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Tinder explores a redesign, dating ‘modes,’ and college-specific features to boost engagement

Tinder will redesign and debut college specific features, like searching for people within the college, to appeal to younger users.

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Google says hackers stole its customers’ data by breaching its Salesforce database

Google confirmed that one of its cloud-stored Salesforce databases was breached, exposing its customer data. Google attributed the breach to a hacking group, ShinyHunters, known for breaking into Salesforce databases.

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Microsoft brings OpenAI’s smallest open model to Windows users

Microsoft will bring OpenAI’s new free and open GPT model, gpt-oss-20b, to Windows 11 users via Windows AI Foundry, its platform that lets users tap AI features, APIs, and popular open-source models on their computers.

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Nearly 250 slot machines seized in Florida illegal gambling busts

Illegal slot machine operators in Port Richey, Florida, had a bad day. Joining forces with the Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC), the Port Richey and New Port Richey police departments managed to secure 249 illegal slot machines. Alongside this, it … Continue reading

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KSA admits gambling tax hike having negative effect on income

The Netherlands Gambling Authority (Kansspelautoriteit or KSA) has admitted that its plans to hike gambling taxes aren’t working out as planned. The KSA had increased gambling tax from January 1, 2025, to 34.2% from 30.5%, with the intention to “increase … Continue reading

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Uber beats on revenue, announces $20 billion stock buyback

Uber’s revenue climbed 18% from a year earlier, topping analysts’ estimates.

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Qwant and Ecosia debut Staan, a European search index that aims to take on Big Tech

European search engines Qwant and Ecosia said on Wednesday that they have both started serving search queries through an index they developed together, Staan, that aims to be a cheaper, more privacy-focused alternative to Google and Bing.

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Windows 11 SE: Microsoft Support For Chrome OS Competitor Ends in 2026

Microsoft’s Windows 11 SE, aimed at challenging Chromebooks in schools with low-cost PCs, will lose support in 2026 following version 24H2.

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50 attorneys general plea for DOJ to crack down on illegal offshore gambling

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) received a petition from 50 attorneys general to crack down on illegal offshore gambling. The news was part of a release by the National Association of Attorneys General as a coalition, and as a … Continue reading

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Musk says Tesla is training an upgraded Full Self-Driving model which could be released next month

Elon Musk said the new Full Self-Driving model will have a larger parameter size and improved video performance.

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