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AT&T's new AI receptionist will answer calls for you - and block spam

2025-09-17 14:23:46                zdnet.com

Here's how it'll decide whether a call is legit.

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This midrange Sony home theater beats the pricey flagship for me - here's why

2025-09-17 14:23:00                zdnet.com

Sony's Bravia Theater System 6 may not have all the exciting features as its more expensive sibling, but it doesn't skimp on sound.

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Sky plans to ditch up to 500 staff in the Technology Group

2025-09-17 14:20:11                theregister.com

Insiders say AI trials involving 'critical network services' underway and some engineering roles being moved to India Exclusive  Sky Group, the Brit-based commercial TV and broadband service slinger owned by Comcast, is chopping up to 600 employees from the Technology, Consumer Group and COO divisions in the UK.…

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NATO taps 5G to power military connectivity

2025-09-17 14:17:00                mobileworldlive.com

Antonio Calderon, CTO at NATO’s Communications and Information Agency, told Mobile World Live about how a multinational 5G initiative is laying the groundwork for interoperable communications across military and civilian applications. The post NATO taps 5G to power military connectivity appeared first on Mobile World Live.

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3 reasons VPN use is set to explode worldwide - and that might apply to you

2025-09-17 14:13:00                zdnet.com

Analysts expect the global VPN market to rapidly grow in the next five years. Here's why.

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John Deere tech stack drives innovation across factories, fields

2025-09-17 14:10:25                mobileworldlive.com

Agricultural and heavy-equipment maker John Deere is on the cutting edge of Industry 4.0 technologies such as private 5G networks and digital twins, but its secret sauce lies in the company’s technology stack. The post John Deere tech stack drives innovation across factories, fields appeared first on Mobile World Live.

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OpenAI says models are programmed to make stuff up instead of admitting ignorance

2025-09-17 14:03:12                theregister.com

Even a wrong answer is right some of the time AI models often produce false outputs, or "hallucinations." Now OpenAI has admitted they may result from fundamental mistakes it makes when training its models.…

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These unusual earbuds were the surprise of the year for me - why they sound so good

2025-09-17 14:03:00                zdnet.com

If you haven't heard of NYC-based audio brand Status, you'll be as surprised as I was with this unique pair of earbuds.

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How to restart your Android phone without the power button: 2 alternative methods

2025-09-17 13:55:12                zdnet.com

There are different ways you can restart your Android phone - without pressing and holding a physical button. Here's how.

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Nvidia CEO says he is disappointed by China’s reported chip curbs

2025-09-17 13:54:01                scmp.com

The CEO of Nvidia, which faces tight restrictions on selling its chips to China amid the Sino-US battle over trade and technology, said he was disappointed about the situation. Jensen Huang said he expected to discuss the issue with US President Donald Trump at a state banquet hosted by the British government that they would be attending on Wednesday night. Santa Clara, California-based Nvidia, the world’s most valuable company, is restricted from exporting to China its most advanced chips,...

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Is Bananas for Google Gemini’s AI Image Generator

2025-09-17 13:53:12                wired.com

The Nvidia CEO reveals his consuming love for Google’s image generator, the artsy side of Grok, and what exactly he uses Perplexity, Gemini, and ChatGPT for right now.

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Key KDE developer Jonathan Riddell quits

2025-09-17 13:52:46                theregister.com

Former head of Kubuntu and neon says adiós after 25 years Sad news for KDE: one of the core people guiding the project for the whole century so far has left the building.…

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You can run a Google search directly in Windows now - no browser needed

2025-09-17 13:49:18                zdnet.com

This floating Google search bar for Windows might be your next big productivity hack. Here's how it works.

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Siemens, Telefonica flushed with enthusiasm over slicing

2025-09-17 13:45:00                mobileworldlive.com

LIVE FROM MWL UNWRAPPED DIGITAL INDUSTRIES: Experts from Siemens and Telefonica pushed the benefits of 5G network slicing for industries with distributed assets, as they discussed a pilot being undertaken for the water industry in Germany. The post Siemens, Telefonica flushed with enthusiasm over slicing appeared first on Mobile World Live.

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Verizon aims for UK private 5G project launch next March

2025-09-17 13:45:00                mobileworldlive.com

LIVE FROM MOBILE WORLD LIVE UNWRAPPED DIGITAL INDUSTRIES: Jennifer Artley, SVP of Verizon Business (pictured, bottom left) revealed a recent 5G private network deal for Thames Freeport in the UK has officially moved from the planning to building phase, with the goal of going live in March 2026. The post Verizon aims for UK private 5G project launch next March appeared first on Mobile World Live.

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Nokia names former Intel exec to lead AI push

2025-09-17 13:40:34                mobileworldlive.com

Nokia named Pallavi Mahajan as its new chief technology and AI officer, with the former Intel executive charged with heading up one of two new business units aimed at sharpening its focus on AI innovation and business development. The post Nokia names former Intel exec to lead AI push appeared first on Mobile World Live.

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Return on investment for Copilot? Microsoft has work to do

2025-09-17 13:26:21                theregister.com

Jared Spataro, boss of modern work and biz apps division, says 'hard to make the ROI argument for it' A Microsoft exec claims Copilot is boosting productivity among the customers that adopted it yet sustained efforts to convince many them of the returns on investment remains a work in progress.…

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Amazon unveils agentic AI tools for crucial seller marketplace amid heightened scrutiny

2025-09-17 13:25:46                geekwire.com

Amazon rolled out new agentic AI tools to proactively help sellers manage inventory and create ads — even as surveys and regulators highlight strains in its lucrative marketplace. Read More

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1Password directly integrates with Perplexity Comet now - for more secure agentic browsing

2025-09-17 13:13:00                zdnet.com

One of our favorite password managers just partnered with Perplexity's AI browser. Here's how.

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Alibaba-developed AI processor on par with Nvidia’s H20 chip, CCTV report shows

2025-09-17 13:00:15                scmp.com

Alibaba Group Holding’s semiconductor design unit, T-Head, has developed an artificial intelligence chip with capabilities that are on par with Nvidia’s H20 graphics processing unit (GPU), according to a report by state broadcaster China Central Television (CCTV). The report, which aired on Tuesday, showed T-Head’s PPU, an application-specific integrated circuit, being compared with Nvidia’s H20 and A800 GPUs in a performance benchmark during Premier Li Qiang’s visit to a data centre operated by...

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Amazon's new AI agent can make an ad from start to finish - how to try it

2025-09-17 13:00:00                zdnet.com

Geared toward small businesses, the agent can handle everything from suggesting product taglines to generating custom music and voiceovers.

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Strong Java LTS arrives with the release of 25

2025-09-17 12:43:58                theregister.com

But efforts to simplify popular programming language for beginners are unlikely to boost popularity Oracle has released JDK (Java Development Kit) 25, the first long term support (LTS) version since JDK 21 two years ago. New features include beginner-friendly compact source files, succinct module imports, and more flexible constructors.…

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BreachForums kingpin goes from walk-free deal to 3-year stretch

2025-09-17 12:40:15                theregister.com

Prosecutors say Conor Fitzpatrick's crimes caused 'incalculable' damage The founder of the popular cybercrime website BreachForums will spend three years in prison after previously being let off with a slap on the wrist.…

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Update your Samsung phone ASAP to patch this zero-day flaw exploited in the wild

2025-09-17 12:26:08                zdnet.com

Android users are at risk, so install the security update as soon as it lands on your handset.

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Alipay, Weixin Pay embrace China’s new cross-border payment system

2025-09-17 12:00:09                scmp.com

China’s two largest mobile payment services, Ant Group’s Alipay and Tencent Holdings’ Weixin Pay, have adopted a new cross-border payment system designed to facilitate cashless transactions made by foreigners in the country. Alipay, along with Ant Group’s overseas spin-off Ant International, and Weixin Pay said in separate statements on Wednesday that they were expanding support for foreign e-wallets through China’s Cross-border Interconnection Payment Gateway scheme. Ant is affiliated with...

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I tried every iPhone 17 model, and my buying advice is different this year

2025-09-17 11:53:00                zdnet.com

With Apple's big upgrade to the base iPhone 17, its redesign of the two Pro models, and the launch of iPhone Air, this might be the toughest year ever to pick the right device for you. But I've got recommendations.

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JLR stuck in neutral as losses skyrocket amid cyberattack cleanup

2025-09-17 11:46:20                theregister.com

Latest extension to factory closures takes incident response into fourth week Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has announced a further extension to its multi-site global shutdown, bringing its cyber-related downtime to nearly four weeks.…

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UK telco Colt’s recovery from August cyberattack pushes into November

2025-09-17 11:45:14                theregister.com

Pentesters confirm key system is safe but core products remain unavailable Brit telco Colt Technology Services says its recovery from an August cyberattack might not be completed until late November.…

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I'm a long-time iPhone Pro user, but I'm seriously considering the Air for these reasons

2025-09-17 11:30:26                zdnet.com

The iPhone Air may not win over camera enthusiasts, but its ultra-thin design and well-rounded features make it a solid pick for most users.

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Microsoft pens $15B love letter to the UK with 23,000 Nvidia GPUs attached

2025-09-17 11:01:14                theregister.com

Redmond woos Blighty with cloud and AI infrastructure splurge as Trump comes to town Microsoft appears to have trumped Google's UK datacenter ambitions with a $15 billion investment in cloud and AI infrastructure in the country.…

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iPhone Air vs. iPhone 17 Pro Max: I compared both flagship models, and here's the winner

2025-09-17 11:00:39                zdnet.com

The iPhone Air and iPhone 17 Pro Max are two extremes that elevate Apple's handsets to a new level. So which one should you get?

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Preorder the iPhone 17 at AT&T and get up to $1,100 off now - here's how

2025-09-17 11:00:28                zdnet.com

AT&T has deals on the new iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and iPhone Air, open for preorders now. Here are all the details.

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Alibaba enters robotaxi market with investment in Ant Group-backed Hello

2025-09-17 11:00:12                scmp.com

Alibaba Group Holding has jumped into the burgeoning robotaxi market – which is a promising and profitable area for artificial intelligence applications – by investing in Hello, a ride-hailing business backed by its fintech affiliate Ant Group. Hello said on Wednesday that it had received “a strategic investment” from Alibaba to cooperate in areas such as algorithm platforms and smart driving large language models with the goal of achieving “commercialisation” and “scaled operations” of robotaxi...

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How much RAM do you really need in 2025? I broke it down for Mac and Windows users

2025-09-17 11:00:00                zdnet.com

Considering upgrading your slow PC? Wondering how much RAM is enough? Here's what you need to know.

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MTN eyes AI data centre expansion across Africa

2025-09-17 10:58:06                mobileworldlive.com

MTN Group reportedly entered talks with potential partners in the US and Europe to support the rollout of AI data centres across Africa, as the operator vies to plug an infrastructure gap across the continent. The post MTN eyes AI data centre expansion across Africa appeared first on Mobile World Live.

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STMicroelectronics plots PLP pilot at French plant

2025-09-17 10:26:46                mobileworldlive.com

Chipmaker STMicroelectronics upped its game in Europe with plans to establish a pilot production line for next-generation Panel-Level Packaging technology in France by Q3 2026. The post STMicroelectronics plots PLP pilot at French plant appeared first on Mobile World Live.

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Amazon says it's investing $1B+ to raise pay for US fulfillment and transportation staff, increasing the average total compensation to $30+/hour with benefits (Reuters)

2025-09-17 10:25:00                reuters.com

Reuters: Amazon says it's investing $1B+ to raise pay for US fulfillment and transportation staff, increasing the average total compensation to $30+/hour with benefits  —  Amazon.com (AMZN.O) said on Wednesday it is investing more than $1 billion to raise pay and lower healthcare costs for U.S. fulfillment …

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I compared the iPhone 17, iPhone Air, 17 Pro, and 17 Pro Max: Here's the best buy for you

2025-09-17 10:00:34                zdnet.com

Apple's iPhone 17 lineup brings major design shifts - including the debut of the iPhone Air. Here's what to know before choosing your next upgrade.

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Human-level AI to propel tech progress in the next decade: Huawei

2025-09-17 10:00:13                scmp.com

Huawei Technologies has expressed optimism over the development of artificial general intelligence (AGI) over the next decade, while anticipating that global computing capacity will increase a staggering 100,000-fold by 2035. “AGI will be the largest driver of transformation,” the Shenzhen-based company said in a forecast report published on Tuesday. “Integrating artificial intelligence with the physical world is essential to achieving AGI, which could lead to a technological singularity.” The...

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10 open-source apps I recommend every Windows user try - for free

2025-09-17 10:00:00                zdnet.com

These free, open-source tools will make your Windows PC more powerful and give you a serious productivity boost.

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Rust-style safety model for C++ 'rejected' as profiles take priority

2025-09-17 09:54:43                theregister.com

Safe C++ proposal author claims that 'will not ever work' The C++ standards committee abandoned a detailed proposal to create a rigorously safe subset of the language, according to the proposal's co-author, despite continuing anxiety about memory safety.…

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Nvidia plays down Huawei unit co-location

2025-09-17 09:52:10                mobileworldlive.com

Nvidia played down a call for a US investigation into potential espionage by a Huawei subsidiary which shared facilities at the AI chipmaker's head office in Santa Clara, California, insisting it ensures its offices and IP are secure, Bloomberg reported. The post Nvidia plays down Huawei unit co-location appeared first on Mobile World Live.

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Lyft partners with Waymo to launch fully autonomous robotaxi rides in Nashville starting in 2026, their first collaboration; LYFT jumps 10% (Natalie Lung/Bloomberg)

2025-09-17 09:35:13                bloomberg.com

Natalie Lung / Bloomberg: Lyft partners with Waymo to launch fully autonomous robotaxi rides in Nashville starting in 2026, their first collaboration; LYFT jumps 10%  —  Lyft Inc. is partnering with Waymo for the first time to offer robotaxi service in Nashville starting next year, a deal that helps it better compete with rival Uber Technologies Inc.

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iPhone 17 Pro Max vs. Google Pixel 10 Pro XL: I compared the flagships and here's the winner

2025-09-17 09:30:35                zdnet.com

Which flagship phone deserves a spot in your pocket? Based on specs and past experience, here's my initial verdict.

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iPhone Air vs. Samsung S25 Edge: I compared the two ultra-slim phones, and here's the winner

2025-09-17 09:30:27                zdnet.com

Apple and Samsung are both chasing ultra-thin, lightweight designs this year - but who did it better? Here's my early verdict.

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Why Microsoft has the name of an old mouse hidden in its Bluetooth drivers

2025-09-17 09:30:12                theregister.com

Screw-up or conspiracy? Lurking within the Windows Bluetooth stack is a hardcoded reference to the Microsoft Wireless Notebook Presenter Mouse 8000. Is this nostalgic favoritism from Microsoft? Or is it just somebody, somewhere, making a mistake that an engineer had to work around?…

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Amazon debuts a chatbot-style assistant to help advertisers use AI to make ads, which can run across Amazon's ad inventory and platforms that have Amazon deals (Patrick Coffee/Wall Street Journal)

2025-09-17 09:30:00                wsj.com

Patrick Coffee / Wall Street Journal: Amazon debuts a chatbot-style assistant to help advertisers use AI to make ads, which can run across Amazon's ad inventory and platforms that have Amazon deals  —  The biggest names in tech are racing to make advertising easier, especially for small businesses and consumer goods companies

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iPhone 17 Pro vs. iPhone 14 Pro: Why I'm upgrading my model after three years of use

2025-09-17 09:00:37                zdnet.com

The iPhone 17 Pro has arrived, but is it truly worth the upgrade? Here's the breakdown to help you decide.

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Worried about rising tech prices? Try these 5 easy ways to shop smarter right now

2025-09-17 09:00:27                zdnet.com

A CNET survey finds nearly nine out of 10 shoppers are worried about rising costs ahead of the holiday season. Here's how you can still find the best deals.

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ByteDance chatbot Doubao still China’s top AI app as DeepSeek loses users

2025-09-17 09:00:21                scmp.com

ByteDance-owned Doubao remains the most popular artificial intelligence app in mainland China, with 157 million monthly active users (MAUs) in August, as rival DeepSeek’s namesake chatbot continued to lose market share. Launched by TikTok and Douyin owner ByteDance in August 2023, Doubao has recorded consistent growth so far this year, with a 6.6 per cent increase in the number of users from July, according to data compiled by market research firm QuestMobile. By contrast, second-ranked...