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Happy, sad or angry? AI can detect emotions in text according to new research

Artificial intelligence (AI) has begun to permeate many facets of the human experience. AI is not just a tool for analyzing data—it's transforming the way we communicate, work and live. From ChatGPT through to AI video ...

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Using artificial intelligence to reduce risks to critical mineral supply

Australia risks losing its world-leading advantage in critical and rare minerals used for clean energy, electric vehicles and batteries for solar energy, unless it embraces artificial intelligence in the mining sector, according ...

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AI probably isn't the big smartphone selling point that Apple and other tech giants think it is

As is their tradition at this time of year, Apple announced a new line of iPhones last week. The promised centerpiece that would make us want to buy these new devices was AI—or Apple Intelligence, as they branded it. Yet ...

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Tech industry urges G7 to unify cloud security standards

A leading tech industry group on Tuesday called on G7 nations to harmonize cloud security certification across the world's richest nations, in an effort to stoke cooperation and counter calls that data should stay within ...

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Google to invest $1 billion in Thailand

Google plans to invest $1 billion to build digital infrastructure in Thailand, including a new data center, the US tech giant has announced, saying the move would support 14,000 jobs in the kingdom.

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US fund to buy German energy firm Techem for 6.7 bn euros

US private equity firm TPG said Tuesday it planned to buy German metering company Techem for 6.7 billion euros ($7.4 billion), highlighting the growing interest in energy efficiency solutions for the buildings sector.

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Will Meta's Orion smart glasses be the next 'iPhone moment'?

Meta supremo Mark Zuckerberg unveiled Orion smart glasses, a new augmented reality (AR) prototype, at the annual Meta Connect developer conference. Ten years in the making, and still not expected on high streets until 2027, ...

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Epic Games sues Google and Samsung over app store

"Fortnite"-maker Epic Games is suing tech giants Google and Samsung, it announced Monday, accusing them of illegally colluding to block competition on Samsung devices.

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California governor vetoes AI safety bill

California Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill aimed at regulating powerful artificial intelligence models following pushback from tech giants and critics who argued the law went too far.

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Apple to appeal US watch ban

Apple said on Tuesday it will appeal a US ban on its latest smartwatch models after the Biden administration opted to not veto a ruling on patent infringements.

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Ubisoft investigates hack attempt

"Assassin's Creed" publisher Ubisoft said Tuesday it was investigating a suspected data security breach, in the latest cyberattack against a major actor in the video game industry.

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Apple wins watch ban pause in US patent feud

A federal court handed Apple a victory on Wednesday by suspending a ban on the US sale of its latest watch models in a feud over patents with health company Masimo.

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Why Google's lobbying in California skyrocketed this year

The 30-second video ad struck an ominous tone, urging Californians to tell their lawmakers to vote against legislation that would force Google, Facebook and other large platforms to pay news publishers.

Consumer & Gadgets

Sony PlayStation 5 sales cross 50 million units

Sales of Sony's PlayStation 5 have crossed 50 million units, the Japanese electronics giant said, pointing to "strong momentum" this year for its flagship gaming console.

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Warner Brothers Discovery explores merger: report

Warner Brothers Discovery shares slid more than 5 percent Wednesday after reports emerged that the media and entertainment giant is exploring a merger with rival Paramount Global.