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How to extend your smartphone’s battery life: practical tips for emergency situations

Jenny Molina

For smartphone users whose devices struggle to stay charged throughout the day, there are effective strategies to extend battery life until you can upgrade to a newer model. In a…

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Platform X upgrades its artificial intelligence system amid concerns about election disinformation

Jenny Molina

Social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, recently made significant changes to its AI chatbot system to address issues surrounding the spread of misinformation during election periods. The move…

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Global cryptocommunity supports Telegram’s Pavel Durov after his arrest

Jenny Molina

Following the arrest of Telegram creator Pavel Durov in France, the cryptocurrency industry’s response was immediate and powerful. Tether’s CEO described the situation as “extremely concerning,” and numerous cryptocurrency advocates…

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Tesla’s supercharger network slowly opens up to competition

Jenny Molina

Despite a long-awaited announcement from Elon Musk last year promising that Tesla would open its Supercharger network to other EV makers, progress has been slow. That delay persists amid lingering…

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From tech innovator to international fugitive: the journey of Telegram’s Pavel Durov

Jenny Molina

Over a decade ago, Pavel Durov, then an emerging tech entrepreneur in Russia, made headlines when he defied government pressure to censor opposition voices on his social media platform, VKontakte,…

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Elon Musk faces challenges with Twitter Blue relaunch

Jenny Molina

The introduction of Twitter Blue, a revamped subscription model offering purchasable verification badges, posed a significant challenge to Elon Musk soon after his acquisition of the platform, which he later…

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The long uncertainty of AI: navigating the age of excess and uncertainty

Jenny Molina

David Wallace-Wells, a leading science writer, delves into the current complexities and uncertainties surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) in his exclusive newsletter for Times subscribers. Known for his insights into climate…

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Stifling progress: the impact of big tech giants on startup innovation

Jenny Molina

In the heart of Silicon Valley, a culture of innovation has long been celebrated, with startups often emerging to challenge the status quo and introduce disruptive technologies. Historically, this dynamic…