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Anthropic eyes more than $30 trillion in potential revenue: report

Anthropic eyes more than $30 trillion in potential revenue: report

Anthropic is reportedly preparing a huge revenue forecast of more than $30 trillion for investors, highlighting the business' bold expansion...

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Brazil takes major action against TikTok owner ByteDance over teen data

Brazil takes major action against TikTok owner ByteDance over teen data

Brazil has reportedly fined TikTok owner ByteDance for alleged unlawful processing of teenagers’ personal data, highlighting growing concerns over...

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Google Cloud launches AI tools for legal and financial workflows

Google Cloud launches AI tools for legal and financial workflows

Google Cloud introduced Gemini Enterprise for Legal, a purpose-built agentic AI solution tailored for legal workflows. The solution includes...

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OnlyFans owner received over $700 million before its death: What to know

OnlyFans owner received over $700 million before its death: What to know

The OnlyFans owner reportedly received more than $700 million in payments before dying of cancer earlier this year, drawing attention to his wealth...

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NASA’s new telescope set to uncover mysteries of dark energy, dark matter and exoplanets

NASA’s new telescope set to uncover mysteries of dark energy, dark matter and exoplanets

NASA is preparing to launch its next-generation observatory, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope-a powerful new instrument designed to explore some...

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Anthropic’s top AI model Fable 5 struggles with corporate adoption: What we know

Anthropic’s top AI model Fable 5 struggles with corporate adoption: What we know

Anthropic’s top AI model is reportedly facing challenges in attracting users as more affordable AI tools continue to gain popularity, raising...

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Michael Saylor explains Bitcoin’s ‘digital energy’ concept

Michael Saylor explains Bitcoin’s ‘digital energy’ concept

Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor shared his view on Bitcoin’s deeper purpose, describing the cryptocurrency as a means of converting...

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Iran reportedly invited to join newly established Mecca Defense pact: What to know

Iran reportedly invited to join newly established Mecca Defense pact: What to know

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan have reportedly invited Iran to join their newly established Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, which was formed earlier...

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US researchers achieve major breakthrough in quantum data transmission through open air

US researchers achieve major breakthrough in quantum data transmission through open air

In a breakthrough, researchers at Stony Brook University and Brookhaven National Laboratory transmitted information through the open air across 13...

22.08.2026 10

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New anti-drone cages installed around Abu Dhabi fuel tanks: Here’s what to know

New anti-drone cages installed around Abu Dhabi fuel tanks: Here’s what to know

The United Arab Emirates has reportedly completed the installation of large grid-like drone cages around fuel tanks in Abu Dhabi-a significant move to...

22.08.2026 20

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China unveils AI-powered ‘flying lifebuoy’ for faster water rescues: What to know

China unveils AI-powered ‘flying lifebuoy’ for faster water rescues: What to know

China has reportedly introduced an AI-powered “flying lifebuoy” designed to assist with water rescues. It made its debut during a water rescue...

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Texas court makes major move in Alex Jones case: Here’s why

Texas court makes major move in Alex Jones case: Here’s why

A Texas appeals court has reduced Alex Jones’ $50 million judgment to $1.5 million over his false claims that the Sandy Hook school shooting in...

21.08.2026 10

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Artificial intelligence could drive inflation higher, Swiss National Bank official says

Artificial intelligence could drive inflation higher, Swiss National Bank official says

Swiss National Bank governing board member Petra Tschudin declared that artificial intelligence could drive inflation higher in the short term...

21.08.2026 20

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Apple paid $17 billion in taxes to Ireland last year: Everything to know

Apple paid $17 billion in taxes to Ireland last year: Everything to know

Apple reportedly paid Ireland roughly $17 billion in taxes last year-a major figure that constituted about 40% of its total global tax liability. This...

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YouTube offers creators millions to stay off Netflix: What to know

YouTube offers creators millions to stay off Netflix: What to know

YouTube is reportedly offering some top creators millions of dollars to keep their content exclusive to the platform rather than publishing on...

20.08.2026 20

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Meta emerges as a major Microsoft Azure AI customer: What to know

Meta emerges as a major Microsoft Azure AI customer: What to know

Meta has reportedly become one of Microsoft Corp.’s largest customers for artificial intelligence services, underscoring the heavy capital...

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US weekly jobless claims fall again: What it means for the economy

US weekly jobless claims fall again: What it means for the economy

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits slipped last week, suggesting continued stability in the US labour market despite a surprise...

20.08.2026 20

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Australia takes action against Roblox over child safety concerns: Here’s what to know

Australia takes action against Roblox over child safety concerns: Here’s what to know

Australia’s internet regulator has reportedly secured a court-enforceable undertaking from Roblox to improve child safety measures tests found adult...

19.08.2026 20

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Germany calls for urgent action as the humanoid robot race intensifies: Here’s why

Germany calls for urgent action as the humanoid robot race intensifies: Here’s why

On Wednesday, Germany’s VDMA engineering association announced that humanoid robotics should take center stage at the top of the political agenda,...

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Einride to deploy 500 Tesla Semi trucks across US freight routes: Here’s why

Einride to deploy 500 Tesla Semi trucks across US freight routes: Here’s why

Einride has taken a significant step by committing to deploy 500 Tesla Semis across North America over the next two years-a major move the company...

18.08.2026 20

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How a blind Egyptian entrepreneur is helping others ‘see’ the world with AI

How a blind Egyptian entrepreneur is helping others ‘see’ the world with AI

A blind Egyptian entrepreneur has successfully developed an AI-powered app designed to assist the visually impaired people better understand and...

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AI could help planes avoid climate-warming contrails: What to know

AI could help planes avoid climate-warming contrails: What to know

Artificial intelligence could help planes avoid creating climate-warming trails in the sky. Researchers in a recent breakthrough are exploring how AI...

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Northern Lights could light up skies across 9 US states today: Locations and viewing time explained

Northern Lights could light up skies across 9 US states today: Locations and viewing time explained

On Sunday, the northern lights could be visible in some parts of the northern US although forecasters do not expect major space weather events that...

16.08.2026 20

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Massive Virgin Mary statue unveiled in rural Poland: Here’s what to know

Massive Virgin Mary statue unveiled in rural Poland: Here’s what to know

A towering 55.6-metre statue of the Virgin Mary has been unveiled in a small Polish village making it the tallest statue in Europe. The devotional...

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Scientists solve mystery behind a brain ‘switch’ linked to weight loss

Scientists solve mystery behind a brain ‘switch’ linked to weight loss

Cambridge researchers in a breakthrough, have made a surprising discovery about why both activating and blocking the same brain receptor can promote...

15.08.2026 20

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Two spacecraft create fake solar eclipses to uncover a hidden solar mystery: What to know

Two spacecraft create fake solar eclipses to uncover a hidden solar mystery: What to know

We all have witnessed the recent total solar eclipse this week, which revealed a white corona glowing around a lunar silhouette-a view that has helped...

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Builders uncover gold loot sealed inside walls of Belgian property

Builders uncover gold loot sealed inside walls of Belgian property

Builders in Belgium made an astonishing discovery while working on a renovation project, uncovering a stash of gold worth about €9m sealed into the...

14.08.2026 20

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SpaceX makes a major move to reshape its AI future: What to know

SpaceX makes a major move to reshape its AI future: What to know

In a significant move, SpaceX has completed its takeover of Anysphere, Inc., the developer of the prominent AI coding tool Cursor in an all-stock...

14.08.2026 20

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US exposes China’s alleged global network for dodging Trump’s tariffs

US exposes China’s alleged global network for dodging Trump’s tariffs

The White House said in a report on Thursday that more than 40 countries have helped China avoid tariffs by rerouting Chinese goods through third...

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China’s Z.ai unveils new AI model nearing Anthropic’s Mythos 5 in cyber tests

China’s Z.ai unveils new AI model nearing Anthropic’s Mythos 5 in cyber tests

On Friday, Chinese AI startup Z.ai announced that its open-source GLM-5.3 model had approached Anthropic’s restricted Mythos 5 in detecting software...

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Instagram introduces new wordmark logo after a decade: What to know

Instagram unveiled a redesigned wordmark in a decade on Thursday updating the familiar text logo that spells out the company’s name. The updated...

13.08.2026 20

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Congo Ebola Outbreak reaches sixth province amid rising death toll: What to know

Africa CDC Director-General Jean Kaseya reportedly announced today that Congo’s Ebola outbreak has spread to a sixth province following a death in...

13.08.2026 20

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Flock safety announces new measures amid privacy backlash

Flock Safety announced a revamp of its privacy and security protocols today following growing consumer backlash and reports of law enforcement abuse....

13.08.2026 20

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North Korea uses stolen US identities and AI to secure remote jobs

North Korean operatives have built a secret workforce inside American companies, using stolen identities, AI tools and fake profiles to secure remote...

13.08.2026 20

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Astronomers discover mysterious new cosmic object in a major breakthrough

Astronomers in a groundbreaking discovery identified an unprecedented astronomical phenomenon-a black hole star that is the size of the entire solar...

12.08.2026 20

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Total solar eclipse 2026: Thousands rush to buy viewing glasses as UK and Europe count down to rare event

The UK and parts of Europe are all set to witness one of the most significant solar eclipses since 1999 with 90% of the Sun covered by the Moon in...

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Meta AI glasses hit by criminal complaint over privacy concerns

A German advocacy group has raised significant legal and public concerns regarding Meta AI smart glasses and emphasized allegations of privacy laws...

12.08.2026 20

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Bumble drops women-first messaging rule as dating apps seek engagement boost

Bumble has reportedly announced a major step to allow either person in a match to send a message, dropping the women-first messaging rule that has...

11.08.2026 20

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Farmer loses 25 acres of crops after following AI device: Full story

A farmer in China named Wu accidentally destroyed his entire 25-acre crop overnight after strictly following pesticide advice from an AI application....

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Europe’s total solar eclipse 2026: When and where to watch the rare celestial event

Skywatchers are gearing up for a total solar eclipse which will be visible in mainland Western Europe for the first time since 1999, with the Moon’s...

11.08.2026 30

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Centuries-old ancient Roman shipwreck discovered off Sicily coast

Italian divers in a groundbreaking discovery have found an ancient Roman shipwreck off the coast of Sicily highlighting an ancient history to be more...

09.08.2026 30

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Apple makes major move to test China’s CXMT memory chips for iPhones, MacBooks

Apple has taken a significant step by testing memory chips from China’s CXMT across distinct product lines including iPhones and MacBooks to...

09.08.2026 30

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Solar eclipse 2026: Will weather disrupt views in Europe and US?

Stargazers are all set to witness a solar eclipse on Wednesday, August 12 which will be regionally visible across parts of western Europe, northwest...

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Louisiana: Five deaths reported from flesh-eating bacteria in seawater

On Thursday, Louisiana health officials cautioned residents to take precautions after a surge in severe cases of Vibrio vulnificus-a type of dangerous...

08.08.2026 20

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‘GTA VI’ fans get major update as Take-Two confirms November launch

Major American video game holding company Take-Two Interactive stuck to its yearly booking projections today ahead of the highly anticipated launch...

07.08.2026 20

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Astronomers watch a massive star die in rare space breakthrough

For the first time ever, astronomers have watched a massive star die from start to finish, uncovering a new mechanism for how this kind of violent...

07.08.2026 20

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Tesla, SpaceX confirm largest Terafab chip factory in Texas

Elon Musk’s SpaceX and Tesla have taken a significant step by investing $16.8 billion to build “Terafab” in Texas as the companies scramble to...

06.08.2026 20

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SpaceX shares under pressure as lockup expiry fuels post-IPO concerns

On Thursday, SpaceX shares fluctuated as investors evaluated the consequences of sales on the stock which has experienced volatility since its IPO....

06.08.2026 20

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FDA approves Moderna’s mRNA-based vaccine: What you need to know

The Food and Drug Administration has reportedly approved a new kind of flu vaccine for older people: a pioneering mRNA formulation that was key to...

06.08.2026 20

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Uber disappoints with weaker-than-expected third-quarter bookings and earnings forecast

Uber issued earnings forecast that fell short of consensus estimates while second-quarter profit was in line with expectations. On Wednesday, the...

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