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What’s behind Europe’s efforts to ditch US software in favor of sovereign tech
Governments across Europe are looking to rely less on American tech providers.
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China vetoes Meta’s $2B Manus deal after months-long probe
China has ordered Meta to unwind its multibillion-dollar Manus acquisition, dealing a potential setback to Zuckerberg’s push into AI agents.
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OpenAI could be making a phone with AI agents replacing apps
The phone could go in mass production in 2028, an analyst says.
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Critical infrastructure giant Itron says it was hacked
The American technology giant provides water and energy monitoring and utility meters to hundreds of millions of homes and businesses.
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Staring at walls to improve focus and productivity
A simple focus routine: avoid screens and entertainment while working, then take a short reset by sitting quietly and staring at a wall when mental…
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Progress and Preservation: Reuse for a Resilient City
In a week and a half, I’ll be a panelist at the Municipal Art Society of New York’s event on adaptive reuse, preservation, and how…
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China blocks Meta's $2bn acquisition of AI start-up Manus
It comes after months of scrutiny by Chinese regulators over deal struck with Facebook owner.
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Spotify’s next frontier: fitness content
Spotify is adding fitness as its next major category, launching workout videos, playlists, and Peloton classes inside the app for free and Premium users.
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Meta inks deal for solar power at night, beamed from space
Overview Energy's first contract with Meta is a small step toward a future of space-based solar power.
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Butterflies Are in Dramatic Decline Across North America. A Close Look at the Western…
Pesticides, habitat loss and climate change have taken their toll on the beloved insects. But the experts working with them still find hope for their…
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When Your Digital Life Vanishes
A broken phone or corrupted drive can erase work, evidence, art, and even the last traces of loved ones. Inside a data-recovery lab, technicians try…
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Truecaller faces mounting pressures as its growth matures
As growth slows, Truecaller is leaning on subscriptions, business services, and new features to sustain momentum beyond India.
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