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Huawei Releases First Tri-Fold Phone to International Markets
Chinese smartphone maker Huawei launched its luxury Huawei Mate XT, a three-panel foldable phone, globally on February 18, the Associated Press reported from the launch event in Malaysia. The phone retails for $3,662. It isn’t available directly from U.S. carriers and won’t work with U.S. network bands, due to a U.S. ban on Huawei products due to cybersecurity concerns; however,…
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U.K.’s International AI Safety Report Highlights Rapid AI Progress
A new report published by the U.K. government says that OpenAI’s o3 model has made a breakthrough on an abstract reasoning test that many experts thought “out of reach.” This is an indicator of the pace that AI research is advancing at, and that policymakers may soon need to decide whether to intervene before there is time to gather a…
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How to Track and See the International Space Station
Surprisingly, you don’t even need a telescope to see the International Space Station. It’s also easier than you might expect to know where and when to look for it. A Quick Primer on the ISS The International Space Station (ISS) is a crewed space station built and maintained as a collaborative effort between the USA, Canada, Russia, Japan, and the…
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International AIDS Vaccine Initiative hacked by ransomware gang
Ransomware gang Inc has claimed responsibility for a December 2024 data breach at the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI). IAVI began issuing data breach notices to victims on January 17, 2025. The organizations has not publicly disclosed how many people were impacted or what data was compromised. However, it is offering victims free identity theft protection, which implies data that…
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Waymo is sending autonomous vehicles to Japan for first international tests
Waymo’s autonomous vehicles are going to Tokyo, marking the first time that the Alphabet company is deploying vehicles on public roads in a foreign market. Waymo is billing the excursion as a simple “road trip” for collecting data about the nuances of Japanese driving, including left-hand traffic and navigating a dense urban environment. The vehicles will be driven manually for…
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With xBridge, Pittsburgh International Airport is positioning itself as a beacon for the airline industry’s digital transformation voyage
The patchy hues of pale blue and cream carpet that line the hallways of Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) are dimly lit. Its vintage decor is a nod to its heyday as a major transportation hub. With four runways and 10,000-plus acres of land, the airport was once a major beacon of travel – with 100-plus direct flights taking off daily…
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8 Best International Banks for Business Reviewed for 2024
If you are a business that regularly makes international payments to global suppliers, choosing an international bank that offers free or low-cost worldwide transfer fees, speedy processing, and multiple currencies is vital. The availability of digital banking is also a critical factor in making cross-border payments faster and more affordable. These create a competitive advantage for companies intent on expanding…
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Best International Merchant Accounts for Secure Global Payments
The six best international merchant accounts are: An international merchant account allows businesses to accept cashless payments such as credit cards, digital checks, and ACH from customers across the globe. It manages multiple currencies through a network of partnerships with local processors in different countries. Back in the day, businesses with international clients were mostly large B2Bs. However, with new…
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UK convenes international talks on cyber security
The UK has kicked off a three-day discussion with ‘like-minded’ nations on how to tackle the growing threat of cyber-attacks. Taking place at Wilton Park in West Sussex, the talks involve the EU member states, Canada, Japan, and international organizations such as the World Economic Forum (WEF) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). They will discuss, in…
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New international AI treaty is a “welcomed step” to improving safety, reducing potential harms
The UK, EU, US and other countries have signed the first international, legally-binding treaty on the safe use of AI in a move aimed at encouraging innovation while mitigating potential risks to human rights. The new framework agreed by the Council of Europe commits them to collective action to manage AI products and protect the public from potential misuse. There…
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