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EU Launches Antitrust Probe Into Meta Over Alleged AI Monopolization on WhatsApp

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The European Union has launched a comprehensive antitrust investigation into Meta’s AI integration policies on WhatsApp, marking another escalation in the bloc’s aggressive regulatory approach toward Big Tech. The probe centers on allegations that Meta’s new AI framework could systematically exclude third-party AI providers from WhatsApp’s 2.7 billion-user ecosystem, potentially creating an unfair competitive advantage…

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Samsung’s Semiconductor Division Rejects Memory Deal with Own Company as AI Drives RAM Prices to Record Highs

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In a striking example of market forces overriding corporate loyalty, Samsung’s semiconductor division reportedly rejected a long-term memory chip contract from its own electronics subsidiary—a decision that illuminates the unprecedented strain AI demand is placing on global RAM supplies. This internal corporate conflict reveals how dramatically the memory market has transformed, with prices reaching levels…

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Russian Cosmonaut Oleg Artemyev Removed from SpaceX Crew-12 Mission Over Alleged Security Breach

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Russian cosmonaut Oleg Artemyev has been removed from SpaceX’s upcoming Crew-12 mission to the International Space Station following alleged violations of U.S. national security protocols. The unprecedented incident has sent shockwaves through the space community and threatens to destabilize already fragile international space partnerships at a critical juncture for global cooperation. Security Breach Allegations Surface…

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Libraries Become the New Blockbuster: How Public Libraries Are Leading the Physical Media Revival

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In an era where digital streaming was supposed to deliver the final blow to physical media, video rentals are staging an unlikely comeback. The twist? Public libraries have emerged as the unexpected champions of this revival, transforming from quiet repositories of books into bustling hubs of DVD, Blu-ray, and video game circulation. As traditional video…

Against All Odds: How Independent Video Rental Stores Are Thriving in the Streaming Era

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In an era dominated by Netflix, Disney+, and countless streaming platforms, an unlikely phenomenon is quietly unfolding: video rental stores are making a comeback. While most Blockbusters shuttered over a decade ago, a handful of survivors are not just clinging to life—they’re thriving. This resurgence reflects more than mere nostalgia; it signals a growing appetite…

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Zig Programming Language Abandons GitHub Over Microsoft’s AI Push, Citing Platform Reliability Concerns

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The Zig programming language’s recent departure from GitHub has sent shockwaves through the developer community, exposing a widening rift between AI-centric platform strategies and fundamental developer needs. The systems programming language, renowned for its focus on simplicity and performance, has migrated its repositories to Codeberg after growing frustrated with GitHub’s declining reliability and what project…

Waymo’s Animal Detection Crisis: Two Fatal Strikes Expose Self-Driving Car Safety Gaps

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Waymo’s autonomous vehicles have become the center of intense scrutiny following two fatal animal strikes in San Francisco within recent weeks. The incidents—involving a beloved neighborhood cat named KitKat and a small dog—have reignited critical questions about the readiness of self-driving technology for widespread deployment on city streets. Two Fatal Strikes Expose Detection Limitations The…

Kubernetes Retires Ingress NGINX Controller at KubeCon 2025, Forcing Thousands to Migrate

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The Kubernetes community faces a pivotal moment with the announced retirement of the Ingress NGINX controller, revealed at KubeCon North America 2025. This decision signals the end of an era for one of the most widely deployed ingress controllers in the cloud-native ecosystem, forcing thousands of organizations to reassess their infrastructure strategies while highlighting critical…

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Apple Pushes Back Against India’s Mandate to Preload Government Anti-Theft App on iPhones

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Apple is preparing to resist a new directive from India’s government requiring all smartphone manufacturers to preload a state-run app on their devices. The mandate from India’s Department of Telecommunications demands that the Sanchar Saathi app—designed to combat phone theft, block fraudulent calls, and verify second-hand devices—be embedded on every iPhone sold in the country….

Supreme Court Copyright Ruling Could Transform How Internet Providers Handle Piracy

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The United States Supreme Court stands poised to deliver a landmark ruling that could fundamentally reshape how internet service providers handle copyright infringement. The case of Cox Communications v. Sony Music Entertainment has emerged as a defining moment for digital copyright law, with implications that extend far beyond the courtroom to affect millions of internet…