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Leap of faith for Ubisoft with 'Assassin's Creed' set in Japan
Packing familiar formulas into an all-new Japanese setting, "Assassin's Creed Shadows" is the latest big-budget game from developer Ubisoft that is staking its future on the title.
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Google to buy cybersecurity firm Wiz for $32 billion in the biggest deal in company's history
Google has struck a deal to buy cybersecurity firm Wiz for $32 billion in what would be the tech giant's biggest-ever acquisition at the same time it's facing a potential breakup of its internet empire.
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Streaming, surveillance and the power of suggestion: The hidden cost of ten years of Netflix
This month marks a decade since Netflix—the world's most influential and widely subscribed streaming service—launched in Australia.
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Apple loses German appeal, paving way for strict control
Apple lost an appeal on Tuesday as Germany's top court sided with competition regulators, opening the door for the U.S. tech giant to face stricter controls in the country.
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Hollywood urges Trump to protect film, TV from AI
Hundreds of Hollywood stars including Ben Stiller, Cate Blanchett and Cynthia Erivo have urged Donald Trump's White House to protect film, TV and music copyrights against big tech and artificial intelligence.
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Hardware
Nvidia showcases new tech at AI 'Super Bowl'
Nvidia chief Jensen Huang on Tuesday showcased cutting-edge chips for artificial intelligence and new applications for the technology, shrugging off talk of China's DeepSeek disrupting the market and dangers from U.S. President ...
Mar 18, 2025
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Chasing followers makes crypto traders perform worse on social investment sites
Whether excited about gaining new followers or desperate to win back lost subscribers, investors who saw changes to their subscriber count performed worse than before their subscribers changed, according to a new study.
Mar 17, 2025
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Trump's bitcoin reserve a 'digital Fort Knox'
The creation of a "Strategic Bitcoin Reserve" in the United States is further proof of President Donald Trump's support for the cryptocurrency sector.
Mar 16, 2025
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When a robot becomes the boss: Exploring authority, obedience and relationships with machines
How does a robot perform as a boss at work? The results of research by Polish scientists published in Cognition, Technology & Work suggest that while robots can command obedience, they are not as proficient at it as humans. ...
Mar 14, 2025
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Consumer & Gadgets
YouTube influencers: Gaming's best friend or worst enemy?
YouTube influencers are shaping the gaming industry in unexpected ways, and a new study in the journal Marketing Science uncovers the surprising truth: Although influencers can drive massive engagement with video games, they ...
Mar 14, 2025
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Taiwan tech giant Foxconn's 2024 profit misses forecasts
Taiwanese tech giant Foxconn reported on Friday a lower-than-expected net profit for 2024 as consumer electronic gadgets underperformed, although demand for its artificial intelligence servers remained robust.
Mar 14, 2025
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Cryptocurrency's transparency is a mirage: New research shows a small group of insiders influence its value
United States President Donald Trump recently announced the U.S. would establish a strategic cryptocurrency reserve of Bitcoin, Ether, Ripple, Solana and Cardano. This move, he said, would make the U.S. "the crypto capital ...
Mar 13, 2025
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Tech stocks keep tumbling this year; here's why
When President Trump returned to the White House, tech executives from Apple, OpenAI, Oracle and other companies pledged to create thousands of jobs, fuel innovation and invest billions of dollars in the United States.
Mar 13, 2025
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Intel hires former board member as new CEO in struggling chipmaker's latest comeback attempt
Struggling chipmaker Intel has hired former board member and semiconductor industry veteran Lip-Bu Tan as the latest in a succession of CEOs to attempt to turn around a once-dominant company that helped define Silicon Valley.
Mar 13, 2025
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Games industry still a hostile environment for many women
Five years on from a first wave of harassment scandals that rocked the world of gaming, multiple women working in the industry tell AFP they have seen or experienced sexism in the workplace, fearing economic hardship in the ...
Mar 13, 2025
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Four Chinese firms looking to shake up the tech world in the wake of DeepSeek
The success of the Chinese AI firm DeepSeek shocked financial markets and major US tech firms in January 2025. But it shouldn't have come as such a surprise.
Mar 12, 2025
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Bluesky wants 'a world without Caesars' for social media
"A world without Caesars." With this message emblazoned in Latin on her black T-shirt, Bluesky CEO Jay Graber greeted a standing-room-only audience at the South by Southwest festival.
Mar 12, 2025
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A blueprint for the cost-effective production of eco-friendly green hydrogen
A research team from the Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER) has conducted an economic analysis of water electrolysis, a key technology for future eco-friendly hydrogen production, and presented optimal operation strategies ...
Mar 12, 2025
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How the US threw out any concerns about AI safety within days of Donald Trump coming to office
The EU has a long-established reputation as a global standard setter, and as a reliable partner for international regulatory cooperation, especially in the digital field. But the second Trump administration is disrupting ...
Mar 12, 2025
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Research shows signs of 'tipping point' for electric vehicles in UK used car market
Second-hand electric cars may be close to a "tipping point" where they become more popular than equivalent petrol and diesel cars in the UK, new research shows.
Mar 12, 2025
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US tech firm Salesforce to invest $1.0 bn in Singapore
US cloud software giant Salesforce said Wednesday it planned to invest $1.0 billion in Singapore over the next five years to boost the use of artificial intelligence agents (AI) in the workforce.
Mar 12, 2025
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Monopoly Go game maker Scopely to buy Pokemon Go team
Mobile games giant Scopely will pay $3.5 billion to acquire Niantic's game unit including the studio behind Pokémon Go, the companies announced on Wednesday.
Mar 12, 2025
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Protecting artists' rights: What responsible AI means for the creative industries
The global sprint to develop artificial intelligence technologies is intensifying, fueled by substantial investments from both public and private sectors keen to maintain a competitive edge in the AI era.
Mar 11, 2025
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