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    CCP's Alibaba, WeChat create your digital prison in the US

    The Chinese Communist Party employs digital governance and data manipulation as tools for global authoritarian control. Chen Ende, a former technology worker at Alibaba Cainiao and Tianque Technology, revealed how private companies serve as surveillance proxies for the state. His experiences...
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    Maharoof has already crowns India the winners of the UAE's Asia Cup already

    Farveez Maharoof predicts India will dominate the Men's T20 Asia Cup tournament scheduled across UAE venues from September 9 through 28. The former Sri Lankan all-rounder considers India the strongest contender based on current squad strength. Sri Lanka and Bangladesh emerge as potential...
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    A leaked slide offers a glimpse at AMD's Zen 6 vaporware

    OEM Seleno revealed internal roadmap documents that expose AMD's upcoming processor strategy for mobile computing. The company plans three distinct Zen 6 families targeting different market segments through 2026-2027. Gator Range processors will succeed the Fire Range HX series by delivering...
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    Verizon's failed attempt to punish loyalty ends in a pathetic retreat

    Verizon faced significant customer criticism after discontinuing loyalty discounts for long-term subscribers. The telecommunications company sought to focus on premium-paying customers but miscalculated the public relations consequences. Loyal customers expressed feelings of betrayal and...
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    Intel's future revealed in a boring industrial roadmap from DFI

    DFI revealed comprehensive roadmaps for System-on-Modules and Single Board Computers that detail Intel's forthcoming processor implementations. The documentation outlines five distinct chip families planned for embedded computing applications through 2026. Panther Lake processors will debut...
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    Apple's bold new iPhone Fold is a form factor from six years ago

    Apple prepares to release its first foldable smartphone during the following year. Mark Gurman reports the device will feature an eight-inch internal screen that unfolds like a book. The company plans to integrate four separate camera systems across the device. Two cameras will mount on the rear...
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    Samsung may have to pay tribute to Trump's favorite chipmaker, Intel

    Samsung Electronics seeks strategic collaboration with Intel Corporation amid shifting political dynamics. The Korean technology company aims to strengthen ties with American semiconductor firms following the Trump administration's acquisition of a ten percent equity position in Intel. Taiwan...
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    Intel puts its next gen Panther Lake CPU in anything but a desktop

    DFI announced an industrial Mini-ITX motherboard that showcases Intel's upcoming Panther Lake-H processor. The board operates with a 25-watt thermal design power rating and represents the first commercial implementation of this next-generation chip architecture. Intel plans to manufacture these...
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    Apple thinks a more expensive iPhone 17 can actually beat Samsung

    Apple commenced iPhone 17 production this month through manufacturing partner Foxconn. The company distributes employee incentives to achieve ambitious production deadlines. Markets receiving initial shipments will feature the United States, China, and South Korea as primary destinations. Apple...
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    If you bought the cheap iPhone 16e, Apple says no fast charging for you

    Apple introduces third-party wireless charging improvements through iOS 26, launching next month. The update enables 25W charging speeds on iPhone 16 devices using any compatible Qi2 accessory. Previously, users required Apple's MagSafe chargers to achieve maximum wireless charging rates. The...
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    Dune Awakening's director says negative feedback makes him drink

    Funcom's survival sandbox MMO Dune Awakening attracted over one million players since launching in early access on June 5. Game Director Joel Bylos confirmed the title achieved 89 percent positive reviews on Steam despite encountering stability issues during peak traffic periods. The development...
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    Ubisoft's new Mirage DLC is just a tourism ad for Saudi Arabia

    Ubisoft announced free downloadable content for Assassin's Creed Mirage during the ESports World Cup 2025 held in Riyadh. The expansion will arrive in 2025 after earlier rumors suggested Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund would finance additional content through Savvy Games Group. Players...
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    Jensen Huang's praise for TSMC in Taiwan is just veiled desperation

    Jensen Huang traveled to Taiwan to strengthen ties with semiconductor manufacturer TSMC during his recent business trip. The NVIDIA chief executive praised investors who purchased TSMC shares as intelligent decision-makers while predicting sustained demand for the foundry's services. Huang...
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    A pointless benchmark for AMD's old Ryzen 5 5500X3D has surfaced

    AMD released benchmark results for the budget Ryzen 5 5500X3D processor through Geekbench testing. The chip achieved 1,936 points in single-core performance and 9,292 points in multi-core evaluation when tested on Linux systems. Multi-core performance exceeded the standard Ryzen 5500 by thirteen...
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    AMD's flagship Ryzen 9 9950X3D is already in the bargain bin

    AMD processors featuring Zen 5 architecture and 3D V-Cache technology receive significant price reductions across international markets. The flagship Ryzen 9 9950X3D processor reaches record-low pricing in Germany at €649 through Amazon, representing a substantial €120 decrease from its original...
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    Jensen Huang's plan is to turn the whole world into an NVIDIA GPU

    NVIDIA introduced Spectrum-XGS Ethernet technology to link separate data centers across vast distances. The system transforms individual computing facilities into massive artificial intelligence networks that span cities and continents. Companies can bypass the physical constraints and expensive...
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    Apple would rather lose the market than make an affordable AirPod

    Chinese consumers drive artificial intelligence headset sales through budget purchases under seventy dollars. Runto Technology research reveals these affordable wireless audio devices capture 60.1 percent of market revenue during early 2025. This represents substantial growth from 18.8 percent...
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    Sure, China's new Lisuan G100 GPU is an RTX 4060 killer

    Chinese manufacturer Lisuan added INT8 operation capabilities to its G100 graphics processor, expanding the device's functionality beyond gaming applications. The 6nm semiconductor targets artificial intelligence workloads through specialized 8-bit integer processing features that accelerate...
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    Google cripples the Pixel 10 battery so it hopefully won't explode

    Google expanded Battery Health Assistance to the Pixel 10 series after introducing the feature on the Pixel 9a. The system automatically reduces charging speed and voltage after 200 charge cycles to maintain battery stability. Users cannot disable this mandatory function that continues adjusting...
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    In 2025, Google's best phone loses to an iPhone from five years ago

    Google released the Pixel 10 lineup featuring artificial intelligence enhancements powered by the TSMC-manufactured Tensor G5 processor. The flagship Pixel 10 Pro XL demonstrates performance improvements over previous models but remains behind Apple's current iPhone 16 series. Recent Geekbench...
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