US opens Tesla probe after more crashes involving its so-called full self-driving technology
techxplore - Federal auto safety regulators have opened yet another investigation into Tesla's so-called full-self driving technology after dozens of incidents in which its vehicles ran red lights or drove on the wrong side of the road, sometimes crashing into other v…
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Taiwan won't chip in to US effort to make half its own processors
Dan Robinson / theregister - US has threatened even higher tariffs and the possible loss of military support Taiwan has rejected US demands to shift semiconductor manufacturing so that half of America's chip needs are produced domestically, as tariff negotiations with the Trump admin…
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US government shuts down as lawmakers fail to reach deal - Financial Times
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The Trump admin is going after semiconductor imports
Rebecca Szkutak / techcrunch - The Trump administration wants the industry to reach a 1:1 ratio of domestically produced and imported chips.
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Unlimited power: OpenAI plans trillion-dollar data center network to power AI growth
techspot - This week, company executives gave reporters a tour of a massive site near Abilene, Texas, about 180 miles west of Dallas. They said the facility represents the first of many planned locations. Once empty brushland, the 1,100-acre development now contains…
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The Secret Service seized a network capable of shutting down New York City's cell service
Will Shanklin / engadget - The Secret Service says it thwarted a telecommunications cyber-op in New York City. On Tuesday, the agency announced that it seized a network of SIM servers. It was capable of jamming cell towers, conducting DDoS attacks and enabling encrypted communicati…
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Americans would dominate board of new TikTok US entity: W.House
techxplore - A deal for the Chinese parent company of popular video-sharing app TikTok to sell its US operations would see the creation of a board dominated by Americans, the White House said Saturday.
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US and China agree to agree on a TikTok deal
Karissa Bell / engadget - The long-promised deal to "save" TikTok remains elusive even as the US and China seem to be inching toward an agreement. On Friday, President Donald Trump did little to clarify where the deal currently stands following a call with Chinese President Xi Jin…
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Samsung to Start Showing Ads on Smart Refrigerators in U.S.
Usman Qureshi / iphoneincanada - Samsung will soon begin showing ads on Cover Screens of certain Family Hub refrigerators in the U.S through new software update.The post Samsung to Start Showing Ads on Smart Refrigerators in U.S. first appeared on iPhone in Canada.
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Trump Says U.S. and China Approve TikTok Deal After Call With Xi
Amrith Ramkumar / wsj - The announcement caps off months of tense negotiations that put the video-sharing app at the center of trade talks between the two sides.
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United States And China Agree Deal For TikTok US Operations
Sharveya Parasnis / medianama - United States President Donald Trump has told American media that he has reached a deal with China in order to save the TikTok app in the US.The post United States And China Agree Deal For TikTok US Operations appeared first on MEDIANAMA.
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After selling out in Japan, Casio’s $429 Moflin AI pet launches in US and UK
Wayne Williams / betanews - Moflin, an AI-powered robotic pet priced at $429, has officially launched in the US and UK after selling out in Japan. The palm-sized pet is designed to provide companionship through evolving emotional interaction driven by AI. Unlike real pets, it doesn’…
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Proposal Would Hand TikTok’s US Presence to American Investors
PYMNTS / pymnts - TikTok will still feel familiar to the 170 million Americans who scroll through it every day, but the company behind the app would be restructured under a proposal being considered Tuesday (Sept. 16). The plan, under discussion by the U.S. and China this …
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US and China reach tentative framework for TikTok ownership deal
techspot - Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent emphasized that these discussions were just a step, with further negotiations scheduled to continue at a different location within a month. While the fragile agreement on TikTok may provide temporary relief from confrontat…
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Trump deploys troops amid rising tensions in key cities
In a controversial move, President Trump has ordered military forces deployed in Memphis while hinting that other Democratic-led cities might soon see similar orders. The decision, criticized as both heavy-handed and theatrically ironic, underscores escalating tensions in national debates over security and governance.
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US Strikes Second Venezuelan Drug Vessel with Lethal Force
US military forces reportedly struck a Venezuelan drug vessel in the Caribbean, allegedly killing three individuals. The incident, aimed squarely at disrupting illicit trafficking, comes amid sparse details and a certain bravado in the official narrative that leaves more questions than answers.
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US Banks Tap Fed Repo for $1.5 Billion Amid Liquidity Concerns
US banks have collectively borrowed $1.5 billion from the Federal Reserve’s repo facility amid emerging funding pressures. This financial maneuver signals short-term liquidity challenges in the market, prompting analysts to view it as a temporary, albeit cautious, adjustment within the broader economic landscape.
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The US and China might finally have a TikTok deal
Emma Roth / theverge - The US and China have reached a “framework” deal to divest TikTok from its Chinese parent company, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told reporters during trade talks in Madrid on Monday. As noted by Reuters, Bessent confirmed that “the framework is for a …
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US-China trade talks near TikTok breakthrough
High-stakes trade discussions in Madrid have taken an intriguing turn with U.S. officials reportedly closing in on an agreement with China centered on TikTok. The negotiations, marked by brisk dialogue over tariffs and digital issues, signal potential shifts in cross-border tech regulation amid a tense geopolitical climate.
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US-UK tech deals and investments ahead of Trump visit
UK and US officials are set to unveil a series of technology and energy deals coinciding with a high-profile visit by former President Trump. At the same time, American financial giants are committing $1.6 billion in investments to the UK, underscoring a coordinated transatlantic push in tech and energy sectors.
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