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Does the Job of C.E.O. or Private Investor Come First? Intel’s Chief Is Juggling That Question.

Lip-Bu Tan, who was appointed chief executive of Intel in March, is also a longtime venture capitalist. His dual roles have caused some consternation.

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Taiwan Invokes National Security Law to Protect TSMC Trade Secrets

An executive left TSMC for Intel. Taiwan’s government says that could threaten its national security.

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ChatGPT is Apple’s most downloaded app of 2025 in the US

This is ChatGPT’s first year as the No. 1 app on the U.S. App Store by downloads.

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Amazon now offers same-day delivery of perishable groceries in 2,300 US cities

The e-commerce giant says it will expand the service to additional cities in 2026.

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Crypto.com quietly discloses that customers will face three-second delay on sports wagers

Crypto.com has confirmed that customers will experience a three-second delay when placing wagers on sports games, offering some an advantage over others. Crypto.com has revealed in its terms and conditions that customers will face a three-second delay when wagering on … Continue reading

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NBA players to get greater biometric data through Orreco and Sportradar deal

The company which provides bio-analytics solutions for athletes, Orreco, will now officially integrate NBA tracking data from Sportradar. Sportradar is the official data partner of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and its real-time player tracking and event data will now … Continue reading

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Evoke launches strategic review exploring possible group sale or breakup after budget tax rises

Evoke Plc has begun a formal review of its future direction as pressure grows in the UK gambling industry, with newly announced tax hikes and planned store reductions by one of its major brands adding to the strain. In a … Continue reading

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Washington bans prediction markets as ‘increased interest’ in event-based contracts spikes

Washington State has banned prediction markets as interest in the platforms ramps up across the United States. The Washington State Gambling Commission has officially banned prediction markets across the state, prohibiting either offering events-based contracts or participating with online operators … Continue reading

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Committee Chair Walberg presses sports unions for answers on illegal gambling scandals

US Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg has sent letters to several sports organizations in the wake of illegal sports gambling schemes involving professional athletes. Walberg sent queries to various organizations on Tuesday (December 9), including the National Football … Continue reading

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Nvidia refutes report that China’s DeepSeek is using its banned Blackwell AI chips

The U.S. has blocked the export of Nvidia’s Blackwell chips to China in an effort to stay ahead in the AI race.

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