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March 25, 2025

IBM Is Set To Layoff Approximately 9000 US Base Employees – DTH

DTH-6-150x150IBM is set to cut approximately 9,000 jobs in the US in 2025, OpenAI has released updates to its Advanced Voice Mode for ChatGPT, and Apple has successfully avoided a potential fine and EU order regarding its browser options on iPhones.

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Published on March 25, 2025 08:46

March 24, 2025

23 and Flee – DTNS Live 4982

The initials DTNS in a multicolored 1980s style with the word LIVE underneath in white on a black background. What the 23 and Me bankruptcy means for its customers, new features coming to Apples top of the line AirPod Max, and FuriosaAI has turned down an $800 million acquisition offer from Meta.

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Published on March 24, 2025 14:25

23andMe Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy – DTNSB 4982

Apple AirPods Max are set to get a firmware update with support for ultra-low latency high-fidelity audio, and Chloe Castillo from Cal Fire talks with Tom about how they put together the Palisades Fire Ops briefing during the Los Angeles fires.

Starring Jason Howell and Robb Dunewood.

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23andMe Starts Chapter 11 Process, Co-Founder Steps DownAn Open Letter to 23andMe CustomersWhat happens to your data if 23andMe collapses?Apple’s AirPods Max with USB-C will soon support lossless audioApple Working on Turning Watches Into AI Devices With CamerasMicrosoft Finally Kills OneNote for Windows 10Tesla halts FSD rollout in China amid stricter regulationsGoogle confirms it deleted Maps Timeline data for someGoogle is rolling out Gemini’s real-time AI video featuresYahoo sells TechCrunch to investment firm Regent

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Published on March 24, 2025 12:01

23andMe Files For Bankruptcy – DTH

DTH-6-150x150Google Rolls Out New AI Video Gemini Features, Apple Adds Lossless Audio to AirPods Max, FuriosaAI rejects bid from Meta.

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Published on March 24, 2025 10:56

March 23, 2025

Google desestima impacto económico de noticias – NTX 404

Crean página para facilitar búsqueda de desaparecidos, BYD retrasa construcción de planta y Google desestima impacto de noticias.

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-Crean página para identificar objetos de desaparecidos.
-China retrasa aprobación de planta de BYD en México
-Tesla retira Cybertrucks por defecto de fábrica
-TikTok emitirá Alertas Amber
–Google desestima impacto de noticias en búsquedas
Análisis: ¿Qué tan importantes son los buscadores para las noticias?

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Published on March 23, 2025 10:45

March 21, 2025

AI Cures – DTNS Live 4981

The initials DTNS in a multicolored 1980s style with the word LIVE underneath in white on a black background. Can AI provide help to patients with rare illnesses using repurposing existing medication? Is Google’s conclusion that news has little to no value to its ad business in Europe a self-interested negotiating tactic? GM seems like really not want people installing Apple CarPlay upgrade kit in its EVs, citing safety concerns and potential warranty issues. And its Friday we a have new end of week Quiz with Sound!

Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Andrea Jones-Rooy, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Published on March 21, 2025 14:36

The Atlantic’s LibGen Search Reveals All – DTNSB 4981

Section 230 is set to face its biggest challenge yet, and Andy Beach talks about the rise of virtual influencers on YouTube

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The Unbelievable Scale of AI’s Pirated-Books Problem
https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2025/03/libgen-meta-openai/682093

Plaintiffs’ Motion in Meta Case
https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.cand.415175/gov.uscourts.cand.415175.482.0.pdf

Apple Shuffles AI Executive Ranks
Apple Sued for False Advertising Over Apple Intelligence
https://www.axios.com/2025/03/20/apple-suit-false-advertising-ai-intelligence

Section 230 Reform Bill Incoming
https://www.theinformation.com/articles/exclusive-section-230-may-finally-get-changed-lawmakers-prep-new-bill

Gmail Rolling Out AI-Powered ‘Most Relevant’ Search
https://9to5google.com/2025/03/20/gmail-search-most-relevant

Anthropic Adds Web Search to Claude Chatbot
https://techcrunch.com/2025/03/20/anthropic-adds-web-search-to-its-claude-chatbot

Game Companies Standardize Accessibility Labels
https://www.engadget.com/gaming/game-companies-will-standardize-accessibility-labels-on-storefronts-and-product-pages-211335539.html

Fujifilm GFX100RF Medium Format Camera
https://www.engadget.com/cameras/fujifilms-gfx100rf-is-a-102mp-medium-format-compact-camera-110044609.html

Apple Losing Over $1 Billion a Year on Streaming
https://www.theinformation.com/articles/apple-streaming-losses-top-1-billion-year

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Published on March 21, 2025 11:17

Google Claims News Is Essentially Worthless To Its EU Ad Business – DTH

DTH-6-150x150Google claims news is essentially worthless to its European ad business, Nvidea is opening a quantum computing research lab in Boston, and a federal judge blocks DOGE from accessing the personal data of millions of Americans.

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Published on March 21, 2025 09:07

March 20, 2025

ChatSUS – DTNS Live 4980

The initials DTNS in a multicolored 1980s style with the word LIVE underneath in white on a black background. Apple TV+ Losing is reportedly losing $1 Billion annually. Does that matter? ChatGPT is hit with privacy complaint over defamatory hallucinations in the EU. Are kids having too much screen time in the classroom? TikTok is planning to display real-time Amber Alerts in US users’ For You feeds.

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Published on March 20, 2025 14:27

The FULL The Outer Limits Experience: First (101 – “The Galaxy Being”)

Campy, slow, and with graphic oddities, we liked it. Mostly. Kinda. Look, it’s complicated.

Next week: The Outer Limits (205 – “Demon with a Glass Hand”)

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Published on March 20, 2025 13:00