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Oracle Reportedly Considering 30,000 Job Cuts to Fund AI Data Centre Expansion
Oracle is reportedly considering cutting between 20,000 and 30,000 jobs to fund its artificial intelligence (AI) data centre buildout. As per the report, several US banks have backed out of funding the company’s ambitious plans to build AI data centres after raising questions about the company’s ability to handle such a large-scale project.
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Nearly Entire Spotify Music Catalog Pirated Into A 300TB Copy
Anna Archive claims to have scraped and backed up 86 million Spotify tracks, totalling around 300 terabytes, planning to distribute the data via bulk torrents.
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Meta’s Phoenix Mixed Reality Smart Glasses Reportedly Delayed; Could Finally Launch in 2027
Meta has reportedly postponed the launch of its Phoenix mixed-reality glasses to 2027, pushing it back from the originally planned second half of 2026. The delay was reportedly confirmed by Maher Saba, VP of Reality Labs Foundation, in an internal memo. Meta is also reportedly working on a 'limited edition' wearable device, codenamed Malibu 2, to l...
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Sony Bravia Theatre System 6 Review: Big Cinema Sound, Some Compromises
The Sony Bravia Theatre System 6 is a 5.1-channel home theatre package with a soundbar, subwoofer, and rear speakers, priced at Rs. 49,990. Its minimalist design blends easily into living rooms, with the subwoofer serving as the central hub to simplify setup, though rear speakers still need power. Performance shines with movies and shows, offering ...
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H-1B Visa Could Be Up For Negotiation Once Trade Deal Signed: US Ex-Envoy
US President Donald Trump's plan to impose a massive fee on Indians seeking fresh H-1B visas could come back on the negotiating table once the trade deal between the two nations is concluded, former US Ambassador to New Delhi Tim Roemer said.
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Ukraine’s Parliament Backs Draft Law to Legalise, Tax Crypto and Virtual Assets
Ukraine’s parliament has approved the first reading of a crypto legalisation bill that introduces an 18 percent tax on digital asset profits. Lawmakers believe the framework could help recover up to $10 billion (roughly Rs. 88,000 crore) lost to crypto crime while aligning with EU rules. The move signals Ukraine’s intent to integrate crypto int...
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The Next Battlefield Will Reportedly Be Revealed This Month, New Leak Confirms Title
EA is reportedly gearing up to fully reveal the next Battlefield game later this month. The company is said to be planning a three-day launch event for the next entry in the military shooter series. A new leak also claims that the game will be called Battlefield 6.
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NASA’s Mars Sample Return Mission May Survive with Lockheed Martin’s Low-Cost Proposal
NASA’s Mars Sample Return Mission is at risk due to skyrocketing costs, but a new cost-efficient proposal from Lockheed Martin could save the mission. By reusing technology from the InSight lander, the plan promises to bring back Mars samples at a fraction of the expected $11 billion.
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"Indian Roads Will Be Similar To That Of America In 2 Years": Minister Nitin Gadkari
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari asserted on Monday that Indian road infrastructure will be comparable to America's in another two years, backing his argument that his government has ramped up spending on roads and highways over the past decade.
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Swedish Company That Fired Human Workers For AI Two Years Ago Now Wants Them Back
Klarna, a company providing buy now, pay later loans, stopped hiring altogether in 2023 as it ramped up AI use among its ranks.
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Oracle Reportedly Considering 30,000 Job Cuts to Fund AI Data Centre Expansion
Oracle is reportedly considering cutting between 20,000 and 30,000 jobs to fund its artificial intelligence (AI) data centre buildout. As per the report, several US banks have backed out of funding the company’s ambitious plans to build AI data centres after raising questions about the company’s ability to handle such a large-scale project.
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Nearly Entire Spotify Music Catalog Pirated Into A 300TB Copy
Anna Archive claims to have scraped and backed up 86 million Spotify tracks, totalling around 300 terabytes, planning to distribute the data via bulk torrents.
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Meta’s Phoenix Mixed Reality Smart Glasses Reportedly Delayed; Could Finally Launch in 2027
Meta has reportedly postponed the launch of its Phoenix mixed-reality glasses to 2027, pushing it back from the originally planned second half of 2026. The delay was reportedly confirmed by Maher Saba, VP of Reality Labs Foundation, in an internal memo. Meta is also reportedly working on a 'limited edition' wearable device, codenamed Malibu 2, to l...
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Sony Bravia Theatre System 6 Review: Big Cinema Sound, Some Compromises
The Sony Bravia Theatre System 6 is a 5.1-channel home theatre package with a soundbar, subwoofer, and rear speakers, priced at Rs. 49,990. Its minimalist design blends easily into living rooms, with the subwoofer serving as the central hub to simplify setup, though rear speakers still need power. Performance shines with movies and shows, offering ...
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H-1B Visa Could Be Up For Negotiation Once Trade Deal Signed: US Ex-Envoy
US President Donald Trump's plan to impose a massive fee on Indians seeking fresh H-1B visas could come back on the negotiating table once the trade deal between the two nations is concluded, former US Ambassador to New Delhi Tim Roemer said.
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Ukraine’s Parliament Backs Draft Law to Legalise, Tax Crypto and Virtual Assets
Ukraine’s parliament has approved the first reading of a crypto legalisation bill that introduces an 18 percent tax on digital asset profits. Lawmakers believe the framework could help recover up to $10 billion (roughly Rs. 88,000 crore) lost to crypto crime while aligning with EU rules. The move signals Ukraine’s intent to integrate crypto int...
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The Next Battlefield Will Reportedly Be Revealed This Month, New Leak Confirms Title
EA is reportedly gearing up to fully reveal the next Battlefield game later this month. The company is said to be planning a three-day launch event for the next entry in the military shooter series. A new leak also claims that the game will be called Battlefield 6.
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NASA’s Mars Sample Return Mission May Survive with Lockheed Martin’s Low-Cost Proposal
NASA’s Mars Sample Return Mission is at risk due to skyrocketing costs, but a new cost-efficient proposal from Lockheed Martin could save the mission. By reusing technology from the InSight lander, the plan promises to bring back Mars samples at a fraction of the expected $11 billion.
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"Indian Roads Will Be Similar To That Of America In 2 Years": Minister Nitin Gadkari
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari asserted on Monday that Indian road infrastructure will be comparable to America's in another two years, backing his argument that his government has ramped up spending on roads and highways over the past decade.
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Swedish Company That Fired Human Workers For AI Two Years Ago Now Wants Them Back
Klarna, a company providing buy now, pay later loans, stopped hiring altogether in 2023 as it ramped up AI use among its ranks.
