FTC launches antitrust investigation into Microsoft
Regulators are demanding information from the company about its cloud computing, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity products.
US to introduce new restrictions on China's access to advanced chips
The US government has imposed similar export controls on China for years, aiming to limit its ability to produce advanced silicon, but the controls have… Read More »US to introduce new restrictions on China's access to advanced chips
111 women accuse Mohamed Al Fayed of abuse as Met launches investigation into his 'enablers'
A total of 111 women have accused Mohamed Al Fayed of abuse, with the youngest victim being just 13. Police are investigating more than five… Read More »111 women accuse Mohamed Al Fayed of abuse as Met launches investigation into his 'enablers'
Humans suffer a chemical burn that lasts for months after squeezing limes
If Margaritaville were a real place, there would definitely be a few dermatologists on site. In a case of an often overlooked food preparation hazard,… Read More »Humans suffer a chemical burn that lasts for months after squeezing limes
US border agents seize 3,000 fake Gibson guitars
If they had been real, they would have been worth almost $18 million. This makes it the largest seizure of counterfeit instruments in history, officials… Read More »US border agents seize 3,000 fake Gibson guitars
Bolsonaro planned and participated in 2022 coup plot, unsealed police report claims
Brazil's former far-right president Jair Bolsonaro was fully aware of and actively participated in a plot to stay in office after his defeat in the… Read More »Bolsonaro planned and participated in 2022 coup plot, unsealed police report claims
Embrace the shift to 'prosocial media'
Engagement and profit on social platforms are based on fueling discontent and misinformation, but there is a better alternative.
Russia says cuts to Trump's support for Ukraine would be a 'death sentence' for Kiev's military
By David Brunnström (Reuters) – Russia's deputy U.N. ambassador said on Wednesday that any decision by President Donald Trump's incoming administration to cut aid to… Read More »Russia says cuts to Trump's support for Ukraine would be a 'death sentence' for Kiev's military
Microsoft outage causes Outlook and Teams to be offline
The software giant said it was working on a fix to the issue, which has affected the many companies that use Microsoft's products. It later… Read More »Microsoft outage causes Outlook and Teams to be offline
China has a new playbook to counter Trump: 'Supply Chain Warfare'
A series of swipes at American companies show how China could take the initiative in a new trade war, using its economic dominance to inflict… Read More »China has a new playbook to counter Trump: 'Supply Chain Warfare'
White House urges Ukraine to draft 18-year-olds so they have enough troops to fight Russia
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden's administration is pushing Ukraine to quickly increase the size of its military by fielding more troops and revising mobilization… Read More »White House urges Ukraine to draft 18-year-olds so they have enough troops to fight Russia
Biased AI in healthcare faces a crackdown in sweeping proposals from the Biden administration
Prior consent Elsewhere in the more than 700-page proposal, the administration outlines policies that would prohibit providers of Medicare Advantage plans from reopening and refraining… Read More »Biased AI in healthcare faces a crackdown in sweeping proposals from the Biden administration
How do you get to artificial general intelligence? Think lighter
By 2025, entrepreneurs will launch a flood of AI-powered apps. Finally, generative AI will live up to the hype with a new crop of affordable… Read More »How do you get to artificial general intelligence? Think lighter
Key Fed Poll Shows Inflation Going 'Sideways'
The latest reading of the Federal Reserve's inflation gauge showed price increases in October were flat from the previous month, raising questions about whether progress… Read More »Key Fed Poll Shows Inflation Going 'Sideways'
China's Huawei is targeting Apple with its latest smartphone
Last year, a chip breakthrough brought Huawei to the top of the Chinese smartphone market. Now it is introducing its latest phone, the Mate 70… Read More »China's Huawei is targeting Apple with its latest smartphone
