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European iPhones are more fun now

September 10, 2024
Whining about stuff is a treasured American pastime, so allow me to indulge: the iPhone is more fun in Europe now, and it’s not fair. They’re getting all kinds of stuff because they have cool regulators, not, like, regular regulators. Third-party app stores, the ability for browsers to run their own engines, Fortnite, and now the ability to replace lots of default apps? I want it, too! Imagine…
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Cleantech & EV'sNews

I sold all my Tesla shares (TSLA), here's why

September 10, 2024
I fully divested from Tesla (TSLA), selling all my tesla shares. I’m going to try to explain why. At Electrek, we like to be clear about our biases rather than claim we have none. I’ve followed Tesla shares since 2008 and invested in the company after it went public in…
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Volvo confirms new EX60 mid-size electric SUV will spearhead its next-gen EV tech strategy

September 10, 2024
A new electric Volvo mid-size SUV is slated to arrive in 2026. Volvo confirmed the new EX60 electric SUV would be one of five new EVs joining the Swedish brand’s lineup. It will be the first EV built on its new tech-based platform, called SPA3. Volvo EX60 mid-size electric SUV coming in 2026 Despite pushing back its 100% EV sales pledge by 2030, Volvo still believes electric cars are the…
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AI & RoboticsNews

AI Tools: Crafting harmony or creating dependency?

September 10, 2024
As AI tools become increasingly integrated into our daily lives, we face a critical question: Are we harnessing their power to enhance our abilities, or are we slowly outsourcing our minds — or both? As an early adopter of generative AI tools like DALL-E, ChatGPT, Claude and others, I have experienced firsthand how these technologies can boost productivity and creativity. I have used AI to build…
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CryptoNews

Moscow Exchange Opts out of Russia's Crypto Trading Program

September 9, 2024
The Moscow Exchange (MOEX), Russia’s largest securities marketplace, will not participate in an experimental program for cryptocurrency trading, as confirmed by Nikolai Trunichkin, head of digital projects at the exchange. This decision follows the Russian State Duma’s…
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Wazirx Fast-Tracks INR Withdrawals but Users Face 6-Month Crypto Trading Delay

September 9, 2024
Indian crypto exchange Wazirx has accelerated Phase 2 of INR withdrawals after a cyberattack on July 18. Initially scheduled for Sept. 9, eligible users can now withdraw up to 66% of their INR balances. However, crypto trading on the platform will not resume for another six months. Wazirx Expedites INR Withdrawals Amid Post-Hack Restructuring Efforts Indian cryptocurrency exchange Wazirx announced…
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