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Key NASA officials' departure casts more uncertainty over US moon program
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Key NASA officials' departure casts more uncertainty over US moon program

Elon Musk and President Donald Trump are emphasizing missions to Mars, potentially shifting focus away from NASA's moon program

Apple to launch new lower-cost iPhone to capture a broader market
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Apple to launch new lower-cost iPhone to capture a broader market

The new model is expected to have upgrades in design, performance, and AI features, potentially boosting its market appeal

Grok 3: Musk launches 'scary smart' AI chatbot
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Grok 3: Musk launches 'scary smart' AI chatbot

Grok 3 will launch first for X’s Premium+ subscribers before wider rollout

Meta plans undersea cable to link five continents
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Meta plans undersea cable to link five continents

Cable will stretch over 50,000 kilometers connecting US, South Africa, India, Brazil and other regions

Mexico says to sue Google if it insists on using 'Gulf of America'
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Mexico says to sue Google if it insists on using 'Gulf of America'

President Claudia Sheinbaum argues that Google has no right to rename Mexico's continental shelf

China's Xi holds rare meet with business leaders amid US tech rivalry
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China's Xi holds rare meet with business leaders amid US tech rivalry

Meeting reflects China's concern about economic growth and U.S. efforts to limit its technological development

Better internet connectivity alas? Pakistan plans major expansion with new submarine cables
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Better internet connectivity alas? Pakistan plans major expansion with new submarine cables

The country is set to expand its internet capacity by 26.5 Tbps with five new submarine cable systems in the next three to four years

New downloads of DeepSeek suspended in South Korea
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New downloads of DeepSeek suspended in South Korea

Chinese app's web service remains accessible in the country but new downloads blocked, says data protection agency

Musk says chatbot Grok 3 will be unveiled Monday
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Musk says chatbot Grok 3 will be unveiled Monday

Startup raised $12 billion in funding during 2023

Meta plans investments into AI-driven humanoid robots, memo shows
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Meta plans investments into AI-driven humanoid robots, memo shows

Company entering competitive field of humanoid robotics, joining rivals such as Figure AI and Tesla

OpenAI board rejects Elon Musk-led buyout offer
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OpenAI board rejects Elon Musk-led buyout offer

Musk filed court documents stating he would withdraw the offer if OpenAI returns to a nonprofit model

Bangladesh says in talks with Musk for Starlink rollout
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Bangladesh says in talks with Musk for Starlink rollout

Nobel laureate Yunus-led interim government initiates talks during virtual meeting with Musk

TikTok returns on Apple, Google app stores as Trump delays ban
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TikTok returns on Apple, Google app stores as Trump delays ban

Chinese app had more than 52 million downloads in 2024, according to market intelligence firm

Saudi Arabia expands EV charging infrastructure with new agreement
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Saudi Arabia expands EV charging infrastructure with new agreement

EVIQ aims to deploy over 5,000 fast chargers across the kingdom by 2030.

Trump and Putin's agenda in KSA: Ukraine, Middle East stability, energy, AI and more
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Trump and Putin's agenda in KSA: Ukraine, Middle East stability, energy, AI and more

The Kremlin said the two leaders also discussed geopolitical and economic issues, including Middle East peace efforts, Iran’s nuclear program, and U.S.-Russia economic ties.

UAE to launch DeepSeek-inspired AI models
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UAE to launch DeepSeek-inspired AI models

The UAE is investing heavily in AI as part of its economic diversification efforts away from fossil fuels

Apple renames Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America' on US app
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Apple renames Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America' on US app

Users in the United States will see the new name, while users outside the U.S. will still see 'Gulf of Mexico'

LODD and Skyports unveil vertiport designs to transform Abu Dhabi’s air mobility
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LODD and Skyports unveil vertiport designs to transform Abu Dhabi’s air mobility

This initiative aims to revolutionize air mobility solutions, integrating cutting-edge infrastructure into Abu Dhabi’s transportation network to enhance cargo and passenger movement.

JD Vance puts Europe, China on notice at AI summit
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JD Vance puts Europe, China on notice at AI summit

US Vice President criticizes European regulatory approach and takes veiled shots at China's AI ambitions