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Fans in short supply as next UK heatwave approaches, says Currys
Retailer says sharp rise in fan sales over the latest heatwave weekend left stores scrambling to source stockBusiness live – latest updatesThe boss of Currys has warned that supplies of air conditioning and fans are “tight” ahead of an expected fresh UK heatwave next week, after a recent boom in sales left retailers scrambling to…
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OpenAI floats giving Trump administration 5 percent cut of AI boom
OpenAI has floated giving the US government a 5 percent ownership stake as a way of easing tensions with the Trump administration and blunting mounting public backlash against AI, according to the Financial Times. CEO Sam Altman argued that giving the public a financial interest in the company would be the best way to share…
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Editorial: It’s time to step up and have your say for science
Your comments on a dangerous rule putting politicals in charge of science can matter.
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Inside the Luddite Festival Harnessing Gen Z’s Rage Against Big Tech
New York City’s Summer of Ludd festival is teaching people how to live offline amid the suffocating presence of Big Tech.
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Google must pay €4.1bn fine for using Android to ‘block’ rivals
A Google spokesperson said the judgement “fails to recognise” the firm’s “significant investment to ensure Android remains open.”
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Transfer roundup: Everton clinch Hackney signing, Spurs announce Fernandes
‘It was always going to be Everton,’ says HackneySpurs seal £85m deal for Fernandes from West HamEverton have completed the signing of Hayden Hackney from Middlesbrough in a deal that could rise to £25m, while Tottenham have confirmed the signing of Mateus Fernandes from West Ham for £85m.The midfielder Hackney, named player of the year…
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Meta Is Charging a Subscription for Smart Glasses Features. Welcome to the New Era of Consumer Tech
You bought the hardware. Now you’ll need to subscribe for “expanded access” to the most advanced features.
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OpenAI reportedly wants all AI companies to give the US government a stake in their businesses
According to the Financial Times, Sam Altman is floating the idea of having leading AI companies give US sovereign funds a five percent equity.
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Google loses final appeal over $4.7 billion EU Android antitrust fine
Europe’s highest court of appeal has upheld a record-setting $4.7 billion fine imposed on Google back in 2018.
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Amazon has enough satellites to launch its Starlink competitor
Amazon says it now has enough satellites operating in low-Earth orbit to light up its Starlink internet competitor. With last night’s launch, Amazon Leo has 396 satellites deployed, which is “enough to support continuous service across initial latitudes,” according to Chris Weber, VP heading up business and product for Amazon Leo. That puts the company…