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Alibaba’s AI glasses to rival Meta go on sale for $500

Alibaba, like other tech giants such as Meta, are betting that smart glasses could be the next big consumer device after the smartphone.

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Europe’s slow and steady approach to AI could be its edge

Grid congestion and tough sustainability regulations are barriers to a rapid AI built-out, but these challenges benefit Europe in the long-run.

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CNBC Daily Open: Thanksgiving cheer comes a day early for U.S. markets

Thanksgiving in the U.S. takes place on Thursday stateside, but the feasting might have begun a day early for investors.

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The future will be explained to you in Palo Alto

On Wednesday evening at PlayGround Global in Palo Alto, some very smart people who are building things you don’t understand yet will explain what’s coming. This is the final StrictlyVC event of 2025, and truly, the lineup is ridiculous. The … Continue reading

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Spain’s gambling regulator hands out $38M in fines to Betfair and 888 

Spain’s Directorate General for Gambling Regulation (DGOJ) has released a swathe of new fines for operators, totalling €33,503,000 ($38 million) to 32 well known gambling brands such as 888 and Betfair. The news comes from the desk of the betting … Continue reading

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DraftKings brings Spanish language to its sportsbook and casino offerings

DraftKings has launched a Spanish version of its sportsbook and casino offerings as it looks to expand its business ahead of next year’s World Cup in the US, Canada, and Mexico. In the US, an estimated 14% of the population … Continue reading

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Polymarket wins CFTC approval, paving regulated path for US market return

Polymarket is on the way back to the US, but this time regulated under the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). In 2022, despite being based in New York, it moved to block US customers after pressure came from regulators under … Continue reading

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Social media users report Netflix outage during ‘Stranger Things’ premiere

Social media users said they were experiencing issues with Netflix on Wednesday, the night of the “Stranger Things” fifth season premiere.

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CNBC Daily Open: An early Thanksgiving celebration in U.S. markets

Thanksgiving in the U.S. takes place on Thursday stateside, but the feasting might have begun a day early for investors.

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Nordic founders are taking bigger swings, and it’s paying off

Ten years ago, raising €1 million in Copenhagen was enough to make waves in the region’s tech scene. Today, the Nordics are turning out billion-dollar companies like Lovable — which hit $200M in revenue just 12 months after launching.  Dennis Green-Lieber, founder … Continue reading

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