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Silicon Valley, CA — In a bold move that could reshape the web browser market, AI startup Perplexity has made an unsolicited $34.5 billion all-cash offer to acquire Google’s Chrome browser, which currently serves over 3 billion users worldwide.
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FAIRFAX, VA — After more than three decades of screeches, static, and “You’ve Got Mail,” AOL is officially ending its dial-up internet service by the end of next month. The move closes a chapter of internet history that began in 1991, when AOL first brought millions of Americans online.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Aug. 7, 2025 — Tech powerhouse Apple Inc. has announced a monumental $100 billion investment in U.S. facilities, further expanding its commitment to American innovation, manufacturing, and job creation. The announcement was made during a joint appearance at the White House with President Donald Trump and Apple CEO Tim Cook.
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Ridgewood NJ, a new viral app is taking dating transparency to a whole new level—and igniting a fierce debate in the process. The Tea App, which allows women to anonymously review and warn others about men they’ve dated, has soared to the No. 1 spot in the App Store this week. While many women see it as a revolutionary tool for safety and shared insight, critics warn it could become a digital witch hunt riddled with privacy concerns.
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Ridgewood NJ, Bumble, the popular online dating and networking platform where women make the first move, has announced a significant organizational restructuring. On Wednesday, shares of Bumble Inc. surged over 26% following a new securities filing that revealed plans to lay off 30% of its workforce, approximately 240 positions.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a move raising questions about digital privacy and government tech policy, the U.S. House of Representatives has officially banned the use of WhatsApp on government-issued devices. The decision, issued by Chief Administrative Officer Catherine Szpindor, cites a lack of transparency surrounding Meta’s data privacy and security practices as the primary concern.
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Ridgewood NJ, alarming headlines continue to raise fears of a quantum computing apocalypse—one where future quantum computers could crack the cryptographic codes that protect everything from bank accounts to Wi-Fi networks and bitcoin wallets. A recent study suggests it may take 20 times fewer qubits to break encryption like RSA than previously believed, but experts urge caution: the end of cryptographic security isn’t imminent.
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Ridgewood NJ, Cybersecurity experts are sounding the alarm: becoming a cybercriminal has never been easier. Thanks to the rise of cybercrime-as-a-service (CaaS) and advanced scam technology, individuals with little to no technical expertise can now launch sophisticated scams with minimal effort.
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TikTok Resumes Service for U.S. Users Following President Trump’s Announcement
TikTok users across the United States breathed a sigh of relief on Sunday as the popular app became accessible once again. The development follows President-elect Donald Trump’s announcement that he would sign an executive order delaying a federal ban on TikTok after his inauguration on Monday.
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Ridgewood NJ, OpenAI’s $200 ChatGPT Pro Subscription Isn’t as Profitable as Expected
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is grappling with unexpected losses on its premium subscription plan, ChatGPT Pro. Despite the high price point of $200 per month, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman revealed in a recent post on X (formerly Twitter) that the service is currently unprofitable due to higher-than-anticipated user activity.
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Washington DC, in a concerning revelation, the U.S. Treasury Department informed Congress on Monday that a Chinese state-sponsored cyber actor exploited a third-party software service provider to breach its systems. The incident highlights the growing sophistication and persistence of cyber threats posed by nation-state actors.
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