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🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Ultra-fast charging of electric cars is about to become a reality

Companies are developing ultra-fast charging systems for electric vehicles that could significantly reduce recharging times, paving the way for wider adoption of EVs.

Mar 23 • 02:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Life & Tech

Own Nothing and Pay for Everything: How Companies Locked Us into Their Ecosystems

The article explores how individuals like Jan have become entrapped in subscription-based models, owning very little while having access to numerous services.

Mar 22 • 16:23 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Tesla, Following Nvidia, Is AMD Next? A Signal for Samsung Electronics’ ‘Sore Spot’ in Foundry Revival?

Samsung Electronics' foundry division shows signs of recovery as it receives orders from major tech companies like Tesla, Nvidia, and AMD, potentially turning its losses into profits soon.

Mar 22 • 06:16 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Life & Tech

AI smart glasses could generate fake photos instantly

New AI-powered smart glasses from major tech companies could alter images in real-time, raising concerns about the authenticity of captured photos.

Mar 20 • 16:56 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Major victory over bots as Government backs down in row over AI

The UK government has reversed its stance on controversial plans that would have allowed tech companies to use copyrighted content without consent for AI training, facing backlash from the media and arts community.

Mar 19 • 18:53 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

This Demand Has Increased in Tech Companies, Heavy Salaries Will Be Offered

The demand for AI prompt engineers is increasing as AI companies expand, particularly for roles involving large language models.

Mar 19 • 05:30 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Electronics price hike due to global memory chip shortage ‘May just be the new normal’

A global shortage of memory chips is leading to significant price increases in consumer electronics, driven largely by demand from AI tech companies.

Mar 19 • 03:51 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

What is your opinion on the use of data to train AI? Tell Folha

The article discusses the ongoing debate regarding the use of user data by tech companies for training artificial intelligence, highlighting recent changes in terms of service on social media platforms and actions taken by content creators to protect their data.

Mar 18 • 17:18 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Massacre of Models: Popular Cars Prepared to Leave Markets in 2026

The automotive industry is discontinuing numerous models as companies shift towards more efficient and updated designs, with several models already set to exit by 2026.

Mar 18 • 10:20 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

'May the law be fulfilled and big techs punished if they break the rules' says reader about digital ECA

Readers express strong opinions on the new Digital ECA initiative, calling for strict adherence to regulations aimed at limiting harmful practices by big tech companies.

Mar 18 • 01:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Kristin Cabot, the protagonist of the Coldplay 'kisscam', confesses to Oprah Winfrey and accuses tech companies of profiting from her pain

Kristin Cabot, once a manager at Astronomer, shares her traumatic experience of online harassment following her viral kisscam moment with Andy Byron, during an interview with Oprah Winfrey.

Mar 17 • 12:42 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

What a Chief Data Officer Does: The Profession That Didn't Exist 10 Years Ago and Today All Companies Are Looking For

The article discusses the emergence and significance of the Chief Data Officer role in today’s digital and data-driven business landscape.

Mar 17 • 12:02 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Now it goes for conclusions! What does the next colossal stage of AI entail

A significant shift in artificial intelligence is underway, impacting both small and large tech companies.

Mar 17 • 11:24 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and Nvidia: Iran threatens to strike at US companies in the region

Iran has threatened US companies operating in the region, specifically targeting tech giants like Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and Nvidia as possible strikes by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps are imminent.

Mar 16 • 16:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

European companies ask the EU to fine Google for favoritism in search

European editors and tech firms are urging EU regulators to conclude their nearly two-year investigation into Google for allegedly favoring its own services in online searches.

Mar 16 • 15:28 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Is artificial intelligence taking jobs from coders? I exchanged 50 messages with an AI agent – and here is the game it created

Recent layoffs in Finnish tech companies signal a shift towards increased reliance on AI in coding, raising concerns among workers about job security.

Mar 16 • 06:31 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Tinubu pledges support for media against big tech dominance

President Bola Tinubu has vowed to support the Nigerian media in combating the dominance of big tech companies.

Mar 16 • 00:10 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The snowball has been set in motion, but it’s not rolling yet. How is Latvia doing in the startup sector?

Latvia's startup ecosystem is slowly gaining momentum, drawing comparisons to Estonia's rapid growth spurred by successful tech companies.

Mar 15 • 02:35 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

R will reduce American tech and drop Palantir: 'A new government must take care of this'

The Danish political party Radikale has unveiled a proposal for increased digital sovereignty, advocating for Denmark's reliance on European data centers over American tech companies.

Mar 15 • 00:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Big techs betting on the Persian Gulf become targets in the war in Iran

Big tech companies like Amazon, which invested significantly in the Persian Gulf, face challenges due to attacks amid ongoing tensions in the region.

Mar 14 • 07:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

AI Chatbot to Analyze User Research Results. Experts Warn About the Risks

The article discusses the development of AI chatbots in healthcare analysis, highlighting both potential benefits and risks associated with sharing sensitive health data with technology companies.

Mar 13 • 20:37 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

Trade talks, ‘raising lobsters’, tech earnings

The article discusses recent developments in trade negotiations, aquaculture advancements, and earnings reports from technology companies.

Mar 13 • 09:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Please rate your experience: Is it really necessary to evaluate every service we receive?

The article discusses the growing pressure on individuals to evaluate services provided by companies and public institutions, raising questions about the dehumanizing effects of this trend.

Mar 13 • 04:30 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

US tech giants on Iran's list of potential targets in Gulf countries

Iran has identified US technology companies as potential targets in Gulf countries amidst increasing tensions in the region.

Mar 12 • 19:44 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Iran's Major Announcement, Will Attack Google, Microsoft, and Amazon

Iran has announced potential cyberattacks targeting major tech companies like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon amidst ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.

Mar 12 • 11:03 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Big tech given warning - and deadline - by UK regulator

UK regulators have issued a deadline for tech companies to enhance online protections for children following a failed bid to ban social media for users under 16.

Mar 11 • 16:33 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Foreign companies seek AI trainers: how much can be charged from Argentina and who can apply

There is a significant increase in demand for AI trainers from Argentina by foreign companies, reflecting a growing trend in the tech industry.

Mar 11 • 13:36 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Amid a wave of online child safety laws, age verification technology reaches maturity

The advancement of age verification technology has been facilitated by artificial intelligence, as governments push tech companies to enhance child safety measures.

Mar 11 • 12:56 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Nikkei Average Surges Over 1,200 Yen, Reaches 55,500 for the First Time in Three Trading Days

The Nikkei Average rose significantly, surpassing 55,500 yen after three days, fueled by easing tensions in Iran and positive earnings from U.S. tech companies.

Mar 11 • 01:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Meta buys Moltbook, social network for AI agents

Meta has announced the acquisition of Moltbook, a social network platform designed for AI agents, further emphasizing the competition in AI technology among major tech companies.

Mar 10 • 18:43 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

China issues second warning on OpenClaw risks amid adoption frenzy

China has issued a second warning regarding the severe security and data risks associated with improper use of the AI tool OpenClaw, amidst its rapid adoption by local governments and tech companies.

Mar 10 • 14:14 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Project that regulates AI faces pressure from companies and divergences within Lula's government

A legislative proposal to regulate Artificial Intelligence in Brazil faces challenges due to differing views among government ministries and pressure from the tech industry.

Mar 9 • 15:15 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

'Big Tech' can stop it

The article discusses the significant power that Big Tech companies hold in preventing the erosion of democracy and the onset of unrestricted warfare through their control over personal data.

Mar 9 • 04:30 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

20 Billion Screens Control Our Lives.. How Can We Regain Ourselves?

The article discusses the overwhelming presence of digital screens in our lives and how they manipulate our attention and behavior, highlighting a dialogue on regaining control over our time and focus from tech companies' influence.

Mar 7 • 10:48 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Life & Tech

How to leave the company you founded?

The article discusses the challenges faced by founders when considering the future of their companies without their presence, emphasizing the importance of preparing their successors.

Mar 7 • 03:30 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
World

Data center hit in Dubai: Big Tech now revealed as vulnerable

A drone attack targeting an Amazon data center in Dubai has raised concerns about the vulnerabilities of major technology companies.

Mar 7 • 00:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Big Techs to Comply with Restrictions for Minors

Big tech companies are preparing to implement measures limiting minors' access to social media platforms, as the discourse shifts towards how to protect children rather than whether to do so.

Mar 6 • 13:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Trump announces that big tech companies will pay for energy infrastructure for AI

Donald Trump announced that major tech companies will finance the energy infrastructure needed for artificial intelligence, addressing growing electricity costs amid concerns about the economic impact of AI ahead of midterm elections in the U.S.

Mar 6 • 07:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

MWC 2026: three phones focused on privacy and voluntary disconnection

At MWC 2026 in Barcelona, several companies are introducing phones designed to promote user privacy and minimize digital dependence, challenging the smartphone giants.

Mar 5 • 11:59 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Trump is willing to go further than tech companies in the use of AI for military purposes: 'Even China hasn't said it wants to do this openly'

Trump is pushing for greater military applications of AI than tech companies, amidst reports that the U.S. military has used AI technology from Anthropic for operations in Iran.

Mar 5 • 04:45 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

The Era of 'Post-Promotion': How Old Cars Become Smart?

As the prices of new cars continue to rise, companies are offering solutions to upgrade old vehicles instead of replacing them.

Mar 5 • 04:20 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

US tech firms pledge at White House to bear costs of energy for data centers

Major US technology companies have agreed to cover the costs of new electricity generation for data centers during a White House event aiming to alleviate rising energy costs for consumers.

Mar 4 • 23:40 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Life & Tech

Scams that aren't illegal (but should be)

The article discusses legal scams involving companies that sell personal data without individuals' consent, highlighting the risks associated with this practice.

Mar 4 • 18:30 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Jason Kint: Canada has proven that news bargaining works

The article emphasizes the success of Canada's Online News Act in supporting journalism through financial contributions from tech companies, advocating for its preservation and enhancement.

Mar 3 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Elections 2026: Rules bar AI three days before voting and prohibit platforms from suggesting candidates

New electoral rules in Brazil prohibit the use of AI-generated content three days prior to elections and ban platforms from suggesting candidates, with a focus on compliance plans with big tech companies.

Mar 3 • 03:01 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Big Tech Cuts Staff and Goes All-in on AI... Fear of 'AI-Induced Recession'

Big tech companies are laying off huge numbers of workers while reallocating resources heavily towards AI, raising concerns about a potential economic downturn driven by AI.

Mar 2 • 20:32 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Life & Tech

China’s ultrasound brain tech race heats up

China is advancing its ultrasound brain-computer interface technology through companies like Gestala, which focuses on non-invasive methods for brain activity stimulation and research.

Mar 2 • 14:18 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Scent Experiment: Musk and Cucumber: Making the Brand Core Smellable

The article discusses how Sonja Reinholz and Stella Norwig assist companies in creating their unique scents, highlighting the often-overlooked importance of the sense of smell in a visually dominated world.

Mar 2 • 13:14 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Life & Tech

The tricks that make us addicted to apps

The article discusses various tactics used by tech companies to keep users engaged with their apps, as explained by researcher Sissela Nutley.

Mar 1 • 13:02 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Probe Google, Meta, others over media, consumer harms, SERAP urges FCCPC

SERAP has called for an investigation into major tech companies by the FCCPC for allegedly harming media and consumer rights in Nigeria.

Mar 1 • 10:41 UTC

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