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US Supreme Court hears challenges to social media laws
US Supreme Court hears challenges to social media laws
by  AFP

The US Supreme Court, in a case that could determine the future of social media, heard arguments on Monday about whether a pair of state laws that limit content moderation are constitutional. The nine-member Supreme Court voted narrowly to suspend the controversial laws until it heard Monday's oral arguments, which lasted nearly four hours. cl/dw

US can house 'entire' supply chain for advanced chips: Commerce Dept
US can house 'entire' supply chain for advanced chips: Commerce Dept
by  AFP

US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo expressed confidence Monday that the country can house the entire silicon supply chain for making advanced chips, including tech that is key for artificial intelligence. On Monday, Raimondo added that Washington would "prioritize projects that will be operational by 2030" when it invests funds for advanced chipmaking.

HTC boss welcomes Apple VR competition
HTC boss welcomes Apple VR competition
by  AFP

The boss of consumer electronics firm HTC on Monday welcomed Apple's launch of its own a mixed reality headset, saying it will help the technology take off and become mainstream.

Smartphone makers bet on AI to boost sales
Smartphone makers bet on AI to boost sales
by  AFP

Smartphone makers are packing their latest devices with flashy new artificial intelligence tools such as real-time voice translation and advanced photo editing in efforts to reignite consumer demand.

Swords, headsets and Indian wedding for Zuckerberg's Asia tour
Swords, headsets and Indian wedding for Zuckerberg's Asia tour
by  AFP

Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg was in Japan on Monday on a mini-Asia tour involving sword-making, mixed-reality headsets in Seoul and reportedly also lavish pre-wedding celebrations for an Indian multi-billionaire's son. In India Zuckerberg was set to attend the March 1-3 pre-wedding celebrations of the son of Mukesh Ambani, chairman of oil-to-telecoms giant Reliance Industries, Bloomberg said.

'Fake love' crypto scammers ensnare US victims
'Fake love' crypto scammers ensnare US victims
by  AFP

The "wine trader" wooed her online for months with his flirtatious smile and emoji-sprinkled texts. The gym buff with a dreamy smile deleted his Hinge profile to give her "focused attention," a refreshing experience in the age of fleeting online relationships.

GPS war: Israel's battle to keep drones flying and enemies baffled
GPS war: Israel's battle to keep drones flying and enemies baffled
by  AFP

Omer Sharar had just received the first delivery of his new GPS anti-jamming technology when Hamas militants attacked Israel on October 7. On October 7, the militants put these devices to use, evading detection and interception to drop bomblets on military observation posts along the security barrier around the Gaza Strip as part of its unprecedented attack that triggered the war with Israel.

Digital media upstart Vice laying off 'several hundred' staff: CEO
Digital media upstart Vice laying off 'several hundred' staff: CEO
by  AFP

Vice, the dynamic, fast-growing digital media company that gained a wide following with young readers, said Thursday it will no longer publish on its flagship website and is eliminating hundreds of jobs. "Regrettably, this means that we will be reducing our workforce, eliminating several hundred positions."

Reddit files to go public as 'RDDT' on NYSE
Reddit files to go public as 'RDDT' on NYSE
by  AFP

Reddit on Thursday told US stock regulators that it plans to go public on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "RDDT". Reddit did not provide details regarding the number or price of shares nor when the initial public offering would occur.