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Discord to Implement Global Age Verification for All Users in March
Discord will roll out mandatory age verification globally in early March, defaulting all 200 million+ users to a ‘teen-appropriate experience’ unless they verify their age as an adult, a move driven by child safety and regulatory pressures.
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DBS Shares Fall as Q4 Profit Misses Expectations, Halting Recent Rally
DBS Group Holdings saw its shares drop after reporting fourth-quarter net profit below analyst forecasts, bringing an end to its recent rally and raising questions about future growth.
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Google, AI, and Social Media’s Impact on the Open Web
Google, social media, and AI are redefining how users access content online, challenging the role of independent websites in the evolving web landscape.
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Fractal Analytics IPO Fuels Market Anticipation Ahead of February 9 Opening
India’s first pure-play AI IPO, Fractal Analytics, is set to open for subscription on February 9, 2026, with a Grey Market Premium (GMP) of ₹98 reflecting strong investor interest and an anticipated 10.89% listing gain.
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Uber’s Q4 Revenue Surges on Delivery Growth, Future AV Vision
Uber Technologies Inc. reported better-than-expected revenue for Q4 2025, driven by a 30% surge in its delivery segment and an optimistic outlook for autonomous vehicle expansion, which bolstered investor confidence.
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The 2026 Shift: Stablecoins Evolve Beyond Crypto into Core Payments
Stablecoins are set to fundamentally transform global finance by 2026, shifting from niche crypto assets to essential payments infrastructure. This evolution, driven by efficiency and regulatory clarity, is reshaping B2B transactions, treasury operations, and cross-border payouts, while the broader fintech…
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Palantir’s Q4 Performance Ignites AI Growth, Reshaping Outlook
Palantir Technologies reported a significant beat on Q4 2025 earnings and an upgraded 2026 revenue outlook, driven by surging demand for its AI platforms in the U.S. commercial and government sectors.
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Apple Watch Hypertension Alerts Go Live in Australia Amid Global Expansion
Apple has launched hypertension notifications for Apple Watch users in Australia and six other countries, enhancing early detection efforts against chronic high blood pressure. The feature uses optical heart sensor data to alert users to potential signs of hypertension, urging…
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Microsoft Issues Second Emergency Update Amid Windows 11 Instability
Microsoft has released an urgent out-of-band update, KB5078127, for Windows 11 to fix widespread Outlook crashes affecting millions of users, marking the second emergency patch this month following the problematic January 2026 security rollout.
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Galaxy S26 Ultra Launch Nears: What Leaks Reveal About Design and Features
New leaks offer a comprehensive look at Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra, detailing its anticipated March 11 launch, a groundbreaking display, and a surprisingly muted color palette that has stirred consumer debate.
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iPhone 18 Pro Max: Price Hikes and Display Redesign Expected
Apple’s upcoming iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max models are anticipated to feature significant price increases due to escalating 2nm chip manufacturing costs and an industry-wide memory shortage, alongside a major redesign of the Dynamic Island, according to recent analyst…
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Google Appeals US Search Monopoly Ruling, Challenges Data Sharing Orders Amid AI Scrutiny
Google has formally appealed a US federal judge’s August 2024 ruling that found the company guilty of illegally monopolizing the internet search market. The tech giant is seeking to pause court-ordered remedies, particularly the requirement to share raw search interaction…
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Meta’s VR Ambitions Face Reality: Major Layoffs and Studio Closures Signal Strategic Shift
Meta has initiated significant layoffs within its Reality Labs division, closing three prominent VR gaming studios – Twisted Pixel, Sanzaru Games, and Armature Studio – as part of a strategic pivot from metaverse investments to wearable technology development.
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Apple Stock in 2026: AI, iPhone Sales, and Market Shifts Drive Investor Focus
Apple stock faces new challenges in 2026 as investors weigh its conservative AI spending against strong iPhone sales, with broader market trends pushing tech giants to prove real returns.
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Blackstone Stock Plunges as Trump Targets Institutional Home Buyers
Blackstone Inc. (BX) stock experienced a notable decline after President $1 Trump announced plans to ban institutional investors from buying single-family homes, aiming to restore the ‘American Dream’ of homeownership for individuals.