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Anthropic lets users connect more apps to Claude

Anthropic on Thursday launched a new way to connect apps and tools to its AI chatbot Claude, as well as an expanded “deep research” capability that allows Claude to search the web, enterprise accounts, and more. The new app connection … Continue reading

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Microsoft pops 9% after earnings beat, on pace for best day in 5 years

Microsoft shares popped after the software giant issued strong guidance, and robust cloud growth drove a top-and-bottom line beat.

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Nvidia says Anthropic is telling ‘tall tales’ in its defense of U.S. AI chip restrictions on China

President Donald Trump is reportedly working on updating the chip restrictions, adding another layer of uncertainty to the already contentious policy.

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Xbox price pushed up by £50 amid tariff uncertainty

The company his pointed to increasing game development costs and “market conditions”.

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Think Twice Before Creating That ChatGPT Action Figure

People are using ChatGPT’s new image generator to take part in viral social media trends. But using it also puts your privacy at risk—unless you take a few simple steps to protect yourself.

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Apple Would Be Worth Half as Much If It Stopped Manufacturing in China

The world’s most valuable company has become so reliant on Chinese suppliers and sales that it would be worth half as much or less without them.

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Xbox consoles, controllers, and games are getting more expensive

Microsoft announced price increases on Thursday for its Xbox consoles, controllers, and some games. The affected consoles, which include Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S models, will increase in price between $80 and $100 each, depending on the console. … Continue reading

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Instacart acquires Wynshop to provide tools for grocers and retailers

Grocery-delivery giant Instacart announced Thursday the acquisition of Wynshop, a provider of cloud-based e-commerce solutions for grocers. The deal will help Instacart improve its enterprise solutions, enabling retailers to enhance their online experiences. The company didn’t disclose deal terms.  Wynshop … Continue reading

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Meta Platforms jumps 6% on earnings beat, advertising resilience

Investors this earnings season are watching for signs that President Donald Trump’s tariff push and global trade uncertainty are hampering advertising demand.

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Aurora launches commercial self-driving truck service in Texas

Autonomous vehicle technology startup Aurora Innovation says it has successfully launched a self-driving truck service in Texas, making it the first company to deploy driverless, heavy-duty trucks for commercial use on public roads in the U.S.  The launch comes just … Continue reading

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