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China exempts Nexperia chips from export controls
China has lifted export controls on computer chips vital to car production, the country’s commerce ministry has said. Exemptions have been granted to exports made by Chinese-owned Nexperia for civilian use, it said, which should help carmakers who had feared production in Europe would be hit. In October, the Dutch government took control of Nexperia,…
Texas puma genes rescue Florida panthers from extinction — for now
Florida panthers are recovering from the brink of extinction, thanks to a genetic boost from a group of panthers from Texas. These Florida panthers (Puma concolor coryi) are a subspecies of mountain lion (also known as the puma or cougar) that now occupy less than 5% of their original territory due to hunting and habitat…
Aqara’s cord-free presence sensor runs for up to three years on battery power
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Can AI responses be influenced? The SEO industry is trying
Let’s pretend you work in IT and you’re looking for a new digital service desk platform to help your employees reset passwords or onboard new hires. You use Google’s AI Mode to search for suggestions, which quickly spits out a detailed answer listing companies to explore, their pricing, and what each option is best for….
Meta is reportedly planning to cut up to 20 percent of its staff in upcoming layoffs
Meta could be preparing for one of the largest layoffs in its history, according to a Reuters report. The tech giant is planning to cut about 20 percent of its workforce, according to the outlet’s sources. According to the report, neither a date nor the exact number of layoffs has been finalized yet. However, Reuters…
