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Microsoft confirms date for Xbox Games Showcase in June

Microsoft has confirmed the date for its Xbox Games Showcase in June, which will be followed immediately by a dedicated Direct on a mystery title. On June 9, 2024, the showcase will get underway at 10am Pacific / 1pm Eastern … Continue reading

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Tens of millions secretly use WhatsApp despite bans

Will Cathcart reveals how many people are secretly using his app in countries where it is banned.

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Llama 3 Cheat Sheet: A Complete Guide for 2024

Learn how to access Meta’s new AI model Llama 3, which sets itself apart by being open to use under a license agreement.

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Amazon beats on top and bottom lines, driven by growth in cloud and digital ads

Amazon surpassed analyst expectations for revenue and earnings in the first quarter.

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Super Micro pushes up full-year revenue forecast as it points to strong AI demand

Super Micro is now a component of the S&P 500 index. The company’s growth accelerated to 200% from 103% in the previous quarter, but revenue still missed.

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Pinterest shares soar 16% on earnings beat, strong revenue growth

Shares of Pinterest popped in extended trading Tuesday after the company reported first-quarter results.

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AMD’s data center business grew 80% but the stock is down

AMD sells AI chips that compete with Nvidia, but it makes most of its money from PC chips.

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Amazon’s cloud margin widens on accelerating revenue growth

Amazon’s cloud unit is delivering the best operating margin at least since 2014.

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Midi is building a digital platform for an oft-overlooked area of women’s health

When Joanna Strober was around 47 she stopped sleeping. While losing sleep is a common symptom of perimenopause, she first had to go to multiple providers, including driving 45 minutes out of San Francisco to pay $750 out of pocket, … Continue reading

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Razer hit with $1.1M FTC fine over glowing ‘N95’ mask COVID claims

The Federal Trade Commission hit Razer with a $1.1 million fine Tuesday. The order claims that the gaming accessory maker misled consumers by claiming that its flashy Zephyr mask was certified as N95-grade. “These businesses falsely claimed, in the midst … Continue reading

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