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September 19, 2024
Audible, an online platform for audiobooks and podcasts owned by Amazon, is reducing its workforce by 5%. This is the third time this week that the e-commerce company has announced job cuts, as the tech industry continues to downsize in the new year. In a memorandum sent to staff members on Thursday, the CEO of
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The top products at CES cut through the noise of marketing tactics at the Las Vegas tech expo and showcase advancements that have the potential to enhance the quality of life. A group of experts who specialize in imagining negative future scenarios have deemed certain actions or events as the most destructive for ourselves, society,
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An investigation into a serious injustice in Britain has recommenced on Thursday, as more and more people are pushing for compensation and exoneration for over 900 Post Office branch managers who were wrongly convicted of theft or fraud due to a malfunctioning computer system. A legal representative investigating the Post Office controversy interrogated an examiner
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Eleven new bitcoin funds made their debut on U.S. markets on Thursday, offering greater accessibility to the cryptocurrency for regular investors. The recently introduced exchange-traded funds, also known as ETFs, offer investors a vehicle that closely follows the value of bitcoin. On Wednesday, the Securities and Exchange Commission gave the go-ahead to 11 funds from
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Microsoft announced on Thursday that it will be enhancing its cloud computing service to allow users to store all personal data within the European Union, instead of having it transferred to the U.S. where there are no existing national privacy laws. According to the Seattle-based technology company, the updates will impact services such as Azure,
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A legal expert for the highest court in the European Union stated on Thursday that Google should be penalized with a significant fine in an ongoing antitrust lawsuit, where authorities determined that the company unfairly favored its own shopping suggestions over competitors’ results in search queries. Juliane Kokott, the advocate general for the European Court
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Google has terminated numerous employees within its hardware, voice assistance, and engineering departments in an effort to reduce expenses. The company stated that the cuts were necessary as Google shifts its focus to responsibly investing in its top priorities and the significant opportunities that lie ahead. “According to a statement, certain teams are currently implementing
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In 2024, Las Vegas will host CES, a multi-day trade show organized by the Consumer Technology Association. This event is projected to attract over 130,000 attendees and feature over 4,000 exhibitors. The latest innovations and products in personal technology, transportation, healthcare, sustainability, and other industries will be showcased, with a heavy focus on the increasing
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Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced a new bill on Wednesday aimed at safeguarding songwriters, performers, and other professionals in the music industry from potential threats posed by artificial intelligence. Lee delivered the statement from the center of Nashville’s renowned RCA Studio A, a spot where iconic artists like Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, and Charley Pride
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In Las Vegas, there is a growing trend towards using chef robots, advanced appliances powered by AI, and other technological kitchen tools. These innovations suggest that humans may no longer need to prepare their own meals or even mix their own drinks. At CES 2024, the annual trade show hosted by the Consumer Technology Association,
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