causing significant disruptions across multiple industries, including airlines, hospitals, banks, and other businesses. The incident, which affected approximately 8.5 million computers running Microsoft Windows, has been described as the largest IT outage in history. 
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Huawei Delays Mate 70 Launch to Finalize HarmonyOS NEXT Development
Huawei, the Chinese tech giant, has reportedly delayed the launch of its highly anticipated Mate 70 smartphone series, initially slated for October. The postponement is attributed to the need for further development of its in-house operating system, HarmonyOS NEXT. This delay underscores the challenges Huawei faces as it transitions away from Android and seeks to establish its own software ecosystem free from U.S. trade sanctions. 
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FTC Probes ‘Surveillance Pricing’ Practices of Major Corporations
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a new investigation into the controversial practice of "surveillance pricing," where companies leverage artificial intelligence (AI) and extensive consumer data to dynamically adjust prices based on individual customer behavior and characteristics. This move underscores growing concerns about privacy and fairness in the digital marketplace. 
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Apple’s Foldable iPhone Poised for 2026 Launch Amid Design Challenges
Apple is reportedly making significant strides towards releasing its first foldable iPhone, potentially launching the innovative device as early as 2026. According to an exclusive report by The Information, Apple's much-anticipated entry into the foldable smartphone market is advancing beyond the conceptual phase, with a prototype nicknamed "V68" now in development with suppliers. 
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Delta Air Lines Faces Prolonged Meltdown Amid IT Outage, Disrupting Thousands of Flights
Delta Air Lines is grappling with an extended operational meltdown that has disrupted thousands of flights and left countless passengers stranded. The crisis, now in its fifth day, stems from a global tech outage that began last week and continues to wreak havoc on Delta's schedules. The airline canceled over 420 flights early Tuesday morning, adding to the more than 1,250 flights canceled on Monday and 4,500 flights canceled from Friday through Sunday. 
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Wiz Halts $23 Billion Acquisition Talks with Google, Focuses on IPO
Israeli cybersecurity startup Wiz has terminated negotiations with Alphabet, Google's parent company, regarding a potential $23 billion acquisition, according to a memo seen by CNN. This move, which would have marked Google's largest acquisition, has been shelved as Wiz pivots towards an initial public offering (IPO) and aims to generate $1 billion in annual revenue. 
