Microsoft Offers First-Ever Retirement Buyouts to Thousands of Employees

Microsoft is offering first-ever retirement buyouts to some US employees as AI-driven data center spending grows and tech layoffs continue.
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New Apple Phishing Scam Uses Fake $899 iPhone Purchase Alert

An Apple account notification has been exploited in a new email phishing attack that comes with a fake iPhone purchase claim.
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Chrome Privacy Concerns Rise as Expert Warns of Fingerprinting Risks

A privacy expert warns Chrome still allows browser fingerprinting and tracking, raising concerns after Google’s shift away from third-party cookie changes.
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Jeff Bezos-Backed EV Startup Raises $650M to Launch $25K Electric Pickup

Slate Auto, the EV startup backed by Jeff Bezos, secures $650 million in funding for an affordable pickup truck slated for delivery by the end of the year.
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Microsoft’s Latest Windows 11 Update Adds New Features, Strengthens Security

Microsoft’s April Windows 11 update brings Smart App Control changes, AI-powered Narrator upgrades, and performance improvements.
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Amazon Eyes $9B Globalstar Deal to Compete Against SpaceX’s Starlink

Amazon is reportedly negotiating to buy Globalstar, a $9 billion satellite company, as it looks to compete against Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starlink internet service.
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Google Messages Surpasses 10 Billion Downloads, Fueled by Samsung Shift

Google Messages surpasses 10 billion downloads while Phone by Google hits 5 billion, highlighting Android dominance despite user backlash over new features.
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Layoffs and Lawsuits Collide in Meta’s Worst Week Yet

Meta faces layoffs, legal setbacks, and scrutiny as it doubles down on AI investments, raising questions about priorities, safety, and long-term strategy.
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Amazon Reportedly Building AI Smartphone to Revive Alexa Ecosystem

Amazon is reportedly working on building an AI-native smartphone, codenamed ‘Transformer,’ several years after its Fire Phone flopped.
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Crypto.com Cuts 12% of Workforce, Targets Roles That ‘Do Not Adapt’ to AI

Cryptocurrency trading platform Crypto.com lays off 12% of staff; the latest in a wave of tech company layoffs as AI is integrated
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