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DraftKings and ESPN pact spotlights upcoming Predictions launch amid improved quarterly results

DraftKings and ESPN made their new agreement public on Thursday (November 6) as the broadcaster replaced PENN Entertainment with DraftKings as the exclusive ‘Official Sportsbook and Odds Provider.’ The partnership means fans will be able to use betting features and … Continue reading

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Ex-NBA star Damon Jones pleads not guilty in gambling and poker conspiracy cases

Former NBA guard and assistant coach Damon Jones pleaded not guilty on Thursday (November 6) to conspiracy charges tied to two separate federal gambling cases. In the first case, prosecutors say Jones, best known for his time with the Cleveland … Continue reading

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Google, Microsoft, and Meta Have Stopped Publishing Workforce Diversity Data

Other big tech companies including Amazon, Apple, and Nvidia have continued their annual disclosures this year even as the Trump administration cracks down on DEI.

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‘Landfall’ spyware abused zero-day to hack Samsung Galaxy phones

A newly identified Android spyware targeted Galaxy devices for close to a year, including users in the Middle East, researchers exclusively tell TechCrunch.

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AI valuation fears grip global investors as tech bubble concerns grow

The recent slide among AI stocks has once again put fears of a tech bubble at the forefront of investors’ minds.

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CEO of Southeast Asia’s largest bank warns investors: ‘Buckle up, we’re in for a volatile ride’

DBS CEO Tan Su Shan cautioned investors about persistent market swings amid stretched U.S. valuations and concentrated AI stock exposure.

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Elon Musk says Tesla needs to build ‘gigantic chip fab’ to meet AI and robotics needs

Tesla CEO Elon Musk he needs a “gigantic” semiconductor fabrication plant to meet the company’s chip needs as it expands its AI and robotics ventures. 

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CNBC Daily Open: Tech had a rough day in the markets — its employees had a worse October

For most tech workers and investors, Thursday was another reminder of volatility’s sting. For Elon Musk, it was another day on the road to the stratosphere.

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SoftBank shares slide over 8% amid renewed pressure on AI-linked stocks

Shares of Japan’s SoftBank Group plunged, following a broader slump in AI-related stocks as investors once again grew wary of the sector’s lofty valuations.

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Elon Musk’s $1tn pay deal approved by Tesla shareholders

The richest man in the world will get hundreds of millions of new shares if he hits his targets.

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