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Global stock markets tumbled after investors sold tech stocks on fears that the US midterm elections will slow the development of artificial intelligence (AI). The sell-off, which began in the United States and then spread to Asia and Europe, saw trillions of dollars wiped off the stock value of major tech companies. In the US, the tech-heavy Nasdaq stock index fell 5.5% on Thursday. Asian markets also saw sharp falls on Friday and European markets opened lower. Investors are concerned about tougher regulation of AI after Democratic candidates opposed the data centers used by the technology. BBC
Elon Musk should stop production of Tesla’s Cybertruck after the sale of the controversial electric pick-up proved to be a disappointment. The electric car manufacturer’s chief executive signaled last night that production of the Cybertruck will end in 2027, making way for the business to produce more robotaxis at its Texas Gigafactory. Posting on social media, Mr. Musk said: “Tesla will end production of the Cybertruck at the Gigafactory Texas around the middle of next year to make way for increased Cybercab production.” Telegraph
NHS England CEO Sir Jim Mackey plans to say Palantir future claims about his clear Federated data platform Benefits with his team – although he admits it could be difficult to enforce. Speaking to the Health and Social Care Committee this week, Labor MP Ben Coleman noted that NHS England had warned against attributing improvements directly to the platform, but said newly appointed Palantir UK senior vice president Tom Watson “is claims that [Palantir] makes a difference, and that it is through Palantir that changes take place. The register
The Motorola Signature 27 – the follow-up to the original Signature that we saw at CES 2026 – offers a tactile, automotive-inspired finish reminiscent of the interior of a luxury car. Under the hood is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chip, making the Signature 27 one of the first phones to hit the road with the AI-focused processor. Boosting the appeal is a massive 7,000mAh silicon-carbon battery, a 200MP periscope telephoto camera, and what Motorola claims is the brightest display in a smartphone. However, getting behind the wheel of this fancy flagship will cost you a pretty penny – 160,000 pennies, to be exact. PC Mag
TikTok has been charged by the European Commission with not to protect User mental health by exposing them to a relentless stream of content that risks worsening eating disorders and anxiety in a case that will hit its business model. Issuing a preliminary ruling on Friday, the EU regulator said TikTok’s algorithm “can be harmful” and leads young and vulnerable users “down rabbit holes from which they cannot easily escape”. The Guardian
Fresh from the launch of the premium Motorola Signature 27 phone (see above), Motorola has introduced two new products to pair with: the Moto Watch 2 Fit and the Moto Buds 2 Ultra. The Moto Watch 2 Fit adds Polar Tracking to the Fit line, while the Moto Buds 2 Ultra feature Bose SoundDesign Tuning and Bose QuietControl active noise cancellation. The Moto Watch 2 Fit bucks the screenless fitness tracker trend with a 1.85-inch OLED screen and Gorilla Glass 3 protection, surrounded by a 2mm bezel. The screen is always on, and has 1,500 nits peak brightness and a 60Hz refresh rate. Android authority
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