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August 24, 6:49 PM
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Chinese ‘Virtual Human’ Salespeople Are Outperforming Their Real Human Counterparts

Chinese ‘Virtual Human’ Salespeople Are Outperforming Their Real Human Counterparts | Technology used in businesses | Scoop.it
Built using AI technology from Baidu and DeepSeek, the virtual livestreamers sell everything from wet wipes to printers 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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August 10, 6:04 AM
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Donald Trump’s New Crypto Bible Is Everything the Industry Ever Wanted

Donald Trump’s New Crypto Bible Is Everything the Industry Ever Wanted | Technology used in businesses | Scoop.it
In a lengthy report, federal government officials set out a roadmap for delivering on President Donald Trump’s promise to turn the US into the “crypto capital of the planet.”
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July 24, 8:28 AM
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Silicon Valley AI Startups Are Embracing China’s Controversial ‘996’ Work Schedule

Silicon Valley AI Startups Are Embracing China’s Controversial ‘996’ Work Schedule | Technology used in businesses | Scoop.it
In an industry once known for cushy perks, some founders are now asking staff to commit to a 72-hour weekly schedule. You’re either in or you’re out.
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July 6, 5:22 AM
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Uber brings forward trialling driverless taxis in UK

Uber brings forward trialling driverless taxis in UK | Technology used in businesses | Scoop.it
The autonomous cars with no human safety driver at the wheel will be trialled in London next spring.
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July 6, 5:04 AM
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Tesla’s Robotaxi Service Hits the Road in Texas

Tesla’s Robotaxi Service Hits the Road in Texas | Technology used in businesses | Scoop.it
The company debuted its autonomous ride-hailing service Sunday. The limited program is invite-only and uses around 20 cars—signs that Tesla has a long way to go to catch up to its robotaxi rivals.
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June 14, 6:27 AM
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Uber Just Reinvented the Bus … Again

Uber Just Reinvented the Bus … Again | Technology used in businesses | Scoop.it
Beyond the jokes about its new shuttle service are serious questions about what it will mean for struggling transit systems, air quality, and congestion.
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May 17, 4:17 AM
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Deepfakes, Scams, and the Age of Paranoia

Deepfakes, Scams, and the Age of Paranoia | Technology used in businesses | Scoop.it
As AI-driven fraud becomes increasingly common, more people feel the need to verify every interaction they have online.
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April 29, 7:08 PM
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The Real Winners of the Trump Memecoin Feeding Frenzy

The Real Winners of the Trump Memecoin Feeding Frenzy | Technology used in businesses | Scoop.it
Donald Trump will attend a dinner with the largest holders of his own-brand crypto coin, sending its price through the roof. But the real profits have already been made just out of view.
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April 26, 3:51 AM
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British firms urged to hold video or in-person interviews amid North Korea job scam | Technology | The Guardian

British firms urged to hold video or in-person interviews amid North Korea job scam | Technology | The Guardian | Technology used in businesses | Scoop.it
Google intelligence report finds UK is a particular target of IT worker ploy that sends wages to Kim Jong Un’s state
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April 21, 3:48 AM
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Trump’s Tariffs Haven’t Resulted in Higher Prices on Amazon—Yet

Trump’s Tariffs Haven’t Resulted in Higher Prices on Amazon—Yet | Technology used in businesses | Scoop.it
The ecommerce site penalizes sellers for abrupt price hikes, and many are hesitant to make risky changes amid a volatile trade war.
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April 14, 7:22 PM
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TraderTraitor: The Kings of the Crypto Heist

TraderTraitor: The Kings of the Crypto Heist | Technology used in businesses | Scoop.it
Allegedly responsible for the theft of $1.5 billion in cryptocurrency from a single exchange, North Korea’s TraderTraitor is one of the most sophisticated cybercrime groups in the world.
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April 8, 8:37 PM
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Over £18m stolen from Santander UK customers in first three months of year | Computer Weekly

Over £18m stolen from Santander UK customers in first three months of year | Computer Weekly | Technology used in businesses | Scoop.it
Bank’s latest quarterly report on scams said over £18m was stolen from its UK customers by scammers.
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March 25, 3:22 AM
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The Trump Administration Wants USAID on the Blockchain

The Trump Administration Wants USAID on the Blockchain | Technology used in businesses | Scoop.it
“It feels like a fake technological solution for a problem that doesn’t exist,” says one expert.
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August 12, 4:07 AM
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How to Protect Yourself From Portable Point-of-Sale Scams

How to Protect Yourself From Portable Point-of-Sale Scams | Technology used in businesses | Scoop.it
POS scams are difficult but not impossible to pull off. Here's how they work—and how you can protect yourself.
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July 31, 6:28 AM
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Tesco IT problems lead to undelivered groceries and angry customers | Computer Weekly

Tesco IT problems lead to undelivered groceries and angry customers | Computer Weekly | Technology used in businesses | Scoop.it
Tesco customers were left waiting at home for online shopping orders that were not delivered following IT problems over the weekend.
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July 6, 5:35 AM
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AI can crunch numbers but can’t replace human help

AI can crunch numbers but can’t replace human help | Technology used in businesses | Scoop.it
There is no doubt that technology has a useful role to play in transforming personal finance. But while AI is good at processing general data, it struggles with the personal side of things.
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July 6, 5:11 AM
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This Is Why Tesla’s Robotaxi Launch Needed Human Babysitters

This Is Why Tesla’s Robotaxi Launch Needed Human Babysitters | Technology used in businesses | Scoop.it
Onboard helpers, bad-weather suspensions, but no crashes. WIRED asked experts to grade Tesla’s Austin autonomous taxi service—and, crucially, how to know if the system is safe.
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July 4, 8:38 AM
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Here’s What Mark Zuckerberg Is Offering Top AI Talent

Here’s What Mark Zuckerberg Is Offering Top AI Talent | Technology used in businesses | Scoop.it
The Meta CEO is leading a hiring blitz, offering top talent at OpenAI eye-watering pay packages and endless access to cutting-edge chips.
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June 2, 5:38 AM
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Donald Trump’s Media Conglomerate Is Becoming a Bitcoin Reserve

Donald Trump’s Media Conglomerate Is Becoming a Bitcoin Reserve | Technology used in businesses | Scoop.it
Trump Media and Technology Group, the parent company to Truth Social, has announced plans to buy up billions of dollars’ worth of bitcoin.
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May 10, 10:13 PM
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The Dream of the Metaverse Is Dying. Manufacturing Is Keeping It Alive

The Dream of the Metaverse Is Dying. Manufacturing Is Keeping It Alive | Technology used in businesses | Scoop.it
Forget Mark Zuckerberg’s vision of VR meetings; the industrial metaverse bridges digital and physical worlds in a way that’s actually useful.
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April 29, 7:00 PM
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Apple May Shift to Making US iPhones in India. It Won’t Be Easy

Apple May Shift to Making US iPhones in India. It Won’t Be Easy | Technology used in businesses | Scoop.it
Manufacturers in India would need to double production to meet US iPhone demand—and the shift still wouldn’t solve Apple’s China problem.
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April 26, 3:20 AM
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Opt out: how to protect your data and privacy if you own a Tesla | Tesla | The Guardian

Opt out: how to protect your data and privacy if you own a Tesla | Tesla | The Guardian | Technology used in businesses | Scoop.it
Data via trackers and sensors can paint an intricate picture of your life – here’s what to know about privacy in your car
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April 15, 1:51 AM
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Is Airplane Mode on Flights Necessary or Outdated? (2025)

Is Airplane Mode on Flights Necessary or Outdated? (2025) | Technology used in businesses | Scoop.it
If you don’t, your flight won’t crash, but ignoring airplane mode uses up your battery and annoys the pilot.
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April 12, 8:46 PM
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The bitcoin miners in rural Zambia

The bitcoin miners in rural Zambia | Technology used in businesses | Scoop.it
Tech Now visits Zambia to see how Bitcoin is helping to provide villagers with electricity.
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April 6, 2:38 AM
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Trump’s Tariffs Could Reshape the US Tech Industry

Trump’s Tariffs Could Reshape the US Tech Industry | Technology used in businesses | Scoop.it
Apple, Amazon, and other tech companies reliant on global supply chains stand to lose the most from President Trump’s trade policies, but some software firms expect more demand for their services.
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