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US Lawmakers Strip Right-to-Repair from 2026 NDAA, Boosting Defense Contractors

US Lawmakers Strip Right-to-Repair from 2026 NDAA, Boosting Defense Contractors

U.S. lawmakers removed right-to-repair provisions from the 2026 NDAA, preventing military personnel from independently fixing equipment and preserving defense contractors' lucrative service contracts. Critics decry industry influence, citing potential cost savings and improved readiness. This setback fuels ongoing advocacy for repair reforms in military and civilian sectors.

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Amazon Prime Air Struggles: Drone Incidents, Regulations, and Rivals

Amazon Prime Air Struggles: Drone Incidents, Regulations, and Rivals

Amazon's Prime Air drone delivery program, launched in 2013, faces setbacks including a 2025 Texas incident where a drone clipped a cable, triggering FAA scrutiny, regulatory hurdles, and technical glitches. Trailing rivals like Walmart and Zipline, Amazon is pivoting strategies amid fierce competition. Recovery hinges on innovations and safer operations.

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DOJ’s Appeal in Google Antitrust Case Signals Protracted Legal Battle Over Search Monopoly Remedies

DOJ’s Appeal in Google Antitrust Case Signals Protracted Legal Battle Over Search Monopoly Remedies

The DOJ and state attorneys general have appealed Judge Mehta's Google antitrust remedies ruling, challenging the decision to reject structural breakups including Chrome divestiture. The appeal argues behavioral restrictions are insufficient to dismantle Google's search monopoly, setting up a multi-year legal battle.

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Google Launches Doppl: AI Virtual Try-Ons Transform Online Shopping

Google Launches Doppl: AI Virtual Try-Ons Transform Online Shopping

Google has launched Doppl, an AI-powered app enabling virtual clothing try-ons with personalized, dynamic models to reduce online shopping uncertainties and returns. Amid expanding AI shopping tools like agentic checkout, it faces regulatory scrutiny over data practices, yet promises to revolutionize e-commerce personalization and consumer behavior.

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Microsoft 365 Prices to Rise Up to 33% in 2026 Amid AI and Security Upgrades

Microsoft 365 Prices to Rise Up to 33% in 2026 Amid AI and Security Upgrades

Microsoft is raising Microsoft 365 prices by up to 33% starting July 1, 2026, for commercial, frontline, and government users, driven by AI enhancements like Copilot and improved security features. This first major hike since 2022 aims to fund innovations amid cyber threats, though it sparks mixed reactions on affordability.

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EU Court Upholds Intel Antitrust Ruling, Slashes Fine to €237M

EU Court Upholds Intel Antitrust Ruling, Slashes Fine to €237M

Europe's General Court upheld Intel's antitrust violation for using rebates and payments to exclude rivals like AMD in the chip market, but slashed the fine from €376 million to €237 million. This ruling, part of a decades-long saga, highlights evolving EU antitrust standards amid Intel's competitive challenges.

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MasterClass 2025 Holiday Deal: 40% Off Annual Subscriptions

MasterClass 2025 Holiday Deal: 40% Off Annual Subscriptions

MasterClass's 2025 holiday promotion offers 40% off annual subscriptions, reducing Standard to $72, Plus to $108, and Premium to $144, including gifts. This strategy enhances accessibility to celebrity-led courses amid market competition. It boosts subscriber growth and democratizes elite education during economic uncertainties.

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NYC’s 2025 Congestion Pricing Slashes Traffic 11%, Pollution 22% in Manhattan

NYC’s 2025 Congestion Pricing Slashes Traffic 11%, Pollution 22% in Manhattan

New York City's 2025 congestion pricing in Manhattan charges drivers to enter south of 60th Street, reducing traffic by 11% and PM2.5 pollution by 22%. This has improved air quality citywide, cut noise and accidents, funded transit upgrades, and serves as a model for urban sustainability.

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2025 RAM Prices Skyrocket Amid AI-Driven Shortages

2025 RAM Prices Skyrocket Amid AI-Driven Shortages

In 2025, RAM prices have skyrocketed due to explosive AI demand for high-bandwidth memory in data centers, causing shortages and doubling or tripling costs for consumer DDR5 and DDR4 modules. This crisis disrupts PC building, smartphones, and industries, with experts forecasting prolonged volatility through 2027-2028 as production lags behind.

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Nvidia Pilots AI Chip Tracking Software to Curb Smuggling to China

Nvidia Pilots AI Chip Tracking Software to Curb Smuggling to China

Nvidia is piloting software that uses telemetry data to track the locations of its AI chips, like the Blackwell series, to combat smuggling into restricted markets such as China amid US export bans. This initiative addresses geopolitical tensions and black-market operations, enhancing compliance without hardware changes.

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