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EC cautions Spain over Huawei deal

2025-07-25 14:20:47                mobileworldlive.com

The European Commission (EC) reportedly warned Spain over a decision to award Huawei a €12 million wiretap contract, a move which goes against its long-term stance of not allowing so-called high-risk vendors from installing new telecoms equipment in the bloc. The post EC cautions Spain over Huawei deal appeared first on Mobile World Live.

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I changed 8 settings on my Motorola phone to significantly improve the battery life

2025-07-25 14:11:00                zdnet.com

Your Moto phone has several built-in settings to help its battery last longer throughout the day. Here's how they function.

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The Dell laptop I recommend to most college students is $350 off at Best Buy

2025-07-25 14:09:00                zdnet.com

Dell's Inspiron 14 Plus boasts solid hardware and a long-lasting battery, making it perfect for long days.

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Advisor to Brit tech contractors Qdos confirms client data leak

2025-07-25 14:00:31                theregister.com

Policy management not affected, but some personal data may have been snaffled Updated  Business insurance and employment status specialist Qdos has confirmed that an intruder has stolen some customers personal data, according to a communication to tech contractors that was seen by The Register.…

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How to sync passkeys in Chrome across your PC, Mac, iPhone, or Android

2025-07-25 13:58:04                zdnet.com

With Google's Password Manager, you're able to save and sync passkeys in Chrome across a range of devices.

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iOS 26 envy? 5 iPhone features you can already use on your Android (Samsung included)

2025-07-25 13:55:00                zdnet.com

Apple introduced some flashy new features with the latest iOS 26 release, but Android users will recognize them right away.

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Debian isn't waiting for 2038 to blow up, switches to 64-bit time for everything

2025-07-25 13:45:08                theregister.com

We say everything... just not the oldest hardware. Unix Epochalypse less than 13 years away Venerable Linux distribution Debian is side-stepping the Y2K38 bug – also known as the Unix Epochalypse – by switching to 64-bit time for everything but the oldest of supported hardware, starting with the upcoming Debian 13 "Trixie" release.…

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Forget Whoop: I found a worthy fitness tracker alternative with none of the subscription fees

2025-07-25 13:40:00                zdnet.com

The Amazfit Helio strap uses a simple sensor and the same app as high-end smartwatches, all without a subscription.

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League of Legends world championship returns to China as esports sector grows

2025-07-25 13:19:15                scmp.com

China this year will again serve as host to the League of Legends World Championship, the esports industry’s biggest tournament for a single title, raising hopes for another finals run by a mainland team. The annual professional competition, also known as the Worlds, will kick off in Beijing from October 14 and then move to Shanghai for the quarter-final and semi-final rounds from October 28 to November 2, according to US video game developer and tournament organiser Riot Games, a subsidiary of...

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Microsoft admits it 'cannot guarantee' data sovereignty

2025-07-25 13:00:08                theregister.com

Under oath in French Senate, exec says it would be compelled – however unlikely – to pass local customer info to US admin Microsoft says it "cannot guarantee" data sovereignty to customers in France – and by implication the wider European Union – should the Trump administration demand access to customer information held on its servers.…

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I got ChatGPT Agent to deliver a truly useful report - and then NotebookLM took it to the next level

2025-07-25 12:42:00                zdnet.com

Can ChatGPT Agent and NotebookLM actually do real work together? I tested them on a cloud storage comparison project. The result was surprisingly impressive.

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China’s Unitree debuts US$5,900 humanoid robot in race to make cheaper products

2025-07-25 12:27:14                scmp.com

Unitree Robotics, which is gearing up for an initial public offering (IPO), unveiled its R1 humanoid model priced from 39,999 yuan (US$5,900), making it affordable for individual developers and consumers. Marketed as “born for sport”, the R1 was seen doing a cartwheel, walking on its “hands”, throwing a punch, lying down then standing up, and running down a hill, according to a video posted on Chinese social media on Friday. The machine weighs 25 kilograms and features 26 joints. The company has...

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13 tech trends to watch now, according to McKinsey (and no, it's not all AI)

2025-07-25 12:23:00                zdnet.com

AI, especially agents, may be at the top of the list but that's not all you need to keep an eye on.

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Caught a vibe that this coding trend might cause problems

2025-07-25 12:15:07                theregister.com

No, it will not turn you into a 10X programmer. In fact, it won't even transform you into a noob developer Opinion  Everyone loves the idea of magic. All you have to do is wave your hands, say a few words, and something new is born to the world. That works for Harry Potter, but it won't work for you. Vibe coding, the notion that you can build programs by telling an AI what you want the software to do, is pure fantasy.…

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STMicro ups industry, auto sensor play with NXP unit buy

2025-07-25 12:10:28                mobileworldlive.com

Semiconductor company STMicroelectronics struck a deal to buy NXP’s MEMS sensor business for at least $900 million, a unit chiefly concerned with products for automotive safety and industrial applications. The post STMicro ups industry, auto sensor play with NXP unit buy appeared first on Mobile World Live.

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ServiceNow eyes $100M in AI-powered headcount savings

2025-07-25 11:32:08                theregister.com

CFO claims money being reinvested in sales and engineering staff ServiceNow claims it is on course to realize $100 million in savings on its global headcount this year due to the internal implementation of AI.…

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Le secrétaire au commerce de Trump lance un avertissement sur TikTok

2025-07-25 11:11:12                mobileworldlive.com

Le secrétaire américain au commerce Howard Lutnick aurait déclaré que TikTok serait mis hors service aux États-Unis si la Chine Read more... The post Le secrétaire au commerce de Trump lance un avertissement sur TikTok appeared first on Mobile World Live.

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Les processeurs d’IA Nvidia sont écoulés illégalement en Chine

2025-07-25 11:06:29                mobileworldlive.com

Des microprocesseurs d’IA avancés d’une valeur totale d’au moins un milliard de dollars auraient été exportés clandestinement en Chine trois Read more... The post Les processeurs d’IA Nvidia sont écoulés illégalement en Chine appeared first on Mobile World Live.

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The best drawing tablets of 2025: Expert tested

2025-07-25 11:00:18                zdnet.com

From your home to the studio, we tested the best drawing tablets to help artists create anywhere inspiration strikes.

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Intel abandons chip plants in Germany and Poland, confirms more layoffs

2025-07-25 10:54:43                theregister.com

CEO Lip-Bu Tan says strategy shift will focus on customer needs, efficiency, and cutting costs Ailing chip giant Intel is ditching its manufacturing sites in Germany and Poland and signaling further job cuts ahead as its new leader tries to stem the losses and turn the Silicon Valley pioneer's fortunes around.…

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Antler-backed EV financing startup Ohm Daily shuts down

2025-07-25 10:36:47                techinasia.com

Ohm Daily's Co-founder and CEO Nikhil Nair said the company struggled to establish a scalable and sustainable business model.

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Swedish industrial tech firm Hexagon Q2 profit falls 10%

2025-07-25 10:31:56                techinasia.com

Hexagon saw 3% organic growth, driven by divisions handling delays in customer decisions amid geopolitical uncertainty.

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Chinese robotics firm Unitree launches $5,500 customizable robot

2025-07-25 10:20:14                techinasia.com

Weighing about 25 kg, the Unitree R1 is designed for customization, enhancing its usability.

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Sources: GPT-5 shows improved performance in coding, particularly in practical software engineering tasks, outperforming prior OpenAI models and Claude Sonnet 4 (Stephanie Palazzolo/The Information)

2025-07-25 10:20:01                theinformation.com

Stephanie Palazzolo / The Information: Sources: GPT-5 shows improved performance in coding, particularly in practical software engineering tasks, outperforming prior OpenAI models and Claude Sonnet 4  —  GPT-5 is almost here, and we're hearing good things.  The early reaction from at least one person who's used the unreleased version was extremely positive.

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Viasat connects Vinnen cargo ships

2025-07-25 10:13:23                mobileworldlive.com

The oldest shipping company in the German city of Bremen began assessing the ability of a managed bonded connectivity service from Viasat company Inmarsat Maritime to cope with a rising volume of internal data transfers and crew calls for solid internet connections. The post Viasat connects Vinnen cargo ships appeared first on Mobile World Live.

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Best VPNs for streaming 2025: Expert tested and reviewed

2025-07-25 10:00:21                zdnet.com

Want to access new movies and TV shows? A VPN might help. Check out my favorites for the best speeds and servers.

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Microsoft CEO feels weighed down by job cuts

2025-07-25 10:00:18                theregister.com

Satya Nadella lays out revised mission for Redmond. Spoiler: It involves AI Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on Thursday told employees in a memo that the company's recent layoffs have been "weighing heavily on me."…

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Shanghai expo sets stage for US-China face-off in heated AI race

2025-07-25 10:00:16                scmp.com

Shanghai will host its eighth annual flagship artificial intelligence (AI) conference this weekend as China ramps up competition against the US for supremacy in the fast-developing technology. The three-day World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC), with the theme of “Global Solidarity in the AI Era”, will kick off on Saturday with an opening keynote from Premier Li Qiang, who also headlined last year’s event. A high-level meeting on global AI governance will be held in tandem with the...

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This electric screwdriver is a reliable addition to my toolkit - and it just got even cheaper

2025-07-25 10:00:15                zdnet.com

I have no problem recommending the Hoto 12-in-1 electric screwdriver - a reliable tool that's been in my kit for over a year now.

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Intel shares fall nearly 6% after weak outlook, job cuts

2025-07-25 09:59:48                techinasia.com

Intel plans to reduce its workforce to 75,000 by year-end, a 22% cut from 2024 levels.

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Amazon scraps Dublin plant, cuts jobs over power shortage

2025-07-25 09:46:53                techinasia.com

The proposed facility was designated as a server recycling plant, not a data center.

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Lyft partners with Austria-based Benteler to deploy autonomous shuttles in the US in late 2026, to be initially deployed in partnership with airports and cities (Natalie Lung/Bloomberg)

2025-07-25 09:45:30                bloomberg.com

Natalie Lung / Bloomberg: Lyft partners with Austria-based Benteler to deploy autonomous shuttles in the US in late 2026, to be initially deployed in partnership with airports and cities  —  Lyft Inc. is partnering with Benteler Group, an Austria-based manufacturer, to deploy autonomous shuttles in the US in late 2026 …

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Anysphere launches Bugbot, an AI-powered tool that integrates with GitHub to detect coding errors introduced by humans or AI agents, for $40 per month per user (Lauren Goode/Wired)

2025-07-25 09:35:00                wired.com

Lauren Goode / Wired: Anysphere launches Bugbot, an AI-powered tool that integrates with GitHub to detect coding errors introduced by humans or AI agents, for $40 per month per user  —  One of the most popular platforms for AI-assisted programming says the next era of vibe coding is all about supercharging error detection.

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The best kids' tablets of 2025 recommended by parents

2025-07-25 09:30:17                zdnet.com

We tested the best kids' tablets to find the most durable, fun-filled picks for travel, learning, and summer downtime.

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Sugar, spice, and $15m for ChocFin

2025-07-25 09:30:03                techinasia.com

Read more about Chocolate Finance’s plans for its Hong Kong expansion and the shakeups around venture building in Southeast Asia.

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China Future Tech webinar | How China’s open-source movement changed the AI landscape

2025-07-25 09:29:14                scmp.com

Date and time: Thursday, August 7, 2025 10.30-11.30am (HKT) Add to calendar: iOS | Android | Outlook The webinar will be live-streamed on this page. Bookmark it or add the event to your calendar to stay informed. Submit your questions to the panel and get them answered during the webinar. A fundamental shift challenging Silicon Valley’s dominance is under way, driven by Chinese tech titans such as DeepSeek, Moonshot, Alibaba, Baidu and Tencent. This collaborative open-source AI revolution...

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Sources: the number of Optimus humanoid robots Tesla has made this year is in the hundreds, well behind the pace needed to meet Musk's goal of producing 5K+ (The Information)

2025-07-25 09:20:01                theinformation.com

The Information: Sources: the number of Optimus humanoid robots Tesla has made this year is in the hundreds, well behind the pace needed to meet Musk's goal of producing 5K+  —  Elon Musk says humanoid robots will be the future of Tesla.  The company has a long way to go.  —  Tesla is well behind …

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UK space tech firm Spaceflux raises $9.8m to expand network

2025-07-25 09:16:31                techinasia.com

The funding round was led by the UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund (UKI2S), managed by Future Planet Capital.

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ID already shares personal data with US via Google, Visa: minister

2025-07-25 09:10:50                techinasia.com

Airlangga highlighted that many Indonesians regularly use global digital services like Google and Visa.

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Pfizer, Chinese biotech firm 3SBio complete licensing deal for cancer drug

2025-07-25 09:10:32                scmp.com

Pfizer and 3SBio have completed a licensing agreement that grants the US pharmaceutical giant worldwide rights to sell the Hong Kong-listed firm’s cancer drug, marking the largest deal ever for a single drug in China’s biotech industry. First announced in May, the deal will see 3SBio – based in Shenyang, capital of northeastern Liaoning province – receive a US$1.25 billion upfront payment from Pfizer for the exclusive right to sell its cancer drug, SSGJ-707, outside China. Under the terms of...

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JD.com eyes $2.6b takeover of German electronics retailer Ceconomy

2025-07-25 09:05:02                techinasia.com

Ceconomy’s shares jumped 15.5% after the news, the highest since November 2021.

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The best all-in-one computers of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed

2025-07-25 09:00:17                zdnet.com

We tested the best all-in-one computers that combine the power of a desktop PC with a slim, lightweight design.

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These are the most active investors in Korea’s startups

2025-07-25 09:00:00                techinasia.com

Which investors are writing the most checks to Korea-based startups?

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Bitcoin falls to $115k as hopes for Fed rate cuts fade

2025-07-25 08:55:53                techinasia.com

This drop coincided with a shift in investor sentiment due to lowered expectations for US interest rate cuts.

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AMD chief defends paying premium for TSMC US chips

2025-07-25 08:49:30                mobileworldlive.com

AMD CEO Lisa Su revealed the cost of its chips produced by TSMC at its new factory in the US will be between 5 per cent and 20 per cent higher than those made in Taiwan, Bloomberg reported. The post AMD chief defends paying premium for TSMC US chips appeared first on Mobile World Live.

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Microsoft CEO laments layoffs

2025-07-25 08:46:46                mobileworldlive.com

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella reportedly feels the weight of layoffs the tech giant made this year, but told staff it needs to reimagine its mission for a new era. The post Microsoft CEO laments layoffs appeared first on Mobile World Live.

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T-Mobile debuts Starlink service; tariffs hit Nokia

2025-07-25 08:45:30                mobileworldlive.com

The Friday File: Mobile World Live brings you our top three picks of the week as T-Mobile US launched a nationwide satellite service with Starlink, Nokia reported a gloomy profit outlook citing currency and tariff headwinds, and the UK government deepened its digital ties with OpenAI and Eutelsat deals. The post T-Mobile debuts Starlink service; tariffs hit Nokia appeared first on Mobile World Live.

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US trade deal won’t allow free sharing of personal data: ID gov’t

2025-07-25 08:43:40                techinasia.com

The trade agreement aims to create a legal framework for secure cross-border data flow.

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Finally, a Bluetooth tracker that's as reliable as AirTags but works for Android too

2025-07-25 08:35:13                zdnet.com

The Chipolo Pop trackers are designed to help you locate lost items like keys and your phone. Additionally, they can be used as a remote shutter for taking selfies.

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Microsoft's Recall is meeting a lot of resistance from app developers, with Brave and AdGuard joining Signal in blocking the controversial Windows AI tool (Tom Warren/The Verge)

2025-07-25 08:35:00                theverge.com

Tom Warren / The Verge: Microsoft's Recall is meeting a lot of resistance from app developers, with Brave and AdGuard joining Signal in blocking the controversial Windows AI tool  —  Brave and AdGuard are both following Signal's lead in blocking Microsoft's AI tool. … Microsoft's controversial Recall feature …