Tag #Technology

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"German MEP Resigns Amidst Digital Euro Delays"

"German MEP Stefan Berger resigned from his leading role in the digital euro legislation to address concerns about German obstruction, following resistance from German banks and citizens wary of digital payments, potentially delaying the EU's strategic autonomy goals."

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nrc.nl
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EU's Child Pornography Law Blocked Over Privacy Concerns

A proposed EU law to combat online child sexual abuse material failed due to privacy concerns raised by ten member states over client-side scanning of encrypted messaging apps, which they viewed as a privacy violation and potential for mass surveillance.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
cnbc.com
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Broadcom Q4 Earnings Beat, AI Revenue Triples on Strong Cloud Demand

Broadcom exceeded Q4 earnings expectations with $1.42 adjusted EPS and $14.05 billion revenue, while AI revenue tripled to $12.2 billion, driven by custom chip development with three major cloud customers who plan to deploy 1 million chips each by 2027; the company forecasts a $60 billion-$90 billio...

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
forbes.com
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Creator-Driven Commerce Drives 20.3% of US Retail Revenue on Cyber Monday 2024

Creator-driven commerce generated 20.3% of U.S. retail revenue on Cyber Monday 2024, a 7% year-over-year increase, driven by the six times higher conversion rate of social posts with affiliate links compared to other content, reshaping how people shop.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
cnn.com
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Perseverance Rover Reaches Mars Crater Summit to Study Ancient Rocks

NASA's Perseverance rover completed a challenging 3.5-month climb to the top of Jezero Crater on Mars, reaching an altitude of 1,640 vertical feet and preparing to analyze ancient rocks that could provide evidence of past life, including rocks from the early Martian crust and a field of quartz sugge...

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Life on Land
cnbc.com
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Market Decline Continues Amidst Potential Chinese Stimulus

The Dow fell for a sixth day, while the Nasdaq closed below 20,000, impacting investor sentiment. Reports of potential Chinese stimulus caused slight increases in China-focused ETFs, but many tech stocks remain below recent highs. General Motors is down 9% in a month, trading at 5 times 2024 estimat...

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china.org.cn
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California Invests $1.4 Billion in EV Infrastructure Amidst Federal Policy Uncertainty

California approved a $1.4 billion investment to install almost 17,000 new EV charging stations and hydrogen refueling infrastructure, prioritizing low-income communities, aiming to reach 250,000 public chargers, while concerns remain over potential federal policy changes impacting EV sales.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
forbes.com
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iOS 18.2 Released: Apple Intelligence Expands Globally

Apple released iOS 18.2, including the Apple Intelligence feature, for iPhones from iPhone XS onwards and addressing several security issues; initial user feedback is positive.

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Potential TikTok Ban Threatens Creator Livelihoods

A potential TikTok ban threatens the livelihoods of thousands of creators who rely on the platform for income and visibility, forcing them to adapt and diversify their strategies across multiple platforms, potentially reshaping the influencer marketing landscape.

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Half of US Teens Report Constant Online Usage Despite Mental Health Concerns

A Pew Research Center survey of 1,319 U.S. teens (ages 13-17) reveals that nearly half report constant online usage, with YouTube leading platform popularity, despite concerns about social media's impact on mental health; X saw the biggest drop in teenage users.

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Good Health and Well-being
usa.chinadaily.com.cn
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China Seeks to Boost Low University Patent Commercialization Rate

China's 4 million patents in 2023 contrast with a low university patent commercialization rate (3.9 percent); government initiatives focus on quality improvement, industry-academia partnerships, and optimized internal processes to boost economic returns from innovation.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
cnbc.com
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US Markets Retreat Amid Higher Inflation

US markets fell on Thursday following higher-than-expected producer and consumer inflation numbers; the S&P 500 and Dow Jones fell, while the 10-year Treasury yield rose to 4.334%. Conversely, Broadcom shares surged after announcing better-than-expected earnings.

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