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Amazon expanding data center in Madison County; Company investing $25 billion in Miss.

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Amazon expanding data center in Madison County; Company investing $25 billion in Miss.

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Amazon’s $25 billion Mississippi investment aims to attract high-tech, high-paying jobs and boost regional growth statewide.
In Madison County, an $11 billion data center expansion will add about 700 jobs and increase capacity for the project.
A Clinton site is earmarked for a $1 billion project that will generate about 100 jobs, expanding Amazon’s footprint in central Mississippi.

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Feeling the heat? The Dyson HushJet Mini Cool Fan is portable, wearable, and will keep you cool anywhere

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Feeling the heat? The Dyson HushJet Mini Cool Fan is portable, wearable, and will keep you cool anywhere

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Dyson unveils its first handheld fan, the HushJet Mini Cool, targeting portable personal cooling on the go.
The HushJet Mini Cool uses a 65,000 RPM brushless motor to deliver focused airflow up to 25 m/s (55 mph).
CNET reviews note the HushJet Mini Cool can be held, worn around the neck, or placed on a surface for three-way use.

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Lots more Samsung phones now have access to the One UI 8.5 beta, and AirDrop support has been added too

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Lots more Samsung phones now have access to the One UI 8.5 beta, and AirDrop support has been added too

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Samsung expands the One UI 8.5 Beta program to more Galaxy devices, extending early access beyond initial launch models.
The beta now supports India with the Galaxy A36 5G, marking the first time this model joins the 8.5 beta program.
Samsung adds AirDrop-like Quick Share for cross‑platform file sharing with iPhones in the One UI 8.5 beta.

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Amazon Considers Selling In-House Chips to Other Companies - TT

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Amazon Considers Selling In-House Chips to Other Companies - TT

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Amazon's AI and custom-chip push is growing fast, with AWS AI revenue surpassing $15 billion in annualized run rate and the chips driving over $20 billion in annualized chip-related revenue.
CEO Andy Jassy emphasizes that Amazon's AI investments are starting to pay off, with a clear path to monetizing capex in 2027-2028 and customer commitments shaping the spend.
Amazon anchors its chip strategy in Graviton, Trainium, and Nitro, signaling a multi-pronged in-house approach to AI accelerators and server efficiency.
Jassy signals potential outside sales of its chips, with a precedent in rival Google supplying Anthropic, hinting at broader market reach beyond AWS.
The three-chip portfolio underpins AWS AI infrastructure growth, reinforcing the scale of in-house hardware as demand accelerates.
Amazon maintains AWS as the core channel while exploring third-party chip sales to broaden its market access and put pressure on competitors.
Bedrock and Leo are highlighted as part of a broader AI infrastructure strategy that complements chip investments.
OpenAI's substantial AWS commitment is cited as evidence of robust demand backing Amazon's AI-capex.
Nvidia remains a partner, but Amazon positions itself toward higher price-performance and greater customer optionality.
AWS AI revenue momentum is framed within a broader AI-infrastructure thesis that includes Bedrock and Leo alongside chip investments.

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Apple permanently closing three US stores, here's why - 9to5Mac

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business12h ago

Apple permanently closing three US stores, here's why - 9to5Mac

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Apple will permanently close three U.S. stores in June, including Trumbull, Escondido, and Towson.
Trumbull and North County staff will stay on at nearby Apple stores after the closures.
Towson workers will be eligible to apply for open roles under the collective bargaining agreement.
Apple cites mall performance as a factor behind the closures, noting several retailers have left the malls.
Apple emphasizes ongoing investment in retail and mentions new stores worldwide.
The three stores are located in malls facing financial and retail pressures, including Trumbull Mall and Towson Town Center.
MacRumors corroborates the closures and outlines the same store locations and timelines.
Apple’s unionized Towson Town Center store has a notable history with IAM CORE.
Apple’s closures align with broader retail restructuring but follow growth elsewhere in 2025–2026.
Both referenced outlets frame the closures as part of ongoing strategic retail shifts.

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MercadoLibre Is Investing Heavily in AI. Will This Bet Pay Off for the Stock in 2026 and Beyond? | The Motley Fool

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MercadoLibre Is Investing Heavily in AI. Will This Bet Pay Off for the Stock in 2026 and Beyond? | The Motley Fool

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MercadoLibre signals AI investments are accelerating revenue growth, per its CFO during Q4 calls.
Q4 revenue growth, on a constant-currency basis, rose 47% year over year for MercadoLibre.
AI spending is described as high and a factor in 2025 net income not rising as much as sales.
MercadoLibre launched an AI-powered customer service agent for Mercado Pago handling nearly 90% of queries.
AI is also used to optimize delivery routes and generate consumer credit scores without history.
Management views current AI spending as temporary with long-term margin benefits as tools mature.
The company compares its AI strategy to Amazon’s growth investments years ago.
CFO emphasizes willingness to invest despite short-term margin pressure.
Analysts caution MercadoLibre was not among Stock Advisor's top 10 stocks to buy, per the piece.
The AI focus spans customer service, logistics, and consumer credit scoring on MercadoLibre’s platforms.

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WPS Office Debuts First Desktop-Class Office App on iPadOS, Bringing Mac-Level Productivity

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WPS Office Debuts First Desktop-Class Office App on iPadOS, Bringing Mac-Level Productivity

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WPS Office released WPS for Pad, a desktop-class iPad app delivering Mac-level workflow on iPadOS.
The app mirrors PC and Mac interfaces with Mac-consistent menus and shortcuts.
AI tools include AI Slides for presentations and AI Spreadsheets for formula generation.
WPS for Pad supports Apple Pencil editing and Stage Manager multi-window multitasking.
WPS Office frames the product as a bridge to mobile-scale productivity across 220+ regions.
The WPS ecosystem includes WPS Office, WPS 365, and WPS AI with broad global reach.
App available immediately on the App Store.
WPS Office emphasizes PC-style productivity on mobile devices to close a productivity gap.
The release positions WPS for Pad as a cross-device productivity solution.
The news underscores WPS Office’s global adoption and AI-enabled features for mobile productivity.
Cision-hosted content and press release origin highlight the release details.

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Who's Tuned In (And Out) of Science And Tech?

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Who's Tuned In (And Out) of Science And Tech?

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A Statista survey shows Brazil and India have the highest stated interest in science and tech among the countries surveyed.
The United States trails with about 30% of respondents showing interest in science and tech.
Science and technology rank eighth among 19 topics in US interest.
Gender differences appear in US interest, with men more engaged than women.
The article is republished from Statista under CC BY-ND 3.0 license.
The content was reviewed by Irfan Ahmad for accuracy.
The article highlights global curiosity differences in science and tech.
The report notes the ranking context includes other popular topics like movies and music.
The story emphasizes cross-country differences in interest levels.
The piece originated from Statista data and is published by a third party.

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AI products are reaching further into our lives. Does it matter who controls the companies behind them? | Van Badham

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technology1h ago

AI products are reaching further into our lives. Does it matter who controls the companies behind them? | Van Badham

Theguardian.com

OpenAI's growing influence and control questions prompt calls for global guardrails on AI power.
Farrow’s reporting alleges internal doubts about trust in Sam Altman within OpenAI's board.
Microsoft and staff pressure allegedly helped reinstate Altman after his 2023 dismissal.
OpenAI's Pentagon deal sparked scrutiny over military use of AI tech and guardrails.
Industry voices warn against domestic mass surveillance and autonomous weapons tied to AI tools.
Donations and AI funding networks link executives to political actions on regulation.
Industry leaders acknowledge AI's broad reach from devices to defense contracts and jobs.
The piece emphasizes guardrails and accountability beyond any single actor.
Call for global cooperation to balance innovation with democratic oversight.
The analysis notes a paradox between OpenAI's democratic claims and its fundraising ties.

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‘Irresponsible failure’: Google, Meta, Snap and Microsoft slam EU over child sexual abuse law lapse

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‘Irresponsible failure’: Google, Meta, Snap and Microsoft slam EU over child sexual abuse law lapse

Theguardian.com

EU Parliament blocks extension of CSAM scanning carve-out, creating a legal gap for big tech.
Tech firms say they will continue voluntary CSAM scanning despite the lapse.
Advocates warn reports of abuse could drop, citing a 58% fall in a 2021 gap.
EU says it is pursuing a permanent framework while work continues with no timeline.
Experts emphasize detection tools reduce visibility and hinder protection of victims.
The lapse follows a 2021 temporary measure that expired on April 3, 2026.
CSAM detection uses hashes and machine learning to identify known abuse content.
EU will allow voluntary scans for terrorist content under current law.
Experts warn open doors for predators if safeguards are not permanent.
Regulators highlight cross-border nature of online child exploitation crimes.

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