😄 TikTok Gets 75-Day Extension

Trump signed an order delaying the TikTok ban → for 75 days, giving ByteDance time to negotiate the sale of its U.S. operations.

The platform resumed service after a brief suspension, while Apple, Google, and Oracle continue infrastructure support during the extension.

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🐠 Who’s Protecting Oman’s Seas?

This time, our team decided to spotlight the people working behind the scenes to protect our planet.

Meet Suaad Al Harthi, Executive Director of the Environment Society of Oman, who’s leading efforts to save Oman’s marine ecosystems and redefining what it means to be a woman in science.

Read → how she’s inspiring the next generation of conservationists and tackling climate challenges head-on.

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😂 Nvidia overtakes Apple (again)

Nvidia → is now the world’s most valuable company at $3.45T, edging out Apple at $3.35T.

AI chip demand keeps Nvidia soaring, while Apple struggles with an 11% stock drop this year.

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💸 The Rise of Machines Continues

Trump → announces $500B private investment for AI via the Stargate project.

OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank kick off with $100B to build next-gen AI infrastructure and create 100,000 US jobs.

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😾 The Invisible Suit of Our Time

Vollebak’s $3,295 Shielding Suit → blocks radio waves, infrared radiation, and even bacteria. No tracking, hacking, or calling allowed.

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🛸 Your new assistant doesn’t need coffee breaks

OpenAI has unveiled Operator, an AI agent → that books flights, shops, and navigates the web for you.

Currently available in the U.S. for Pro users at $200/month, with wider access coming soon.

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😆 Give Us Strength to Keep Up with These Models

OpenAI’s founder teased “big news” — the new GPT-o3 mini model will be free to use. Here’s what you need to know:

🧠 GPT-4o mini is currently available for free.

🧠 Despite rumors, the $200 model is not going free.

🧠 GPT-o3 mini is a new addition, while GPT-o1 Pro — the powerhouse model — will remain at $200/month.

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🦴 Oracle to Oversee TikTok?

The Trump administration plans to transfer → TikTok’s U.S. operations to Oracle, with ByteDance retaining a minor stake.

The deal, valued at up to $200 billion, could become one of the largest transactions in the tech industry.

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🥇 Finally, banks meet crypto!

Trump repeals SAB 121, removing barriers for U.S. banks → to handle digital assets like Bitcoin. Wall Street is ready to enter the crypto market.

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☕️ Siri gets a push to catch up!

Apple appoints Kim Vorrath → to lead AI efforts and catch up with competitors. Siri’s new LLM-powered version is expected at WWDC25, rolling out in 2026 with iOS 19.4.

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😆 Censorship Alert?

Post-ban TikTok users in the U.S. report flagged posts, limited search results, and warnings on misinformation. TikTok → says fixes are underway.

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😆 DeepSeek disrupts the market

Chinese AI startup → DeepSeek's R1 model has shaken tech stocks, with Nvidia dropping 16.5% and Nasdaq down 3.5%. Trained on minimal resources, it’s already outperforming rivals like ChatGPT.

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😄 Microsoft’s TikTok Shopping Spree?

Microsoft → is reportedly negotiating to buy TikTok’s U.S. operations from ByteDance. Trump says multiple companies are interested, and a decision will be made in 30 days.

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🛸 Alibaba’s AI just leveled up

Alibaba → releases an AI model that can control PCs and smartphones.

Qwen2.5-VL analyzes videos, solves complex tasks, and outperforms GPT-4o and Gemini 2.0.

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💲 Visa partners with X Money

Elon Musk’s X Money → payment service launches in 2025 with Visa as its first partner.

Users can top up wallets, transfer funds, and withdraw money. Licenses are secured in 41 U.S. states.

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🤗 Intel lost $18.8B, but investors are chill

Intel → closed 2024 with a staggering $18.8 billion loss, yet its stock jumped 3.6% after earnings beat expectations.

Q4 revenue hit $14.26B (vs. projected $13.81B), though net losses hit $126M—a sharp drop from last year’s $2.67B profit. Meanwhile, the hunt for a new CEO continues.

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💸 RTX 5090 scalpers want $6K

NVIDIA’s RTX 5090, priced at $2,000, is being resold for $6,000 due to extreme demand and a Blackwell chip shortage.

RTX 5080 → is also inflated to $2,200 instead of $1,000. No restock in sight.

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🦴 Now your mic and webcam have AI upgrades

NVIDIA Broadcast → adds Studio Voice for real-time AI audio enhancement and Virtual Key Light for adaptive lighting correction.

Works on RTX 4080, 5080, and 5090—some users report success on older GPUs.

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⛔️ DeepSeek faces global scrutiny

Regulators in the Netherlands, South Korea, and the UK are probing DeepSeek → over data privacy concerns, while Taiwan has banned it in government agencies.

The U.S. is also investigating potential sanctions violations.

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😀 OpenAI’s Response to DeepSeek

OpenAI has launched Deep Research → a specialized ChatGPT mode that operates independently.

Just give it a command, and it will dive into deep internet research, analyzing and synthesizing information from texts, PDFs, and images.

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🛸 OpenAI goes screenless

OpenAI is working on a new AI device → without a screen or keyboard, designed for full voice control.

OpenAI is also developing custom chips to enhance performance and efficiency. The project is in early stages, with no release date confirmed.

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