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  Intel rises as Amazon deal boosts foundry unit's prospects

  Intel's stock surged 4% after announcing a chip-making deal with AWS. This partnership could bolster Intel's struggling foundry unit.
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  The iPhone 16 prepares for a portless smartphone future

  You can use an iPhone or iPad to restore the operating system of a bricked iPhone 16 model. Here’s how this works.
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  Instagram is introducing parental controls for users under 18

  Meta Platforms is rolling out enhanced privacy and parental controls for Instagram accounts of users under 18 in a significant overhaul aimed at addressing growing concerns around the negative effects of social media.
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  Apple leaks new info about the rumored redesign of the upcoming Mac Mini M4

  Signs are pointing to an October announcement for the all-new Mac Mini.
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  Why United chose SpaceX's Starlink to power its free Wi-Fi | TechCrunch

  Late last week, United Airlines announced that it signed an agreement with Elon Musk's SpaceX to bring its Starlink internet service to its entire fleet
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  The iPhone 16 series got a big charging upgrade that Apple didn't talk about

  Apple did not disclose the biggest upgrade on the iPhone 16 series, which is its 45W fast wired charging capabilities. Read on to learn more!
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  Mark Zuckerberg says he's done apologizing | TechCrunch

  The home of the Golden State Warriors was packed on Tuesday evening this week, but it wasn't to watch Steph Curry. Thousands of fans gathered at the Chase
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  Ruto, China and SGR secrets

  As Ruto pursues extension of SGR line, current project continues to struggle with huge costs and a web of secrecy.
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  Kendrick Lamar to headline Super Bowl halftime show in New Orleans

  Grammy-winning hip hop artist Kendrick Lamar will perform during the halftime show at the Feb. 9 Super Bowl in New Orleans, the National Football League, Apple Music and label Roc Nation announced on Sunday.
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  Elon Musk says Tesla has ‘no need’ to license xAI models | TechCrunch

  Elon Musk has denied a report that one of his companies, Tesla, has discussed sharing revenue with another of his companies, xAI, so that it can use the