Telegram's revenue → for the first half of 2024 reached $525 million—nearly a 200% increase compared to the same period last year.
The growth was driven by Toncoin sales, advertising, and Premium subnoscriptions. As for Pavel Durov’s detainment in Paris? It didn’t affect the numbers at all.
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Telegram Revenue Surges by 200%
Telegram’s revenue hit $525 million in H1 2024, marking a 200% year-on-year increase.
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Brazil has ordered Apple → to allow third-party payments in the App Store within 20 days or face $43,000 in daily fines following a monopoly complaint by MercadoLibre.
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Brazil Threatens Apple with Daily Fines Over App Store Monopoly Practices
Brazil orders Apple to allow third-party payments in the App Store or face $43,000 daily fines.
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The FCC has greenlit SpaceX to roll out Starlink → satellite internet for smartphones in partnership with T-Mobile.
This marks the first commercial launch of its kind in the U.S., giving SpaceX a solid lead over competitors.
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Starlink Satellite Internet Approved for U.S. Smartphones
The FCC approved SpaceX's plan to provide satellite internet for smartphones via T-Mobile.
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🚁 Flying Taxi Fares Announced
After Dubai’s flying taxis made headlines, Abu Dhabi is now unveiling its own air taxi plans → complete with announced prices and routes.
Here’s what you’ll pay to skip the traffic:
• Inner-city trips: AED 300–350.
• Abu Dhabi to Dubai: AED 800–1,500.
At speeds of up to 241 km/h, these fully electric taxis will get you from Abu Dhabi Airport to Emirates Palace in just 5–8 minutes.
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After Dubai’s flying taxis made headlines, Abu Dhabi is now unveiling its own air taxi plans → complete with announced prices and routes.
Here’s what you’ll pay to skip the traffic:
• Inner-city trips: AED 300–350.
• Abu Dhabi to Dubai: AED 800–1,500.
At speeds of up to 241 km/h, these fully electric taxis will get you from Abu Dhabi Airport to Emirates Palace in just 5–8 minutes.
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The US FTC → is now investigating Microsoft’s practices in cloud licensing, cybersecurity, and AI services.
The probe highlights concerns over its integration of productivity and security tools with Azure.
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Microsoft Under Antitrust Investigation
The FTC has launched an antitrust investigation into Microsoft, focusing on its cloud, AI, and cybersecurity practices.
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Elon Musk’s xAI is launching an AI-powered game studio → to revolutionize the industry.
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Elon Musk to Venture into Video Game Development
Elon Musk's xAI plans to revolutionize gaming by launching an AI-powered game development studio.
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Australia → has approved the world’s strictest social media law, banning anyone under 16 from using platforms. Social media companies now face fines of up to AU$50M for non-compliance.
Enforcement begins after a test period in mid-2025, with full rollout by the end of the year.
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Australia Passes Law Banning Social Media for Under-16s
Australia has passed a landmark law banning social media use for children under 16, with fines of up to $32 million for non-compliance.
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🌊 Meta Goes Underwater
Meta plans a $10B subsea cable → stretching over 100,000 km.
Designed to boost global internet speeds, it could carry up to 500 terabits of data per second, connecting continents and reinforcing Meta's infrastructure dominance.
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Meta plans a $10B subsea cable → stretching over 100,000 km.
Designed to boost global internet speeds, it could carry up to 500 terabits of data per second, connecting continents and reinforcing Meta's infrastructure dominance.
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Meta Plans $10 Billion Subsea Cable to Expand Global Internet Connectivity
Meta is investing $10 billion in a global subsea cable project to enhance high-speed internet connectivity across continents
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Elon Musk is taking OpenAI → to court, demanding a halt to its transformation into a for-profit entity.
The lawsuit accuses OpenAI and its partner Microsoft of anti-competitive behavior, misuse of sensitive data, and undermining competitors like Musk’s xAI. He calls for preserving OpenAI’s original non-profit vision.
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Musk Moves to Block OpenAI’s Shift to a For-Profit Entity
Elon Musk has filed a lawsuit seeking to block OpenAI's shift to a for-profit entity, alleging anti-competitive practices and mission drift.
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🎮 Ready Player Tesla?
Tesla → is hiring engineers to develop remote control systems for self-driving buses, robotaxis, and humanoid robots—powered by Unreal Engine and VR for seamless real-time operation.
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Tesla → is hiring engineers to develop remote control systems for self-driving buses, robotaxis, and humanoid robots—powered by Unreal Engine and VR for seamless real-time operation.
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Tesla is Hiring Engineers for Remote Robot Control Systems
Tesla is hiring engineers to develop teleoperation systems for autonomous vehicles and robots.
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🤖 Googling Is Out, AI Is In
Gen Z is swapping Google → for AI tools and chatbots for online searches, with its ad market share expected to fall below 50% by 2025.
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Gen Z is swapping Google → for AI tools and chatbots for online searches, with its ad market share expected to fall below 50% by 2025.
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Young People Are Moving Away from Google
Young people are turning to AI and alternatives instead of Google for online searches.
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📚 ChatGPT’s Reading Problem
A study by Columbia Journalism School reveals ChatGPT → often references non-existent or low-quality sources, raising questions about its reliability. Despite its AI brilliance, it seems ChatGPT still needs to hit the books.
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A study by Columbia Journalism School reveals ChatGPT → often references non-existent or low-quality sources, raising questions about its reliability. Despite its AI brilliance, it seems ChatGPT still needs to hit the books.
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ChatGPT’s Citation Black Hole: Publishers Left Out
ChatGPT's lack of proper citations is depriving publishers of credit, traffic, and revenue, threatening the content ecosystem.
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📱 Best-Selling Smartphones of 2024
The latest rankings → of the most popular smartphones worldwide have just been released, and last year’s iPhones dominate once again.
1. iPhone 15
2. iPhone 15 Pro Max
3. iPhone 15 Pro
4. Galaxy A15 5G
5. Galaxy A15 4G
6. iPhone 14
7. Redmi 13C
8. Galaxy A05
9. Galaxy S24
10. Ultra Galaxy S24
Though exact shipment figures are undisclosed, the iPhone 15 Pro Max has narrowed its gap with the base iPhone 15. Analysts link Apple’s sales dip to Samsung’s rising shipments, with last year’s models dominating as late launches and demand for reliable, value-focused options shaped consumer choices.
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The latest rankings → of the most popular smartphones worldwide have just been released, and last year’s iPhones dominate once again.
1. iPhone 15
2. iPhone 15 Pro Max
3. iPhone 15 Pro
4. Galaxy A15 5G
5. Galaxy A15 4G
6. iPhone 14
7. Redmi 13C
8. Galaxy A05
9. Galaxy S24
10. Ultra Galaxy S24
Though exact shipment figures are undisclosed, the iPhone 15 Pro Max has narrowed its gap with the base iPhone 15. Analysts link Apple’s sales dip to Samsung’s rising shipments, with last year’s models dominating as late launches and demand for reliable, value-focused options shaped consumer choices.
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Starting May 5, 2025, WhatsApp → will no longer work on iPhones running iOS 12, including classics like the iPhone 5s and iPhone 6. It’s time to upgrade or wave goodbye to your group chats.
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WhatsApp to End Support for Older iPhone Versions in May 2025
WhatsApp ends support for iOS below 15.1 on May 5, 2025, affecting older iPhones.
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Apple plans to invest $1 billion in Indonesia → to lift the ban on iPhone 16 sales.
After failing to meet prior investment obligations, Apple is now negotiating terms, including a 40% local manufacturing requirement.
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Apple to Invest $1 Billion in Indonesia to Lift iPhone Sales Ban
Apple plans to invest $1 billion in Indonesia to lift the iPhone 16 sales ban.
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Samsung plans to launch its XR glasses this January. The gadget → will feature Google Gemini support but won’t include a display.
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Samsung to Unveil Smart XR Glasses in Januar
Samsung will reveal its XR glasses at Galaxy Unpacked 2025 in January.
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The Jaguar Type 00 concept debuted at Miami Art Week, showcasing chameleon-like shades Miami Pink and London Blue. Depending on the lighting, the car shifts from bright pink to soft pastel.
The production version, featuring a 600-hp motor and 700 km range, is set for a late 2025 reveal.
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OpenAI reports that ChatGPT → now boasts 300 million weekly users, generating over 1 billion prompts.
To celebrate, OpenAI is kicking off "Shipmas" — a 12-day campaign promising daily announcements of new features and updates.
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AMD CEO Lisa Su → says AI has propelled the industry further in 18 months than the past decade combined.
With AI accelerators projected to bring in $5B this year, AMD now boasts a market cap over twice that of Intel and is racing to redefine the $500B AI chip market.
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AI: The Most Transformative Tech of Our Time
AMD CEO Lisa Su calls AI the most transformative technology, driving $5B in 2024 revenue.
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OpenAI → has introduced ChatGPT Pro, a $200/month plan offering unlimited access to its most advanced models, including the reasoning-focused o1.
With enhanced capabilities in math, coding, and image analysis, o1 sets a new bar for AI tools. Perfect for power users—if your wallet can keep up.
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Meet ChatGPT Pro: The $200 AI Assistant
OpenAI launches ChatGPT Pro, a $200/month plan with advanced AI tools and reasoning features.
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📡 MacBook Dials In… Finally!
Apple → is considering adding cellular connectivity to the MacBook. It’s expected to arrive in 2026 models, once the company rolls out its second-generation in-house modem.
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Apple → is considering adding cellular connectivity to the MacBook. It’s expected to arrive in 2026 models, once the company rolls out its second-generation in-house modem.
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Apple to Add Cellular Connectivity to MacBook
Apple plans to add cellular connectivity to MacBooks, but not before 2026.
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