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Trump considers tariffs to counter digital services taxes on Big Tech
President orders probes into levies imposed by EU, UK and Turkey on US companiesFinancial Times - 17h -
Crypto and big tech’s backing pays off as Trump makes tech-friendly moves
Flurry of directives relaxes regulations and drop lawsuit – and billionaires who donated to Trump are ready to benefit. The millions that US tech companies invested in currying favor with Donald ...The Guardian - 6h -
Google, Meta execs blast Europe over strict AI regulation as Big Tech ups the ante
Executives at Google and Meta said that Europe's artificial intelligence industry is being held back by excessive regulation.CNBC - 1d -
As US censorship industry collapses, the fight for free speech moves to Europe
The anti-free-speech movement is decamping to Europe, where free speech has been in decline for decades.The Hill - 2h -
Scientists probe gulls' 'weird and wonderful' appetites
Photographs of gulls eating anything from chips to starfish will help solve a scientific puzzle.BBC News - 16h -
Nike and Kim Kardashian to Launch ‘NikeSkims’ Brand in the Spring
The Skims founder will enter into a rare business deal with the sports apparel company.The New York Times - 4d -
Meta launches $50M Meta Horizon Creator Fund
This week, Meta launched a $50 million Meta Horizon Creator Fund. Under the theme of “Shape what’s next,” Meta plans to reward creators who can innovate and earn with Meta Horizon Worlds. The fund ...VentureBeat - 1h -
Greenland’s Big Moment
Ignored for most of its existence, the huge ice-bound island has been thrust into a geopolitical maelstrom. It’s trying to make the most of it.The New York Times - 1d -
Germany Is in Big Trouble
Its economy is trapped in a vicious cycle and nobody seems to know what to do about it.The New York Times - 1d -
Minister sacked over WhatsApp messages faces standards probe
Andrew Gwynne is investigated over "actions causing significant damage to the reputation of the House".BBC News - 1d -
Top Justice Department prosecutor resigns over climate spending probe
A top prosecutor with the Department of Justice resigned after refusing to take part in a probe of Biden-era climate spending. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter reports.CBS News - 21h -
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Work Has Given Me Tech Neck. This Device Is Helping Undo the Damage
Hours of screen time lead to stiffness, pain, and brain fog. I tested the Chirp Wheel to see if it could help—and the results were surprising.Wired - 2d -
Tech stocks seem to have ended their ‘difficult relationship’ with the bond market
At least for now, U.S. large-cap technology and growth stocks appear “free of their difficult relationship with long-term yields,” according to DataTrek Research.MarketWatch - 1d -
China taps tech talent to boost AI data centre boom
Beijing is pooling resources from the private and state sectors to accelerate adoption of the fast-developing technologyFinancial Times - 5h -
Women: Who could steal Virginia Tech's at-large bid?
As Duke's chances of a 2-seed slip and Louisville makes a jump, let's talk potential bubble teams and those who could take the Hokies' spot.ESPN - 3h -
Men: As Kansas slides, Wisconsin, Texas Tech keep rising
Never has Kansas been worse than a 4-seed under Bill Self -- until this season (potentially). Is this a blip in the Jayhawks' decades of consistently high-quality seasons?ESPN - 3h -
Mira Murati Launches Thinking Machines Lab to Make AI More Accessible
After leaving OpenAI last year, Mira Murati is finally ready to share what she's working on.Wired - 3d -
This Founder Left OpenAI to Launch a Competitor. It Aims to Bring AI to the Masses
Mira Murati, OpenAI’s former CTO, has taken the wraps off her new company, Thinking Machines Lab. Here’s what to know about its goals.Inc. - 2d -
A relocated Slamdance Film Festival launches its first edition in Los Angeles
Originally created by filmmakers rejected by Sundance, Slamdance has become a community of its own and is about to kick off its first local edition at several L.A. venues.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Nvidia helps launch AI platform for teaching American Sign Language
Nvidia has unveiled a new AI platform for teaching people how to use American Sign Language to help bridge communication gaps. The Signs platform is creating a validated dataset for sign language ...VentureBeat - 2d -
CalArts launches D.R.E.A.M.S. program to train students in location-based entertainment
The California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) has launched the D.R.E.A.M.S. (Digital Research Entertainment Arts Media Storytelling) Initiative supported by a gift from Tom Dolan and the Dolan ...VentureBeat - 2d -
Marvel Rivals disrupted the Twitch scene from launch | StreamElements
StreamElements latest report shows the success of Marvel Rivals, which jumped to the top 10 most-watched games on Twitch.VentureBeat - 1d -
Former Kentucky AG Daniel Cameron launches Senate bid
Former Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron (R ) announced Thursday that he is launching a bid for the seat being vacated by longtime Sen. Mitch McConnell (R). “Kentucky, it's time for a new ...The Hill - 1d -
Former 'Squad' members launching 'Bowman and Bush' YouTube show
Former Reps. Cori Bush (D-Mo.) and Jamaal Bowman (D-N.Y.) are launching a YouTube show, according to a Thursday post from Bush on her Instagram. “I’m beyond excited to announce the launch of our ...The Hill - 1d -
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Really, who were those masked men? New series of books probes backstories of Marvel superheroes
If you love movies or comics, you’ve likely followed the adventures of Spider-Man, Iron Man and other superheroesABC News - 3d -
Amid Liam Payne death probe, singer's friend and two hotel workers cleared of charges
Argentine appeals court judges reversed the charges against Liam Payne's friend Roger Nores, whom prosecutors charged with manslaughter last year.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Florida Republican, alleged victim deny altercation after DC police open assault probe
Rep. Cory Mills (R-Fla.) and the alleged victim at the center of an assault investigation by Washington's Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) are both denying that a "physical altercation" took ...The Hill - 19h -
UnitedHealth's rough stretch continues, with buyouts, a reported DOJ probe and a 23% drop in three months
It extends a tumultuous period for UnitedHealth marked by the killing of a top executive, a costly cyberattack against its subsidiary and high medical costs.CNBC - 21h -
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The iPhone 16e has one big drawback
The new device has all the bells and whistles we have come to expect.MarketWatch - 3h -
Big swings, big misses: DOGE struggles to back up its outsized claims
A series of announcements by DOGE and claims by Musk and Trump about the agency’s efforts have crumbled under scrutiny, even as they’re repeated by the White House.NBC News - 2d -
As Israel uses US-made AI models in war, concerns arise about tech’s role in who lives and who dies
U.S. tech giants have quietly empowered Israel to track and kill many more alleged militants more quickly in Gaza and Lebanon through a sharp spike in artificial intelligence and computing servicesABC News - 4d -
Google Ad-Tech Users Can Target National Security ‘Decision Makers’ and People With Chronic Diseases
Google enables marketers to target people with serious illnesses and crushing debt—against its policies—as well as the makers of classified defense technology, a WIRED investigation has found.Wired - 2d -
Instacart CEO Fidji Simo: 3 lessons on reaching the top of U.S. tech from a French fishing port childhood
Fidji Simo rose from a village childhood to Meta executive, taking Instacart public as CEO, and OpenAI board post. She shares some key lessons for success.CNBC - 23h -
George leads Georgia Tech against Boston College after 26-point game
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (13-13, 7-8 ACC) at Boston College Eagles (11-15, 3-12 ACC) Boston; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Yellow Jackets -2.5; over/under is 142.5 BOTTOM LINE: ...ABC News - 8h -
Vanguard Exiles launches on March 11 as next game from Magic creator Richard Garfield
Vanguard Exiles, the next game by Magic: The Gathering creator Richard Garfield, will launch into early access on Steam on March 11.VentureBeat - 2d -
Mira Murati’s Startup Launches, Poaching at Least 20 OpenAI Employees From Her Former Workplace
Two-thirds of the staff at Thinking Machines Lab came from OpenAI, where the founder was once chief technology officer.Inc. - 2d -
Fox has a successful streaming brand in Tubi. So why is it launching another video app?
Tubi had more hours streamed in December than Paramount+, Peacock or Max, and it just helped deliver the Super Bowl’s biggest audience.MarketWatch - 4h
