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Bitcoin dips below $60,000 amid reports of Israeli strikes on Iran.

Cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin, experienced a significant downturn as reports emerged of Israeli strikes on Iran. Bitcoin slid more than 5.5% to $59,961, while Ether also fell below the $3,000 mark to $2,895 during the Asia session. The market reacted swiftly to news of the attack, with investors flocking to safe-haven assets like gold, oil, and …

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TSMC shares dip 7% in Taipei amid worries over global chip market outlook.

TSMC’s Taipei-listed stocks plunged by 6.7% on Friday following its first-quarter earnings report. The report adjusted chip sector growth expectations downwards and maintained capital spending plans, contrary to market anticipations. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC), the globe’s leading contract chipmaker, anticipated potential second-quarter sales growth of up to 30%. This surge in demand primarily stems …

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Netflix falls post cessation of subscriber tally report, pessimistic Q2 revenue outlook.

Netflix, ticker symbol NFLX.O, experienced a notable decline in its stock value, dropping by as much as 6.22% to $572.58 during premarket trading on Friday. This downturn followed an unexpected announcement from the company stating that it would cease reporting subscriber counts. Additionally, Netflix provided a second-quarter revenue forecast that fell short of expectations among …

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Apple complies with Beijing’s directive, removes WhatsApp and Threads from China’s app store.

In a move that highlights the complexities of navigating the global digital landscape, Apple announced on Friday its decision to remove Meta Platforms’ WhatsApp and Threads from its App Store in China. This action follows a directive from the Chinese government, citing national security concerns. The decision underscores the challenges faced by tech giants operating …

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Netflix’s subscriber growth under scrutiny as benefits from crackdown on password-sharing expected to diminish

On Thursday, analysts will closely examine Netflix’s (NFLX.O) strategy to sustain subscriber growth following two consecutive quarters of significant increases, particularly in light of projections suggesting that benefits from addressing password sharing may taper off. The streaming giant experienced its most robust growth since the onset of the pandemic during the latter half of 2023, …

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Pakistan Blocks Social Media Platform X Citing National Security Concerns, Ministry Reports

ISLAMABAD, April 17 (Reuters) – Pakistan’s interior ministry stated on Wednesday that it restricted access to social media platform X during February’s election due to national security concerns, confirming suspicions of a long-speculated shutdown. Reports of users encountering difficulties with X, formerly known as Twitter, in Pakistan surfaced since mid-February, although no official announcements were …

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The founder predicts Telegram will reach one billion users within a year.

On Tuesday, Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, stated that the messaging app is expected to exceed one billion active monthly users within a year, likening its growth to a “forest fire.” Durov, based in Dubai, established Telegram after leaving Russia in 2014 due to his refusal to shut down opposition communities on his VK …

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Apple increases iPhone production in India to $14 billion, transitioning away from China

According to a report by Bloomberg on Wednesday, Apple’s iPhone production in India reached $14 billion in the last fiscal year, marking a significant step in the company’s strategy to diversify manufacturing beyond China. Amidst strained U.S.-China relations, Apple has actively sought to broaden its supply chain, expanding production to countries such as Vietnam and …

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Google will introduce an AI-powered photo eraser for both iPhone and Android devices come May.

On Wednesday, Google declared that it will democratize access to several AI-driven photo-editing features on Google Photos, which were previously exclusive to Pixel phones and Google One subscribers. Starting May 15 and gradually expanding over the following weeks, Google will unleash a suite of AI-powered editing tools to all users. Among these features are the …

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Surprising Semiconductor Characteristics Unveiled by Cutting-Edge Tool

A team of researchers exploring semiconductor properties in conjunction with a novel thin oxide layer has unearthed an unforeseen source of conductivity stemming from oxygen atoms trapped within. Scott Chambers, a materials scientist at the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, disclosed the team’s discoveries at the American Physical Society’s Spring 2022 meeting. The …

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