GM partners with startup Forge Nano to improve EV battery life, performance, and safety

General Motors is working with Forge Nano, a materials science startup, to find new ways to enhance the performance and lifetime of electric vehicle battery cells.  The automaker’s investment arm,…

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​​Amazon jumps on nuclear power bandwagon by investing in X-Energy and promising small reactors

The company revealed three deals, including an investment in a fission startup and two development agreements to add nuclear power to the grid. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For…

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The FTC makes it easier to cancel subscriptions like streaming services, memberships and Prime

Soon, it’ll be easier to end recurring subscriptions and memberships — if the FTC has its way. Today, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission announced a final “click-to-cancel” rule that’ll require…

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Alibaba releases new translation-focused AI model for international ecommerce, trade, and everyday life

Alibaba’s international commerce business, Alibaba International Digital Commerce (AIDC) Group, has launched a new large language model focused specifically on translations (via SCMP).The model – Macro MT – is hoped…

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Chinese security officials call for investigation of Intel CPUs for chip failures and security flaws, says chipmaker 'threatens national security'

The Cyber Security Association of China called out Intel because its chips had several cybersecurity vulnerabilities and its products had a high failure rate. It further accused the company of…

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Spiceworks invites ZDNET readers to its SpiceWorld 2024 IT conference – with a 40% discount

Spiceworks is hosting one of the biggest IT conferences in Austin, Texas. The event brings together IT professionals, tech enthusiasts, and industry experts in a 'learning and networking extravaganza.' Source

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