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Intel has appointed Lip-Bu Tan as its new CEO, following a turbulent period for the semiconductor company under former CEO Pat Gelsinger, with hopes of revitalizing its strategy and operations.
Google DeepMind has introduced new AI models, Gemini Robotics, designed to enhance robot interaction capabilities and facilitate complex tasks, showcasing the growing integration of AI in physical applications.
An investigation by UK authorities has deemed the Apple-Google mobile browser duopoly as detrimental to innovation, highlighting concerns that their policies restrict market competition and consumer choice.
Food delivery startup Wonder is acquiring media company Tastemade for $90 million, signaling a trend where tech companies diversify their portfolios by integrating content production within their services.
In the gaming sector, Niantic has sold its game division to Saudi-owned Scopely for $3.5 billion, marking a significant shift in the augmented reality gaming landscape and highlighting the increasing financial interest in gaming from international investors.

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Apple, Deals, Laptops, macOS, Tech
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NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 mission prepares to help bring the Starliner astronauts home theverge.com an hour ago by Andrew Liszewski
NASA, News, Science, Space, SpaceX, Tech
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Meta is trying to block ex-employee’s book alleging misconduct and harassment theverge.com an hour ago by Jay Peters
Meta, News, Tech
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The best Android phones theverge.com 2 hours ago by Allison Johnson
Buying Guide, Foldable Phones, Mobile, Tech
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Google, Meta, News, Policy, Politics, Privacy, Tech
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UK investigation says Apple and Google are ‘holding back’ mobile browsers theverge.com 3 hours ago by Jess Weatherbed
Android, Apple, Chrome, Google, iOS, News, Policy, Tech
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Amtrak’s revamped app makes it easier to find your train status theverge.com 3 hours ago by Umar Shakir
Apps, Mass Transit, Mobile, News, Tech, Transpo
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Business, Intel, News, Tech
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Policy
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