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EU Fines Apple and Meta Nearly $800 Million Under New Digital Law

  The European Union has imposed significant fines on two of the world’s largest tech companies—Apple and Meta—under its newly enforced Digital Markets Act (DMA). The combined penalties amount to €700 million, or about $797 million, marking the first time the EU has levied such fines using its strengthened digital competition rules. Apple faces a […]

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Samsung’s Strategic Edge as U.S.-China Tariff Tensions Rise

  As trade tensions between the U.S. and China escalate, one key difference between two of the world’s top smartphone brands could become more important than ever: where their devices are made. Apple continues to rely heavily on China for assembling most of its iPhones. Despite some efforts to diversify production, recent estimates suggest that […]

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Tech Relief: Smartphones and Computers Excluded from New Tariffs

In a recent development that offers relief to the technology sector, smartphones, computer monitors, and various electronic components have been exempted from the latest wave of tariffs imposed by former President Donald Trump. According to a notice from U.S. Customs and Border Protection released late Friday, these electronics will not be subject to the steep […]

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Trump Delays TikTok Ban Again as China Tariffs Stall Final Deal

Former President Donald Trump has extended the deadline for enforcing a TikTok ban in the U.S. by an additional 75 days, citing ongoing negotiations disrupted by newly announced tariffs on Chinese imports. The delay was confirmed through an executive order signed Friday, just one day before the original enforcement deadline was set to expire. Trump’s […]

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Apple’s AI Struggles: The Real Issue with AI’s Evolution

Apple has recently faced heavy criticism for its AI efforts, following a delayed launch of its new AI-powered Siri and unhelpful features like text message summaries. Many tech and financial analysts have questioned Apple’s approach to AI, with some arguing that the company is struggling to make any significant impact in this space. While the […]

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MTA Leverages Artificial Intelligence to Combat Subway Delays

Rob Sarno, an assistant chief track officer with the New York City Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), has spent 14 years managing maintenance and emergency response. Recently, he played a pivotal role in training artificial intelligence systems to recognize damaged rail sounds. In a pilot program launched in collaboration with Google Public Sector, artificial intelligence technology […]

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Facebook’s Job Ads Algorithm Ruled Discriminatory by European Rights Body

A European human rights body has ruled that Facebook job ads exhibit gender bias, marking a significant step toward holding tech giants accountable for discriminatory algorithms. The Netherlands Institute for Human Rights determined that Facebook’s system disproportionately displays job opportunities based on gender, reinforcing stereotypes rather than promoting equal access to employment. The ruling, issued […]

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Apple’s iPhone 16e: A Pivotal Release with Strong Market Potential

  Apple’s unveiling of the iPhone 16e has raised eyebrows for two key reasons: the company’s decision to move away from the long-standing “SE” branding and the unexpected pricing of $599. This marks a significant increase from the $429 price tag of its predecessor, the iPhone SE. Set to launch on February 28, the iPhone […]

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