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Spotify Down: Thousands Report Problems With Music App
Spotify, one of the world's most popular music streaming apps, faced widespread problems on Tuesday. Thousands of users reported issues with the service.
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Technology
Why Does Google Celebrate Its Birthday on September 27?
Google celebrates its birthday every year on September 27. However, this date does not match its official incorporation date of September 4, 1998. This difference has puzzled many people.
Politics, Technology
Albanese Pushes UN Security Council Bid as Hume Talks AI Hack
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has increased his efforts to secure a seat for Australia on the United Nations Security Council, according to live coverage from the Guardian. The Security Council is one of the
Politics, Technology
Poland Says Fire at Satellite Station Was Sabotage
Poland has said that a fire at a Starlink satellite station was an act of sabotage, meaning someone caused the damage on purpose.
Politics, Technology
Australia News: OpenAI Breach Investigated; Victoria to Allow Dogs in Pubs
Australia's Deputy Prime Minister, Richard Marles, has said that the legal situation around a reported data breach involving artificial intelligence company OpenAI is currently under investigation. A data breach happens
Technology, Politics
UK Watchdog Investigates Pornhub Over Child Access Concerns
Pornhub, one of the world's most visited pornography websites, is being investigated by the UK's communications watchdog, Ofcom.
Politics, Technology
UK to Launch New Centre to Fight Fake News from Russia
The UK government is creating a new centre to fight fake news and false information from other countries, Andy Burnham has announced.
Business, Technology
Analysts Raise Price Targets for Microsoft on AI and Azure Growth
An analyst has raised price targets for Microsoft and for an AI infrastructure company. A price target is an estimate of what a stock will be worth in the future. The higher targets suggest growing confidence in both com
Business, Technology
Bitcoin Price Jumps to $86,000, Highest Since January
Bitcoin, the world's most popular cryptocurrency, has reached $86,000, its highest price since January. This has led to a debate about whether the 'crypto winter' is finally over.
Business, Technology
Meta Stock Jumps 10% on New AI App and Higher Price Target
Shares of Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, jumped 10% in a single trading day. Two main reasons drove this sharp rise.
Technology, Business
Nvidia Boss: No Chance AI Will Destroy the World by 2030
Jensen Huang, the head of the chip company Nvidia, has strongly rejected warnings that artificial intelligence could destroy the world by 2030.
Technology, Politics
Australia May Ban Smart Glasses in Government Offices
Australia is considering a new rule that would ban smart glasses from government offices. Smart glasses are wearable devices that look like normal glasses but contain small cameras or computers.
Technology, Entertainment
Twitch CEO Warns Game Makers About ‘GTA 6’ Attention
The CEO of Twitch has told video game companies to avoid competing directly with 'Grand Theft Auto 6.'
Business, Technology
Bitcoin Rises Close to $78,000 After Rate Hike
The price of Bitcoin, the world's most popular cryptocurrency, moved higher this week, getting close to $78,000. This rise came after a rate hike, a change that affects how expensive it is to borrow money. Rate changes c
Technology, Business
Salesforce Hit by Global Outage During Dreamforce Event
Salesforce, a major cloud software company, experienced a global outage this week just as its annual Dreamforce conference was getting underway. The timing made the disruption especially noticeable.
Technology, Politics
Trump Calls Nvidia CEO — Call Ends Up on Speakerphone
U.S. President Donald Trump made a phone call to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to talk about artificial intelligence.
Entertainment, Technology
Actor Stephen Root Confirms Role in 'Grand Theft Auto VI'
Actor Stephen Root has confirmed that he has a role in the upcoming video game 'Grand Theft Auto VI', also known as GTA 6. He said, "You're gonna see me in it."
Technology
Fidium Fiber Internet Goes Down Across New England
Thousands of customers across Maine and other New England states lost internet access this week. The problem was caused by an outage affecting the company Fidium Fiber.
Business, Technology
Deadline Nears for $50 Million Disney Streaming Settlement
Time is running out for people to apply for a $50 million settlement linked to Disney and streaming TV prices. A settlement is money paid to end a legal problem.
Technology
Apple Launches New AirPods 5 with Noise Cancellation
Apple has announced its newest wireless earphones, the AirPods 5. The company says they have the best Active Noise Cancellation available in an open-ear design.
