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Israeli tech startup funding reaches $2.9 billion in the second quarter

I can help rephrase the text you provided. Here’s a revised version: Israeli tech startups raised $2.9 billion in the second quarter of 2024, marking the highest level in two years, according to reports from IVC Data and Insights and LeumiTech released on Sunday. Despite Israel’s recent conflict with Hamas, the sector demonstrated strong fundraising …

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EU to Charge Meta Over ‘Pay or Consent’ Policy, FT Reports

The European Union is poised to accuse Meta, the parent company of Facebook (META.O), of violating the bloc’s significant digital regulations, according to a report from the Financial Times on Monday, citing sources familiar with the matter. In preliminary findings expected to be released this week, regulators will express concerns about Meta’s “pay or consent” …

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South Korea’s SK Hynix plans to invest $75 billion in AI and chips by 2028

South Korea’s SK Hynix (000660.KS), the world’s second-largest memory chip maker, will invest 103 trillion won ($74.6 billion) by 2028 to enhance its chips business, with a focus on AI, according to its parent company SK Group’s announcement on Sunday. SK Group also stated that it plans to secure 80 trillion won by 2026 to …

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Atos finalizes agreement with creditors on debt restructuring terms

French technology company Atos (ATOS.PA) announced on Sunday that it has reached an agreement with a group of banks and bondholders regarding the terms of its debt restructuring. According to the company, the restructuring plan includes a 233-million-euro ($250 million) capital increase with preferential subscription rights. The plan will convert approximately 2.8 billion euros of …

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Meta is facing a lawsuit alleging preference for foreign workers over US citizens.

A U.S. appeals court on Thursday reinstated a software engineer’s proposed class action against Meta Platforms (META.O), alleging the company refused to hire him in favor of foreign workers who accept lower wages. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco, in a 2-1 ruling, determined that a Civil War-era law prohibiting discrimination …

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Microsoft has notified customers that emails were targeted by Russian hackers for surveillance.

Russian hackers who infiltrated Microsoft’s systems and surveilled staff inboxes earlier this year also pilfered emails from its customers, the tech giant revealed on Thursday. This disclosure highlights the extensive nature of the breach as Microsoft faces heightened regulatory scrutiny over the security of its software and systems against foreign threats. Another group, reportedly Chinese, …

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Huawei’s Harmony seeks to eliminate China’s dependence on Windows and Android

In a compact room, a drone, bipedal robot, supermarket checkout, and various other devices present a vision of China’s software future—one where Huawei’s Harmony operating system has supplanted Windows and Android. This display is part of the Harmony Ecosystem Innovation Centre in Shenzhen, a government-backed entity promoting the development of software using OpenHarmony, the open-source …

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Meta is considering blocking news content on Facebook in Australia.

Meta, the owner of Facebook, is considering blocking news content on its platform in Australia if the government requires it to pay licensing fees. Mia Garlick, Meta’s regional policy director, told a parliamentary hearing that all options are on the table, including preventing Australians from sharing news content. This potential move comes as Meta awaits …

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BlackBerry surpasses Q1 revenue expectations fueled by robust cybersecurity services demand.

Canada’s BlackBerry (BB.TO) exceeded first-quarter revenue expectations on Wednesday, driven by strong demand for cybersecurity services amidst rising online threats. After trading hours, U.S.-listed shares of the company, known for its cybersecurity and data protection services for enterprises and governments, surged 7.2%. Recent months have seen high-profile data breaches affecting companies like CDK Global in …

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