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Big news for PayPal and Venmo users! Direct money transfers between the two apps are now possible, simplifying payments. This integration, years in the making, eliminates the need to switch apps or manually input payment info. While users are excited, privacy concerns arise. Keep an eye on settings to control visibility, especially with the upcoming feature to limit who can discover you through PayPal. Enjoy the convenience without fees for now.

Apples upcoming foldable iPhone, expected in 2023, promises to be incredibly thin when unfolded, potentially thicker when folded due to its slim design inspired by the iPhone Air. The device may score high on repairability, unlike current foldables, hinting at a significant advancement in the category. Despite a likely high price tag, Apple aims to redefine foldables with premium thinness and build quality.

Nvidias Potential $20B Acquisition of AI Chip Startup Groq: A Game-Changer in AI Arms Race

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Amazon faces $2.5B FTC settlement for Prime subscription tricks; affected customers to receive refunds, new cancellation process implemented.

A federal judge blocks Texas new law targeting app stores, deeming it too broad and vague. The Texas App Store Accountability Act, or Senate Bill twenty-four twenty, aimed to require parental consent for under-eighteens to download apps. Industry groups praise the ruling, citing free speech protections and existing parental tools. The laws author, State Senator Angela Paxton, argues it offers common-sense options. The pause allows courts to weigh kid safety against online freedoms, as similar age checks emerge globally.

Data centers, fueled by the AI boom, are sparking protests across America. Activists in twenty-four states are pushing back against these projects due to environmental damage, health risks, controversial AI uses, and skyrocketing local electricity bills. Despite explosive growth in cloud computing and AI, communities are fighting hard, with grassroots efforts delaying or stopping about sixty-four billion dollars in developments. Tech giants are pushing back with lobbying and ads, but expect more clashes and heated debates over Americas AI future.

Europes startup scene, while buzzing at Slush, faces a challenging reality. Venture investments are on track to match, not surpass, last years figures, and fundraising for European VC firms is at a decade low. However, U.S. investors are returning, fueling homegrown AI successes like Lovable and Mistral. Founders are now aiming for global wins, and firms like EQT plan significant investments, signaling a potential rebound.