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UK’s DCMS opens consultation on gaming machine and bingo licensing reforms

Posted on October 16, 2025 by Techme101

UK’s Department for Culture, Media and Sport has launched a public consultation on proposed changes to gaming machine rules and bingo venue licensing in Great Britain. Published on Wednesday (October 15), the consultation asks for feedback on possible updates to … Continue reading →

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Chance of AI market correction is ‘pretty high,’ says ex-Meta exec Nick Clegg as he pushes back on superintelligence

Posted on October 16, 2025 by Techme101

The AI boom has resulted in “unbelievable, crazy valuations,” Clegg said.

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Is Microsoft’s first ever handheld Xbox console worth the wait?

Posted on October 16, 2025 by Techme101

The ROG Xbox Ally works with Game Pass out of the box, meaning gamers start off with hundreds of games.

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Scottish data centres powering AI already using enough water to fill 27 million bottles a year

Posted on October 16, 2025 by Techme101

The volume of tap water used by Scotland’s data centres has quadrupled since 2021, figures show.

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Cabinet Office rejects Cummings’ China breach claim

Posted on October 16, 2025 by Techme101

Boris Johnson’s ex-Downing Street aide says Beijing obtained “vast amounts” of “secret” data.

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CNBC Daily Open: Major U.S. banks enjoy a blowout quarter — assuaging trade war concerns

Posted on October 16, 2025 by Techme101

Whether traders continue pushing equities to highs amid fractious relations with China will depend, in part, on the earnings of major technology companies.

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India’s Kuku snags $85M as mobile content wars intensify

Posted on October 16, 2025 by Techme101

Kuku plans to expand beyond India with a U.S. launch slated for next year.

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TSMC hits yet another record as profit surges 39%, beating estimates on AI chip demand surge

Posted on October 16, 2025 by Techme101

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company reported a 39.1% increase in third-quarter profit, hitting a fresh record despite missing estimates.

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FCC moves to expel one of Hong Kong’s largest telco companies from U.S. networks

Posted on October 16, 2025 by Techme101

The U.S. has taken steps to block one of Hong Kong’s largest phone companies from accessing the country’s domestic telecom networks over national security concerns.

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Thirsty AI mega projects raise alarm in some of Europe’s driest regions

Posted on October 16, 2025 by Techme101

Europe is planning to at least triple its data center capacity as part of a push to become a world-class AI hub.

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